Cougar "Prints"
Week of January 23
Teacher of the Year Nominations - VOTING ENDS TODAY AT 4PM
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ssATmzYGl3LFEs4Rnkz7Yy0gYKXxZUEx8gi5z9DjoQg/edit
Please do not wait to nominate someone or rest on the sentiment that someone else is going to nominate the person you wish you nominate. If there is an overwhelming number of nominations for one person, that person will be our nominee for 2019-2020. If there is a close number of nominations for two+ people, then we will send the entire staff another voting google form just like we have in the past. PLEASE DO NOT WAIT TO NOMINATE someone. PLEASE READ ALL THE DIRECTIONS AND CRITERIA FOR VOTING.
Allison Smith, who is our current Teacher of the Year, will support the administration in the review of any and all nominations.
Talk About It Tuesday - List of Prompts
Please remember to display the conversation starters sent to you in a different email. Each Tuesday classroom teachers should start each session by reiterating the importance of this and the goal, which is to develop and foster stronger communication skills of all students.
Tuesday, February 5 - Do you think it is important to recycle? Why or why not?
Tuesday, February 12 - Name someone you look up to. Why do you look up to them and what have you learned from them?
Tuesday, February 19 - If you had a superpower, what would it be? Why?
Tuesday, February 26 - What is your favorite family tradition and why do you like it?
PBL Submission Google Form - ACTION REQUIRED!
This link will be included in this newsletter for the remainder of the year for easy access.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfYXqkVRFNG3VAOmZx5RgN5kTmkCofPd4oIgD8r8OszvaTdOw/viewform
Safety Reminders - All Doors and Gates should be locked at all times - no exception anywhere
2. All interior doors must be locked at all times - classroom doors may be open if occupied, but still should remain locked.
3. ID badges must be worn at all times.
4. During parent lunch visits, student friends or other family members are not allowed to move and sit with the visitors - if you have any questions, please let me know.
5. Continue to know how each and every one of your students leave each and every day.
Intervention Central - Great Resources!!!
STAFF SHOUT-OUTS!
Shout-out to our Teacher Assistants! They do a great job of balancing their daily schedules, supporting teachers, and helping when needed with subbing in the classrooms. We couldn't do it with you all!
Shout-out to Debbie Boswell! She has received another Blue Ribbon (highest award) for her careful, detailed work as our treasurer.
School Safety - Safety Team Meeting Thursday, January 24, 2019 - 7:15am MC
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
Stacia Marcellin - Liason Officer (Kristi Monto - backup)
Dr. Ashley Alumbaugh - Mental Health Officer
Stacy Hauser - 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 Testing Dates
iReady
BOY 8/27-9/27
MOY 1/9-2/15
EOY 4/8-5/17. (Optional 3rd -4th, Required 5th)
Benchmarks
Benchmark 1: October 15-22
Benchmark 2: January 8-18
Benchmark 3: March 14 - 22
K-2 DPI Math Assessments
MOY Nov 26- Dec 7
EOY May 20- June 7
NC ENSI (Optional)
BOY Sept 10-Sept 27
MOY Jan 7-Jan 17
Mclass
Sept 4- Sept 24
Jan 4 –Jan 28
May 6-May 24
IMPORTANT DATES
Jan. 24 - Safety Meeting 7:15am MC
Jan. 26 - VEX Robotic Competition
Feb. 12 - K-1 Parent Session