Webb Bridge Middle School
Week of September 5th
Dates To Remember
Sept 5- South Georgia Trip Information Meeting @ 6:00pm (8th Grade Parents)
Sept 5- WEB leaders field trip to AHS
Sept 6- Soccer at Elkins Pointe @ 5:30
Sept 7- Last day of 4.5 Weeks
Sept 7- Marigold Meeting
Sept 7- 6th Grade Dance 4:15-6:15pm
Sept 8- 6th Grade Chorus Camp
Sept 8- 1st 4.5 weeks grades loaded from gradebook
Sept 11- Fire Drill @ 9am
Sept 11- 1st 4.5 weeks grades verified
Sept 11- IOWA Readiness Test- 8th grade JAG HR
Sept 13- 1st South Ga Trip payment due (8th grade)
Sept 14- Interium Progress Reports go home
Sept 15- 8th Grade Band Night at AHS @ 5:00
Sept 15- Soccer at Sandy Spring @ 5:30
September Meeting Schedule
Password Reset
This morning around 8:00 am the password reset when into effect. The best way to reset your password is
- While your laptop is connected to a blue Ethernet cable, press CTRL + ALT + DEL.
- Select Change Your Password option.
- You may need to enter your old password, enter your new password (twice). Then click the blue arrow.
- You should receive a message stating your password has been changed.
It may take several minutes for the password change to update to Office 365 (http://portal.office.com).
Outlook will prompt you to enter your new password. Again, it may take a few minutes for the password change to sync. Just be patient. A reboot never hurts.
If you connect your phone or other electronic device to the wireless network or Outlook, you will need to update the password on those devices. This will help prevent a device from locking your account.
If your Surface tablet is at home, you will need to bring it into the building to sync your new password to your tablet.
(Thanks Mike Sharp)
REMINDER-County Policy/Training Sign-off Due Oct 31
FCS requests that all employees review some essential policies/training materials annually, so that there is an awareness of the serious expectations outlined in each. The list of this information is accessed and submitted electronically in order to establish a record of the training. It is not an exhaustive list. Also, when policy revisions are made or new ones created, a systemic alert is made to notify district personnel of the policy change(s). (If you are a new hire this is part of your “First 30 days” requirements; please review the instructions listed on the New Employee portal page link).
In order to complete this review,
- Please go to www.fultonschools.org, Human Resources/Talent Department the bottom of the page
- Click on Access Personnel Records/Forms link (at bottom right of page)
- Log in using your FCS email address and click on Forgot Password to have the information sent to you if you don’t recall the password (it may not be your normal network password) OR to receive your initial password
- Click on Forms tab, New Form, go to Employee Policy Code/Review-FY18
- Click on Start Form to begin your review
Several of the essential trainings are housed in Edivate. Watch this brief tutorial to see how to access required trainings and other trainings/courses: Edivate Basic Navigation
It is important that all read Policy GAM (Staff Rights and Responsibilities). Failure to report an arrest within the stated timeline (5 days) can result in the immediate termination of one’s employment with FCS. The electronic Notice of Employee Arrest form is on the Human Resources portal and is to be used for submitting an official notice to the Employee Relations department.
Finally, OCTOBER 31, 2017 is the deadline for completing this review. Again, the checklist is not exhaustive, and it is expected that employees are aware of all the FCBOE policies/procedures that inform their work. Board policies, procedures, and operating guidelines are accessible via the district website.
Please contact the Technology Help Desk if you need assistance, technologyhelpdesk@fultonschools.org or 470-254-4357.
September Birthdays
1 Amber Bean
3 Stefania Battaglia
4 Yvette Clemmons
6 Julianne Hunter
12 Michele Meddin
13 Janelle Consola
14 Lisa Milian
18 Patti Cerio
18 Jennifer Pariseau
18 Christina Webber
18 Brooke Wood
21 Allison Hill
23 Ed Kaiser
25 Meredith Hall
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WORK LIFE BALANCE FOR TEACHERS BY TYNE BRACK
Tip #4
CREATE ATL - Family Fun
The Woodruff Arts Center brings you another exciting Free Family Festival on September 10 from 1 – 4 PM! Parents and children of all ages will be able to experience education and artistic programming brought to you by the Allinace Theatre, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and High Museum of Art for FREE at The Woodruff Arts Center.
Families can celebrate grandparents with the Alliance Theatre’s performance, The Great Silent Grandmother Gathering, and find their sound while exploring instruments in the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra’s Instrument Petting Zoo. Children of all ages will also delight in Painter and Poet: The Wonderful World of Ashley Bryan, a children’s picture-book art exhibition at the High Museum of Art celebrating the renowned author and illustrator. Families can stop by the Smilebooth photobooth for a free print and digital copy of their own family photo to commemorate the day.
View a full list of activities and register below now for free tickets for this can’t-miss event!
Second Sundays
Free admission to the High Museum of Art including special family-friendly programming is available the second Sunday of every month from 1 – 4 PM.
Register for free September 10th High Museum Admission »
Twelve Eighty – Inspired Dining
Twelve Eighty – Inspired Dining features a global cuisine menu with a Southern twist. Check out the Twelve Eighty Concession Stand on Sifly Piazza, featuring snacks, drinks, hot dogs, ice cream and more, as well as the Twelve Eighty Kid’s Bar in the Memorial Arts Building Galleria for sweet and savory snacks at a great value!
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*If you aren't sure if students have their media permission forms signed, then please take pictures from the back (see example).
Thanks!
2017-2018 School Year
First Semester
August 1 – 4 ........................................... Preplanning for teachers
August 7......................................................... First Day of School
September 4........................................Labor Day (schools closed)
October 6 ......................................Teacher Workday (students off)
October 9 ......................................Columbus Day (schools closed)
November 20 – 24.............. Thanksgiving Holidays (schools closed)
December 21 ....................................... Last Day of First Semester
December 22 – 29 ...........................Winter Break (schools closed)
Second Semester
January 1 – 3...................................Winter Break (schools closed)
January 4.......................................Teacher Workday (students off)
January 5....................Professional Development Day (students off)
January 8.........................................First Day of Second Semester
January 15..............Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday (schools closed)
February 16*................... Student/Teacher Holiday (schools closed)
February 19 ......................President’s Day Holiday (schools closed)
March 9*.......................................Teacher Workday (students off)
March 12....................Professional Development Day (students off)
April 2 – 6 .......................................Spring Break (schools closed)
May 24........................................................... Last Day of School
May 25.................................................................. Post Planning
May 28...............................Memorial Day Holiday (schools closed)
* Designated as inclement weather make-up days (if needed).
Our School Release Days
These are the dates approved through the RFF process as part of School Governance. WBMS students will NOT attend school on the following dates:
September 1, 2017
October 5, 2017
January 16, 2018
March 8, 2018
Community Balance Days 2017-2018
September 20
October 25
February 21
March 21
The idea is that students will go home right after school to create balance in their lives. Staff members and students alike will take a night off. Club sponsors and coaches and directors may hold meetings and practices and games as needed. We feel students release stress through these extracurricular activities.
Please plan to enjoy yourself and work your assessments around these dates this school year.