Cougar "Prints"
Week of September 25
Wow - September's almost gone!
Not to mention the mClass testing, BOG, iReady diagnostic, roll-out training for Mastery Connect - which we are all excited, but it does take away from planning as we build capacity for this amazing program.
In all, please know that we understand that the elementary teaching expectations are near impossible at times. Please know that we will do what is absolutely necessary to reduce the work load even if it is the smallest of things - for example, see next heading.
Student of the Month Process Update!
Also, you do not have to take pictures and send them to Elana. Elana and Lance will continue to do this like in the past.
Hope this helps.
Taylor and Hamilton OUT September 26, 2017
Do not think you are on your own with student behavior, questions, etc. Lara is more than able to help, and as a previous administrator, lead, and overall extraordinaire, you all are in good hands.
Head Injury Procedure Reminder
When you finish reading the rest of the newsletter, be sure to copy and paste into an email to Donna the following phrase - "I have read the newsletter for Monday, September 18, 2017." and you will be awarded with a jeans pass! For those of you who have not done this, please ensure you read this newsletter in its entirety.
Parent Contacts for Students Missing Consecutive Days
Student of the Month - September 28
Old Courthouse Parking
STAFF SHOUT-OUTS!
Shout-out to Mary Phillips as she continues to coordinate with grade levels to integrate Media with grade level content. For example, in 4th grade, she worked with the team on the Reading Feeding collaboration.
Shout-out to Lara Cabaniss for helping to schedule field trips and her continuous work collaborating with teachers on Google Expeditions.
Shout-out to Elana Moore for collaborating with 4th grade on Google Drawings for the publishing stage of their Writing Process.
Shout-out to Mrs. "Momma" Brittany Brooks!
School Safety
- IMPORTANT!! EMAIL DONNA AND TIM IF YOU DO NOT HAVE THE 2015 & 2016 (they are the same ones) SAFETY PROCEDURES FLIP CHART AND UPDATED EMERGENCY EVACUATION MAPS POSTED IN YOUR ROOM - THESE ARE REQUIRED TO BE IN EVERY ROOM.
- GRADE CHAIRS - Please ensure all safety procedures have been reviewed within the grade level!
- While the classrooms are occupied, doors can be open, but remained locked.
- When classrooms are not occupied, doors must be closed and locked.
- No doors that open to the outside (no matter inside or outside of the fence) should be propped open for any reason. Must always remain locked and closed.
CWES Crisis Team Members (Titles reflect new county language):
Tim Taylor - Incident Command (Donna Hamilton - backup)
Mary Phillips - Public Information Officer
SRO Marckese - Safety Officer
Nakeia Alsup - Liason Officer (Kristi Monto - backup)
Dr. Ashley Alumbaugh - Mental Health Officer
Lois Hunter - 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 DATES
mClass Window - September 5 - 25 - See Donna's email - Deadline is TODAY
September 28 - Student of the Month - Invitations needs to be sent home with all students by September 18
September 28 - Title I Parent and Curriculum Night - Required for all certified staff
- 6:00-7:30pm
September 29 - Critical Thinking PD - afternoon - required for certified staff
November 16 - School Choice Fair - Required Attendance - more information closer to deadline