SMS Weekly Update 2/20-2/24
“Everyone Does Better When Everyone Does Better"
Mission, Vision, Core Values & Smart Goals
SMS Vision Statement:
“Sedgefield will be a premier middle school that produces globally competitive leaders.”
SMS Mission Statement:
“Our Sedgefield faculty is committed to providing rigorous and relevant instruction in a safe and personalized learning environment.”
SMS Core Values:
INTEGRITYSAFETY
EDUCATION
ACCOUNTABILITY
LEADERSHIP
GRIT
RESPONSIBILITY
2016-2017 EOG GOALS
40% 4/5 - ELA
35% 4/5 – MATH
55% 4/5 –SCI.
This Week's PLC Meeting Schedule
Monday- Teacher Workday
Tuesday- Department Planning
Wednesday- General Staff Meeting (7:45-8:30). State of the School Update and Monthly Celebrations. Breakfast will be provided by Myers Park United Methodist Church.
Wednesday- No Grade level or Department Meetings Unless Scheduled by Grade Level Administrator or Grade Level Chair.
Electives: 9:45-10:30
6th Grade: 11:00-11:45
7th Grade: 12:45-1:30
8th Grade: 2:00-2:45
Thur. & Fri.- 1 on 1 check-ins with grade level administrator, facilitator or coach
Updated Spring Master Calendar Attached
https://drive.google.com/a/cms.k12.nc.us/file/d/0B34ClJ3hx9t9SDhCdUx1dXlrbms/view?usp=sharing
Below are key dates for the next two weeks.
- 2/20-Teacher workday
- 2/22-General Staff Meeting 7:45-8:30
- 2/23- NAEP Test (selected 8th graders only)
- 2/27- Big Brothers & Big Sister field trip to Duke Energy
- 3/1- Early Release Day (staff PD 1:30-4:30)
- 3/3- Math Mini (Learn Checks)
- 3/3-Scholar-Faculty Basketball Game for each grade level (incentive event for scholars who have perfect attendance, no ISS, no OSS between 2/21-3/2)
Monday, February 20th Teacher Workday
Monday, February 20th is President’s Day and is a teacher workday for all faculty members. School will be closed for scholars on Monday.
Community Meeting Guided Questions for this week.
Monday: Teacher
Tuesday: How would your teacher describe you to a college admissions officer?
Wednesday: What has happened recently in current events that you find interesting or
concerning?
Thursday: If you could be any character in a book you read this year, who would you be
and why?
Friday: What role does education play in the "American Dream"? Do you believe in the "
"American Dream"?
Teachers Needed for "Parent-Teacher" Advisory Team
We are seeking interested parents and teachers to join our parental advisory team. If you are interested in helping our school improve communication with families and to launch initiatives to recognize and support our wonderful teachers, please send me an email at erikm.turner@cms.k12.nc.us expressing you’re your interest and availability. With your input, feedback and support we can provide a dynamic learning environment for every Sedgefield Spartan.
3rd Quarter Progress Reports Distributed on February 27-28
2nd Semester Clubs Begins on Friday, March 10th
PD Corner
Baseball & Soccer Tryouts Wednesday, February 22nd
Wednesday, February 22nd baseball and soccer tryouts will begin immediately after school. Scholars who are interested in trying out must have a current health physical turned in to our Athletic Director, Ms. Oberlin and must have a GPA of 2.0 or higher.