Friday Review
Friday, November 30, 2018
From Mrs. Lewis...
- Please make sure that you have a copy of your Aesop login at home so you can request a substitute when out. If you have misplaced the information please see Audrey.
Below you will find a Link to sign up for a Winter Sports duty. We ask that you sign up for one game duty every season. Please sign up by December 1, 2018; anyone not signed up by that date will be assigned a date. Let Mr. Dunham know if you have any questions or a problem with the document. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1i6r9LE5xtmmxMH_vCOfhRFtgYE8GxJJELc95JoNBk6I/edit#gid=53640595
- If you need a couple of extra chargers in your classroom, please contact Ms. Harris. She will assign up to two per teacher to be used by students who might forget theirs. You will be responsible to return these at the end of the school year.
- Project Christmas Cheer is on the way! Please read the attached letter.
*The Attendance Intervention lunch groups will be meeting with Mrs. Fehlman on Wednesdays during their lunch period. (List here.)
*Students will be provided with passes.
*A sign-in sheet will be available to keep track of students' time.
- Each week, admin are looking for specific things in your classroom. Information is coming to a board near you to notify you of details and to provide shout outs for those of you who are rocking it out!
- If you have not already signed up, click on the link to enjoy our SHMS Christmas Party together at Kickback Jacks in Southern Pines. http://shmsparty.rsvpify.com
- Department Chair Meeting - Thursday, December 5th in the Conference Room 3:45pm. Bring last meeting minutes.
- PLEASE BE REMINDED THAT STUDENTS SHOULD BE SUPERVISED AT ALL TIMES. Please do not allow students to sit outside your door to work without adult supervision or be left alone while an adult leaves. Call the receiving teacher when a child is being bounced to make sure the students arrives to the intended destination. the classroom without someone else providing supervision.
- Students should not be allowed to leave the classroom without a hallpass lanyard.
- Common Assessment Data is due next week (December 5) Ms. E. Johnson will send details.
- Friday, December 7th, will be an AM PD day. Please report at your normal time. Certified Classroom Staff and EC teachers will report to the Media Center at 8:00. Elective Teachers will meet in the art room. Bring a charged device. For staff with students, please make arrangements for your children, since elementary/high students will not report to school until 11am and middle 12pm. A schedule will be provided. in the art room. Bring a charged device and your positive pants. : )
- Faculty Meeting on Monday, Dec. 3rd. Bring a charged device. Be sure to sign up using this link for the session of your choice. https://goo.gl/forms/lv0cvTNhyWpYhtol2 A copy of the session descriptions is attached at the top.
- If you’re still having trouble printing, make sure you have uninstalled the old network connection for your printer. Then install the new one per Ms. Harris’ email directions. If you still have trouble, contact her.
Opportunity
-The Dormagen/McLean Award, established in 2000 in memory of Chris McLean and Josh Dormagen, will be presented to a deserving Scotland County student or recent graduate that exemplifies the spirit of service, leadership, and growth among his or her peers. Eligible nominees must be residents of Scotland County, and be between the ages of 15 and 21 as of December 31, 2018. Additionally, nominees must have completed more than 60 hours of verifiable community or church service over the year and must not have any criminal record violations. While academic achievement will be considered secondary to community service, nominees must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 to be eligible for the award.
-Established in 1988, the Dunbar/McCoy Quality of Life Award is named for Wade Dunbar and Mary McCoy. This award goes to a Scotland County resident considered to be a civic-minded "unsung hero”: a citizen who contributes to the community by giving his or her time and energy freely and unselfishly. Nominees must live in Scotland County and should have considerable community service experience.
Letters of nomination should highlight the nominee’s accomplishments and reasons for receiving the awards and should be submitted to the Chamber of Commerce at 606 S. Atkinson, Laurinburg, NC 28352 no later than Wednesday, December 19, 2018. Winners will be invited to the dinner and receive a plaque of recognition. The dinner and celebration are Thursday, January 24, 2019 and will feature dinner, dessert, guest entertainment and the awards presentation. For more information, call the chamber at 910.276.420 or e-mail kbuie@laurinburgchamber.com
Celebrate!
- Congratulations to our Spartan Staff of the Month - Michelle Williams, Tiffany Spencer and Audrey Kingston. They received a certificate to display on their door AND a gift card to enjoy dinner on us! Congrats to you all!
- Thank you to all who helped make the Robotics Dance a success! Kudos to Mrs. Gross for her hard work in making it happen!
- Spartan Time: Kudos for a great start to Spartan Time - For the most part, everyone used this time effectively and efficiently to help students overcome some of their deficits.
- Congratulations to our Blue EVAAS teachers.. Congrats on your hard work and efforts to maximize learning. Houston, Williams, C. Eley and Francis.
- Shout Out to Mrs. Tippett and her efforts to make CLUBS successful. There has been a smooth transition for students and staff members have done a great job, too!
- Thank you to Arlene Grady for transforming the lobby display case. We can't wait to see the new displays of student talent!
- Please send positive thoughts for our SHMS Spelling Bee Winner and Runner Up, Xander Furs and Makenzie Washington! They will compete on Thursday at the district level.
Sunshine
- Continue to keep Mrs. Janet in your prayers. She will return after Christmas.
- I regret to inform you that Dorainer Davis will be relocating to be with her husband in Columbia, SC. We will miss you, Mrs. Davis, and wish you the very best in your new endeavor.
- Keep Ms. Selena, 8th grade custodian, in your prayers as she cotninues to recuperate from surgery.
This Week
December 3 - Staff Meeting
December 3 - Girls Basketball Jamboree AWAY
- December 4- CLUBS (12/4 Spartan News)
- December 5- Boys Basketball Jamboree @ Home
- December 5- Wrestling @ Richmond
December 5- PBIS Celebration / Talent Show
December 6- TLC
December 7 - ½ day Professional Development AM - ½ day for students PM
Looking Ahead
- December 11- Progress Reports Go Home
- December 11 - Band Concert for 7/8 Grade 6:30pm (Show your support! Come out and enjoy our students' talent.)
- December 12 - Dental Van Visit
- December 12- Wacky Wednesday
- December 12- Basketball @ Anson
- December 12 - Wrestling @ Anson
- December 13 - Clubs Day
- December 13 - Chorus Concert 6:30 pm (Hear our students sing! Spartans show your support.)
- December 14- TLC
- December 14 - Staff Christmas Party
December 17 - SIT Meeting
December 17 - Basketball vs. Cordova @ HOME
- December 18 - Chocolate Sales Celebration (Game Truck & Pizza Party)
- December 18 - Clubs Day
- December 18- Wrestling @ Carver
- December 19 - PBIS Celebration (Karaoke Party)
- December 19- ½ Day for Students