Blaze Bulletin
Edition 10 - October 24th
Greetings...
Dear Teachers,
Thank you for your presence and professionalism during Parent Conferences yesterday. Parents were complimentary of our teachers being prepared for their conversations and our scheduling system (thanks Holly). Also, thank you for your flexibility and cooperation Wednesday during the PSAT. Thanks to all the teachers who shared their room during their planning period, moved room to room from being displaced and everyone who proctored the test. The “can do” team spirit of Blackman High was evident and greatly appreciated!
Have a wonderful weekend.
Sincerely,
Dr. Leisa Justus
Principal, Blackman High School
615-904-3850
@bhsjustus
MUST READ....
TEACHER REMINDER...
Reminder about not keeping students in your class beyond the time - the next class is just as important as yours.....
Mr. Boo is coming.....
This treat is for you. I hope you enjoy.
The idea is simple. I hope you employ.
You pass “Boo” along to three other neighbors
Along with any kind of Halloween favors.
If we all do our part, and spread the good cheer,
By Halloween night it will be very clear.
We’re a friendly bunch. We like to share fun.
So please do your part to share in the fun!
Directions.
1. If you don’t want to participate, pass Mr. Boo onto another. However, put the sign on your door.
2. Enjoy your treat and put Mr. BOO immediately on the outside of your door so that everyone knows that you have been BOO’ED.
3. Tomorrow bring a “Boo” for three friends to get “Boo’ed”.
4. Give a copy of this paper so that they will know how to continue the “Boo.”
5. This will end 10/31/16.
New to BHS & Administrative Meetings
November - Wednesday, Nov.9, 7:45am Justus
December - Wednesday, Dec. 7, 7:45am Lawless/Justus
February - Wednesday, Feb. 8, 7:45am Pedigo
March - Wednesday, Mar. 8, 7:45am Connifey-Marlin/Reed
May - Wednesday, May 3, 7:45am Lawless
SENIOR 17 PICTURE
Tech Tuesday – October 25
Technology Tuesday is Back! On October 25, a few BHS teachers will be modeling a variety of instructional technology with their classes: BYOD strategies, technology tools, and more. All other BHS teachers will be able to observe these classes. Click here for a complete schedule and details. One substitute will be available if you would like to observe during a class period other than your planning period. We encourage each of you to take advantage of this opportunity! Feel free to observe during your planning period as well if you would like. There is no need to sign up if you observe during your planning period. Sign up here to reserve a substitute to cover one of your class periods. You only sign up if you need a sub. Otherwise, respectfully come and go into the listed classrooms as you like. Contact Holly if you have any questions!
Upcoming Technology Inservices at BHS
October
Monday 10/24 – 3:45-4:45 - BYOD and Me! Motivate Students with Activities and Materials
November
Wednesday 11/2 – 3:45-5:15 - Excel-Intermediate for Visual Representation and Data Analysis
Thursday 11/10 – 3:45-5:15 - Getting Started with OneNote
Go to School Station to find more information and to sign up! https://schstation.rcs.k12.tn.us/
Upcoming Online Inservices
Work at your own pace and on your own schedule during the two week window. You must complete the activities by the final date to receive the specified amount of credit. Go to School Station to find more information and to sign up! https://schstation.rcs.k12.tn.us/
October 31-November 11 – BYOD and Me: Motivate Students with Activities and Materials (2 hours of credit)
November 7-18 – Advanced Excel for Data Analysis (3 hours of credit)
November 14-28 -- Mining for Information: Digging into your research standards (2 hours of credit)
Assessment Tool
RECAP- Reflective thinking response app
- Can use free website, or free app on IOS & Android
- Teachers prompt students to respond using text and/or video
- Students record an explanation of their thinking within a set time limit
- Teachers can also create a poll for understanding (thumbs up/down or neutral)
- Software creates a "Daily Reel" summary of 1-6 students that "get it"
- Recordings can be shared via a web link
BHS PICTURE DATES
Senior Makeup Day – October 27th (Early Dismissal): 11:45 – 3:30 or until finished – Cafeteria
Club Picture Day – November 15th: All Day – Main Gym
Senior Cap and Gown Pictures – February 23rd: During Senior English Classes – Main Gym Lobby
Underclassman Spring Pictures – February 23rd: Announcements by grade – Auxiliary Gym
Junior Orientation (Senior Portrait Meeting) – April 11th: Primetime - Auditorium
Faculty Meeting Schedule - 7:30 a.m. in the Auditorium
NOVEMBER 1ST
DECEMBER 13TH
JANUARY 3RD
FEBRUARY 7TH
MARCH 7TH
APRIL 4TH
MAY 2ND
Let's play who is that? HIGH SCHOOL YEARS REVISITED....
And the winner is.....
Kristi Covington is the first to guess Misti Jenkins
RCS announces 2017 graduation date for BHS
SATURDAY, MAY 20TH at 2:30 pm MTSU Murphy Center
IN THE KNOW...
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