Maverick Minutes
Week of 9/25-29
Just a note of gratitude...
I've never worked with a more gifted group of people than HiRMS. Your overall expertise in your craft and ability to motivate students is second to none. As principals, we try to work a puzzle, solve a subgroup, discover a clue or solution; however, if we do not have a staff of urgency, drive, determination and love for kids, it just cannot be done. From the moment I walked into HiRMS, I knew that I had walked into a goldmine when it came to staff. You were protective of your kids and your building. You were uncertain of this woman who appeared one March morning in a band room, but you were more than willing to welcome me in and listen to my thoughts. It was fast, it was with urgency and it was not without back steps and repeats, but here we are three years later and I want you to jump on this ride...this is your ride. Principal of the Year is your accomplishment as much as mine. Each response to those interview questions began with something I had done, but ended with what you accomplished...one had to go with the other. I am so very proud of all of you and know that what you do each day is far different than my years in the classroom. I know the challenges on many levels that you face and I am in awe of all of the work that you do. Continue to do the great things you do each day for our students. They are so very lucky to have you on their journey as am I.
Many of you had kids write words of affirmation. You know I love a written note and I have read each and everyone from them and you as well. Your kind words and theirs will be something I will keep the rest of my life. I simply cannot say thank you enough. I thought this would be more perfected, but I still feel like a babbling mess.
Just know:
I will never forget that day or this moment of my career and I love you all!
Liz
Important Dates!
Sept 25-29
9/25: CMC mobile mammography unit will be on site @ Hickory Ridge HS 8:30-12:00 PM. If interested, you would need to call and schedule an appointment @704-403-1725
9/25: Flu Shot Clinic at HiRMS--see Rhonda Drought email from 9/5
9/25: Softball at KMS 4:30
9/25: Harrisburg FD Training at HiRMS 5PM-6:30PM back stairwell to the 8th grade/Encore hallway
9/26: PK-12 Principals Mtg.—Liz
9/26: HiRMS Curriculum Night 5-6:30PM -- AIG Mtg. in the MC 6-6:30 PM
9/27: Merit committee meeting 8AM in Mrs. Rucker's classroom
9/27: Softball home vs HRM, Football vs WMS 7th grade home, 8th grade football away
9/28: Coffee with the Counselors – 9:15-10:15 a.m. in the cafeteria
9/28: Principal/PLC Facilitators Mtg. in the Media Center 8AM
9/28: HR HS Pep Rally 1:30 start
9/29: Turn in day 3 for PTO Fall Fundraiser
9/29: Health Survey 8th grade only during extended HR 8th grade only
9/29: PDP to be completed before departing for the day
9/29: Planning Staff Dev. Day Capped Early Dismissal 1 PM--school based PD—lunch provided by Admin. Team after dismissal
9/29: EC Teacher Mtgs. off campus after 1 PM dismissal
Next week
October
10/2-6: Spirit week Oct 2-6 at HiRMS
10/2: Mopey Monday: wear your favorite (dress code approved) pajamas
10/2: Winter 1 practices begin = 8th grade basketball/wrestling
10/2: Softball away vs CMS 4:30
10/3: Fire Drill to be completed
10/3: MTSS 10AM
10/3: Twin Tuesday: find a friend and dress alike
10/3: Progress reports CCS
10/3: 8th grade program in the gym 11:45-12:45--School Choice Program--load gym start at 11:30
10/3: Boys/Girls Open Gym 4-5:30
10/4: Maverick Spirit Day: support HiRMS by wearing your maverick gear and coming out to the football games
10/4: 6th grade Arts Council Program 2:45-3:45 --SOUL STREET DANCE load gym start at 2:30
10/4: Softball home vs MPM 4:30/Football vs CMS 8th grade away/7th grade home 4:45
10/5: Hometown Heroes: help us thank all of our first responders by wearing red, white, and blue
10/5: Capturing Kids Hearts Team Mtg.
10/5: MS Counselors Mtg. 9:30-2:30 at the Ed Center Board Room
10/5: Open Gym B/Gs 4-5:30
10/6: Wear all the pink you can find!! Come out and watch your Hickory Ridge Raging Bulls take on Rocky River HS at 7:30 pm.
10/6: Fall Pep Rally schedule TBA
10/6: Middle School Night at HRHS--8th grade Band walking over to the HS w/Mr. Stevens at 5PM