Busy Bee Leader Board
See the Good. See the Need. See the Whole. See the Possible.
Leaders of Learning
This week's nominees:
Sheila Marion: I would like to nominate Ms. Marion, who for the past 6 1/2 months has given her heart and soul to her kindergarten class. She has gone above and beyond any expectation, and has put the needs of her students first at all times. She and Heidi have given these students a wonderful kindergarten experience!
Faye Riggsbee: I would like to nominate Faye Riggsbee for her work in small reading groups. She is paying very close attention to my speech kiddos and is making changes to help these little ones carryover their skills into the regular education setting!
Madeline Miller: I would like to nominate Madeline Miller as a leader of learning. Her sunny disposition and kind nature are infectious! Not to mention she is always willing to lend a helping hand, no matter the task or request! Our school is a happier place with her in it!! ☀️
Sue Clay and Matt Regan: I would like to nominate Sue Clay and Matt Regan for their efforts to make flyers announcing Kindergarten Registration and distribute them in the community. Thank you for helping us get the word out!
Tamika Hobbs-Sansbury: I would like to nominate Tamika for all the prep work she did to get ready for Kindergarten Registration. It went so smoothly because of her attention to detail, her forward thinking and her patience. She was so calm and organized through the whole day. She is always such an awesome teammate and handles everything with grace, patience and humor. Tamika, you rock!
Kathy Sprouse: I would like to nominate Kathy Sprouse. Kathy came in my classroom and got everything ready for a sub when I was out on Monday. She is so organized and efficient. Thank you Kathy for always being there and doing what's best for our kids!
Sharon Cole: I would like to nominate Sharon Cole for her hard work with my children. Sharon is one of the reasons my children have been so successful this year! She also made sure that one of the children in her group got some much needed new tennis shoes. Sharon does so much for the children at SPP.
Thomas Tidbits
Thank you.......
I am nominating the entire staff of SPP for our leader board! You are the most awesome staff in the state! I appreciate you all. Many many thanks to the outstanding leadership you display every day in the work you do with your colleagues and children.
Thank you kindergarten teachers for the hard work you put in today assessing future students of SPP. Kindergarten Instructional Assistants, thank you for your flexibility in your many assignments today. Ms. Clay thank you for your wonderful signs. Tamika and Madeline thank you for being on the front line and the first faces of SPP. Erie, Kim, Smith....thank you for the setup, cleanup, and break down. Alicia and Matt, you're just awesome! Ms. Allen, thank you. And a huge thank you to Ms. Fortune for sharing her space!!! And of course I can't forget Beck, 1st, 2nd grade, and specials staff for holding down the rest of the school.
Marci, thank you for your awesome leadership!
And remember, "Every kid needs a champion." --Rita Pierson
Making our Hive Thrive
K- Teachers are doing a great job asking questions during read alouds and increasing vocabulary by taking time to explain and even act out unfamiliar words!
1st – Teachers are providing a wide variety of math tools to support student understanding. They are also giving students time to share their math strategies with each other.
2nd – Teachers are deconstructing standards and designing instruction that is relevant and meaningful.
Counselor Corner
MILITARY SPIRIT WEEK
Monday 4/27 - Camo Day (wear camouflage)
Tuesday 4/28 - Hat Day (wear your favorite hat)
Wednesday 4/29 -Stars and Stripes (wear either or both)
Thursday 4/30 - Purple Day (wear purple)
Friday 5/1 – Red, White & Blue Day (wear red, white & blue) with your jeans :)
Also during the week, someone in the military will come and talk to your class. Schedule will be shared once the visitors are confirmed.
N is for Net
Empower your students to walk the tightrope, swing on the trapeze, and do acrobatics in your classroom. They'll take risks if they know you're there to catch them when they fall.
--Dave Burgess, P is for Pirate
Walkthrough Focus
Upcoming Dates
April 22: Staff Meeting--Pierce Group presentation followed by staff meeting
Staff Meeting Agenda
- Literacy Committee to present plan for Reading Incentive and Read-a-thon
- Alvita to clarify process/procedures for discipline as outlined in recent newsletter
April 23: Marci off campus for NC Blended Learning Summit
April 23: Collaborative PLC meetings--PLC teams determine agenda
April 23: SPP Family Math Night--5:30-7:00 https://www.smore.com/spvmf-learning-is-cool
April 24: Marci Executive Coaching Session with Dr. Rutherford
April 24: Assistants Professional Development on Reading Strategies--10:30-12:30
April 29: Collaborative PLC team meetings after school--Jen will lead grade levels in a combined PLC meeting on Concrete/Representational/Abstract concepts in math; Other PLC teams will define own agendas--please post minutes on your Edmodo group page.
April 30: Collaborative PLC meetings--PLC teams determine agenda
April 30: School Improvement Site Visit--11:00-12:30
April 30: Teacher of the Year Banquet--Congratulations Lisa Michno!!
May 4-8: Marci off campus
mClass EOY: May 4-May 22
May 6: Alvita at Principals Meeting
SRI EOY: May 11-May 22
May 7: Collaborative PLC meetings--Admin will determine agenda
May 13: Kindergarten Field trip
May 13: Staff Meeting
May 14: Collaborative PLC meetings--PLC teams determine agenda
May 14: MCS Retirement Reception--Congratulations Damita Nocton!!
Math Summative: May 18-May 29
May 20: SIT Meeting
May 21: Collaborative PLC meetings--PLC teams determine agenda
May 25: No School
May 27: Collaborative PLC grade level team meetings after school--teams determine agendas. Please post minutes on your Edmodo group page.
May 28: Collaborative PLC meetings--PLC teams determine agenda
May 29: Bee Buck Ice Cream Party
June 4: RIF and Read-a-thon
June 5: Kindergarten and Second Grade Awards Assemblies; First Grade Field Trip
June 8: First Grade Awards Assemblies
June 9: Storyteller @ 9:45 followed by Field Day/Fun Day with Playmobile
June 10: Marci at Principals Meeting
June 11: Last day of school
June 12: Required workday
Contact Information for SPP
Email: mhouseman@ncmcs.org
Website: ncmcs.org
Location: 1250 West New York Avenue, Southern Pines, NC, United States
Phone: (910) 692-8659
Twitter: @soupinesprimary