Betsy's Bits
August 18, 2018
In Case You Missed It:
Thank you to Jamie Cox and Vincent Pienaar for planning and implementing SLMS New Teacher Boot Camp on Friday. I also appreciate all our Year 2 Stallions; Ashley Randolph, Lindsay Gains, Stacie Thomas, Casey Giambalvo, Zach Groves, Jessica Gross, Amy Braren, Sara Barker, Anna Whalen, and DJ Clemmons for participating on the panel to share their experiences during their first year at SLMS. Jamie and Vincent have decided to split it up into two half day PD's next year since there is so much information and teaching on how to be a Stallion and the pace is breakneck to get it through it.
I am so proud of our Leadership and Instructional (AVID) Teams! They met on Friday to review data from last year and plan for this year. We have preliminary goals drafted from both teams which will be shared on Monday. Thank you Ashley Inman, Anriette Pienaar, Bianca DiMarcello, Cindy Quiggle, Ellen Duncan, Evan Roush, Jamie Cox, Jessica Gross, Karen Briggs, Devin Degon, Lauren Black, Nejla deLambert, Staci Thomas, Tonnette Wicker, Vincent Pienaar, Karen Caldwell, Mary Berlauk, and Wendi Wicker for your time, leadership, brain power, collaboration, and openness at our meeting!
I'm excited to announce that Miyoshi Foushee has accepted the 8th grade math position on the Blue Devils Team. Miyoshi lives in West End and has four children; 3 boys and 1 girl. She has had experience teaching at the preschool and high school levels. Please make sure to introduce yourself to our newest teammate.
I'm sad to announce that Melissa Moltenbrey decided to resign this week from the 7th grade math position she had taken. Melissa has too much on her plate personally to be able to devote the time and attention to teaching. She said she appreciated all everyone did for her while she was here.
At this time we still need two 7th grade math teachers and a counselor. Nejla will be with us through September 7.
Reporting out about our Teacher Working Conditions data
Quiggle was taking selfies with my camera...and I didn't even know it :)
Staff members with one year at SLMS, giving back, and leading our newest Stallions in the SanLee Ways
Please join our SLMS Staff Remind to get text messages on important information like when to wear jeans or when there is food in the PLC Room :) Just follow directions below.
Newest Stallions being AVIDized with Vincent Pienaar :)
Coming Up:
Mark Your Calendars:
Tuesday: Opening Convocation @LCHS Main Gym at 8:30 am (wear a SLMS shirt and sit together), Afternoon - Director's Day Meetings (the only one that I am aware of is EC - here at SLMS), SLMS bus driver meeting room 615 @1:30 pm, Football Tryouts 5-7
Wednesday: Grade level and Team Meetings in morning, Cheer Practice @3pm, Football Tryouts 5-7 pm
Thursday: 2 -Flex hours (come in late or leave early) - Open House 4-7pm , ALL staff should be on campus by 3:30 pm. Families will be allowed down the hallways promptly at 4:00. An announcement will be made at 6:50, 6:55, and 7:00 about the end of our OH.
Friday: Department PLC @8:30 am and Grade Level Dept PLC's (planning) ELA/Math @10:30 and SS/Sc @1:30 (may have SS/Sc in morning on 7th and 8th since everyone is one subject - if the group decides to change times, make Admin aware.
Upcoming Due Dates
Emergency sub plan due to administrators by Sept 5.