Paxton Faculty Newsletter
Week of November 13, 2018
At Paxton, we do everything with PRIDE, PASSION & PURPOSE in EPIC proportions!
Let's make it P.O.P!
Mission:
Paxton School enables student achievement with a dynamic faculty devoted to high academic standards and commitment to continuous improvement and success.
It’s H.A.M.R. Time!
High Expectations + Accountability + Motivation = Results
EPIC Shout Out!
Excellence:
- Shout out to Samie Wright, Officer Shover, and Lindsey Stuart for organizing and presenting a Veterans Day Program we were all honored to be a part of.
Innovation:
- Sheryl Evans for leading our Lego League and STEM Club. Our STEM Club participated in the STEM Expo in Crestview this weekend and our Lego League was invited to compete at the National Lego League Expo in Texas.
- Thank you to Samantha Martin & Corinne Wilson for your willingness to give up a personal day to drive a bus and provide the opportunity for our students to experience learning outside the classroom.
In the Spotlight
Veterans Day Program
Paxton's Band
Paxton High School Band enhanced the program with our National Anthem and Patriotic music selections.
Sound of the Pride
Special performances by the Sound of the Pride elementary chorus.
Key Club
Paxton's Key Club presented the flag folding ceremony.
Differentiated Accountability: We are proudly educating 796 future leaders.
Instructional Focus - Costa's Levels of Questioning
Level 1 - Information found in the text
What is _____?
Where would you find…?
Level 2 - You need to use your brain as well as the text
What steps did you try first?
What influenced your group in choosing…?
Level 3 - You need to add your heart to the brain and text
How will the events impact…?
If you had to try it a different way, what would you do?
Professional Development Updates
Please review the PD calendar below. If you are interested in attending any training that you are not already signed up for, come see me.
Important Information
- Safety:
- Fire Drill: Tuesday, November 13 at 9:15 a.m.
- All classroom doors must be locked at all times. As part of their daily duties, Officer Davidson and Officer Shover will be checking to see if doors are locked throughout the day. If the door is not locked, they will ask for it to be locked. Thank you for your help in keeping our students safe!
- Guidance: Counselors will be out on Tuesday. They will be chaperoning students going on the Target trip.
- Cell Phone Usage in the Classroom: It is imperative ALL teachers adhere to the following classroom procedures regarding cell phone usage in the classroom. All cell phones are to be off and out of sight in the classroom. This includes listening to music with earphones. Classroom Disciplinary Procedures regarding cell phones: Record the infraction on the Behavior Tracking Form in the Student Planner and take the phone up. The phone should be sent to the office and parents will be contacted. It is imperative we all have the same expectations regarding cell phone usage in the classroom.
- Attendance: Attendance should be taken each day. Secondary teachers need to take attendance each period in an effort to monitor students throughout the day.
- Passes: If you give verbal permission for students to go to the bathroom before the tardy bell, please ask them to take a pass.
- Substitutes: Please use only the CURRENT and APPROVED Substitute List if you choose to obtain your own substitutes. Also, when making substitute notes, please include that students are not allowed to use cell phones. All cell phones should be OFF and Out of Sight.
- Passwords: Please do NOT give out your passwords to anyone.
- Absences: Any time you are going to be out, please contact Ms. Cain, Ms. Neale, or Mr. Jackson.
- I will be out Tuesday for a Principals' Meeting and Friday for a VIEW visit. Please email or text if you need me.
November Happenings:
November is Family Engagement in Education Month in Florida! This is a great time to celebrate the important role parents and families play in the education of children.
Calendar Additions:
NOTE: If there are any changes or additions, please contact the front office.
Event Information
PTO Meeting
When?
Wednesday, Nov 14, 2018, 03:15 PM
Where?
Mrs. Norris' Room
Event Information
7th Grade Field Trip
When?
Wednesday, Nov 14, 2018, 08:00 AM
Where?
Panama City Beach, FL, USA
Event Information
Biophilia - 7th Grade
When?
Thursday, Nov 15, 2018, 08:00 AM
Where?
E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center, Florida 20, Freeport, FL, USA
Event Information
Thanksgiving Lunch
If you have a free period due to 7th graders gone to Biophilia, your help in the cafeteria or office would be most appreciated.
When?
Thursday, Nov 15, 2018, 10:30 AM
Where?