The Road Report
Week of January 28 - February 1
Welcome New Staff!
Kaytlin Squires - our 5th Grade Science Teacher!
* Kaytlin is a recent graduate from Georgia Southwestern State University
Charlie Paige - our new floor tech!
* Charlie comes from Newnan High's staff. He worked here at Poplar Road many years ago!
January 28 - February 1
Mrs. Davidson's Kindergarten class has pledge this week.
Monday (1/28) -
Tuesday (1/29) - GLRS walkthroughs cont'd; Team Meetings during specials for K, 1, 2
Wednesday (1/30) - Art Club meets; Faculty Meeting
Thursday (1/31) - Team Meetings during specials for 3, 4, 5
Friday (2/1) - Chorus/Drama to CPVA at 8:30am; Bus Evacuations at 9am
February 4-8
Mrs. Grindle's kindergarten class has pledge this week.
Monday (2/4) -
Tuesday (2/5) - Dental Van here; K-2nd Team Meetings during specials
Wednesday (2/6) - Statewide Severe Weather drill at 9am; SBLT meets at 4pm
Thursday (2/7) - 3rd -5th Team Meetings during specials
Friday (2/8) -
Saturday (2/9) - Science Olympiad Invitational here
February 10-15
Val Pal Week!
Monday (2/11) -
Tuesday (2/12) -
Wednesday (2/13) - Art Club meets; Faculty Meeting (3rd Grade Spotlight, K & 1st light snacks)
Thursday (2/14) -
Friday (2/15) - 4th grade to Atlanta History Center; Faculty Pot Luck Lunches
February 18 - 22 Winter Break!
Display Case Schedule
Upcoming Important Dates
February 27 - Class Pictures; Club Pictures
March 1 - Febrary Star Student Lunch
March 4 - 15 STAR Reading/Math Testing Window
March 7 - FTE County
March 8 - Chorus to Nixon Centre
March 14 - Spring Family Conference Night
March 15 - Teacher Workday
March 19 - Science Fair
March 21 - 24 Chorus/Drama to Disney
Georgia School Personnel Survey
The Georgia School Personnel Survey (GSPS) is modeled after the student survey and includes 31 questions. The GSPS is for all certified and classified staff members who work at least 50 percent of the day in the school. At least 75% of certified and classified staff members must participate in the survey to be eligible for the School Climate Star Rating. Most teachers should be able to participate in the GSPS using their classroom computer. The survey is also accessible using a tablet or smartphone. Surveyresponses are anonymous and will be submitted directly to the Georgia Department of Education for analysis. The Georgia School Personnel Survey link is posted below.
Georgia School Personnel Survey:
Professional Norms
Arrive at 7:15am daily
Act like you want to be here
Adults only using copiers
Follow ROAR expectations for the hall
Ask if you need to help before intervening in a behavior situation.
Be congenial (S.M.I.L.E.)
Teachers should follow expectations set for students.
Be at your duty or classroom on time
Be prepared (lesson plans, activity, supplies)
Be on time (specials, pick up, drop off, lunch)
Greet students at door each morning (during heavy arrival)
Act professional and respectful
No inappropriate use of cell phones
Stay with classes door to door
Discuss personal issues directly, privately and respectfully.
Confidentiality (practice good OPSEC)
There isn’t an “Opt Out” option.
Instructional Norms
All teaching should be standards based
Use the resources that we are given
Consistency in grading/expectations
Quality lesson plans (be prepared)
Substitute lessons are prepared
Data driven