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April 30, 2018
Important Dates
- Apr. 30th: Project-Based Learning Opportunity with Stephanie Buquoi @ 3:30 p.m. in the conference room
- May 1st: Pink & Blue Refresher with Sarah during your grade level planning in the conference room
- May 4th: Field Day
Teacher Appreciation Week
In honor of all of you, please join us!
Monday, April 30:
We honor our BEST with breakfast.
(Stop by the break room in the front office to pick up breakfast.)
Tuesday, May 1:
We thank you a Latte!
(Stop by “Mocha by Day” between 8-10 and grab a coffee.)
Wednesday, May 2:
We are “soda” delighted and popping with excitement to have you.
(PTO will be popping by in the afternoon with popcorn and cokes!)
Thursday, May 3:
We think you are so SWEET!
(Enjoy delicious desserts compliments of PTO)
Friday, May 4:
Let’s end the week with a THANK YOU treat!
(PTO will be stopping by your classroom with grab bags. You will get to choose a bag and everyone wins a prize!)
Aspiring ITS Course
Instructional Technology Summer Professional Learning Opportunities
Media Center Information
All student library books must be returned by Friday, May 11th. This allows ample time for inventory to be done as well as making sure all materials are returned prior to school being out.
Teachers: you are welcome to check out books until the last day of school, if necessary. However, if you are done with the books you have checked out, please return them when you get a chance. We appreciate you!
FCS Video Policy and Permission Form
To get administrator approval, visit itslearning > Midway Staff Information Course > County Video Policy/Permission Form folder. The video approval form is what you will complete and turn in to administrators. A word of advice....on the video approval form, it asks "Did you check to be sure our copyright license covers this movie? http://www.movlic.com/k12/studios.html" Go to that site and in the upper right corner, click on the magnifying glass. Choose K-12 schools from the pull-down menu and type the name of the movie in the search box. If the movie isn't labeled "Single Event License" it is covered by the copyright license.
**NetFlix and Amazon Prime Video terms of use do not allow for videos to be shown in schools. Violations of policies like this can be in the $250,000 range.
SAFETY TIPS
- Always WEAR your FCSS issued badge.
- Always keep exterior doors closed and secured. (No propping doors)
- Always travel within the building, except to recess and PE.
- Always keep classroom doors locked.
HELP NEEDED....PLEASE SEE TASKS BELOW THAT REQUIRE ACTION THIS WEEK.
The Spring F & P window opened April 16th. It runs through May 25th. As you begin this process, consider starting with your higher level students. This will allow more time for growth for our students reading at lower levels.
Be sure to input your student data on our Midway Spreadsheet (located in GoogleDocs Team Drive). In addition, we will upload Spring information in School City for the County. More details/reminders will be forthcoming regarding the uploads in School City.
Please let us know if you have any questions or need any help.
Moments of Mustang Might
Each week we want to highlight staff members who demonstrate the 7 Habits qualities.
When people make an impact on you, please share the moment so we can celebrate each other. Email Jen E by Friday at lunch time each week to highlight our teammates.
Thank you to everyone involved in testing! Your preparation and diligence made this testing season a huge success!
PK-2 teachers: WOW! Your kids did a phenomenal job staying quiet in the classrooms and hallways during testing.
Thank you to Michelle Bennett for her keen awareness before 4th grade testing began!
- - We are ONE Midway! - -
Good to Know...
May 2018 Bond Referendum
- 2 page Infographic Flyer
- www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/bond, including the 6-minute video
Marvelous Mustang Moment Postcards: Please be sure to stop by Martha's desk and pick up a postcard to send to a few of your amazing students. You will let them know how proud you are of something they have done regarding behavior, academic, or leadership qualities.