Monday Notes 1.21.19
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MLK Remembrance
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Congratulations
Congratulations to the following four finalists for Teacher of the Year (there was a tie so there are four finalists instead of three):
- Michelle Nobles
- Kaila Gopal
- Bridget Mahle
- Benita Bearden
Observations and interviews will be held on January 29th. Finalists will receive more information from Ms. Hess soon!
Congratulations also to the following three finalists for Professional Employee of the Year:
- Mochandra King
- Colleen Zeller
- Mary Katherine Stahura
Please click on the link and select one person to serve as Professional Employee of the Year for 2019-2020!!!
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Social Media Use
This is just a friendly reminder to be mindful of social media posts, whether personal or professional, as they are always considered a reflection of the district. The policy is below. Thanks!!!
Social Media Use - Fulton County
The use of social media, even off duty and off premises, must not violate any Board/District policies or otherwise interfere with the employee’s ability to effectively perform his/her job duties. The District expects all employees to exercise professionalism and good judgment in any social media activities, district-related as well as nondistrict related. Furthermore, any social media activities must comply with all applicable laws including, but not limited to, anti-discrimination, anti-harassment, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), copyright, trademark, defamation, privacy, securities, and any other applicable laws and regulations. Social media should always be viewed as a public space; thus, any communication which is unprofessional or prohibited in any other form/forum is also unprofessional or prohibited on social media. Employees should be mindful that any social
media post, even from an employee’s personal, non-district account, may be interpreted as being made on behalf of/a reflection of the district.
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IOWA Results
Congratulations to our students and staff for the increase in IOWA scores from last year!!! We are very proud of everyone's hard work!!! The scores from 2017 and 2018 are highlighted for each subject.
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GMAS Schedule
Below is the schedule for the GMAS for 3rd - 5th grade. You are more than welcome to share with parents but please remember the times are not definite. Thanks!!!!
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KSU Coach
This week I will begin my virtual support connecting with teachers at High Point through video conferencing. Below is calendar reflecting the dates of my support for the rest of January.
I have started the process of connecting with teachers and would love to hear from you too! When and if you would like to plan, collaborate or explore together please don't hesitate to email me at romeh@fultonschools.org. I'll be able to help you get set up and prepared to chat.
As always, if this is not the just right form of coaching for you - send me an email, follow me on Twitter or check out the Media Technology Files on Google Drive more opportunities to learn!
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Winter Conferences
Winter conferences will begin February 1st. It is the expectation that every teacher reach out to parents in various ways to set up a conference.
The intention of winter conferences is to share student growth and discuss how parents can support their children at home. You may choose to use the following information to show student growth:
- Numeracy Assessment
- iReady Data
- Fastbridge aReading or aMath
- Grades
- F and P Data
- Classroom Performance
- Unit Assessments
Teachers are not required to use a specific conference form but are required to document when the parent/teacher conferences occur. This information will be used for the Summative Evaluations under Standard 10 - Communication. If you have difficulty getting in touch with a parent, please reach out to someone on the administrative team and we will help you!!!
This time with parents is critical! Thank you for helping increase our school/home connection!
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FCS Calendar Approved
The Fulton County calendar for 19-20 and 20-21 was approved last week. Please click the link below to see the calendar:
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Spotlight on Best Practices
The second grade team has introduced a “Mood Meter” for students to monitor their feelings. They discussed feelings that fit into each color and strategies to help students improve their mood and change their color.
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iReady Schedule
The complete iReady schedule for 3rd-5th grade is below. Please email Pitchford or DiBartolo with any questions or conflicts. Please make sure that any student who missed your original iReady testing session, attends one of the scheduled "Make Up" sessions. Thanks!!!
Tuesday- 22nd
8:00-9:00 - Silverman Reading
10:00-11:00 – May Reading
1:15-2:15 - Nobles' Reading
Wednesday – 23rd
8:00-9:00 – Make-Ups
1:15-2:15 - Collins Math
Thursday –24th
9:15-10:15 – Make Ups
1:15-2:15 - Dixon Math
Friday –25th
1:15-2:15 - Oliver Math
Monday –28th
1:15-2:15 - Make-Ups
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Continuous Learning
Below is a quick article about how going to the gym changed a teacher's perspective of his classroom. In the article he lists five methods for quality teaching that he's implemented in his own classroom after his experience working out in a gym. See his five methods below.....
*************CALENDAR OF EVENTS**********
Monday, January 21st
No School!!! MLK HolidayTuesday, January 22nd
2:55 - NKOB
2:55 - Trauma Sensitive School Training for Paras in Media Center
Wednesday, January 23rd
Guided Reading PLC - During Specials
2:55 - International Night Committee Meeting in Conference Room
Thursday, January 24th
2:50 - PLCs
Friday, January 25th
3rd Grade Field Trip to Fernbank
2:00 pm - PBIS Monthly Party in the cafeteria
6:00-8:00 - BINGO Night!!!
*****************BIRTHDAYS! ******************
Happy birthday to Julie Ellis and Hollye Conway on the 25th! We hope you both have wonderful birthdays!!!!
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