Friday Thoughts
February 1, 2019
Did you know?
Michelle Ragan has been with the system since 1994. Superintendent Roger Moore hired her as administrative assistant.
Mrs. Ragan finished her undergraduate degree at the University of North Alabama, Administrative Office Service and Business Administration.
She was nominated for Secretary of the Year 2018.
Michelle is an alumni of Cherokee High School. She has two beautiful daughters. She is married to Chad Ragan, 21 years.
#teamcolbertcounty
One Team....One Goal....Our Legacy!!
Faculty and Staff Shout outs
Left to right Mrs. Amy Michael-CHES, Mrs. Rene’ Hatton-Smith-CCHS (CCHS Alumni) and Mrs. Heather Pendley-HES (CCHS Alumni) Colbert County School Library Media Specialist at the ALSA Conference in Florence, AL’s Richards Center learning about new technology such as Lightbox, Merge Cubes, Google Sites and various other software and Hardware.
Healthcare Watch
January Health News
Flu season had arrived...... Let's start wiping down desks and door knobs. If you need additional Clorox wipes, please inform your school nurse. Wash hands, use hand sanitizer, and keep germs away!!
Career Coach - Mrs. Emily Crisler
2018 Alabama College Application Campaign
All three high schools had 100% participation from the senior class for the 2018 Alabama College Application campaign Data.
Congratulations to the students of CHS, CHHS, and CCHS!!! We can not forget about our counselors........ they are absolutely THE BEST!!
During the 2018-2019 school year we have had 20 students take advantage of the career tech dual enrollment programs at NWSCC!
Students are enrolled in the following programs:
Welding
EMT
Automotive
Carpentry
Colbert County Schools is currently 6th in overall FAFSA completion!
Tech Trek Camp for Rising 8th Grade Girls
Tech Trek Camp for Rising 8th Grade Girls
Please forward this email and the attachments to your 7th-grade science and math teachers. Tech Trek is held every June at UAH to provide encouragement to promising rising 8th-grade girls who have shown interest in and an aptitude for subjects in the STEM fields.
Last year, there were about 150 girls nominated from Alabama and the region, and about 60 were chosen. Lauderdale and Colbert Counties had 1 girl each to attend the camp.
The American Association of University Women, which sponsors the camp along with UAH, encourages teachers to consider qualified girls who may have fewer chances to participate in an enrichment opportunity like this, which could build confidence, help the young person articulate goals, and set her on the path to greater academic achievement and a career in a STEM field.
If the $50 fee for the one-week camp is out of reach for a student who may be selected from your school, there are scholarships available..
The deadline for nominations is February 4.
Contact:
Peggy McCloy
American Association of University Women, Shoals Branch
256-766-7599 (h)
256-740-1616 (c)
Monday, Feb 4, 2019, 09:00 AM
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2019 GEMS Expo
Reminder! I sent this out early last fall!!!
2019 GEMS (Girls Engaged in Math and Science) Expo is approaching. Alabama Department of Education has partnered with Girls Who Code to offer curriculum for GEMS clubs as an option. The clubs are for grades 3-5 and 6-12. See link for more information.2019 Colbert County Schools College Signing Day
We are planning on having a HUGE college signing day on March 21st. This would be county-wide for all seniors that are going to college. Please encourage your students to apply to college. Finally, this grand day is for ALL students accepted into college NOT just students who are receiving scholarships. #teamcolbertcounty
One Team...One Goal...Our Legacy!!
Wednesday, Mar 20, 2019, 05:00 PM
Colbert County Board Of Education, U.S. 72 Alternate, Tuscumbia, AL, USA
FAFSA Day-Colbert County High School (Makeup Day)
Tuesday, Feb 5, 2019, 08:30 AM
Colbert Heights High School, Woodmont Drive, Tuscumbia, AL, USA
ESL Edge - Ashley Harris Teacher
Students at English Learner Level 4 - Expanding:
Continue to acquire reading and writing skills
Speak using organized expression of ideas and some technical language
May demonstrate higher order comprehension
Level 4 instructional practices include:
Exposure to more advanced vocabulary/literature
Ask opinion, judgement, and explanation types of questions
Publish student work
Colbert County High School
Valedictorian/Salutatorian
Valedictorian - Gabe Cochran
Salutatorian - Ashlyn Brown
Valedictorian/Salutatorian
Thomas Roden - Valedictorian
Kara Crim Salutatorian
2019 Student of the Year for CHHS
The HOSA Students - Selling First Aid Kits
The HOSA students of the Colbert County School System are selling First Aid Kits to help support their trip to the Alabama HOSA State Conference where they will compete in several events. We are hoping with this fundraiser that this will help some of the financial burden of the trip. I am attaching the brochures for the first aid kits that we are selling. The inside brochure explains the contents of each kit. I am going to send some flyers to the elementary schools to send out to parents of students that may want to purchase them. The HOSA students will receive 50% of sales that will go towards expenses of this trip. Please let me know if you have any questions or would like to purchase a first aid kit. The checks should be made payable to CHHS.
Cherokee High School
2019 Student of the Year for CHS
Fire College
This is the last week to get an order in for our Apple Fundraiser. We must sell 75 to meet our goal and we have a little ways to go! Orders and payment are due by Friday, February 1. Apples will be delivered in time for Valentine's Day. Thank you for supporting our students!
Hatton Elementary School
HES Robotics website.
"This will show you what all went into our competition. It was a video competition, and we are waiting to hear if we go to the invitational round." Heather Pendley
Leighton Elementary School
Community Support
Valley Grove Church has provided a great ministry to our students by donating $1125 to assist with lunch balances. We are blessed with wonderful churches and community members!
Highland Park Baptist will be ministering to LES by conducting a community service project on Feb. 16. They will be painting the pre-K building restrooms, sidewalk paint projects, and cleaning debris of the parking lot.
Grading Policy Reminder
It is important to remember that board policy states that graded assignments should be entered into the grade book and returned to students within 5 days of the assignment. Also, 6 grades per 9 weeks are required in each subject.
Please stay occur with your grades..... parents are more active and they want to see current grades. Thank you for our help in this next level of communication!!
Attendance - -Everyday is a day of Learning!!
Please continue to encourage attendance of all students everyday. I assure you that Ms. Cagle is doing all she can to get them here. When you consider the State School Report Card, nothing is more important than attendance. Yes, chronic absenteeism only counts for 15% of our score, but absenteeism is likely the largest factor in academic growth and achievement.
- We had several students that were on the court docket in January. Information will be sent to you separately that pertains to your school. The next court date is February 6th 2019.
- Saturday School was held this weekend, on January 26th at the BOE. We had roughly 30 students that attended. Your school list and the students that need a day of ISS this week will be sent.
- Miss Cagle has been scheduling and holding early warning attendance meetings at all the schools to start off this semester as quickly as possible. If there is a student concern with excessive absences, check-ins, or check-outs, please let her know.
Explorer Recruit School Scholarship 2019
2019
The Alabama Fire College and Personnel Standards Commission extends an invitation to apply for a Recruit School Scholarship to all active Fire Service Explorers in the State of Alabama. All applications need to be returned to scholarship@alabamafirecollge.org by February 28, 2019.
Below are the elements that constitute a complete application. All documents should be scanned into one PDF when returned:
1)Student Information – Please type your information into the provided form.
2)Participant Essay/Statement – Please complete your essay in a word processor and then pastethe completed work in the space provided on the form. In the essay please explain why youwant to become a fire fighter. (Maximum length 300 words)
3)Letters of Endorsement – Submit letters of endorsement from your Explorer Advisor/Instructorand Fire Chief.
4)Please submit your transcripts from high school indicating graduation date and grade pointaverage.
All pre-requisites must be met prior to enrolling in Alabama Fire College (Information on prerequisites can be found at our website). The costs covered by the scholarship include: tuition, background & drug screen, books, uniforms, and lodging. (This scholarship award has no cash value)
Applications must be received no later than February 28, 2019.
Child Nutrition Program (CNP)
National Breakfast Week
CELEBRATES
NATIONAL SCHOOL BREAKFAST WEEK
March 4th-8th
Breakfast will be served from 7:15 – 8:15 a.m.
Join us for a FUN FILLED BREAKFAST each morning!
PUNCH OUT HUNGER WITH A HEALTHY BREAKFAST!
On Monday, March 4th come through the Breakfast Line and receive a punch card for the week.
Each morning that you eat breakfast your card will be punched.
At the end of the week if you have eaten breakfast every morning your name could be drawn for Door Prizes.
Grades will compete for the WINNERS CIRCLE!
Winner to be determined by percentage of participation by grades.
BE SURE TO ENTER CONTEST IN CONJUNCTION WITH NATIONAL SCHOOL BREAKFAST WEEK!
Coloring Contest- Grades Pre-K through 2nd
Pinewood Derby Car Contest- Grades 3rd through 6th
Technology Professional Development
Casie Barksdale - Dirctor of Technology & Integration Specialist
We have completed Google Productivity. I know the digital transition is new for the majority of faculty but they have embraced it well. The several teachers show stronger confidence in their Google knowledge and could be ready for the Level 1 Google Certification if they are willing.
If you were recommended for additional Google Level Certification, please do not hesitate to speak with your principal regarding next steps.
Human Resources & Business Office
W2
12th Annual Shoals Earth Day Fest
The 12th Annual Shoals Earth Day Fest will be held on Saturday, April 6, 2019, from 11 am until 5 pm in Wilson Park, Florence.
Attached is the information and form for the 12th Annual Shoals Earth Day Fest Official T Shirt Design Contest.
All Colbert County School students in grades 4-12 are eligible. FYI: A NBES student won last year!! :)
For more information about our group please visit:
Colbert County Reporter
- There's a sale going on...... everyone likes a sale!!
- May I encourage you to renew your subscription because students from our district will be writing and editing for each distribution?
- Please support our kids and our local paper!!!
Another great partnership!!
Student Support Services
Resources for Suicide Prevention
Crisis Services of North Alabama (Huntsville) Phone: (256) 716-1000 Toll Free: (800) 691-8426 Hours of Operation: 24/7
Lifelines/Family Counseling Center of Mobile Phone: (251) 431-5111 Toll Free: (800) 293-1117 Hours of Operation: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (CST) Monday-Friday
Academic Competitions
Junior High Scholar’s Bowl
Thursday, Mar 7, 2019, 08:30 PM
Cherokee High School, High School Drive, Cherokee, AL, USA
High School Scholar’s Bowl
Thursday, Apr 11, 2019, 08:30 PM
Colbert County High School, High School Street, Leighton, AL, USA
Valedictorian/Salutatorian Luncheon
Monday, May 13, 2019, 11:30 AM
Rhoda P's Restaurant & Catering, North Montgomery Avenue, Sheffield, AL, USA
Colbert County Honor’s Night
Thursday, May 16, 2019, 06:00 PM
Highland Park Baptist Church, South Wilson Dam Road, Muscle Shoals, AL, USA
Pre-K Completion Ceremony
Sunday, May 19, 2019, 02:00 PM
Highland Park Baptist Church, South Wilson Dam Road, Muscle Shoals, AL, USA
2019 Pre - K Pre-registration
The Registration numbers for Prek are as follows;
CES-14 Slots Available: 36
CHES-44 Slots available: 54
HES-13 Slots available: 18
LES-27 Slots available: 36
NBES-23 Slots available: 18
Help us give our youngest citizens a great start to their future........
First Class Pre-K Education!
Students are not required to live in our school zone.
School Board Members: Work Session
Monday, Feb 4, 2019, 05:00 PM
Colbert County Board Of Education, U.S. 72 Alternate, Tuscumbia, AL, USA
Education Foundation
EDUCATION FOUNDATION NEXT-STEPS:
Payroll deduction is still available. Did you know if EVERY employee donates $5 per month, the foundation would earn $25,000 per year? Guess what? the funds go directly into the classrooms.....no exceptions!!!
Please take the month of February to show your love for our students!!!
#teamcolbertcounty
Education Foundation Inserts - Sheffield Utilities
I am happy to say that we have completed a full cycle of the Colbert County Board of Education mailers and are getting some response. Special thanks to CCEF members for setting this up.
University of North Alabama
UNA vs Lipscomb Basketball Game: Saturday, February 2, 2019
Alumni Association Board Members,
The UNA Lions will face off against the Lipscomb Bisons on Saturday, February 2, 2019. UNA Athletics has partnered with the Nashville Alumni Club to host a pregame tailgate on the Lipscomb campus at Noon.
We need your help to spread the word to everyone you know. The pregame tailgate will be in the Ezell Center in Room 301.
#myuna
#roarlions
UNA Homecoming 2019
Saturday, Sep 28, 2019, 03:00 PM
University of North Alabama, Harrison Plaza, Florence, AL, USA
Northwest Shoals Community College
Students enrolled in NWSCC programs for 2018-19
8-Welding
6-EMT
4-Automotive
2-Carpentry
CCS transport our students everyday to NWSCC for these classes...... why, because we are preparing our legacy for tomorrow.
Thank you Dr. Colagross and staff for believing in our students!!! There's nothing like purposeful and meaningful partnerships!!
Next Level of Instruction:
National Board Certification
4 and counting.......
Hooray for these educators:
- Laura James (CHHS)
- Brittany Leathers (NBES)
- Amy Michael (CHES)
- Ashley Harris (ESL)
"Champions keep going when they don't have anything left in their tanks.... that's the difference between the greats." unknown author
Be Healthy School Grant 2019 - 2020
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama
This is the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama Be Healthy Grand application. If awarded the schools receive $10,000. Blue Cross awards 20 grants statewide. AlabamaBlue.com/schoolgrant.
The grants are for the implementation of school-based health and wellness programs that emphasize increased exercise, nutrition education and parental involvement during the school year. Applications can be completed on our website at AlabamaBlue.com/schoolgrant. The deadline to submit an application is Friday, March 22, 2019. Each selected school will receive a grant of up to $10,000, and schools will be further recognized with a Blue Cross Be Healthy School banner. In April 2020, students who successfully complete their school’s program will be presented with Be Healthy awards by Blue Cross.
Explorer Challenge Application
The Human Journey
National Geographic opportunity for social studies teachers.
The current theme is The Human Journey. That means all participating explorers work on topics related to world cultures, human migrations, or anthropology. Learn more and sign up here!<http://tinyurl.com/hjchallenge-educators>
National Geographic 2019 Summer Institute - Applications
Summer Institute
In 2019, the National Geographic Society will be hosting a Summer Institute for middle school teachers from across North America. The National Geographic 2019 Summer Institute will be held Monday, July 15 - Saturday, July 20, 2019 at the Jackson Campus of the Teton Science Schools in Jackson, Wyoming.
During the institute, National Geographic will train selected educators to be facilitators of in-person outreach and professional development for National Geographic Educator Certification<https://www.nationalgeographic.org/education/professional-development/educator-certification> and the Geo-Inquiry Process<https://www.nationalgeographic.org/education/programs/geo-inquiry/>. Throughout the week educators will spend time reviewing adult learning principles, learning more about National Geographic Society’s educational values, and becoming expert facilitators.
National Geographic will cover the cost of all food, accommodations, and transportation for educators teachers during the institute. Participation in the summer institute is the first step in a partnership with the National Geographic Society. For the commitment to National Geographic and this initiative, each educator will receive a $600.00 stipend paid in installments over the course of the 2019-2020 academic year.
Prior to applying for this opportunity, please review this document<https://www.dropbox.com/s/ngllst8kx9jmxy5/2019%20National%20Geographic%20Summer%20Institute%20Overview.pdf?dl=0> to understand the expectations associated with participation. To be considered for final selection, please complete this application form<https://nationalgeographiceducation.submittable.com/submit/f525ab0f-46ca-4af2-a015-486cbe9ec4a3/2019-national-geographic-summer-institute-application> by January 28, 2019. If you have any questions regarding the National Geographic 2019 Summer Institute please reach out to the Educator Network at educatornetwork@ngs.orgmailto:educatornetwork@ngs.org.
Business Highlight
Corporate Sponsors
Special thanks to our community partners for supporting professional development and for believing in our school system:
Gold Partner:
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Anderson
Medical Associates of the Shoals
Silver Partner:
First Metro Bank
Bronze Partner:
J.T.Ray Company
Terminix
North Alabama Gas District
Lanier Ford Shaver & Payne, P.C.
Valley Credit Union
Legal Shield
Community Sponsor:
Cherokee Auto Part
Wittichen Supply Company
Lewis Electric Supply Company
David Clark - -ALLState Insurnace
The David Clark Allstate Agency
The David Clark Allstate Agency is awarding one
lucky Shoals Area teacher with a $500 classroom grant.
ENTRY TO WIN IS SIMPLE:
One Quote Referral = One Entry
Complete form below, snap a picture of the referral form and
email it to us at david.clark@allstate.com
Be sure and let them know we will be contacting them for a
FREE insurance quote!
OR, just have them call us at 256-367-2420 for a quote and
mention your name!!!
UNLIMITED ENTRIES!! David Clark Allstate Agency
Facebook.com/allstatedavidclark
Greg Flint - Alfa Insurance
103 W. 6th Street
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
Office: (256) 978-6732 Cell: (256) 810-2109
Important Dates
Graduation Dates and Times
Colbert County High School
Thursday, May 23, 2019, 06:00 PM
Colbert County High School, High School Street, Leighton, AL, USA
Cherokee High School
Friday, May 24, 2019, 06:00 PM
Cherokee High School, High School Drive, Cherokee, AL, USA
Colbert Heights High School
Friday, May 24, 2019, 07:30 PM
Colbert Heights High School, Woodmont Drive, Tuscumbia, AL, USA
Love Notes
- Happy Birthday and Happy Anniversary to all those who are celebrating in the month of January !!
- Unspoken prayer request for students, faculty, and staff.
- Please continue to keep the following staff members lifted: If your heart desires, please send a card. Invite your students to send a card...
- Vickie Osborn - She lost her uncle. Please keep the family in your thoughts and prayers.
- Stephanie Hayes - lost her grandmother. Please keep the family in your prayers.
- Aubrey Kimbrough.... please him and wife family in your thoughts and prayers.
- Marilyn Caldwell lost her sister... prayers please.
- Joyce Clements.... still fighting the fight!!
- Larena Harrell..... On the road to a new normal.
- Christy Wilcoxson - (CES) and her husband are expecting their baby boy!!
- Laua Peden - (CES) and her husband are expecting their baby boy!!
- Karly Herring (LES) & Adam Herring (CHES) are expecting their second boy!!
- Ashley Isbell - (HES) and her husband are expecting their second boy!!
- Natalie Abrams - (LES) and her husband are expecting a baby boy!!
Dr. Gale Denise Story-Satchel
One Team...One Goal....Our Legacy!!
#teamcolbertcounty
"Quality is not an act, it is a habit." Aristotle
Email: gsatchel@colbert.k12.al.us
Website: www.colbert.k12.al.us
Location: 425 U.S. 72, Tuscumbia, AL, USA
Phone: 256-386-8565