January 20, 2020

Monday Notes 1.20.20

"High Point Elementary cultivates knowledgeable, compassionate, and inquiring learners who impact a diverse global community."

**Friendly reminder that action items are in red and informational only items are in blue. 

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Welcome!

Please welcome Daniela Cerpa who will be replacing Tissa Southerland. Daniela will take over Southerland's schedule beginning today. 

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2020-2021 Survey

Please take a moment to fill out this quick survey to help us plan for next year. This survey asks about your current position, budget recommendations, and feedback regarding the master schedule. Please fill out this survey prior to January 31st. Thank you! 

https://forms.gle/jrpia3FPRtu5wkxs8

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TOTY and PEOTY
Congratulations to the following certified staff for being nominated for Teacher of the Year (in no particular order)
Gilmore, Nobles, Simon, Conway, Watts, Mahle, Collins, Ittig, Laudel, Churchwell, Cornibe, Martindale, Zimbardo, Vavala, Barnes, Dixon, Kidder, Bradshaw, Sinoyiannis, Meganne Ellis, Caramelo, Eigel, and Taylor Johnson

Please click on the link below to select your top three certified staff members for TOTY:

https://forms.gle/CsYNkm3Q365tZU6z5

Congratulations to the following classified staff for being nominated for Professional Employee of the Year: Lewis, Reeves, King, Blinder, Salhi, Webb, Morgan, Gurley, Mendoza, Clarke, Parker, Hall, and Dickie.

Please click on the link below to select your top three certified staff members for PEOTY:

https://forms.gle/WzyqFY74at7vHApw8

Please place all votes by Wednesday, January 22nd at 3:00 pm!!!

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February Parent/Teacher Conferences

The parent/teacher partnership is crucial for students' success. This is why our parent/teacher conference "window" is from February 3rd - 28th in order to allow all teachers to meet with parents early on to share student data, discuss strengths, and areas of potential growth. 

K-2 will hold their conferences using the conference checklist found in their grade level folder. 

3-5 will also hold conferences using the conference checklist but will have the students present to either be a part of the conversation or to lead the conversation. We want our students to take ownership of their learning so this is a start! 

Parents were notified of this expectation. If you have any questions, please let Pitchford know. Thank you for working with all parents to help our students succeed! 

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TOTY and PEOTY Celebration

If you have a picture of you as a child (0-5 years old), please send it in an email to Pitchford. We need all pictures by January 31st! Thank you for your help with this! 

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IB Learner Profile Attribute for JANUARY

PRINCIPLED and COMMUNICATOR

If you would like to be read a book for the morning news show which exemplifies our attributes for January, please email Bearden. 

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

Monday, January 20th 

MLK Holiday - No School

Tuesday, January 21st

Grade Level PLCs during Specials

Wednesday, January 22nd 

Grade Level PLCs during Specials

Thursday, January 23rd

Grade Level PLCs 

Friday, January 24th

2nd Grade In-House Field Trip

*************************BIRTHDAYS**************************

 

Happy birthday to Hollye Elliot Conway and Julie Ellis on the 25th!! We hope you both have a wonderful birthday!