Parents Weekly Newsletter
This week Teacher Spotlight
Mr. Ricky Latimore
Mrs. Londie Smith
Mrs. Yvonne Davenport
WE VALUE AND APPRECIATE OUR TEACHERS
Dear Parents and Guardians,
As we start a new school year, we would like to, throughout the school year, provide small treats and gifts to our teachers and staff for the hard work they do each day. Therefore, we are asking each Clements Middle School family to donate $10 to this cause. Contributions can be made by clicking on the "Gofan" link below. The “GOFAN” link will be available for your convenience until further notice. In addition, we would like to thank all of our parents and guardians who provided treats and snacks for our teachers and staff last year and thank you to those who have already begun providing snacks and treats for this year.
Clements Parents ROCK!!!
https://gofan.co/app/events/634517?schoolId=GA67764
Thanking you in advance!
Mr. Fred Richard
Principal
MEET OUR INSTRUCTIONAL COACHES
Mrs. Inshria Martin - Instructional Coach for Math and Science
Ms. Camille Jolly - Instructional Coach for ELA and Social Studies
PLEASE MONITOR YOUR CHILD SOCIAL MEDIA POSTING AND ACCOUNTS
PARENTS, PLEASE MONITOR YOUR CHILD SOCIAL MEDIA POSTINGS AND ACCOUNTS. A LOT OF WHAT WE DEAL WITH HERE AT SCHOOL STARTS FROM THEIR SOCIAL MEDIA POSTINGS.
PARENT UNIVERSITY INFORMATION
Please note that NO form of BULLYING will be tolerated and that both student and parent can be held accountable/liable for student actions.
PARENTS, PLEASE MONITOR YOUR CHILD SOCIAL MEDIA POSTING AND ACCOUNTS. A LOT OF WHAT WE DEAL WITH HERE AT SCHOOL STARTS FROM THEIR SOCIAL MEDIA POSTINGS.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Spirit Week (September 26-30)
This is a School-Wide PBIS event, whereby students will need points to participate. Students can get their points by exhibiting good behavior and by NOT receiving any discipline referrals.
Strategy Night (October 27, 2022)
Families will participate in interactive activities to learn strategies (e.g., comprehension strategies) that support reading development in the various content areas. Teachers will model strategies that parents can use at home to support academic success. A variety of resources will be shared with families.
Strategy/Test-Taking Skills Night (January 26, 2023)
Teachers will model strategies/ test-taking skills that parents can use at home to increase student achievement. A variety of resources will be shared to assist families in preparing students to take the Georgia Milestone End-of-Grade (EOG) and the Georgia Milestone End-of-Course (EOC) Assessments.
Parent-Teacher Conferences (February 3, 2023)
Families and Teachers will have the opportunity to discuss students’ progress as well as address the School-Parent Compact and Parent Policy.
Title I Annual Stakeholder’s Input Meeting (March 16, 2023)
Parents will review and provide feedback to revise the School & District Parent Family and Engagement Policies, the Title I School-wide Plan, School-Parent Compact, Comprehensive LEA Improvement Plan (CLIP), ways to build staff capacity, and 1% Budget Allocation of Funds
Student Attendance Matters-We Need Them Here Every Day!
Click to learn more about student attendance: https://www.attendanceworks.org/
School Council Information
SCHOOL COUNCIL?
The purpose of school councils is to “bring communities and schools closer together in a spirit of cooperation to solve difficult education problems, improve academic achievement, provide support for teachers and administrators, and bring parents into the school-based decision-making process."
School Council Information:
Parents, please consider becoming a part of our school council. More information regarding School Council in next week's newsletter. See the Meeting dates below:
In-Person Meetings (unless otherwise communicated)
November 17th @ 5:30 In The Media Center
January 26th @ 5:30 In The Media Center
March 23rd @ 5:30 In The Media Center
PBIS in School, What is it?
WHAT IS PBIS?
Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is an evidence-based three-tiered framework to improve and integrate all of the data, systems, and practices affecting student outcomes every day. PBIS creates schools where all students succeed. Find out how to get started with PBIS.
Learn more here: https://www.pbis.org/
WHAT IS PBIS REWARDS?
PBIS Rewards is an affordable schoolwide PBIS management system that assists schools in their Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support program. The multi-device platform makes it easy to continuously recognize students for meeting behavior expectations from anywhere in the school, not just the classroom.
Learn more here: https://www.pbisrewards.com/blog/what-is-pbis/
PBIS School Dance "Let's Glow Crazy"
On September 29th, from 4:30-6:30, we will have our back-to-school PBIS school dance. In order for your child to attend the dance, you will need to complete the permission slip. Permission slips will be passed out to students. We asked that you and your child adhere to the information within the permission slip.
Student Check Out
STUDENTS WHO ARE CHECKED OUR AFTER 12:30 PM WILL BE COUNTED ABSENT FOR THE ENTIRE DAY; EVEN IF YOU BRING THEM BACK AT (example 1:00 pm the same day). ANYTIME AFTER THE 12:30 PM TIME, STUDENTS WILL BE COUNTED ABSENT. PLEASE KEEP OUR STUDENTS IN SCHOOL.
Any person checking out a student must be listed in the Parent Portal and have a government-issued photo ID. Please take a moment to add any adults who might need to check out your child. For safety reasons, we ask that all checkouts happen before 3:30 PM.
MEET YOUR ADMINISTRATIVE AND COUNSELING TEAM
Ms. Dawn Ward, Assistant Principal
Dr. Martavious Johnson, Assistant Principal/Athletic Director
Counseling Team
Ms. Anika Griffin, Last name beginning with the letter (A-K)
Ms. Lakeshia Ammons, Last name beginning with the letter (L-Z)
Sporting Events Expectations for ALL Clements and Newton County Schools Fans and Spectators
Elementary and middle school students are welcome spectators to high school athletic events in Newton County School System, as respectful partnerships among students, staff, parents, and the community are integral to student success. Yet, we must take precautionary measures to ensure the safety and well-being of all students, which remains the district’s highest priority.
Due to the large crowds at our football games, students under the age of 14 must be accompanied by a supervising adult. Students who are not with a supervising adult will not be permitted in the stadium. Please note that high school students are not acceptable substitutes for supervising adults. Thank you for your partnership and support.
Clements Middle school students must go home after dismissal and return to the game. Students will not be allowed to stay after school for games. Students must go home via bus or car rider and then return for all games.
Los estudiantes de primaria y secundaria son espectadores bienvenidos a los eventos deportivos de la escuela secundaria en el Sistema Escolar del Condado de Newton, ya que las asociaciones respetuosas entre los estudiantes, el personal, los padres y la comunidad son parte integral del éxito de los estudiantes. Sin embargo, debemos tomar medidas de precaución para garantizar la seguridad y el bienestar de todos los estudiantes, que sigue siendo la máxima prioridad del distrito.
Debido a las grandes multitudes en nuestros juegos de fútbol, los estudiantes menores de 14 años deben estar acompañados por un adulto supervisor. Los estudiantes que no estén con un adulto supervisor no podrán ingresar al estadio. Tenga en cuenta que los estudiantes de secundaria no son sustitutos aceptables para los adultos supervisores. Gracias por su colaboración y apoyo.
The GHSA and its member schools have made a commitment to promote good sportsmanship by students/athletes, coaches, and spectators at all GHSA-sanctioned events. Profanity, degrading remarks, and intimidating actions directed at officials, competitors, or other spectators will not be tolerated, and are grounds for removal from the event site. Spectators are not allowed to enter the competition area prior to, during, or after the conclusion of the contest. Violators are subject to removal from the venue. Thank you for your cooperation in the promotion of good sportsmanship at today’s event.
La GHSA y sus escuelas miembros se han comprometido a promover el buen espíritu deportivo de los estudiantes/atletas, entrenadores y espectadores en todos los eventos autorizados por la GHSA. No se tolerarán las blasfemias, los comentarios degradantes y las acciones intimidatorias dirigidas a los oficiales, competidores u otros espectadores, y son motivo de expulsión del sitio del evento. Los espectadores no pueden ingresar al área de competencia antes, durante o después de la finalización del concurso. Los infractores están sujetos a ser expulsados del lugar. Gracias por su cooperación en la promoción del buen espíritu deportivo en el evento de hoy.
Partners In Education Section
Parents, if you know of a Business or Individuals who would like to partner with Clements Middle School, please have them contact us at 770-784-2934. Information about becoming a partner is below.
Thank you for your continued support!
Meet Our Partners
1. Redeeming Love Christian Church
1931 Old Covington Road NE
Conyers, GA 30013
Phone: (770) 922 - 1491
2. Springfield Baptist Church
1877 Iris Drive, SE,
Conyers GA 30013
770-929-1111
770-929-1006
3. Covington-Conyers Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated
4. Yahrasiel Colbert Agengy
Advent Insurance and Financial Solutions, LLC
2375 Wall Street, Suite 240, Room 24
Conyers, GA 30013
678-478-3550
Thank you to all of our sponsors!!!
We would like to thank all of the sponsors who support Wolverine Football
5199 JACKSON HWY.
COVINGTON, GA. 30014
678-658-7761
LOVING ARMS 2 HOME CARE, LLC.
SHARON BROWNE-JOSEPH
770-342-9729
C&D RENOVATIONS
404-604-5039
JACK'S
BAR-B-Q SHACK
9209 HWY. 278
COVINGTON, GA. 30014
PUBLIX
McDonald's
CHAFREE PHOTOGRAPHY
YARD LOVE
PREMIER PACKAGING
GWINNETT NISSAN
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ALL THE WAY and THEN SOME PAVING THE WAY FOR THE FUTURE ONE BOY or GIRL AT A TIME