The Falcon Files
Your Weekly Falcon Updates for Staff
October 14, 2019
Words of Inspiration
-Jim Rohn
A Special Applause To....
Also, thank you all for your flexibility and any support you provided for each other. The needs of others were put ahead of many of our own. Thank you!
Professional Learning On The Go
Professional Library for You!
I have created a professional library in the teachers lounge. It is located in the cupboard by the TV for now. If you would like to check a book out, go to this link.
Teach Like A Pirate, by Dave Burgess was one of the first books I read that inspired me to dig a little deeper into how to engage my students to a level that I desired but wasn't sure how to do it. He provides resources for you and challenges you to think differently. It motivated me to view my role in education a little differently. It actually empowered me.
Based on Dave Burgess's popular "Outrageous Teaching" and "Teach Like a PIRATE" seminars, this book offers inspiration, practical techniques, and innovative ideas that will help you to increase student engagement, boost your creativity, and transform your life as an educator. You'll learn how to: • Tap into and dramatically increase your passion as a teacher • Develop outrageously engaging lessons that draw students in like a magnet • Establish rapport and a sense of camaraderie in your classroom • Transform your class into a life-changing experience for your students This groundbreaking inspirational manifesto contains over 30 hooks specially designed to captivate your class and 170 brainstorming questions that will skyrocket your creativity. Once you learn the Teach Like a PIRATE system, you'll never look at your role as an educator the same again.
For the week of October 14th....
Monday October 14th
- No School
Tuesday, October 15th
- Meet with off cycle evaluation teachers - just 5 minutes if everyone is on time
- Student council Falcon Time begins today
Wednesday, October 16th
- 7th grade TBT
Thursday, October 17th
- 7th Grade Incentive Field Trip
- 8th grade TBT
- 6th grade TBT
Friday, October 18th
- Falcon Friday
- Fight Song Friday
- 8th Grade Real Money, Real World
- 6th Grade Incentive Field Trip
Saturday, October 19th
- StrongAsMudd Golf Outing
Makerspace and Study Halls are Collecting Items for the Pantry
For the Falcon Pantry we are in need of the following items in full size containers:
shampoo
conditioner
deodorant (both men and women's)
toothpaste (no toothbrushes)
soap
Please Announce to Students
Falcon Pantry
* Please remind students that we are collecting items for the Pantry in Makerspace. You can find a list of full sized items above.
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.
Report Cards
* Report cards will be sent out on October 25th.
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.
6th grade Social Studies
Ms. Wellman's Social Studies class practicing their map skills using Atlas'.
Cancer Awareness Week
October 11th PD Day
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:
- October 21st - Grades are due at 7:30 am (this is a change!)
- Grades out of the building: 7th grade on Thursday, 6th grade on Friday
- October 25th - Report Cards will go home.
- October 30th - November 1 - Project Trust
- 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
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
Learn21 Conference - October 29th
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
Jill Binau - October 16th
Rachel Cornett - October 28th
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