The Falcon Files
Your Weekly Falcon Updates for Staff
November 4, 2019
Words of Inspiration
-Steve Jobs
A Special Applause To....
For the week of November 4th....
Monday, November 4th
- Roll out of Student of the Week
- Roll out of Staff Member of the Month
- Roll out of Falcon of the Month (student draw from student of the week)
Tuesday, November 5th
- 2 hour delay - Teachers report by 9:15 a.m. Please park in the row farthest from the door or in the back.
Wednesday, November 6th
- 7th Grade TBT
Thursday, November 7th
- Picture Re-Take Day
- 8th Grade TBT
- 6th Grade TBT
Friday, November 8th
- Falcon Friday
November 5th - 2 Hour Delay
November 11th - Veterans Day Assembly
Students along with their veteran guests, and any other family members such as moms and dads are encouraged to attend this opportunity. Our goal is to honor and thank our veterans while also creating a great learning experience for our students to better understand and appreciate the sacrifices of our service members throughout our nation's history.
The events we’ve planned for the day are as follows:
The breakfast begins at 8:30am - 9:30am at our CMHS Auditeria. (There is no cost for the breakfast. We ask that you RSVP for the breakfast by completing and returning the registration information linked below by Thursday, November 7th so that we know how much food to prepare.)
The Clinton-Massie Veterans Day Assembly will begin around 9:45am for grades 6-12. (CMHS Gymnasium for about 1 hour).
Students and their veteran guests along with any family present are also welcome to stay with us for lunch in the HS Auditeria. Opportunities for family dining on the stage and the Auditeria will be provided to students starting at 11:00am. (There is no cost for the lunch. We ask that you RSVP for the lunch by completing and returning the registration information linked below by Thursday, November 7th so that we know how much food to prepare.)
If you would like to invite a veteran, please fill out the form at the link below:
Staff Member of the Month
Student of the Week/Extra Effort Award and Falcon of the Month
We Need Your Feedback...
Thank you for your participation!
Please Announce to Students
Student of the Week/Extra Effort Award
*Take a moment to introduce what you will be looking for and what will happen.
Picture Re-Takes on Thursday
*Forms are in the office
Intro to Color Guard
* Learn Flag basics from a guard member and find out if color guard is for you. For dates, please see flyer below.
November 4th - 6th Grade Basketball Tryouts for Girls and Boys
* Information in the office
November 4th - 7th and 8th grade Girls Basketball
*The first day of tryouts will be Monday, November 4th from 5:30-7. Please make sure ALL forms are signed and all students have a physical before the first day of tryouts.
November 4th - HS and MS basketball cheerleading tryouts for the 2019-2020 season
*This will be held on Tuesday, November 5 after school. A pre-tryout clinic will be be held on Monday, November 4 after school. Cheerleading application packets will be available today after school in the HS and MS offices if you are interested in trying out.
All Grades
* Snap-On Cases MUST be on computers at all times. If they do not have them on, warning first, then an after school detention, then up the discipline matrix. Why? The cases protect our warranty which is void if they are not on. This is new policy for us all. Please help me spread the word. If you have questions, please ask Rachel or myself.
What is happening in the classrooms?
Monster Mash
Project Trust
Ms. Eddington's Computer Apps Class
High School Counselors
Project Trust Pictures
High School Staff
Middle School Staff at Halloween
Info For The Staff
Clinton-Massie Letterhead - If you are sending anything out to parents, please use the Clinton-Massie Letterhead located in our templates.
#fuelthepositive Website - Don't forget! Our day to post things is Tuesdays! 1st Tuesday is Admin, 2nd Tuesday is 6th Grade (Kate is with them), 3rd Tuesday is 7th Grade (Nicolin is with them), and 4th Tuesday is 8th Grade (Tammy and Robyn are with them). You all can decide if one person is responsible for the media that day....maybe do it once a month? Tell our story! It helps our culture! Please send to Lorinda and David.
Couple of Date you should know about:
- November 5th - 2 Hour Delay due to Voting - No Parking in the Front
- November 7th - Picture Re-Take Day
- November 9th - Christmas in the Country
- November 11th - Veterans Day Assembly (see announcement)
Helpdesk - A reminder to please send your technology requests to helpdesk@cmfalcons.org. There is no need to send an email to helpdesk, Michael, and David. In fact, it makes it more confusing on their end as to who needs to provide support. They are making a concerted effort this year to be more timely and responsive to helpdesk tickets. The start of the year is always tough but as they fill out their Tech Team and the Oaks Interns, they need their process to be clear. Thank you for your attention to this.
Professional Learning Opportunities
Rapid Fire Google
Why Sketchnote?
When: Thursday, November 7, 2019 (8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.)
Where: Southern Ohio Educational Service Center, Wilmington, Ohio, 45177.
Registration: Click Here
Teach Better Conference - November 8th and 9th
The Teach Better Conference brings together passionate educators from around the country who are driven to be Better for their students. Join us for 2 days filled with of a variety of session styles, and packed with actionable ideas you can take to your classroom, school, or district, and implement immediately.
I may be going up to Thursday night, conference on Friday and then come home if anyone is interested in going with me.
2019-20 Student Handbook
Birthdays
Tammy Mudd - November 4th
Cindy Stenger - November 14th
David Moss - November 19th
Sharri Ford - November 20th
Liz Marsh - November 26th
Christin McClain - November 28th
Becky Carroll - November 29th
Our Gold Standards
Our Gold Standards
Email: lorinda.ottaway@cmfalcons.org
Website: cmfalcons.org
Location: 2556 Lebanon Rd, Clarksville, OH 45113
Phone: (937) 289-2932
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Clinton-Massie-Middle-School-169983643627883/
Twitter: @CMFalconsMiddle