The Black Bear Corner
December 2 - 6
#AIMHIGH
Welcome Back!
I am THANKFUL for our Black Bear Family!
Mrs. Clarke
Congratulations to our Teacher of the Year Nominees...
Congratulations to the following "AMAZING" teachers on being nominated for AMS' 2020-21 Teacher of the Year!
Nathan Holmes
Magda White
Casey Ingouf
Christy Morgan
Rebekah Higgins
Bess Shannon
Julie Dudley
Mary Sue Fleischauer
Wanda Merkt
Each nominee is asked to complete the TOTY Application and turn it in to me by Wednesday, December 4. A committee of stakeholders will review the applications and our 2020-21 TOTY will be chosen.
Strategic Teaching Update...
Your classes will be observed for Student Friendly Outcomes, Before Strategies, and After Strategies on December 4. The implementation of each stage is to serve our students. As soon as feedback is given, reports will be placed in your mailboxes. If instructional adjustments need to made, I will personally meet with you.
Please remember that your SFO's should be measurable, provide evidence that the students understand the purpose behind the lesson, and is working toward mastery of standards. Furthermore, I encourage all of you to be thoughtful and intentional in your Before and After Strategies. It is important to consider the diverse backgrounds of your students as you introduce lessons with the intent of helping all students make connections.
Future dates:
December 4 - Strategic Teaching Walkthroughs
January 15 - Strategic Teaching Training @ DHS (select teachers only)
EL Training #2
Please view the link below for EL Training Dates. Everyone is encouraged to attend as many of the trainings as possible. The second training will be held Tuesday, December 10. The training topic is Testing Strategies.
If you have not emailed me regarding your attendance, please do so. I must have an accurate count of the teachers attending.
All trainings will be held at Austin Jr. High School for 1 hour (3:45-4:45pm) in the library.
Upcoming Events...
December 3 - Leadership Team Meeting @ 7:30am
December 4 - Strategic Teaching Walkthrough
December 7 - Robotics Competition @ Randolph High School
December 8 - Band Concert @ AJHS @ 2:30pm
December 9 - Principal's Meeting @ CO
December 10 - Chorus Concert
December 10 - EL Training #2 @ AJHS
December 11 - Spelling Bee @ 8:45am
December 12 -16 - Blue Ribbon Presentation (Orlando, FL)
December 13- SOM Assembly @ 8:45am
December 16 - Tech Training
December 16 - Faculty Meeting CANCELED!
December 18 - PST Meeting
December 23 - Christmas Holiday Begins
January 6 - TEACHER'S RETURN
Birthdays...
December 2 - LaTonya Williams
December 9 - Julie Dudley
December 22 - Magda White
December 27 - Jason Stallings
December 31 - Mia Miller
Sports...
December 2 - AMS vs. DMS @ 5pm @ AHS
December 3 - AMS vs. Liberty @ 5pm @ AHS
December 9 - AMS @ Florence @ 4pm
December 12 - AMS @ DMS @ 4pm
December 16 - AMS vs. Muscle Shoals @ 4pm @ AHS
December 17 - AMS @ Monrovia Middle @ 4:30pm
"Shout Out"
"Shout Out"
"Shout Out"
Austin Middle School
Location: 2715 Danville Road Southwest, Decatur, AL, USA
Phone: 256-552-4622