The FRIDAY Review
February 14, 2020
Can we see it?
- Two rigorous questions embedded in each learning activity in your lesson plan.
- Higher ordered questioning throughout the lesson.
- Activities / Assignments that go beyond the who, what, when or basic question/answer. We're looking for activities/assignments that answer the whys and what ifs.
- Current vocabulary posted on the board and utilized in context in the lesson.
- A word wall that is up-to-date with words, pics and meanings that is used during instruction to help students understand connections/meanings.
- Vocabulary strategies used with current vocabulary to help with understanding. (charades, word maps, vocab.com, pictionary, motion vocabulary, etc.)
Continue to work toward including these in each of your lessons! We will give direct feedback, specifically about these things.
Wrestling Tournament this past weekend.
SCS Middle School Wrestling Team
From Mrs. Lewis...
- Be Reminded of Discipline Protocols-Students should not be bounced to the front office or to an administrator. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cQWP6DdFvx_RWwxo9zBoR6qgMdQEwi_xuK-xfv1vfP0/edit?usp=sharing
- The Feb 21 district PD (2020 Vision Professional Development) will be held at Scotland High School at 8am. Please see details of what is available. Vision 20:20 Conference Preview Leaflet: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vCn9h7nKJqkXv7MIwnxQUcXinExOrTPtF1t4eh-_uwA/edit?usp=sharing
- Team / Class Counseling -Is your team or a particular class struggling with bullying, academic struggles, acceptance/tolerance, etc? Please see Mrs. Snell to schedule class counseling sessions.
- EC STAFF - If you are sent a Random Moment Time study email, please know you must respond immediately. This does effect the district's ability to receive Medicaid funding.
- PE BAGS / SPORTS BAGS - We are currently working on a solution to PE BAGS. Sports Bags and equipment should be stored in the coach's class. Baseball equipment (student) will be stored in the gym.
From Cabinet - Instructions on How to log onto Inforce 911 https://docs.google.com/document/d/15p-50EA02Zr6k88xsGTvv8tVBrOSrEMh3BcRGF4Pd2Q/edit
- Praxis II Workshop - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1A_nLDE2WFEtEAO2MnCdz4EM9I73zekAQ/view
- LEARNING.COM - District expectation to be used once a week. Congratulations to Mr. Odom and Mrs. Sioco for over 11OO launches. You have been recognized by the district!!
- SMARTWATCHES - If a student is using a smartwatch as anything other than a watch during instructional / school time, it can be confiscated and turned into the office. Smartwatches work the same as a cell phone if used during the school day without permission.
Those staff members that have CPI Certification will meet in the conference room on Tuesday, Feb. 18 at 3:45pm for a brief meeting. Thanks!
CHROMEBOOKS - If you have students that have chromebooks that need repairs, get them fixed NOW. Please do not leave repairs to be corrected over the summer.
Parent-Teacher Conferences - will take place on the 20th. Lunch provided. Please ensure that your room is tidy; Turn in a copy of your conference schedule with student names on Wednesday to the front office, make your parents feel welcome (candy, welcome sign, prepared google slide of class events, etc.). The half day schedule is attached. (No electives)
ELEOT TOOL WALKTHROUGHS - Administration will be conducting ELEOT TOOL walkthroughs this week using the instrument that will be used on March 23/24. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VIyL0iOMj61Zdg-KfLi_ktKM-ppnLoTG/view?usp=sharing
ELECTIVE PLANNING - Elective teachers will receive their Nine Week Planning on Feb 20 for the half day. This means that there will be no Elective Teacher relief during this time. Notify the front office if you need assistance.
NO SMART LUNCH THIS WEEK - PLEASE announce to students.
- Feb 21 PD Day: Registration will be released on Monday, February 17. Teachers will choose 3 sessions. All sessions will be 2 hours to allow ample time to work on strategies. Strands will be shared at cabinet on 2/10 and with facilitators on 2/14 to help guide teachers in choosing sessions when registration opens. Optional Strands will include: Beginning Teachers, Literacy, Building Relationships with Students, Instructional Technology, Math Content, Exceptional Children, Science Content, and Rigorous Instructional Strategies. If needed, these strands will help teachers choose their "path" for the day across the 50 sessions that will be offered.
- Progress Reports - Go Home Feb. 20th (No EXCEPTIONS)
- NO CLUBS THIS WEEK - due to Nine Week Planning.
- Nine Week Planning - 18th (Math/Sci) Please make sure that you plan for challenging students, leave plenty of work, and leave detailed plans to help substitutes have a successful day. Safety/crisis information should be left for the substitute.
- ARE YOU READY? Please be reminded that we will have visitors on campus March 23-24 to observe classrooms using the ELEOT Tool. Feedback will be given to district office and a determination will be made whether our district is accredited or not. More information to come. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VIyL0iOMj61Zdg-KfLi_ktKM-ppnLoTG/view?usp=sharing
- Parent-Teacher Conferences Feb 20, Admin will be involved in training from 1-3pm. Any one needing an administrator to participate in conference must schedule after 3:00pm
- Would you like to recognize a colleague for their birthday or special occasion for only $10? The rock is up for rental for both students and staff. . https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AW87lGewOgBuhBwZ2tV9UHSovcFX3a01H0E3R0BJtcc/edit
- NON-NEGOTIABLES - (teach on your feet unless you are conducting small group instruction, cell phones away while students are in your care, while on duty and/or during professional meetings, Praise in public - reprimand in private, SHMS is a no yell zone, students should be supervised at ALL times, the Friday Review and all emails will be read in a timely manner)
From Mrs. Tippett
Testing
- March 17 - Science
- March 18 - ELA
- March 19 -ELA makeups
- March 20 - Math
- March 23 -Math 1 & Math makeups
Sports
- Spring Sports duty sign up will be sent out next week. It is expected that all staff sign up. The Spring is a very busy time for our school sports and will require help from everyone! Feel free to sign up for more than one duty time.
- Thank you to those who are coaching! Our student athletes would not have the opportunity to play if it wasn't for all of you!
Safety / Building Info.
- Hallpasses should be used when sending students out of the classroom. If you need additional passes please email Ms. Audrey.
- Kuddos for a great fire inspection! Mr. Bud was complementary our school!!!
- In preparation for our March 23-24 guests please help our custodians by having your students tidy up the classrooms. Shelves, countertops, and desks should be free organized and free of trash. If you have maintenance needs please email me ASAP so we can have them taken care of.
From ESTELLA JOHNSON
If you have not done so, sign up for http://vocab.com/try/3wrk4wq If you have already done so, click on the link. It'll just update your account. Nothing will change.
As a school, we have several resources. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RRMUB9v-jrbgkV0ppHJxgWh33oMx8PHQRvFITmrTwAI/edit Please be sure you are utilizing these resources, when planning.
Common Assessment Windows are February 17-19, 2020. Please have your Common Assessment turned in no later than February 10, 2020.
Many teachers have not used NewsELA. Please be reminded, there is a school expectation that all Core Teachers (except Math) incorporate Passages in their instruction. Teachers should be reviewing text structures in this process. NewsELA was purchased to assist with finding passages. If you have not signed your students up, please do so ASAP. https://newsela.com/join/#/school/67484 Use your @scsnc.org account to sign up.
Please update your lesson plans in the correct folder. Plans should include 2 HOT questions per learning activity and Extended Passages.
This month the Instructional Foci are Vocabulary and Higher Order Thinking Questions (HOT). Be reminded it is a focus for Walkthroughs along with rigor (alignment, assignments, writing, and questioning) and engagement (movement, summarizer, writing). The teachers chosen for next week are Sagastume, Francis, Best, Smith, Williams.
As always, I am here for anyone who needs me. EJ
P.S.
I want to take the time to thank everyone for their condolences. Every text, call, email, stop by and hug, kept me going. This loss was great for my family and me, but your encouragement meant a lot. THANK YOU.
Sunshine Updates
- Cotinued Prayers for Mrs. Amanda during the loss of her husband.
- Pray for Mr. Drakeford as he is having serious health issues.
- Welcome, baby Hunter! Congratulations to August Chavis!
- Still pray for Mr. Armstrong.
- Pray for Ms. Janet's husband, Kenny.
Shouts Outs
-Thank you to Mrs. Tippett for coordinating and delivering great treats to our Spartan Bus Drivers this week.
-Great job to Mrs. Tippett, Mr. Smith, Mrs. Eley, Ms. Chevalier and Ms. E. Johnson for representing SHMS at the district Mid-Year Meeting.
-Shout out to Mr. Bream, Mrs. Peek, Mrs. Blue and Mrs. Best for holding down the school while admin was away. A big thank you to Mrs. Kim McMillan, Ms. Lynette, Audrey, Deputy and Mrs. Laws for helping out too!
-Thank you, Ms. Audrey, for all you do to keep our school going. This week was a beast...planning treats and lunch, dance decorations and snacks and valentine treats for the staff. You're amazing and we appreciate you!
-Our Valentine's Dance was wonderful. Thanks to all the staff for helping with supervision and having fun with our students...Hersey, Kingston, Oswald, Miller, Quick, Wriston, Smith, Casey, C. Eley, Spencer, Salzlein, Harris, Mears, Deputy Barton, Tippett and Mr. smith. A huge shout out to Mrs. Kim (custodian) for helping in sure the building was back in shape afterwards.
-Mrs. Harris and Mrs. Mears, you did a wonderful job coordinating and crowning our Valentine's Queen and King of Hearts! I appreciate your hard work.
-Great job to Estella for her hard work in putting together our teacher planning day. Thanks so much! : )
Upcoming Dates
- February 17 - 19 Common Assessment Window
- February 18 - Nine Week Planning - Math/Sci
- February 18 - CPI Meeting 3:45pm Conference Room
- February 20 - Parent / Teacher Conference - Dismissal at 12pm
- February 20 - Progress Report Cards Go Home
- February 21 - Required District PD Day
- February 26 - Black History Program 2:15pm