Wednesday, March 20

Staff Crew @ 3:30 in the media center with Kevin Sherrill as our technology guest.

Reminders...

We need at least one person per grade level to be CPR trained ensuring a certified teacher will be present on fieldtrips. 

   No previous training is required... Forsyth Tech provides a short, $4 training specifically for educators. 

    Please let Mrs. H know who the representative will be for each grade level a.s.a.p.  

I have heard from 3rd grade...Thanks!

Very few playground norms have been turned in.  Please also turn those in to Mrs. H by Wednesday's staff crew.

Monday, March 18th

A glorious weekend, I have some physical soreness due to yard work and some mental joy due to yard work.  It seems like I gravitate to tasks that inspire and challenge.  Elementary school work is rigorous and rewarding.  Be grateful that you are in the space that serves you while serving others.

BELT was successful with our DPI facilitator and we look forward to continuing the work in the weeks ahead.  Part of that vision will be met this Wednesday as our staff crew session will focus on Technology with Kevin Sherrill as our guest presenter.

Please welcome Caroline Gardner to our crew as she serves as the LTS for Brandi Brown.

Friday, March 15, 2019

I am pleased to report that BELT was productive and aspirational in our work with Lindsay Beam from DPI.  We all want to send a big THANK YOU for caring for the students and guest teachers during this CNA unpacking.

CONGRATULATIONS to EBOB!  They have made the finals and will compete on April 4th.

Thanks again to Whitaker and Lindsay Mikesell for their collaboration with Brunson.   

Tuesday, March 12th

Tuesday, March 12th

Zone tour today at 8:45
HAG tour today at 12:00

Do not wait until the last minute to read and text code the DPI CNA.  We are dependent on deep and thoughtful conversations with BELT on Wednesday to inform the unpacking work on Thursday and Friday.

Monday, March 11th

Welcome to daylight savings! 

Let's enjoy Spring and take actions to keep our students safe on the playground;

• It's time to "refresh " your classroom/grade level expectations & norms
• Include measures for accountability
• Include Teacher role during recess so your students know how to access support
• Consider rotations and timers to add structure
• Supervise with movement (model for the students the importance of activity)
• Consider elimination of academic/behavioral consequences that impact recess (Laps/worksheet completion)
• Submit updated norms and expectations at the end of the week to Sarah Huddleston

Complete the 4A text coding protocol on the DPI CNA and bring the document to staff crew on Wednesday.

Tour schedule this week

• Zone Choice tour March 12th @ 8:45
• HAG tour March 12th @ noon
• Zone Choice tour March 13th @ 10:00

NCEES has changed names/owners – it is now called P Unified Talent - look for it under the Home base apps section.

Friday, March 8, 2019

Friday, March 8, 2019

Remember to overflow the cup of others around you, also!

For next Wednesday's Faculty Crew, please read the DPI/CNA report and follow the "Four A's" text coding protocol (included on the back page.)  I will visit all classrooms today and provide a paper copy to utilize and bring to the March 13th meeting.  I will also deliver a letter from student services requiring a signature to confirm receipt.

Support our Guest Teachers today.

PowerSchool, including PowerSchool Learning, will be unavailable statewide on Monday 3/11. Please plan accordingly.

Thursday, March 7, 2019

Thursday, March 7, 2019

Be present and positive

We have many subs in the building and 4 positions that were not filled which are being covered by our outstanding Instructional Assistance. Be CREW and support others as needed.

    As we move forward, we will need at least one person per grade level to be CPR trained. This safety measure means a certified teacher will be present on fieldtrips. 

   No previous training is required... Forsyth Tech provides a short, $4 training specifically for educators. Come join me!
    Please let Mrs. H know who the representative will be for each grade level by Wednesday, March 13th.