BCMS Staff and Faculty News
October 10
NO EXCUSES....NO ALIBIS
Death Crawl
Quote for the week of October 10
In the middle of every difficulty lies opportunity,
Albert Einstein
It is not about talent...It is about effort
Eric Thompson
Employee of the Month- September 2016
Please help me congratulate Gayla Davidson as the teacher of the month for September!!
New Staff
Welcome to Mr. Watson !
Mr. Watson will be replacing Mrs. Ramos while she prepares to bring a new life in the world!
Welcome to Mrs. Webster!
Mrs. Webster will be replacing Mrs. Nyugen. She is transitioning from Chicago and with her experience and creativity, will be a great asset to the Math Department!
Progress Report Overview
Progress reports recently came out. We had a wide variety of grades. Some teachers have over 60% of their class failing. If 60% of your class is failing, that is a major problem. I expect you to communicate with the parents of those students to see what the issue is. I will be touching base with the specific teachers who fall in this category.
Break Through Coach
Faculty and Staff:
The Administrative Staff at BCMS is committed to educating and empowering every student to excel academically and socially. In order for this to come to fruition, we are committed to having district administrators in classroom. I am committing 2-3 FULL days per week to be in classrooms to improve teaching and learning. In particular, my office days for meetings, paperwork, etc., will be Monday and Friday of each week ( Some weeks will change)
As a result of being in class so often, we may not always be immediately available to you; however your communication important to us. If you need to discuss to matters with me, please contact the , Secretary- norma.espinoza@chisd.net . She will find the appropriate time for us to talk or will direct you to the correct department/administrator.
Thank you for your ongoing support of Bessie Coleman Middle School. Your hard work and dedication does not go unnoticed. The implementation of these practices will enhance our ability to strengthen student learning and support the teacher directly in the classroom.
Walk Through Focus of the Week ( October 10)
The teacher uses content and pedagogical expertise to design and execute lessons aligned with state standards, related content and student needs.
LEARNING ENVIRONMENT: 3.1 CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENT, ROUTINES AND PROCEDURES
The teacher organizes a safe, accessible and efficient classroom.
Science Collaborative Team Walk -Through ( TBA)
Staff Shout -Outs
A major shout out to the staff that have been supporting your students at games and extra curricular activities.
Parking
Reminders
- Please adjust your time device to mirror the bells in the building ( The accurate time is in the main office on the intercom phone).
- Lesson Plans are due Every Monday for the Following week. Every teacher should have 2 weeks worth of plans in the system ( No Exception)
- Morning Duty- Please be signed in and at your duty station by 7:00 AM. You are to be actively monitor and be checking for compliance issues ( ID's/Dress code/etc)
- Afternoon Duty-Be vigilant and active with students.....Get them out of the building as quick as possible
- When you are going to be out please make sure that your responsibilities are covered: ARD, Duty, Tutorials, ETC....
- In the event that you are out for sickness, etc...Make sure to communicate that to me via text and to Mrs. Nealy. You are responsible for submitting your absence in AESOP in a timely manner.
- Grades should be updated Weekly....Do not get behind...
Employees Dress Code
If a staff member fails to adhere to the standard of dress, they may be sent home and charged with a personal leave.
- Articles of clothing that are ripped, torn or transparent, or that contain holes that expose undergarments and/or skin.
- Low-cut blouses, tops or sweaters with plunging neck-lines. The display of cleavage is unacceptable.
- Shirts, blouses or dresses that do not cover the back, waist or midriff. This includes, but is not limited to, crop tops, tube tops, halters and spaghetti straps less than two inches in width.
- Strapless dresses and tops without jackets.
- Shirts, blouses and dresses that have excessive cut outs revealing undergarments.
- Pant type clothing that do not reach below the knee such as skorts and capris. Capris must be midcalf or below.
- Shorts, cut-offs, blue jeans, sweat pants or wind pants.*
- Sleeveless T-shirts and /or T-shirts that display vulgarities, obscenities, offensive or suggestive prints regarding drugs, alcohol or sex.
- Clothing that is excessively tight fitting.
- Beach shoes, flip-flops, Crocs or slippers (typically flip-flops is footwear in which there is a band between the big toe and the other toes).
- Head coverings worn indoors except for religious reasons.
- Denim wear
- Articles of clothing that are ripped, torn, transparent or that contain holes to expose undergarments and/or skin.
- Shorts, cut-offs, blue jeans, sweat pants or wind pants.*
- Sagging pants.
- Collar shirts
- Sleeveless T-shirts and /or T-shirts that display vulgarities, obscenities, offensive or suggestive prints regarding drugs, alcohol or sex.
- Beach shoes, flip-flops, Crocs or slippers.
- Head coverings worn indoor except for religious reasons.
- Denim wear.
Parent Contact, Week at a Glance, Submitting PD
Please return all calls and emails to parents within 24 hours. If a parents CC's an administrator on the email, please reply to all.
Week at a Glance/Calendar needs to be updated weekly, preferably at the same time you complete lesson plans.
When you submit a request for PD, you will have 48 hours to attach the appropriate documentation ( Certificate, etc.) before it will be deleted....
Important Dates and Deadlines
September TBA - Site Based Meeting 3:15 in the Library
October 6-Parent Conferences ( 12:30 PM to 7:00 PM)
October 7-Parent Conferences ( 8:00 am to 12:00 PM)
October 10- No School
November 4-Staff Development
November 21-November 25 ( Thanksgiving Break)
Do not schedule conferences, doctor appointments, etc...on the aforementioned days at the specific time....