The Black Bear Corner
October 14-18
#AIMHIGH
Black Bear Family!
Open House was amazing! Parents are still speaking very highly of the love and effort you put into making Open House the best ever. Several parents actually stated Open House was the best they have experienced. Thank you!
As we works towards completing the Blue Ribbon process, I am in awe of your professionalism and commitment to earning this distinguished honor. You all are our most valuable component in making learning impactful and meaningful. Because of you, we are a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence.
Again, I say, "THANK YOU!"
Mrs. Clarke
Blue Ribbon Update
The Blue Ribbon Team will be visiting with us on Monday, October 21 and Tuesday, October 22.
District Walkthrough #2
- Implementation of the Strategic Teaching Model
- Focus walls are posted (Student Friendly Outcome, Essential Question, Agenda)
- Implementation of 4 Marzano Elements chosen by AMS
Strategic Team Update...
Turn-a-round Meeting... The team will turn the Before Strategy information around on Thursday, October 17. Please make plans to attend the training.
The team will visit classrooms on Wednesday, October 23, to observe Student Friendly Outcomes and Before Strategies.
It is imperative that everyone makes adjustments as needed via feedback. We do an amazing job, however, there is always opportunity for growth.
DCS Virtual Day ---- November 1
PSAT - 7th grade
October 23 – Training for Teachers (Counselors) during planning periods
October 25 – pre-administration session 1st period (Use script to complete answer document)
October 29 – PSAT main session (NO BELLS)
October 30 (am) – PSAT day 2 for students with read-alouds (Higgins, Praytor, Sutherlin)
Testing time (standard) 2 hours, 25 minutes plus 5 minutes breaks in between each test
1: Reading test (55 minutes standard time)
2. Writing and Language (30 minutes standard time)
3. Math – No calculator (20 minutes)
4. Math – Calculator (40 minutes)
Upcoming Events...
Walkthrough Window #1 (October 1 - 31)
October 14 & 15 - Fall Holidays (No School )
October 17 - Strategic Teaching Turn-around @ 3:45pm
October 18 - District Walkthrough #2
October 21 & 22 - Blue Ribbon Visits
October 23 - Strategic Teaching Walkthrough [Before Strategies & Student Friendly Outcome]
October 24 - AMS Basketball Tip-off Tournament begins
October 24 - PST
October 24 - Resource Data Meetings
October 25 - Intervention Data Meetings
October 28 - Tech Training
October 29 - PSAT
Happy Birthday to...
October 3 - Robin Clay
October 3 - Amber Dudley
October 10 - Misty Kudlas
October 12 - Latasha Gray
October 21 - Monica Calhoun
October 22 - Arnita Boulden
October 24 - Zach Underwood
"SHOUT OUT"
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"SHOUT OUT"
Austin Middle School
Email: ams@dcs.edu
Location: 2715 Danville Road Southwest, Decatur, AL, USA
Phone: 256-552-4622
Twitter: @austinmiddle