HRHS Faculty Newsletter
December 2-6
This Week's Calendar
Day 7
8:45 (p. 1): STCC Decision Day
Tuesday 12/3:
Day 6
8:45 (p. 7, advisory, p. 1): HCC Decision Day
2:30-3:30: Program Leaders
Wednesday 12/4:
Day 5
Thursday 12/5:
Day 4
8:45 (p. 5): GCC Decision Day
Friday 12/6:
Day 3
Half Day
11-2:30: Staff PD (agenda below)
For Your Information and Action
11:10-11:30: English Department Intro.
11:30-12:15: Lunch (on your own)
12:15-2:30: Departments
Community College Decision Days: There are three community college decision days this week. Students who are signed up should only miss 10-15 minutes of class and they will receive a pass for their scheduled time. Teachers need to release the students at the exact time on their pass so the process moves smoothly and efficiently.
Jim Lemkin Presentation: Jim Lemkin has been rescheduled to June 2, the same day as Bio MCAS. We will work around the schedule so students in US history classes can attend.
Maternity Leave Para: We are still looking for a long term sub for a para during maternity leave. If you know anyone who would be interested, have them apply asap!
Grinspoon: Just a reminder to nominate teachers for the Grinspoon Award using the new nomination process. Get your nominations in!
Taking Attendance While Covering Classes: If you are covering a class, email Jen and let her know which teacher and period you are covering for, and which students are absent.
Staff Shout-Outs
- Jesse Porter-Henry was the first program leader to schedule the department walkthrough. Thanks Jesse!
Responsibility and Perseverance:
- Shout out to Dylan Rickles for your communication and concern for your students! Dylan is always candid and holds his students to a high standard.
- Tara Winters has done a great job organizing the para schedule while Madison is out on maternity leave!
- Mel Rubeck has done an excellent job stepping up during Carol's absence. Thanks Mel!
Collaboration and Engagement:
- Kudos to Shelley Seymour for the wonderful atmosphere she has created in her advisory. Last week, they transitioned their college door into a Thanksgiving-themed door (see picture!). This is the perfect kind of self-directed activity that can earn points towards the Hampshire Games advisory celebration!
- Thank you to Team Rocky Mountains, Team Matterhorn, Tracey Pinkham, Sarah Jablonski for excellent fundraisers recently!
- Thank you to Aidan Talbot and Dara Adams-Smith for the Thanksgiving pies!
- Michele McHale has been open to having additional kids in her room to cover for other teachers' absences. Thank you Michele!
- Thank you to Greg Reynolds for the French exchange!
Respect and Compassion:
- Jeff Carreiro and Dayna Doolittle have done amazing work in helping one of their students gain independence.
- Thank you to Susannah Branch who has worked with families through some challenging moments lately!
Students of the Week
Student Shout Outs:
- Maddie Hollister and Natalia Herrera (gr. 7) both made up work while they were absent, without being asked. What a terrific display of responsibility! Way to go Maddie and Natalia!
- Mariah Willor (gr. 10) had a great proposal for a future advisory activity! More info to come! :)