The Challenger Dispatch
Oct. 19-23, 2015 PINK Week
Schedule Changes
The following meeting topic changes will occur. If the Wednesday meeting is not noted here, the topic remains the same. Please make note in your calendars.
Oct. 21 & 28 Equity
Oct. 23 Writing
Dec. 9 Equity
Jan. 13 Equity
Book CHARACTER Dress up only for Halloween
Please remind students and parents that all costumes should be based on a book character AND the book should accompany them to school on the 30th. Adults are not allowed to dress up :-(
Dodgeball!
We start again at 8:15 a.m. Woot Woot! Prices have changes so I expect more spectators. I'd also LOVE to see more of you out there.
P.E. Schedule changes on 1/2 days and Club days
In order to make sure classes have close to the equal number of times for PE throughout the year, we will be giving the upper grade levels the PE times for the 1/2 and Club days. This Friday is as follows:
9-9:25 - 3rd
9:25-9:50- 4th
9:50-10:15 – 5th
Event Information
Fiesta
Be there or be square. Enjoy good company and relaxation...
When?
Tuesday, Oct 20, 2015, 05:00 PM
Where?
Casa Blanca, Memorial Parkway Southwest, Huntsville, AL, United States
Event Information
Severe Weather Drill
Please review your actions and locations for shelter with your sweeps and on the map. 2nd & 3rd grade - please remember which side of the stairwell you are to come down. Be sure to have a current roster with you. It will not be collected, but you should be in the habit of having one to account for all students should they be checked out during a real event.
When?
Wednesday, Oct 21, 2015, 02:00 PM
Where?
Challenger Elementary School, Chaney Thompson Road Southeast, Huntsville, AL, United States
SchoolNet Reflections
Thanks to those of you who have submitted these already. Please send me your reflections by end of week.
Boo-ed!
Don't forget to keep the booooo's going and that our classified staff are in on the fun as well. Be sure to put the sign on your door when you have been treated.
Clubs lesson plan
Please send me your club lesson plan by the 28th. Students will go directly to clubs, not to the gym. We will announce when each grade is to move. We will also announce the end of clubs with little people getting back to class first.
Event Information
Equity Meeting
Please bring your laptops and a happy smile :-)
When?
Wednesday, Oct 21, 2015, 02:45 PM
Where?
Media Center
D.S.T. Tidbits (Discipline, Safety, and Technology)
Discipline
Something to think about …
Sometimes Misbehavior Is Not What It Seems
Safety
Our first severe weather drill will be on Wednesday, Oct. 21st @ 2:00pm. There is a new HCS SafeSchools policy update on employee gifts to be completed by Nov. 30th.
Technology
Just a reminder if you haven’t signed up for the Intro to Office 365 training the dates are Oct. 20th and Oct. 27th.
Have an awesome week!!
Yeldell
Event Information
Lunch provided by NTA Life
Enjoy! And you may want some insurance.
When?
Thursday, Oct 22, 2015, 10:30 AM
Where?
Teacher Break room
Event Information
Six Trait Writing Workshop
Before the meeting, please read the first chapter(s) in your Six traits book. It will give you a rationale and for the primary teachers, please read the 2nd chapter as well. It gives a good background on young writers. We will focus on the Ideas and organizations chapters, but you do not need to read those ahead of time.
Be sure to bring your folder, paper or journal, pen, computer and a smile.
When?
Friday, Oct 23, 2015, 12:45 PM
Where?