The Roar
December 8, 2014
The growth and development of people is the highest calling of leadership. – Harvey S. Firestone
News to Roar About
Announcements
Report Card Timeline for 2nd 9 Weeks
W-2 Information
DDA Reviews
Literacy Updates
Young Georgia Authors Writing Competition: Please select one piece of writing to submit to this competition. The selection can be any genre. Please place a post-it note on top of the piece with the student's name and teacher name. Pieces are due in no later than Thursday, January 8th to Jennifer Dalton.
Personal Leave Requests
CQI
Grazing Day
Class Winter Parties
The front gates will be locked on December 19 with so much foot traffic coming and going. We want everyone to be safe. so be sure parents are aware. We will post in the Peek as well. Don't forget…ALL parties must end by 2:00.
Grades 1 and 3 between 9:00 and 10:30
Grade 4 between 10:00 and 11:45
Grade 2 between 10:45 and 12:30
Grade 5 between 12:00 and 1:45
Grades K between 12:30 and 2:00
Staff Survey for GA Department of Education
Please take a moment to click the link below to complete the survey if you have not already. Be careful on the ratings as the items can shift in a way that make you look at the ratings differently. That will make sense once you complete the survey. Just be sure to read the items and choices carefully.
Media Center News
Check out what is happening in the Media Center with a NEW Smore for OCTOBER
https://www.smore.com/arpg-connect-harbins-library
Information on upcoming story times and how to sign up for a Genius hour research lesson
Grade Level Professional Learning
- January 5- 8:00-11:00- STEM Professional Development- Agenda to be Shared before the break
Faculty Meeting
Our next faculty meeting will be on January 27th from 3:20-4:30. READ Chapter 4 of our staff book study, Putting the Practices Into Action by Susan O'Connell and John SanGiovanni. Bring your book to the meeting with you.
Classroom Spirit Award
ABCD Awards
Please send your nominations to Cindy Truett by January 20th for recognition of staff members who have gone above and beyond the call of duty to ensure that teaching and learning at Harbins are at the highest levels.
School Improvement Team
The SIT Team meeting will be held on January 8 from 8:00 - 4:00. Location: Professional Development Room. Read Chapter 4 of Change Leader for our session.
Roar Deadline
If you want to add something to the Roar, it must be sent to Montine by noon on Thursday of each week. If not turned in by Thursday at noon, it will have to be entered into the following week’s Roar. Thanks for your help!
News to Roar About
We will place “News to Roar About” in the Roar each Monday. It is our hope that throughout the year that you will take time to send us a note to let us know about a colleague who deserves recognition for outstanding work. Please be sure to share your compliments with us so we can highlight those individuals in the Roar. You can email compliments to Cindy Truett or Montine Powell.
Leaders in Learning
A Chrome file will be shared with each teacher, please go in to list your Leader in Learning for August when Montine sends out the notification email.
Staff Birthdays
Jennifer Dalton 12/15
Tammy Lee 12/16
Malissa Koblick 12/17
Susie Inglett 12/18
Susan Sager 12/26
January
Joan Tullis 1/1
Sonam Patel 1/5
Linda Pulliam 1/6
Keith Brown 1/6
Nancy Porter 1/8
Leigh Rimpau 1/10