May 1st, 2017

High Point News

Week of: May 1st, 2017

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Condolences
Our sincerest condolences go out to Gina Milazzo for the loss of her grandmother. Please keep Gina and her family in your thoughts during this difficult time. 

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High Point Hound Bowl
The High Point Hound Bowl Saturday was a huge success!! There were two High Point teams of 4th and 5th graders who competed alongside students from Spalding Drive, Woodland, Dunwoody Springs, and Lake Forest!! A HUGE thank you goes out to Kerstin Long, Brian Madej, Sheri Hess, and Sarah Ittig for organizing and supporting our students in this amazing Math Tournament!!!

William Tompkins won 2nd place in the 5th Individual Competition and High Point's 5th Grade team won 2nd place in the 5th Grade Team Event!!! Way to go!!! 

  

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End of the Year Party
Today is the LAST day to RSVP for the End of the Year Party! Please let Lib know to reserve your spot!! You can pay right up until the day of the party. Consider banding together with your team or a friend to pay if you forget your cash! We hope to see EVERYONE there!!!

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NEW STUDENT ROUND-UP!  

May 4th at 3 pm (during your PLC's)!  Students and parents will be given a tour of our school with special emphasis on their particular grade-level and Special Areas!  Please introduce yourself as we stop by, give them a hearty High Point welcome, answer any questions they might have, etc.....

PLEASE:

• Check your bulletin boards for torn or hanging border or work and staple them back on! We want our bulletin boards to be orderly and have an academic focus!
• Check your hallways and classrooms for neatness and remove extraneous clutter! All extra tables in the hallways need to be removed.  (They will look in each of the classrooms and Special Areas, except Spanish. Ms. Park please hang out with the other specials teachers!)      

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TKES and PKES

All TKES Summative Assessments and Conferences are to be completed and signed-off by May 15th!! Please make sure you have signed off on all the necessary components in TKES by that time! 

PKES Employees: The self-assessment should be completed by this Friday. The end of year evaluations need to be completed and signed-off by May 26th. Please email Pitchford or Alexander if you wish to have an end of year conference. 

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End of year procedures for iPads, Laptops, and Classroom Equipment:
- ALL Student ipads will be placed back in the ipad containers with all charging cords and power bricks and returned to the Media Center on May 24th
- Any teacher who is leaving High Point will return his/her teacher ipad on May 24th
- All classroom EQUIPMENT and BOOKS you want to KEEP will need to be entered into this form: https://goo.gl/forms/anNNthErw276eUhB2 
- All classroom equipment you NO LONGER NEED and will not need next year needs to be returned to the media center. If the equipment is broken please label w/ a note telling us what is wrong with it. ('Broken/ Does not play. etc.)
- All laptops will be collected by Mr. Bell. More information is coming soon regarding the timeline for this.

THANKS!!
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Vanguard

Congratulations to Beth Owens for becoming the most recent member of Vanguard Team!!! If you are interested in joining the Vanguard Team, please contact Brian!!! 
Way to go Beth!!!

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PBIS

We filled our “P”!!!

• Pre-k has chosen a pajama day for Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd (and most likely admin). Please encourage your students to wear pajamas this Friday.


• Third grade has chosen for 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders to watch a movie during lunch. We will put on a movie in the cafeteria this Friday. If you would like to let your class eat in your room and watch a movie of your choosing, feel free. Just make sure it is rated G. 

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What I've Been Thinking About...

With one month left of school, we have to remember that this time can be the most valuable for our kids. Check out this article and the eight ways to Finish the Year Strong!!!! 

We appreciate all of you and everything you do!!!

http://teach4theheart.com/how-to-finish-the-school-year-strong/

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

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

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

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

Monday, May 1st
9:30 am - Prospective Parent Tour
1:30 pm - Kindergarten Play Rehearsal

Tuesday, May 2nd
8:30 am - Kindergarten Play Rehearsal
1:30 pm - Leadership Meeting

Wednesday, May 3rd
8:30 am - Kindergarten Play Rehearsal
1st Grade Field Trip
IB PLCs during Specials with Roberts

Thursday, May 4th 
SIOP Training - Portable #1518
1:30 pm - Kindergarten Play Rehearsal
2:50 pm - PLCs
NEW STUDENT ROUND-UP!!!!

Friday, May 5th
Pre-K-2nd Wear Pajamas!!!
3rd-5th Grade - Watch a Movie During Lunch
8:30 am - Kindergarten Play
3rd Grade Field Trip
5th Grade Field Trip to Ridgeview
Happy Cinco de Mayo!!!

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

Happy birthday to Michelle Nobles and Benita Bearden on May 5th! We hope you both have a wonderful birthday!