Monday Notes 2.11.19
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Congratulations!!
Please join me in congratulating Haley Foster on her recent engagement! We are so happy for Haley and her finance Alex!!!
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Kindness Challenge
This week, we are participating in the great kindness challenge. Here’s what’s happening!
1. Kindness Challenge Sheets: Every student will be given a kindness challenge sheet. Once it is completed, they will be able to turn it in for a prize!
2. Random Acts of Kindness Class Competition: The class with the most original, most impactful Random Act of Kindness will earn the THUMBS UP KINDNESS TROPHY!!!!!!
3. Reaching for Kindness Hands: Students will write down kind acts that others have done for them on the hand cut outs. We will be making a reaching for kindness wall by my office! You are encouraged to write down acts as well! There will be extra hands in the front office.
4. Kindness Rocks: Throughout the week, Kindness Rocks will be scattered around the playgrounds. If found, kids can choose to keep the rocks, or pass the kindness on for another kid to find!
You are encouraged to use this week to talk about kindness in your classroom and add any additional activities. I sent out a number of resources through email on Thursday. Please let me know if you are doing any additional fun activities!
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SGC Elections
The School Governance Councils are an integral component of Fulton's Charter System. Members of the SGC are responsible for setting and monitoring the strategic plan of High Point Elementary! We need the voice of staff, parents, and community members in order to ensure we are representing our students, staff, and community in the best way possible!
What is the commitment? All SGC members serve two years and meetings are typically held once a month for about 1-2 hours. There are also various trainings or meetings held throughout the school year. For more information or questions about serving, please see Megan Eigel, Delise May, Lib Roberts, or Lori Simon.
If you are a teacher and interested in serving on our SGC, please fill out the candidate declaration form at https://form.jotform.com/90234913917156
Teachers will have until Wednesday, February 20th to declare candidacy. Voting will then occur from March 11th - March 18th.
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Six Flags Tickets
This is a friendly reminder that all Six Flags reading logs need to be turned in by February 14th! Please put them in Ms. May’s or Ms. Clarke's box and our parent representative will grab them. Thanks!!!
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Black History Month
Teachers, if your students have sticky notes for the "I have a Dream" bulletin board, put them in Lib's box and she'll add them to the board! Encourage your students to stop by and see theirs and their friends' big dreams for our world!!
Poster Contest - Will continue throughout the month of February! Judging will be held every Wednesday for the newest submissions! Each Wednesday winner will receive a $5 Chick-Fil-A gift card and posters will be displayed around the building!! Posters should include a current or historical figure, description of the attributes of the Learner Profile displayed and how their contribution changed the world for the better! Posters may be created at home!
Ms. Foster's student combines the poster challenge with the Red X movement to stop slavery! He says, "I hope you can fite to end slavery. It is our only chance!"
Out of the mouths of babes...
Watch the WPAW for some of the big dreams our kids are dreaming about to make an impact on their world! Let Lib know if you have a student with a big dream and she'll come video them for the news show!
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SSEF STEAM Showcase!
Mark your calendars for Sandy Springs Education Force STEAM Showcase, March 13th from 6-8 pm at North Springs Charter High School! SSEF will be donating $1000 to the school who has the highest percentage of attendance based on school population!!!
Help us win by encouraging your students and families to attend this FREE exhibit for adults and kids of all ages! You'll create your own laser show, manipulate a surgical robot, explore Mercedes-Benz automotive technology, learn about the science behind the art from Medieval Times and Center for Puppetry Arts and much more!! Let's turn out in force!!
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International Night!
High Point will be celebrating our school’s rich cultural diversity through our International Night on Thursday, March 21st from 5:00-7:00 pm. We would like for you to participate by hosting a booth featuring a country, or by sending a dish, an artifact, and/or traditional clothing from your culture/country!
It will be a learning and tasting event with displays from the different countries, music, entertainment, and fun for the entire family! Hope you can join us!
Please use this link to complete the questionnaire.
Thank you for your contribution in making this a great success!! Please submit your response or sign-up online by Friday, February 22, 2019.
Sincerely,
High Point School Cultural Arts Committee
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KSU Coach
Schedule: I will be on campus at High Point on Tuesday 2/12. I will be supporting High Point virtually on Thursday 2/14.
Notes: If you would like to see how to get connected with me for virtual support, I will be around the building on Tuesday to help you get set up. On Demand coaching is an easy 3 step process. Give me 10 minutes of your time, and I'll make sure you're ready to go!
Highlights: Are you a visual learner? Watch this screencast video, https://screencast-o-matic.com/u/iKm8/romeondemand, of an explanation and demonstration of how to make the virtual connection work! Looking forward to seeing your responses on the intake form, https://goo.gl/forms/KJDqY7OfJMFZI4A32, so we can get our first meeting arranged!
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PBIS Corner
Teachers, we are more than halfway done with the school year. You made it this far and that, my friends, is something to celebrate!
February Focus: DISMISSAL
Send Beth Owens the names of one boy and one girl who show PAWS Up behaviors during DISMISSAL. Remember, all staff, not just homeroom teachers can send the names and those students will receive a Wendy’s coupon.
Reminder: The PBIS Committee wants to thank those teachers who walk their students all the way down to the buses and make sure their students are walking safely. We would like all teachers to ensure the safety of their students during dismissal.
- PBIS Committee
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Continuous Learning
See below a great article about 7 ways to "spark engagement" in the classroom!
*************CALENDAR OF EVENTS**********
Monday, February 11th
Kindness Challenge Week Kick-Off!!4th and 5th Graders Field Trip
Tuesday, February 12th
2:55 - TOTY and PEOTY Celebration in Cafeteria
Wednesday, February 13th
Class Pictures!
No PLCs!!
College Spirit Wear for Students and Staff
Thursday, February14th
7:15 am - SGC Meeting
Happy Valentine's Day!!!
Friday, February 15th
No School
*****************BIRTHDAYS! ******************
Happy birthday to Nicole Cornibe on the 13th! We hope you have a wonderful birthday!!!!
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