Cougar "Prints"
Week of January 22
Welcome Back
I know that the schedules have been adjusted as a result, but remember, the testing window has been extended, which was communicated by Donna in an email and update below.
Teacher of the Year - Finalist Vote
The following link can be used to vote for Coltrane-Webb STEM's Teacher of the Year. Per district rules, only certified staff are allowed to vote :(. Vote ends January 24, 2018.
Mid-Year Working Conditions Survey
Below this message, you will find a link to a survey made up of Working Condition Survey questions related to our administrative team. This is not the entire Working Conditions Survey, rather, it is focused on the administrative aspects of the survey from 16-17 that were reviewed by the School Improvement Team over the summer and discussed at the back-to-school staff meeting in August.
https://goo.gl/forms/fGoRJlQEP5LGTGkp2 (For Certified Staff)
https://goo.gl/forms/OeBVDkOUJpVs6uMM2 (For Classified Staff)
Please know that this is completely anonymous and no tracking of any kind will be used. This survey will be open until Friday, January 26.
SIT & PBIS Meeting January 24
PBIS will continue their meeting once the joint is over.
Testing Calendar
Grades 3 - 5 Benchmark Extension - January 24, 2018
mClass - February 1, 2018
K-2 Math Assessment - February 5 - 22, 2018 - District has included this benchmark this year. 1st and 2nd can be done whole group or small group & Kindergarten is done individually - Donna will provide more information at a later time.
ACCESS Testing - January 29 - March 9, 2018 - A testing schedule will be shared at a later time.
SafeSchools Training Modules - REQUIRED OF ALL STAFF
The first training module, Workplace Injury Prevention, is due February 16, 2018. This is a new course to SafeSchools that will provide simple strategies to avoid common workplace injuries.
The second training module, Communication Styles, will begin February 19, 2018, to April 13, 2018. This course will provide basic information on the types and styles of communication as well as a few ways to communicate more effectively to others. There is also an interactivity component that will help you assess your own communication style!
The last module is General Ethics, April 16, 2018, to June 8, 2018.
How to log on to the SafeSchools Online Training Program:
1. Using your web browser, go to the web page http://cabarrus.nc.safeschools.com (No “www” is necessary).
2. To access your assigned training, enter your username. Your username is your Timekeeper number.
3. Select the course assigned by your Administrator.
4. Select any course by simply clicking on the name of the course.
The courses have audio so turn up your speakers if you wish to hear the narration. Complete all the training scenarios and the assessment to receive completion credit for the course. You will have the option to print out a Certification of Completion once you successfully complete the course.
Winter Wonderland and Jackets
If you know of a student in need, please let administration or Kristi Mont know.
NEW PURPLE LEAVE FORM
Work Orders
We take pride in our campus and want to keep it that way. Please continue to let us know if work orders are needed and to draw attention to the fixes that may need to take place - remember, it takes a village.
STAFF SHOUT-OUTS!
Shout-out to Tammy for keeping the campus safe after the snow storm.
Inclement Weather Procedures Synopsis
If and when weather does arrive and the call is made, I will send out a message using Remind, but the district website will post the proper procedures to account for each day. MY MESSAGE IS NOT OFFICIAL so always refer to the website.
Certified staff has to account for days - Classified staff must account for hours. Every attempt will be made to allow for those who need to make up time to do so, without going over into overtime
General message is "Travel When Safe"
Staff Spotlight
Mastery Connect Link - for your convenience
Login here: http://www.masteryconnect.com
School Safety
- Remember, all doors must remain locked but may be open if a room is occupied.
- I have noticed many emails about missing FOBs. Please ensure you are aware of the location of your classroom FOB at all times. We have an understanding with the county on our system here and it would be difficult to make other arrangements if forced to as a result of having missing ones floating around out there.
CWES Crisis Team Members (Titles reflect new county language):
Tim Taylor - Incident Command (Donna Hamilton - backup)
Mary Phillips - Public Information Officer
SRO Riddick - Safety Officer
Nakeia Alsup - Liason Officer (Kristi Monto - backup)
Dr. Ashley Alumbaugh - Mental Health Officer
Lois Hunter - Planning Section Chief
Donna Hamilton - Operations Section Chief
Debbie Boswell - Logistics Section Chief
Debbie Boswell - Finance Section Chief
Lynne Golie - Medical Support Group Supervisor
Kristi Monto - Mental Health Division Supervisor (Lisa Bolumen - backup)
Lance Pfeifer - Security Group Supervisor
Tara Walter - Service Branch Director
Tammy Gray - Support Branch Director
CCS Employee Handbook
IMPORTANT DATES
January 24 - Teacher of Year Vote Deadline
January 24 - SIT & PBIS Meeting 3:20 pm
January 25 - Student of the Month
January 26 - ALL PRO DADS Meeting 7:15am cafeteria
January 26 - Mid-Year Working Conditions Survey Deadline