High Point News
Week of: November 7th, 2016
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RFF Day TODAY
The following is the schedule for today.
7:30 - 11:00 - IB Work
11:00-12:00 - LUNCH
12:00-1:00 - K-2: Seesaw in Media Center
12:00-1:00 - 3-5: Reflection on Cloudfolio - Cafeteria
1:00-3:00 - Breakout Sessions for Staff (more information coming in 12:00-1:00 session)
- Weebly
- SeeSaw
- OneNote and OneDrive
- Learning Platforms: Redbird, iReady, Imagine Learning
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Please Welcome
Please welcome Stephanie Cole, our new categorical assistant for one of our special education students. Stephanie replaces Ver'o Ingram after she resigned last week.
Stephanie comes with 18 years of special education background and is excited to be able to work with our students and staff.
Please welcome her to High Point!!!
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November 8th - Teacher Workday
November is Parent Engagement Month!
RFF Day TODAY
The following is the schedule for today.
7:30 - 11:00 - IB Work
11:00-12:00 - LUNCH
12:00-1:00 - K-2: Seesaw in Media Center
12:00-1:00 - 3-5: Reflection on Cloudfolio - Cafeteria
1:00-3:00 - Breakout Sessions for Staff (more information coming in 12:00-1:00 session)
- Weebly
- SeeSaw
- OneNote and OneDrive
- Learning Platforms: Redbird, iReady, Imagine Learning
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Please Welcome
Please welcome Stephanie Cole, our new categorical assistant for one of our special education students. Stephanie replaces Ver'o Ingram after she resigned last week.
Stephanie comes with 18 years of special education background and is excited to be able to work with our students and staff.
Please welcome her to High Point!!!
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November 8th - Teacher Workday
This is just a friendly reminder that we will be disbursing devices (desktops, laptops, and ipads) on the 9th.
Each classroom should have an area where the desktops or the laptop organizers will go. Please label the area so that we know where you want the devices and we will not have to interrupt your instructional time. If you would like your laptops on a table permanently then please put in a custodial request for a table (if needed).
Please also use this day to declutter your rooms. We know that storage space is a challenge however, we want to make sure all classrooms:
1. make students feel welcome and safe
2. allow students to take ownership of their learning
3. enhance students' learning experiences
We are working with the county to put in your furniture requests so thank you for filling out the link that was sent out!!
**********************************************************Each classroom should have an area where the desktops or the laptop organizers will go. Please label the area so that we know where you want the devices and we will not have to interrupt your instructional time. If you would like your laptops on a table permanently then please put in a custodial request for a table (if needed).
Please also use this day to declutter your rooms. We know that storage space is a challenge however, we want to make sure all classrooms:
1. make students feel welcome and safe
2. allow students to take ownership of their learning
3. enhance students' learning experiences
We are working with the county to put in your furniture requests so thank you for filling out the link that was sent out!!
November is Parent Engagement Month!
We are celebrating Parent Engagement Month in November. If you have a parent who is volunteering in your class in the next few weeks, please let Ms. Bass know so she can take a picture for our website.
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Election Day Tomorrow!
This is just a friendly reminder that High Point is a VOTING SITE for the election tomorrow. Parking and traffic could be an issue so please plan accordingly.
All voters will be encouraged to park in the upper lot and walk to the gym however they can park in the lower lot if spaces are available.
Voters will not need to come into the building for any reason. Please contact the front desk if there is a problem. Thank you!!!
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This is just a friendly reminder that High Point is a VOTING SITE for the election tomorrow. Parking and traffic could be an issue so please plan accordingly.
All voters will be encouraged to park in the upper lot and walk to the gym however they can park in the lower lot if spaces are available.
Voters will not need to come into the building for any reason. Please contact the front desk if there is a problem. Thank you!!!
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Building will be open this Saturday!
Building will be open this Saturday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Congratulations and Thank you!!
Congratulations to the following teachers for getting 100% of their Student/Parent/Teacher Compact Signature Pages signed and returned by the due date. We know this is not an easy task. PTO will be rewarding these teachers with a $5 gift card to Starbucks. Great job!!! Thank you for making this happen!!!
Nobles
Ittig/Bryson
May
Calhoun
Johnston
Owens
Bradshaw
Rhoades
Pereira
Cornibe
Negrin
Todd
If you have compacts signed, please give them to Ms. Bass. The Title I department would like 100% of the compacts signed and returned. We are currently at 88%. Please help us to get at 100%!!! Thank you!!!!
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TKES
Full TKES Employees - As you already know, Alexander and Pitchford will be completing your 2nd walkthrough and your first formative observation. If you have any questions or concerns about either observation, please reach out to them to discuss it!!!
**********************************************************Pot Luck November 8th
Don't forget your breakfast item tomorrow!!!!! We will be serving the breakfast in the media center so we hope everyone can join us!!
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PBIS This Week!
It is that time of year when we all have so much to do. Remember to speak to students in a polite manner.
If you are frustrated, instead of yelling, “Line up quietly!” say calmly, “We can line up when you are quiet. If we are late for lunch, I’m sorry.” Many times standing at the door quietly pretending to look at your watch works well too. Here is a list of other positive statements:
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What I've been thinking about...PBIS This Week!
It is that time of year when we all have so much to do. Remember to speak to students in a polite manner.
If you are frustrated, instead of yelling, “Line up quietly!” say calmly, “We can line up when you are quiet. If we are late for lunch, I’m sorry.” Many times standing at the door quietly pretending to look at your watch works well too. Here is a list of other positive statements:
Attendance
· Below is the chart displaying student absences from September 21st til November 4th. Please notice that the majority of grade levels had an increase in student absences from last month. Please try to make sure you are calling parents and following up with students who are absent. We want to encourage students as much as possible to attend school.
Congratulations to Kindergarten and 2nd grade for having less student absences this past month.
Congratulations to Kindergarten and 2nd grade for having less student absences this past month.
Parent Engagement Month
· We are celebrating Parent Engagement Month in November. If
you have a parent who is volunteering in your class in the next few weeks,
please let Ms. Bass know so she can take a picture for our website. Thanks!!!!
Below is a quick article about our tendency to give students the answers and shut down their ability to inquire, wonder, problem solve.
If we do this, how can we make sure to stop?
http://scottsbricks.blogspot.mx/2016/09/that-time-i-failed.html?platform=hootsuite&m=1
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If we do this, how can we make sure to stop?
http://scottsbricks.blogspot.mx/2016/09/that-time-i-failed.html?platform=hootsuite&m=1
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Ms. Todd, in 1st grade, uses constructive feedback
with her students in writing. Students are given very specific things that they
did well and what they might try next time in their writing. Research says that providing students with meaningful
feedback can greatly enhance learning and improve student achievement.
*******WRITERS' GALLERY**********
The pledge and writers' gallery will be hosted by Ms. Milazzo's class this week.
The pledge and writers' gallery will be hosted by Ms. Schafer's class next week.
The pledge and writers' gallery will be hosted by Ms. Schafer's class next week.
******CALENDAR OF EVENTS*******
Monday, November 7th
RFF Day
RFF Day
Tuesday, November 8th
Teacher Work Day
Election Day!
PLCs with Hess
NO TUTORING PROGRAM
3:00 - PBIS Committee Meeting
Election Day!
Wednesday, November 9th
College Spirit Wear for Students and StaffPLCs with Hess
NO TUTORING PROGRAM
3:00 - PBIS Committee Meeting
Thursday, November 10th
Kindergarten In-House Field Trip
1:30 - ETT for 2nd Grade
2:50 - PLCs
1:30 - ETT for 2nd Grade
2:50 - PLCs
Friday, November 11th
Kindergarten In-House Field Trip
Kindergarten In-House Field Trip
******BIRTHDAYS! ****************
Happy belated birthday to Mochondra King on the 30th of October! Happy birthday to Lindsey Hayes TODAY, and Rebecca Laudel on the 10th. We hope you both have a wonderful birthday!!!
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