Tuesday MM - September 9th

Good Morning!

By the end of today you should be certain that every student KNOWS that Wednesday is an early release day and their families plan for supervision at pick up from school or the bus stop.  We will send an alert call today to remind families.

Our PD for Early release will begin 10 minutes after the last bus has left.  It is intended for ALL certified staff.  Classified personnel will have the opportunity to "catch-up" or forge ahead on projects.  Be sure to communicate so we can all be efficient with our time.

The Lunch & Specials schedule for Wednesday are posted on the board and available in the Blog documents folder on the shared drive.

Curriculum night for HAG was well attended and we thank the YMCA Child Care Services for providing support from 6-7 pm.  they were able to supervise 50+ students and siblings as their parents focused on the classroom presentations.  TONIGHT we work with the Kindergarten, First and Second grade families.  

We are working with WSFCS and the city of Winston-Salem to provide a barrier for the playground.  Darryl Walker, our operations Superintendent has contacted Greg Turner form the city in regards to a "guard-rail" to be installed on the city right of way that will prevent another car on the playground incident.  I will continue to provide updates here on the blog. 

Subs today
Michael Decker for Donna McGee
Robin Phelps for Bridgette Holomon

Monday MM - September 8th

Good Morning!

Ident-a-kid today!

Curriculum night for HAG tonight.

Lots of subs!
Robin Phelps for Bridgette
Rosemary Hazy for Nancy Smoot am only
Michael Decker for Donna McGee
David Robinson for Bobbie Robinson
No sub for Nicole Robinson

Friday MM - September 5th

Good Morning!

Curriculum Nights are next week, and begin each night at 6 pm in your classroom.  Plan for 40 minutes of class specific information, then dismiss your families at 6:40 to report to the gym for a brief school-wide presentation.  

I had the pleasure to visit with Bridgette on Wednesday afternoon.  Her neurologist was positive for recovery within a few weeks.  Please feel free to meet in the lobby after our last bus is dismissed and I will share details of the visit.

Subs:
Robin for Bridgette
Michael Decker for Stacy Swanson

Thursday MM - September 4th

Good Morning!

"Build the plane while flying" is the idiom utilized by Sarah Bode as we discussed how to implement the learning target skills we learned on August 20th.  I am glad to report that several of you have clearly posted "I Can" statements that drive student engagement with the standards.  GREAT WORK. 

Robin Phelps is here for Bridgette for the remainder of the week.  Continue to send positive thoughts to Ms. Hollomon as she has more questions than answers as to her medical situation.   

I am in Asheville today and will not be on campus - see you Friday

Wednesday MM - September 3rd

On this date in 1960, Jack Faullin married Linda Burke.  I am celebrating my parents 54th wedding anniversary today by attending a Joint Principals meeting!!!!

I have posted the agenda to the blog documents folder.  

Our Early release day is next Wednesday, September 10th.  Begin personal communication with parents to ensure safe dismissal that day.  We will participate in our 2 hour WSFCS professional development with a focus on collaborative processes for teachers that will improve student achievement.  An agenda will be set forth in the Monday blog of September 8th.  

Please keep Bridgette in your thoughts and prayers as she has been hospitalized for a medical emergency.  I will be able to give you more information Wednesday afternoon.  Robin Phelps will be her sub for the remainder of the week.

9.2.14 UPDATE

With the temperature/heat index well into the 90's today, there should be no physical activity/recess outside between 12:00 PM and 6:00 PM. Even before 12:00, temperatures could be too hot to have children playing outside. Please remind teachers to use extreme caution and to keep students hydrated if they are outside this morning.

Most teachers are aware of our Brain Breaks videos on the system website. We have 90 videos available for short activity breaks in the classroom. They can be found under District Videos in the menu of our district website. These can be a great alternative to outdoor activity.

Nancy Sutton
Program Specialist
Health & Physical Education

Tuesday MM - September 2nd

Good Morning!

I am looking forward to our week as we continue to teach the cultural expectations to our new students.  Do your students know what they should do in the hallways?  Do they know how to ask to use the restroom?  How do you know that each and every student has met the learning target? 

BOG-3 training is Wednesday after-school.

PTA board meeting Thursday.

Subs: 
David Robinson for Bridgette Hollomon