Monday Memo
December 9-13, 2019~~~ A Newsletter for Teachers and Staff
Two More Weeks With Our Littles & Not So Littles! We Can Accomplish Much!
Hello Central Family,
Thank you for showing up showing out at the Jingle Bell Jog. We won "Best Dressed", but looking at the pics I don't know how we missed "Best Turn-out" or "Best Spirit"! The fact is we should have earned "Best Crash & Burn" too...'And the award goes to....Mrs. Kubit!' Superintendent Ken Kenworthy, a.k.a. "Chief Elf" was super fly in his super dash to my side. Ryan said he was right beside me, but the ELF beat him!
You guys did a great job! I'm proud to lead all you Panthers. I do want to say, thank you to all the folks who checked on me. Some of you don't know, but I battle an auto-immune disorder and I usually stay up beat and encouraged, but the last few weeks have been difficult and discouraging. Those check-ins really meant a lot to me. Thank you for uplifting my Spirit.
I can't wait to kick off this weeks games. I will send out an email today with directions.
Together we are committed. Together we are Central. We are #ONECENTRAL
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BEST DRESSED!
About to Head Out on the Jingle Bell Jog!
Panther Winners!
Drawing Winner and Chief Elf Kenworthy!
3rd Grade- Frozen
Coach Spearow and Nancy Beth Making it all Merry!
iReady Diagnostic Assessment Window is Open for Reading and Mathematics
Please let students know that there will be a school-wide incentive for those who make growth and highest scores in Reading and Math for K-2 and 3-5 groups. We will go over the qualifying factors for their scores in a PLC and students will be rewarded the last week before break. Encouraging them to do their very best and reviewing good strategies with them early this week will help tremendously.
Thank you for reminding them and reminding parents in your newsletters, apps, & notes home.
THIS WEEK'S HAPPENINGS
December 9th-
- Kick off -Christmas Game for Teachers and Staff (see email for directions).
- iReady #2 Diagnostic Window continues
- Announcements today!
December 10th-
- iReady #2 Diagnostic Window Continues
- Ready Classroom Math Support will be on Campus & possibly in all rooms
- PLCs for ReadyMath in Room 12.
- PTO 5-5:30 & Family Read Night (5:30-6:30) in Media Center -Door Prizes will be awarded during PTO-Topic: "Reading Strategies and Ideas for Christmas Break. Christmas Break Principal's Challenge Handouts will be available as well!
- Christmas Family Photo Fundraiser from 5-6:30 during the Family Read Night.Come to Media Center for your ticket.
December 11th-
- iReady #2 Diagnostic Window Continues
- "One Hundred Elves" Presented by OHS for Grades 3-5 - 9:30 AM in Panther Cafe
- Caring Project in Mrs. Howard's Class at 9:30 in Room 11 only
December 12th-
- iReady #2 Diagnostic Window Continues
- DARE Graduation
December 13th-
- iReady #2 Diagnostic Window
- County Track Event-Coaches Spearow, Eldred & Bautista will be off campus.
- No WTI with LaFlam
- SOW Picture at 8:15 AM
- Christmas Music Program Rehearsal at 2 pm in Panther Cafe
December 14th-
- Saturday is the Christmas Parade
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December 16th-20th READING SPIRIT WEEK ALL WEEK
December 16th-
- iReady #2 Diagnostic Window
- Crazy Hat/Hair Spirit Day
- Christmas Music Program Dress Rehearsal 2 pm in Panther Cafe
- Announcements today!
December 17th-
- iReady #2 Diagnostic Window
- Fave Book Character Spirit Day
- 3rd Grade Christmas Program 8:45 (K-2) and 9:30 (3-5)
December 18th-
- iReady #2 Diagnostic Window
- PJs Spirit Day
- School-Wide READ-IN DAY (PJs, blankets, pillow,) Email and links to come
- TOP AR Points Principal Challenge 12/2-12/18 by 2:30pm, 85% or higher
December 19th-
- Crazy Socks Spirit Day
- Top AR Luncheon
- TOP iReady Growth & Score (may need to move if everyone isn't done.
- Student of the Week Luncheon Nov./Dec.
December 20th-
- Student of the Week Picture
- Early Release Day
- School Colors Spirit Day
- Last Day of the Grading Period
- Last Day before Christmas Break
- CES Staff Christmas Party in Media Center-Bring a dish for potluck, Game winners and prizes announced. White Elephant Ornament Exchange- Bring a wrapped ornament if you wish to participate. This is always fun!
- Gift for Break!
HAHA! Funny, but true! Hold on to your patience! The students stay in Buddy Mode till Christmas!
Have you liked our Facebook Page?
Action Items and Reminders
- Jingle Bell Jog at Okee-Tantie Campground- Great job everyone! Thank you attending and bringing your families! You are amazing.
- Informals will be going on all week with just a few formals remaining before break.
- Ms. Heather Johnson is our District Science & Math Coach! Please utilize this great resource! If you will be out...shoot her an email and see if she can come teach your math/science block if she is available. Helps the sub with behavior and the kids get the same great instruction as if you were here. :)
Don't forget...don't skip the 15 minutes of reading! Our students desperately need read time!
- Building School Culture is so much fun! There will be a game this week with prizes! Prepare for some real fun!
Please sign in daily.
If you have a time sheet it is very important to come up and sign in.
Don't forget to upload your plans in our shared drive. Outstanding job to everyone on getting your plans submitted and on time!
- Thank you for signing in and greeting your students at the door!
- Attendance notes must be checked daily and turned in daily.
- Wear your I.D. Badges at all times! Please send anyone who doesn't have a badge or sticker to the office and notify the office.
- Lesson Plans should be in by Sunday night to the Team Drive.
- #GOPANTHERS
Happy Birthday to these special Panthers!
December Birthdays!
12/6- Katrina Williams
12/10-Dan Eldred
Let me know if I missed someone!
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Self Paced- WIDA e-Learning https://drive.google.com/open?id=1ScARqrkVBi8p8mE59xG1etr_8Rl9E9F12hOXzCQcRxY
Mrs. Andrea Canaday (Andee) is our Professional Learning Coordinator at the District Office. Her emails often contain professional development opportunities for you that are approved by the district.
The county's Inservice Form is at the link below.
KEY Inservice Opportunities
APPRECIATIONS
Please know these are just a few of the appreciations captured this week:
Thank you to our wonderful dismissal teams that step up and help when they are needed or when admin is held up. You are amazing and we appreciate you!
This shout-out goes to every single PLC team last week! You guys got so excited and inspired when we talked about our Read-In Day and how you can make it fun and special. Even Specials areas are working on some cool ideas for the day. Thank you for your enthusiasm! I love it!
Thank you to those following our Facebook page. Just liking a post helps to promote others to see it. Some even share items. Thank you so much for helping us expand our media impact for CES. It's a great communication tool. You can also tag us in your pic that ties to school. Be sure and tag the right page. The link is above.
Merry Christmas and Happy Gaming Panthers!
Our Commitment and Pledge to Central Instruction
Together we commit to working hard to make sure instruction and assignments are both rigorous and engaging. We will continue setting the bar (grade-level standards) high and placing that intellectual lift on our students. This is the key to mastering complex material.
Time and time again, research has shown that when students are given access to four critical classroom level resources, they can and will make BIG academic gains.
- Grade-appropriate assignments (Rigor of the Standards)
- Strong instruction that lets students do most of the thinking in the lesson (facilitate with probing questions- most of the talking should be the students)
- A sense of deep engagement in what they're learning
- Teachers who hold high expectations for ALL students and truly believe they can meet grade-level standards (Set the bar high)
Every student will receive daily access to challenging, engaging, and grade-appropriate work. With each day that passes we will refine our skills to the best of the best in our profession! We will focus daily on what our students are learning and doing, we will strengthen our belief about what students can accomplish.
Together we are committed. Together we are Central. We are #ONECENTRAL