Blaze Bulletin
Edition 21 - Week of February 15
Greetings...
Dear teachers,
Thank you for your work this week as we managed testing craziness and snow days! I know one of the things I was told about teaching when I first started was, "be flexible!" Well, I think we all practiced that a lot this week. Great job! Also, we will let you know as soon as we get firm information about the testing process and window. Right now, information is coming fast and it's changing.....so we are going to hold on until we hear from our Superintendent! Have a great Valentine's Day and President's Day - and three day weekend!
Sincerely,
Dr. Leisa Justus
Principal, Blackman High School
615-904-3850
@bhsjustus
Reminder....
Shout out....
Tech Minute
Watch this week’s instructional technology minute highlighting eduCanon.
eduCanon is an online learning environment to create and share interactive video lessons. Teachers begin with any YouTube, Vimeo, or TeacherTube video content (screencasts, Khan Academy, Minute Physics, TED, NOVA, etc.) and transform content into an active experience for students. In eduCanon, as a video progresses the teacher can segment the video into different components to check for understanding and increase student engagement. https://www.educanon.com/ Office 365 single sign on, makes it easy to add students to classes!
Would you like to watch more Tech Minute videos? Go to your email > Click on the Waffle in the upper left hand corner > Video > Channels > Technology Minute
Computer Labs Available
Since TNReady will no longer be given on the computers, the computer labs are available for regular use. Check the lab calendars by going to the BHS website > Teacher Resources > Computer Lab Calendars. Email Holly Hunter to reserve your dates.
March Technology Inservices
March 2 – 3:45-4:45 - Britannica Resources for High School 9-12 – The Britannica rep will be here.
ONLINE PD!! (Window for completion: March 7-21) – 1.5 Hours of Credit - Getting Started with Document Based Questioning
Get more information and sign up in School Station: https://schstation.rcs.k12.tn.us/rutherford
Shared OneDrive Folder—Blackman High School
Here is the link to the shared OneDrive folder called Blackman High School. If you are unable to open it through this link, click on the link in the email that you received from Holly on 2/2/16. If you are still having trouble, contact Holly. She will be happy to help.
Something to Brighten your Day!
Teacher Spotlight....Tim Pedigo
Academic: Bachelors(MTSU) in General Science with emphasis on Physics and Chemistry and Masters(MTSU) in Educational Leadership
Family: Wife-Lise, married 20 years. Kids: Nic-senior at BHS in ROTC; Lucy-8th grader at BMS plays basketball; Michael-5th grader at BLE loves video games.
Hobbies: My family and work, that's all I have time for.
Little known facts: Once a tour guide for Cumberland Caverns, built my own house (then sold it)
Congratulations to the BHS Cheer team for placing 5th in the National Cheer Competion
Reminder....
FRESHMAN ORIENTATION MARCH 8TH from 6pm - 8pm
COUNSELING UPDATE...
COURSE OVERRIDE DEADLINE: MARCH 11TH
FROM THE GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT...
Registration 2016-2017
Beginning January 19th
Counselors will meet with students during English classes to do short registration discussions.
February 1st- February 19th
INOW online registration open. Students will register at home using the registration form and instructions given to them during the discussion with the counselor. A counselor will be available in the library during primetime each day for registration help and to answer questions. Due to snow days and testing, we will meet with some students as late as February 12th.
March 4th
Verification forms will be sent home. The deadline for parent overrides is March 11th.
March 11th
Signed verification forms with any changes are due to the counseling office. A parent override form is required to take a course beyond the teacher recommended level.
*Parent override form is required to take a course beyond the teacher recommended level.
Healthful Hints...
February is National Heart Month! Below is an article from the American Heart Association on how to stay healthy and prevent heart disease at any age. The latest statistics show that 1 in 3 deaths in the United States are due to cardiovascular disease. By making healthy lifestyle changes and being aware of symptoms, you can help reduce your risk of a heart attack or stroke.
Picture Dates & Locations
Feb 26 - Spring Pictures - Auxiliary Gym - As long as needed (1/2 day)
Feb 26 - Senior Cap and Gown - Main Gym Lobby - All day through English classes
April 13 - Junior Orientation with Loveless - Auditorium - Prime Time
SAVE THE DATES...
Graduation Practice - May 18, Wednesday, 9-11 am
Graduation - May 21, Saturday, 10 am
BLACKMAN VOICE....
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February Birthdays
Feb 19th – Mr Yonge
Feb 20th – Mr Hardison