Alpharetta High School
Week of February 20th
Upcoming Dates
February 16 - 5 minute Advisement before Anchor Time
February 16 - Fire Drill, after the last bus leaves
February 17 - No school (inclement weather make-up day, if needed)
February 20 - No school
February 22, 23, and 27- ACCESS testing (ELL students)
February 23 - Middle School Transition Night
February 28 - 6 week grade reports issued in 5 minute Advisement before Anchor Time
March 6 - Middle School Tour
March 10 - Work Day, lunch provided by Student Council, faculty meeting after lunch
March 13 - District PD Day
March 14 - PIE day - PTSA
March 15 - Balance Night
March 16 – Accelerated Geometry EOC test
March 17 – Accelerated Algebra EOC test
March 16, 17, 18, 19 - Spring Musical (Opening Night and Sunday Matinee discounted for staff)
March 20 - 24 - Remedial Testing
March 30 - Senior Games - afternoon
March 31 - AHS PD day - see schedule below
April 20 - 5 minute Advisement before Anchor Time
April 22 - Prom
April 29 – AHS Foundation’s Black and Silver
March Faculty Meeting change
EOC testing software
Jeff Macko will continue to push out the EOC testing software (DRC Insight) onto all surfaces on a daily basis. If you teach an EOC course, please remind your students they must have this software on their surface to take their EOC in April. During testing in April, there will be extra surfaces prepared with the software for students that do not have a working surface.
Planting Science Star Project
ELA teachers prepare for EOCs
LATINO STUDENTS VISIT TO GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
AHS PD days for next year
The following dates have been selected as our full Release Dates:
9/1/2017
10/5/2017
1/16/2018
3/8/2018
Please mark your calendars now and begin thinking about what (and how) you want to learn on these days next school year.
Have wisdom to share? We need your expertise!
We have invited WBMS teachers to join us for our last big professional development day on March 31st and we need your help.
Please email Ginny Brown BrownV3@fultonschools.org with the following:
1. You have a topic you would like to learn more about at a PD session. We will do our best to find an expert to facilitate a session on the topic.
2. You are an expert on a topic you feel could help others and wish to host a PD session.
A last - a NEW idea we are testing out:
3. You are willing to put together a trifold/poster on a topic for others to view in a learning gallery on that day. (Trifolds will be provided)
March PD schedules
March 10 - Work day - All staff has the day to work on what he or she needs to accomplish. PLCs and departments may wish to hold meetings.
March 13 - District PD day - Some departments may be required to attend off-campus meetings; departments that remain on-site will learn together. Department chairs and department administrators are in charge of this professional development.
March 31 -
8:30 - 9:10 - AHS/WBMS University session 1
9:20 - 10:00 - AHS/WBMS University session 2
10:15 - 11:45 - IG session
12:00 - 1:00 - lunch on your own
1:00 - 3:30 - Special Education PD; all others work in classrooms as needed
World History PLC looking at test data
Chorus builds community through secret Valentines
students receive extra math support during Anchor Time from business partners
Feet hurt?
Mr. McCray has about 20 of those cushiony rubber mats that make it easier on your feet if you are standing all day. They are about 3 feet by 2 feet – but they could be put together to make larger areas if someone wanted two or three. Please email Mr. McCray if you would like one of these mats: MccrayK@fultonschools.org
The Media Center can help you share ANY information in a presentation.
What is the Microsoft Display Adapter? Wirelessly project what’s on your phone, tablet, or laptop to your big-screen HDTV or monitor.Stream movies, view personal photos, or display a presentation on a big screen – all wirelessly.
What can I do with it in the classroom? You can project any information onto a HDTV for the classroom to view. Students can project projects and assignments from their surface onto a HDTV. You no longer have to worry about saving assignments and information to the correct device.
How does it work? The Microsoft Wireless Display is easy to use. Just plug the USB and HDMI from the Wireless Display Adapter into your HDTV or monitor, connect, then mirror or extend your screen and enjoy. The Wireless Display Adapter delivers a reliable connection with up to a 23-foot range.
Please see Pam Kelly or Alex Henner for more information or to check one out!
Congrats to the AHS theatre department for very successful showing at the Georgia Thespian conference
49 students attended Mr. Burton's AP Test prep program
Dr. Pat Freer from GSU works with our top chorus groups
District Employee Badges
Board policy requires all district employees to wear visible “district issued” employee identification badges while on duty. In an effort to accommodate the need for the issuance of replacement badges for those who may have lost or misplaced them, the Department of Safety & Security will be badging at the Administrative Building (6201 Powers Ferry Road) during the following dates and times:
Saturday, February 25, 2017 (10am – 2pm)
Saturday, March 25, 2017 (10am – 2pm)
Friday, March 10, 2017 (10am – 2pm) – Teacher Workday
Monday, March 13, 2017 (10am – 2pm) –Teacher Workday
Other times include the normal scheduled badging times of Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday from (9am – 11am) and (2pm – 3pm). A money order for the amount of $10.00 made payable to Fulton County Schools will be required for each replacement ID badge.
Reminder - teacher websites
Raiders -
Remember all AHS teachers are expected to have a website with an up-to-date two week calendar that all students and parents may easily access via the AHS main website. If you are currently behind, please catch up soon!
School Governance Council - Teacher spot open!
Teachers, are you looking for an opportunity to shape the strategic direction of our school? If so, you should consider running for an open seat on our School Governance Council. Interested teachers must visit the following website to submit their candidate declaration forms (SGC Candidate Nominations ) by Feb 17th.
Need help from a custodian?
If you need something from our custodial staff, please complete this quick form:
https://goo.gl/forms/BPbVSH3wQEy7cnR13
If it's something urgent, email Rebecca: perkinsr@fultonschools.org
ACCESS testing
Teachers:
ACCESS testing for all 40 active ESOL students will take place on Wed. Feb 22;Thu. Feb 23; Mon. Feb 27. These students will miss class for a couple of hours each morning and afternoon on those two days. A list of students who are testing will be attached to this week's newsletter.
Transition Night
Our rising Middle to High School Transition Night will be held on 2/23/17 from 6-8p.m. The Activities Fair will be held from 6:50-8p.m. (after the School Overview Session) in the cafeteria. We hope to make this fair the best yet! Please sign your group up and if you have any questions please feel free to reach out to Amy Longstreth.
Activity Fair Sign Up 2017.xls
February Birthdays
Clair Greenaway 1
Erin Rose 2
Rodney Floyd 9
Cheryl Solan 9
Michael Cox 11
Dottie Davis 12
Jeanette Scott 13
Mary Farr 19
Becca Michael 24
Kendall Smither 26
Whitney Decaminada 27
Kathy Hubbard 27