Friday Updates
November 9, 2018
2018 Veteran's Day
No School November 12
Did you know?
I was born in September, he was killed the following January. My father knew my mother was pregnant but he never saw me, never held me.
Yes, I missed all the traditional father/daughter activities. Some of those missed activities include but not limited to: having my father walk me down the isle for my wedding, teaching me how to ride a bike, teaching me how to drive a car, meeting his son-in-law(Melcha), meeting his grandson(MJ), etc.
Yes, my father made the ultimate sacrifice and yes, I miss having my father with me on this side of heaven. Nevertheless, God has allowed me to live a beautiful life with my father watching over me.
Veterans mean the soldiers came home....... what a privilege!! Let's celebrate our soldiers.
Love Notes:
- Happy Birthday to all the November birthday babies!!
- Unspoken prayer request for our students, staff and administrators
- "No one has the power to shatter your dreams unless you give them that power." Author Unknown
Weather Aware
Closings and delays will be posted on social media, media outlets, radio stations, school system web site, etc.
Please encourage all stakeholders to download the Colbert County Schools app.... you will also get a text regarding closing and/or dismissals.
Charting the Course: Moving Forward with ESSA, Part II
27th Annual Conference for Alabama Association of Federal Education Program Administrators
Healthcare Watch
Mrs. Emily Lanier, Lead Nurse
American Diabetes Month
Diabetes is one of the leading causes of disability and death in the United States.
One in 10 Americans have diabetes — that’s more than 30 million people. And another 84 million
adults in the United States are at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
Depending on your age, weight, and other factors, you may be at higher risk of developing type 2
diabetes. The good news is that making healthy changes can greatly lower your risk. To help prevent
type 2 diabetes:
Watch your weight
Eat healthy
Get more physical activity
Career Coach
Mrs. Emily Crisler - Your Bridge to the Next Level!!
♦ Please encourage our Seniors to complete their FAFSA forms.
- Continue to encourage our seniors to complete their college applications
- At the very least, every senior should have an application on file with NWSCC...
ACTM Conference
- Advanced Art Students
- Students display their interpretations of the famous epic poem The Odyssey by Homer
- Exhibition will be up at CHHS library Oct 15- Nov. 9
- Miss McKinney will have more details
- The play "Annie" had a great opening night.... You still have time to get your tickets!!
Leighton Elementary School
Holstein Cow Makes a visit to LES
Jr. High Scholars Bowl Team
Congratulations!!!!
To the Jr. High Scholars Bowl team who competed this past Saturday in the Muscle Shoal’s Math Tournament. They placed 3rd overall as a team in the Pre-Algebra division and received 3 top 10 individual awards.
Kamren Randolph - 8th place Pre- Algebra
Brandon Underwood - 6th place Pre-Algebra
Joanna Corona -4th place Pre-Algebra
NWSCC Business Competition
CHHS Students:
Hannah Stanfield - tie for 1st place in Bank Reconciliation
Meli Sanderson - tie for 3rd place in Advertising Design
New Bethel Elementary School
Family Movie Night
- Everyone had a great time....thank you to our community stakeholders for their support.
- NBES students will travel to CHHS for the pep rally later today.
- Special thanks to the members of Hampton Heights Baptist Church.... they provided free chili and grilled cheese.
Family Engagement/Communication
- Parents’ engagement in young children’s learning is associated with improvements in children’s literacy, behavior, and social-emotional well-being (Committee on Supporting the Parents of Young Children et al. 2016).
- Offer learning experiences for families, such as connecting families to online classes and resources, and family nights where guest speakers and families share their insights on topics of interest and need.
- The National Center on Parent, Family, and Community Engagement reminds professionals, “Learning can also deeply influence families’ feelings about themselves, their abilities, and their future goals and actions.”
ESL Edge and Updates
How long does it take to learn English?
Social language develops first, in 6 months to 2 years
Academic language takes much longer- 5 to 7 years for most ESL students
What this means for teachers:
Just because a student can tell you all about their dog or Minecraft doesn’t mean they understand grade level texts.
It is essential to provide accommodations laid out in the language plan for student success!
Human Resources & Business Office
Air Evac Insurance Renewal and New Membership Information
Chris Willis
Membership Sales Manager
AIR EVAC/AirMedCare Network
AEL-16 Tuscumbia, AL
256-349-1262
Colbert County Reporter
- Every Friday, our students and staff are the paper..doing something awesome!! Check them out!!..
- Please, please, please check out your local hometown paper…..
- May I encourage you to renew your subscription because students from our district will be writing and editing for each distribution
Another great partnership!!
Fine Arts:
The play "Annie" was terrific..... it was the first musical presented at CHHS. Special thanks to everyone who gave of themselves.
- Art Students
Will be completing window art at the central office. The art work will remind up until after the holidays.
- Band Students (CCHS & CHS)
Payment 1 for the Disney World trip is due now.
Special Olympics Competition - November 6 canceled
- Our students will compete at Muscle Shoals High School. Best of luck to each athlete..
Cross Country Track
Good Luck to Cross Country at State! Skylar Balta will run at 8:50.
XC Girls will run at 9:30, Saturday, November 10th, at Jesse Ownes Memorial in Moulton, AL.
Football
Playoffs
Mini Midget
Testing/Assessment:
Teacher Grade Books Board Policy 5.51....... Please always have you gradebook current!!
Please continue to prepare our students for the Pre-ACT.
Iron Bowl Celebration---Giving Back to Our Community
Macaroni and Cheese donations (Alabama/Auburn) will be going on through November 16th.
The team with the highest donation of mac & cheese will win. (War Eagle)
Don't forget to dress up in your favorite team gear!!
Donations will go to Sydney Safe & Salvation Army.
Thanksgiving Meal Schedule
- Nov. 9th NBES
- Nov. 13th HES
- Nov. 15th LES, CHHS, CHS
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Monday, Nov 5, 2018, 05:00 PM
Northwest-Shoals Community College, George Wallace Boulevard, Muscle Shoals, AL, USA
Student Support Services
County-wide Geography Bee
Thursday, Nov 15, 2018, 08:15 PM
Northwest-Shoals Community College, George Wallace Boulevard, Muscle Shoals, AL, USA
School Board Members:
o Whole Board Training
§ November 15th ; Lauderdale County Board of Education Annex
o Completion of your profile survey is requested by November 6th
§ The profile is online: http://www.Emergenetics.com/
Thursday, Nov 15, 2018, 06:00 PM
Lauderdale County Board-Educ, County Road 61, Florence, AL, USA
Education Foundation
Fall 2018 Payroll Deduction Fundraiser
- For every person who donates to the education foundation through payroll deduction, before December 1st, 2018, will be entered into a random drawing for a one-time $500.00 Classroom Grant.
- We are continuing with 100 for 100 fundraiser (we have collected approximately $2,500 thus far)
- Allstate fundraiser - social media and flyers to teachers
Let's do this..... Please!!
Education Update 200 Alabama Bicentennial
Stay up to date on statewide educational news, discover diverse resources for teachers and administrators, and request an AL200 flag for your school to participate in the Alabama Bicentennial celebration.
Alabama Bicentennial Summer Institutes are part of the state’s ongoing bicentennial celebration. “Since our summer institute program began in 2017, we have equipped more than one thousand educators with an array of new ideas and techniques to enhance their students’ understanding of Alabama history,” said Dr. Susan DuBose, bicentennial education coordinator. The programs are facilitated by master teachers and content specialists and focus on topics ranging from early statehood to voting rights to agriculture and industry and beyond. To register and for more information, visit www.alabama200.org/educators or contact Susan DuBose at susan.dubose@archives.alabama.gov or (334) 353-4692.
Grants for Art Supplies for 2019
The Kennedy-Douglass Center for the Arts announces that applications are now being accepted for grants for art supplies for 2019. The program is designed to assist art teachers with special programs that require items not included in their existing budgets. The program is intended for art instructors for elementary and middle school students.
Teachers are encouraged to apply for projects that include multi-disciplinary topics, as well as joint initiatives such as artists-in-residence with other organizations such as the Alabama Arts Council. All participating schools will be invited to display their art work at Arts Alive 2019.
To apply, copies can be obtained from the Kennedy-Douglass Art Center web page (kdartcenter.org), under Art Education Grants. The completed application should be submitted by email or paper copy by December 15.
This grant is made possible by the Kennedy-Douglass Art Center Volunteers, a non-profit organization using proceeds from Arts Alive and other fund raising events.
University of North Alabama
Office of Alumni Relations for UNA
November 10th is Preview Day..... It's going to be a great day.
Ladies basketball team won their first Division 1 game!!
Next Level of Instruction:
Environmental Scans AND OBSERVATIONS
7 Habits of Highly "Affective" Teachers
- Find joy in others success
- Cultivate perspective and reframe
- Ditch the easy caricature
- Explore the ethics of teaching
- Embrace Humility
- Value intellect
- Maintain passion and playfulness
SWAMP JOHN'S FISH PLATE FUNDRAISER
PROCEEDS WILL GO TO SUPPORT RSVP COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAMS SUCH AS OUR VETERANS RAMP BUILDING PROGRAM
SPONSORED BY THE COLBERT COUNTY HOMELAND SECURITY AND RSVP ADVISORY BOARD
Tuesday, Nov 20, 2018, 11:00 AM
Colbert County Courthouse Square Historic District, Tuscumbia, AL, USA
Thanksgiving Break
Monday, Nov 19, 2018, 08:00 AM
Colbert County School District, AL, USA
Business Highlight
Willows Day Spa
Spa Cash is back this season with $10 spa cash with every $50 in gift card purchases. Spa cash is valid on spa services 1/1/19-3/31/19.
Dr. Gale Denise Satchel
Email: gsatchel@colbert.k12.al.us
Website: www.colbert.k12.al.us
Location: 425 U.S. 72, Tuscumbia, AL, USA
Phone: 256-386-8565