January 16th, 2017

High Point News

Week of: January 16th, 2017

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Teacher and Professional Employee of the Year Nominations! 

Thank you to everyone who took the time to nominate a deserving colleague!! 

Please click on the link below and select THREE candidates for Teacher of the Year. You can only vote one time. 

https://goo.gl/forms/ng6NQ43NPx0CNw333 
Please click on the link below to select ONE nominee for Professional Employee of the Year. You will only be allowed to vote once. 
We will not hold interviews for the PEOTY this year. The winner will be based on votes only. Thank you!!!!

https://goo.gl/forms/xMw2M3rGSe3E2yak1

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Student Attendance
The following graph shows student absences for the past three 30+ days for each grade level. Totals by homeroom were sent to teachers last week. While we know the majority of absences are out of our control, we appreciate staff for following up with students and parents to make sure they are here each day and ready to learn. If you have any concerns about a student's absences, please notify Ms. Hutchins. Thank you!!!

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Budget Survey
We want your feedback on the 2017-2018 budget. The budget survey closes THIS FRIDAY! Please take the time to fill it out if you haven't already done so. 

https://goo.gl/forms/01zLALX9lRfiGNUX2

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Intent to Return Survey
We would like to know your intent for 2017-2018! This is not binding in ANY way but gives us an idea of what you would like for next year. ALL employees need to fill out this survey by THIS FRIDAY if you haven't already done so. 

https://goo.gl/forms/CpJhjrqMNmVroxgI2

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Mendoza Out
Please keep Mariana and her family in your thoughts as she has gone to Ecuador to be with her ailing sister. She will be gone this entire week and possibly into next week. 
Vilma Bass will be conducting the Title I Parent Workshop tomorrow and helping cover SSTs. If Mendoza was translating or interpreting for you this week, please try to make other arrangements. Thanks for your understanding and support. 

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BINGO Friday! 
The PTO will be putting on their annual BINGO this Friday beginning at 5:30 pm!! Come to play, eat, and win great prizes!!!! 

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Girls on the Run Spring Team

Lottery registration for Girls on the Run High Point team will be Jan 18 through Jan 22 at http://girlsontherunatlanta.org. For teams that do not fill during the lottery period, registration will re-open Jan 23 and continue through Feb 15. Girls on the Run meets twice a week, Monday and Wednesday 2:45-4:15 beginning the week of Feb 6 and ending the week of May 1. The program is for 3^rd – 5^th grade girls. Girls on the Run is a transformational physical activity-based positive youth development program for girls and teaches life skills through dynamic interactive lessons and running games. The program culminates with girls being physically and emotionally prepared to complete a celebratory 5k running event. The goal of the program is to unleash confidence through accomplishment while establishing a lifetime appreciation of health and fitness. The fee is $170 ($180 for Fulton County schools) for the 12-week season. Financial assistance is available during online registration on a sliding scale starting at $25. More information and to register, visit http://girlsontherunatlanta.org

Contact: Rebecca Negrin (site liaison) negrin@fultonschools.org

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What I've been thinking about...

I follow the @WeAreTeachers Twitter account and found this post about 10 Reasons to Use Inquiry-Based Learning!! It's also aligned to our IB philosophy and our strategic plan!!!! 

*******WRITERS' GALLERY**********

The writers' gallery will be hosted by Ms. Evan's class this week.

The writers' gallery will be hosted by Ms. Ellis' class next week.

******CALENDAR OF EVENTS*******

Monday, January 16th 
MLK Holiday - No School 

Tuesday, January 17th

2:50 - Faculty Meeting

Wednesday, January 18th 

8:00 - Title I Reading and Math Workshop
PLCs  during planning with Roberts
2:30 pm - Tutoring Program 

Thursday, January 19th

1:30 - K-2 Teachers Phonics Training
2:50 - PLCs

Friday, January 20th 
SIOP Training in #1518
5:30 pm - BINGO!!!

******BIRTHDAYS! ****************

There are currently no birthdays this week.