High Point News
Week of: April 17th, 2017
*****************NEWS****************
Gifted In-Field EndorsementThe Gifted In-Field Endorsement Program offered by the office of Advanced Studies in conjunction with Professional Learning will be delivered through a partnership with Metro RESA and ensures that FCSS has highly qualified teachers to work with its gifted students.
Interested applicants must meet the following qualifications:
1) Candidates must complete the application.
2) Candidates must hold a valid, Georgia Teaching certificate. (Induction 1-3, Professional, or Leadership)
3) Candidates must have scored a minimum GPA of 2.5 from their last degree program.
4) Candidates must have at least three years of successful teaching experience.
5) Candidates must be recommended for participation in the program by their employing principal.
For more information and the application packet, please see Pitchford. Application packets must be received no later than May 15th, 2017.
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GA Milestones Information and Reminders
GA Milestones testing will continue this week!!! Please remember:
Staff Cell Phones & Electronic Devices
Staff should not be on personal devices that include computers, laptops, IPads,
fit bits (that vibrate), smart watches or cellular phones during the administration of the test since you are to be “actively monitoring”.
• FCS staff is being asked NOT to use the FCS Wi-Fi during testing times in our building. Please use your own data or place cell phones on airplane mode
• FCS staff is being asked NOT to use internet streaming sites or content during testing times in our building.
• FCS staff is being asked NOT to use any devices that are not wired (blue cord) during the testing times in our building.
• School district owned wireless devices not being used for testing should be limited in use and turned off if possible
• The FCS IT Department will be monitoring our Wi-Fi usage and provide detailed reports (including classrooms, devices, phone numbers and sites that are being used)
Schedule and Staff Impact
• All paraprofessionals will be utilized as a proctor or hallway monitor (exception Pre-K)
• Alternate Specials Schedule (April 17th and 19th)
Follow the regular schedule on non-testing days
• Alternate Lunch Schedule (April 17th and 19th)
K-5 students will eat in the classroom
Follow the regular schedule on non-testing days
Things to Remember
• AM Testing Only (Exception-Extended Time)
• No Start Time Announcement will be made
Testing Times will be staggered
3rd-8:00
4th-8:05
5th-8:10
• “Testing is Completed” Announcement will be made daily
• No outside recess until 11:30. Please use the lower, lower field. Students will be tested in the portables.
• No outside visitors during the EOG Testing Window (April 13th-April 27th)
• Do not cut through the computer lab and media center hallway (testing site)
• Wear soft soled shoes
AND..... DON'T FORGET TO COME GET YOUR JASON'S DELI BOXED LUNCH IN THE CAFETERIA!!!!!!
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Pre-orders for Next Year
All K-5 Homeroom Teachers:
We are giving each grade level money for supplies in order to help start out your year. Each grade level will receive the following amount:
K - $500
1st - $600
2nd - $500
3rd - $600
4th - $400
5th - $400
Technically, this allows for each teacher to spend $100 in supplies, however we know that teachers need different things. It is up to you as a team to determine how you spend your money on supplies (1st and 3rd grade, please order for the added class).
Each teacher will compile a start-up list of supplies they need for the beginning of the year (remember you will receive money at the beginning of the year from PTO, Pitchford, and students). The grade level chair will then do the following before April 21st:
- Enter each teacher's order into the Office Depot website as ONE order
- Make sure to include your name and grade level when submitting the entire order
- Do not go over your allotted amount
- Keep a copy of who gets what so that when supplies are delivered in one large box designated to that grade level, you can divvy out the supplies.
Orders will not be taken after April 21st!!!! Questions, please contact Colleen Zeller!
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TKES
Formative observations have begun and will continue through May. Emails will be sent one week prior to the observation.
Immediately following the observation, teachers will receive an email to schedule a summative conference. At the summative conference, teachers will have a chance to discuss the formative assessment, summative assessment, review their Student Growth Percentile Rating, and their TKES goal. Please bring any necessary artifacts to the conference in order to support the ratings.
Please make sure that you are signing off on the following items:
- ALL walkthroughs or formatives
- Summative Conference
- Summative Assessment
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask. ALL conferences and sign-offs have to be completed by May 15th so we appreciate your help with getting this done!!!
Immediately following the observation, teachers will receive an email to schedule a summative conference. At the summative conference, teachers will have a chance to discuss the formative assessment, summative assessment, review their Student Growth Percentile Rating, and their TKES goal. Please bring any necessary artifacts to the conference in order to support the ratings.
Please make sure that you are signing off on the following items:
- ALL walkthroughs or formatives
- Summative Conference
- Summative Assessment
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask. ALL conferences and sign-offs have to be completed by May 15th so we appreciate your help with getting this done!!!
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Summer Summit 2017
Event Focus:
Teachers will engage in sessions around personalized learning, from planning to practice. There will be a variety of sessions hosted by FCS teacher-leaders, district-leaders, as well as expert consultants from organizations such as Kennesaw State University, iSchool Initiative, and EdElements. Session topics include but are not limited to: personalized learning in your content area, overviews & deep dives into the 7 principles, planning for personalized learning, cultivating supportive professional learning experiences for teachers, classroom management strategies and techniques, technology integration, and so much more!
If you are interested in going to this TWO DAY EVENT, please email Pitchford by this Friday, the 21st! There are 6 teacher slots open for this event.
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Cafeteria Charges
This is just a friendly reminder that as of May 10th, if a student doesn't have money for breakfast or lunch, they will receive a courtesy meal. Please make sure to send home the cafeteria flyers before this time so parents are aware!! Thank you!
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Election Tuesday
This is just a friendly reminder that April 18th is Election Day and will be held at High Point!
The election will be in the gym so PE will use half of the lower field, weather permitting. Please refrain from using that area during recess and remind your students to not touch the equipment. The area will be marked off with cones.
Personalized Learning Survey
If you have not already done so, please take the survey! It ends THIS FRIDAY!!!! We are only at 45% complete for teachers and 43% for students. We need to be at 100%!!!!!!
ALL certified staff K-5 who received devices need to take this survey. Click below for the teacher survey.
https://fultonschools.az1.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_3ZNDcM1WhQ0CqHz
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What I've Been Thinking About...
Below is a great article about how to incorporate inquiry circles into your classroom through Social Studies and Science.
This article explains how one teacher invites students to think about what questions they still have while they are wrapping up a unit. She groups students together based off their inquiries and then gives them a "work plan" for how they will find their answer and work together.
The best part is then putting together the presentations. Just like in our personalized learning plan, the teacher asks students to show their learning in various ways, such as in a presentation, book, play/drama, movie, etc....
Check out this great way to engage our students, give them Choice and Voice, encourage them to be Inquirers, and demonstrate their learning in many different ways!!!!!
http://onestopteachershop.com/2013/07/integrating-common-core-standards.html#
*****VISUALS OF BEST PRACTICE******
Ms. Lee and her students were reviewing the book they read, Mouse Paint, by coloring a sheet about being a Thinker!
Several students were asked how they were "Thinkers" and their responses were captured on video! Unfortunately, the video is too big to play but it was so cute that they were reflecting on how they were "Thinkers!" Even Pre-K can "think" about and learn the Learner Profile!
*******WRITERS' GALLERY**********
School
|
Teacher Survey (percent complete)
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Student Survey (percent complete)
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Dunwoody Springs
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100!
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80
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Heards Ferry
|
0
|
0
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High Point
|
45
|
43
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McClarin
|
100!
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46
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Riverwood
|
23
|
7
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Spalding Drive
|
93
|
100!
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Woodland ES
|
61
|
78
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CLC Overall
|
60%
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51%
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ALL certified staff K-5 who received devices need to take this survey. Click below for the teacher survey.
https://fultonschools.az1.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_3ZNDcM1WhQ0CqHz
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What I've Been Thinking About...
This article explains how one teacher invites students to think about what questions they still have while they are wrapping up a unit. She groups students together based off their inquiries and then gives them a "work plan" for how they will find their answer and work together.
The best part is then putting together the presentations. Just like in our personalized learning plan, the teacher asks students to show their learning in various ways, such as in a presentation, book, play/drama, movie, etc....
Check out this great way to engage our students, give them Choice and Voice, encourage them to be Inquirers, and demonstrate their learning in many different ways!!!!!
http://onestopteachershop.com/2013/07/integrating-common-core-standards.html#
*****VISUALS OF BEST PRACTICE******
Ms. Lee and her students were reviewing the book they read, Mouse Paint, by coloring a sheet about being a Thinker!
Several students were asked how they were "Thinkers" and their responses were captured on video! Unfortunately, the video is too big to play but it was so cute that they were reflecting on how they were "Thinkers!" Even Pre-K can "think" about and learn the Learner Profile!
The writers' gallery will be hosted by Ms. Foster's class this week.
The writers' gallery will be hosted by Ms. Berric's class next week.
******CALENDAR OF EVENTS*******
Monday, April 17th
GA Milestones Testing - ELA (Refer to your adjusted schedule)
Pick up Lunch from Jason's Deli
Tuesday, April 18th
2:30 - Number Talks Meeting in Long's Room (By invitation)GA Milestones Testing Make-up Day
Wednesday, April 19th
GA Milestones Testing - Math (Refer to your adjusted schedule)
Thursday, April 20th
GA Milestones Testing Make-up Day
2:50 pm - PLCs
Friday, April 21st
Saturday, April 22nd
Hands On High Point Day!!!!
************BIRTHDAYS! ****************
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