Monday MM - January 25th

Good Afternoon!

It is Sunday and I just received word that we are out of school Monday. 

It is NOT an optional teacher workday.  I will be in sporadically and Mr Kirby will be working on the grounds in hopes of a regular day on Tuesday,  Mrs. Steadman is the only other employee "allowed" to work as a 12 month employee.  Recall the chart e-mailed by Mr Helm last week in reference to the work days.  I will blog more Monday and fill you in on the newly adjusted calendar as soon as I get information.  

Stay safe, dry and warm.

Thursday MM - January 21st

SNOW DAY!

Today is an optional Teacher work day. (What does this mean for you)

CERTIFIED STAFF

• This day will be moved to another spot in the calendar, most likely February 15th, and that Rc day will be moved.  Possibly to the end of the year or the next L (leave) day.  
• If you do not work today
• you will be charged a leave day from your balance
• if you do not have enough days in your account at the end of the year, you will be required to work an additional day beyond the end of the year or have your pay reduced by one day.
• Our staff most affected are those who have less than 4 years of service in North Carolina as they only earn 10 days of leave which are built into the calendar. 
• If you DO work today
• You will not be charged leave
• We will be open until 5:00
• You must Sign-in at the office to inform us that you intend to work a full (F) or a half (H) day

CLASSIFIED STAFF

• Classified staff  do not work on snow days except for
• Mrs. Steadman
• Mr. Kirby

I do not see Friday as an Optional day with the forecast calling for significant accumulation and dangerous conditions.  

Please continue to check the Blog as I will update school related weather information here.

Wednesday MM - January 20th

Good Morning - Week "A"

Our new specials schedule is posted and a color copy is available for each teacher in the office from Laurie.  (also in blog documents)

Great Day of PD Tuesday!  I will be thrilled to listen to your EL thoughts as you reflect on our shared experience.

I am at the Elementary Principals  meeting this morning.  (the agenda is in the Blog documents folder)

Thanks to Lisa Weber, Allison Phelps, Donna McGee, Marina Bonomo and Trish Gulledge for serving as our Teacher panel for the Title One auditors @ 9:45 this morning.  They will meet in the PLT room and have communicated coverage with Tom (Trish), Robin (Allison), Rebecca (Lisa) Nelva (Donna)

I have a Title One Principals interview at 3:30 this afternoon.

Friday MM - January 15th

Good Morning - Week "B"

I appreciate all the efforts with our Quarter tests.  We will work on data collection and have results back to you next week as Kristen continues to tend to her sick family.  

Tuesday Morning, January 19th

• Cafe' Breakfast @ 8:00 with a yogurt, fresh fruit and homemade granola from Maggi Jackson.  We will also have bottles of juice/water and a jug of Coffee
• EL Education PD from 8:30-11:30 in the media center
• 11:45-1:00 Lunch on your own (except the SC EL visit members will have a working lunch in the media center)
• 1:20-3:30 MTSS/PEP is in the computer lab for the 8 people who received the e-mail.  We will train the remaining staff in small groups within the next two weeks.  For those of you not in the MTSS session, it is open time

Report cards need to be completed before Tuesday the 19th. 

16th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration

Monday, January 18 at 7:00pm to 8:00pm

Wait Chapel, Wait Chapel 1834 Wake Forest Road Winston-Salem, NC 27106

Come celebrate our 16th annual collaboration with Winston-Salem State University to honor the memory and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and to commemorate the sit-in demonstration at Woolworth Department Store in downtown Winston-Salem by 10 WFU and 11 WSSU students and 1 community resident on February 23, 1960. This year, our keynote address will be delivered by nationally-renowned speakers Ambassador Attallah Shabazz and Ilyasah Shabazz.

Ambassador Shabazz is the eldest of six daughters born to Dr. Betty Shabazz and Malcolm X Shabazz. A producer, writer and diplomat she has spent over 38 years offering keynote addresses, while developing curriculums and programs for educational institutions, executive forums, diplomatic networks, penal systems, conferences and human service organizations globally. Ambassador Shabazz’ hope is to motivate and inspire one to have a better understanding of his or her history, the world around them and their constructive place in it.

Ilyasah, third daughter of Malcolm X and Dr. Betty Shabazz, is an educator, activist, motivational speaker, mentor, and author of award winning publications such as: the coming of age memoir entitled, Growing Up X, a children’s illustration book entitled, Malcolm Little: The Boy Who Grew Up to Become Malcolm X and a young adult historical fiction book entitled, X, A Novel. These brief biographies only highlight a small fraction of the accomplishments of these two renowned sisters. Join us January 18, 2016, at 7pm in Wait Chapel. This event is free and open to the public.

Thursday MM - January 14th

Good Morning - Week "B"

Last Day of EOQ - Please honor the testing environment in the halls as we have no specials until the teachers are done with their groups.

Turn in cogs for the Friday drawing.

Subs:
Edna Jackson For Darcy Steele

Wednesday MM - January 13th

Good Morning - Week "B"

Science EOQ today for 5th grade.

Thanks to Kathy and our staff for a great Noche Espana.  

I enjoyed seeing our student Sailor honored at the school board meeting for her work on the Touched by Technology competition.

I will be out today after my Title One meeting as a tree fell on the house yesterday afternoon.  

Sub
Sipe for Steele

Tuesday MM - January 12th

Good Morning - Week "B"

Quarter tests begin today with ELA!

Noche Espana' - Let's support our Spanish speaking families as we welcome them to a night of learning supported with their primary language.  Please promote this with your students and if possible your presence.  

I will be supporting Brunson with my presence at the School Board meeting. 

Our amazing PTA board meets at 1pm.  See me if you have any special thanks you want to convey.

The PBIS Team meets after school today.

Sub:
Deb Gray for Darcy Steele