High Point News
Week of: December 5th, 2016
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CCRPI Score
Congratulations to all the teachers and staff who helped increase our 2015-2016 CCRPI score!!! The final score was just recently released and High Point has earned a 76.5 which is up from 72.9!!! I will be communicating this score to parents in my upcoming Principal's Blog this week.
You can attribute this rising score to hard work, dedication to our students, open communication, and a passion for the job. Thank you to everyone!!!
You can attribute this rising score to hard work, dedication to our students, open communication, and a passion for the job. Thank you to everyone!!!
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Georgia School Personnel Survey
Below is the link to the Georgia Personnel Survey. This survey is required by every staff member. As of right now, 71 staff members have completed this survey. We have 109 so there are more to go!!! Thank you for taking the time to fill this out!!!
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The Georgia School Personnel Survey (GSPS) is modeled after the student survey and includes 31 questions. The GSPS is for all certified and classified staff members who work at least 50 percent of the day in the school. At least 75% of certified and classified staff members must participate in the survey to be eligible for the School Climate Star Rating. Most teachers should be able to participate in the GSPS using their classroom computer. The survey is also accessible using a tablet or smartphone. Survey responses are anonymous and will be submitted directly to the Georgia Department of Education for analysis. Results from the Georgia School Personnel Survey will not be available to the public and will not be posted online.
Georgia School Personnel Survey:
http://apps.gadoe.org/schoolclimate/personnel.nsf/Survey.xsp
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We are so excited to offer the annual "Afternoon of Indulgence" again this year on December 13th from 3:00-4:30!!!! You will be receiving an electronic invitation but we want you to know the vendors that will be coming so you can save some of your holiday shopping for then!!! The PTO will be wrapping gifts at this time too!!! The following vendors will be here on the 13th:
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STEAM Day Survey
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Video Usage
Staff Holiday Party!!
Instead of Faulty meeting, join us for a:
Staff Holiday Party
Tuesday, Dec. 20, 3-5:00 pm
Verde Taqueria
Suite D-140 Gateway Shopping Center,
Roswell Road
Sandy Springs
Reservations & $5, Due by December
14th
Register & pay $5 into mini brown
envelope by PTO dropbox and drop it in the box!
**********************************************************Georgia School Personnel Survey
Below is the link to the Georgia Personnel Survey. This survey is required by every staff member. As of right now, 71 staff members have completed this survey. We have 109 so there are more to go!!! Thank you for taking the time to fill this out!!!
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The Georgia School Personnel Survey (GSPS) is modeled after the student survey and includes 31 questions. The GSPS is for all certified and classified staff members who work at least 50 percent of the day in the school. At least 75% of certified and classified staff members must participate in the survey to be eligible for the School Climate Star Rating. Most teachers should be able to participate in the GSPS using their classroom computer. The survey is also accessible using a tablet or smartphone. Survey responses are anonymous and will be submitted directly to the Georgia Department of Education for analysis. Results from the Georgia School Personnel Survey will not be available to the public and will not be posted online.
Georgia School Personnel Survey:
http://apps.gadoe.org/schoolclimate/personnel.nsf/Survey.xsp
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Afternoon of Indulgence
We are so excited to offer the annual "Afternoon of Indulgence" again this year on December 13th from 3:00-4:30!!!! You will be receiving an electronic invitation but we want you to know the vendors that will be coming so you can save some of your holiday shopping for then!!! The PTO will be wrapping gifts at this time too!!! The following vendors will be here on the 13th:
- Stella and Dot
- Beauty Counter
- Darden's Delights Pies
- Trendy Trunk - various accessories
- Karen Wasserman (Sheri's mom) - purses, scarves, ponchos, jewelry
- Artwork by Janie Gurley
**Please note some vendors only take cash or check but most will be able to take a card.
F&P
The second administration of F and P and Informal Phonics Inventory is due for any Tier II/Tier 3 READING students by Friday, January 27th
STEAM Day Survey
Please take a moment to answer this brief survey so next
year will be even better:
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Video Usage
This is just a friendly reminder regarding video usage:
1. Netfix is blocked on the FCS Wifi
2. Video/audio images, songs, segments, “clips” or films that are not rated, including those found on the Internet, from television shows, or from any other source, must be carefully reviewed in advance for objectionable content by the teacher or faculty member intending to use it. Video/audio segments from Fulton County Schools’ official curriculum resources can be used at the appropriate grade levels.
3. Get CST and the Principal approval before showing any video.
4. Videos that are rated PG require a parent permission form.
Below is the link to the FC Board Policy regarding video usage. Thanks!!!
1. Netfix is blocked on the FCS Wifi
2. Video/audio images, songs, segments, “clips” or films that are not rated, including those found on the Internet, from television shows, or from any other source, must be carefully reviewed in advance for objectionable content by the teacher or faculty member intending to use it. Video/audio segments from Fulton County Schools’ official curriculum resources can be used at the appropriate grade levels.
3. Get CST and the Principal approval before showing any video.
4. Videos that are rated PG require a parent permission form.
Below is the link to the FC Board Policy regarding video usage. Thanks!!!
Fulton County School Board's Video Usage Policy - http://www.boarddocs.com/ga/fcss/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=8KFL6F5503B9
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RTI/SST Reminders
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Six Flags Read to Succeed Info
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Safari Montage
Have you seen this spreadsheet listing district-created Safari Montage playlists by standard? All grades Pre-K - 5th... check it out!! https://fultonk12-my.sharepoint.com/personal/denniss3_fultonschools_org/_layouts/15/guestaccess.aspx?guestaccesstoken=bGbmcWYOOJK6AIipgZp8lS5Sj4ldSTDRZkJi7zN89X8%3d&docid=01953c7207cdf4fecafe51e431d644c20&rev=1
Please remember to progress monitor Tier 3
students every week and Tier 2 students once every two weeks. Also, please
submit any progress monitoring data that is not a STAR score to Mr. Madej so
that is can be entered into EASY. This includes behavior data. If student data
is missing, then decisions on the student’s plan may be delayed. If you need
assistance with collecting data, please contact Mr. Madej.
·
Tier 2 notification letters must be sent some
for all Tier 2 students. If you have not done this already, please do so now.
If you add students to Tier 2, please send a letter home immediately.
· The deadline for moving to Tier 3 (for students
who have been enrolled at HPES since the first day) is March 3, 2017. There are
exceptions for unique situations but please monitor students closely and
discuss them at PLCs to make sure we stay on our timeline.
·
SST meetings seem to be going very well. I’d
like to thank our entire staff for your dedication, promptness, and readiness
for each meeting. This makes all the difference! If you have any feedback
regarding SST meetings, please contact me (Mr. Madej.)
Six Flags Read to Succeed Info
From Jody Novotny - PTO
Once again this year
we’re participating in the Six Flags Read
to Succeed program, which means that any student (K-6 only per Six Flags rules)
who reads 6 hours between now and February 15th will receive a free ticket to the park.
As a
teacher, if you enter 8 students, you too will receive a free ticket!
Please note the rules have changed
this year, and you must enter 8 students to receive a free ticket. As
always, you have to enter those students yourself if you want the free ticket –
I can’t do it for you. If you don’t care about the free ticket, I’m happy
to enter your students for you.
What you need to
do:
· Please print out the reading logs and
distribute to your students (they can also pick up at the Media
Center): http://static.sixflags.com/readtosucceed/StudentReadingLog.pdf
·
Please print out the parent letter to describe
the program to parents: http://static.sixflags.com/readtosucceed/ParentLetter.pdf
·
Please encourage your students to read and
turn in reading logs by February 15th.
·
Create a login if you don’t have one, or use
your login from last year to login to the Six Flags Read to
Succeed site at: https://feedback.sixflags.com/rts/.
·
Either enter the students into the Six Flags site
(it takes about 30 seconds per student) at the following link or turn in the
reading logs to the Media Center by February 15th and I will do it (please mark clearly if you need me to
enter them for you):
If
I enter your students, you will not be eligible for the free ticket per Six Flags rules.
·
Contact Jody Novotny at jody_novotny@hotmail.com with
questions.
· Free tickets will come in May.
Safari Montage
Have you seen this spreadsheet listing district-created Safari Montage playlists by standard? All grades Pre-K - 5th... check it out!! https://fultonk12-my.sharepoint.com/personal/denniss3_fultonschools_org/_layouts/15/guestaccess.aspx?guestaccesstoken=bGbmcWYOOJK6AIipgZp8lS5Sj4ldSTDRZkJi7zN89X8%3d&docid=01953c7207cdf4fecafe51e431d644c20&rev=1
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PBIS This Week!
As we approach December, I know that many of us are getting in the winter holiday spirit. Although we all have the best intentions when planning “holiday” activities, they can sometimes lead to students feeling left out or unrepresented. Please read the following article to get some great tips for making the holidays fun, educational, and inclusive for all!
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What I've been thinking about...
PBIS This Week!
As we approach December, I know that many of us are getting in the winter holiday spirit. Although we all have the best intentions when planning “holiday” activities, they can sometimes lead to students feeling left out or unrepresented. Please read the following article to get some great tips for making the holidays fun, educational, and inclusive for all!
What I've been thinking about...
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******VISUALS OF BEST PRACTICE*****
http://www.weareteachers.com/your-friendly-guide-to-spotting-a-teacher-in-public/
******VISUALS OF BEST PRACTICE*****
Ms. Johnston’s 4th grade students culminated their
Simple Machines inquiry by creating their own simple machines. They started
their inquiry 3-4 weeks ago, by watching videos various examples of simple
machines that made an easy task, extremely difficult. They research different
ideas and they created blue prints for their simple machines. A few students
even made a simple machine that would affect their lives like the dog food
machine. Students reflected on what they learned throughout this process.
Many of the students shared that they learned to not give up on an idea even if
it doesn’t work the first or even second try.
Students in Ms. Johnston’s class were risk takers, open minded,
inquirers, communicators, and became more knowledgeable!
*******WRITERS' GALLERY**********
The pledge and writers' gallery will be hosted by Ms. Faucette's class this week.
The pledge and writers' gallery will be hosted by Ms. Bradshaw's class next week.
The pledge and writers' gallery will be hosted by Ms. Bradshaw's class next week.
******CALENDAR OF EVENTS*******
Monday, December 5th
Book Fair
Student Health Surveys to be Completed (3rd-5th)
2:30 - Tutoring Program
2:30 - Musical Rehearsals
Book Fair
Student Health Surveys to be Completed (3rd-5th)
2:30 - Tutoring Program
2:30 - Musical Rehearsals
Tuesday, December 6th
1:30 - Leadership Meeting
PreK Collegial Day
2:30 pm - Tutoring Program
Wednesday, December 7th
IB PLCS - During PlanningPreK Collegial Day
2:30 pm - Tutoring Program
Thursday, December 8th
1:30 - ETT for 4th Grade
2:50 - PLCs
SIOP - Meeting Portable
2:50 - PLCs
SIOP - Meeting Portable
Friday, December 9th
Last day of Book Fair
Last day of Book Fair
******BIRTHDAYS! ****************
There are no birthdays to celebrate this week.
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