Cougar "Prints"
Week of January 29
Teacher of the Year - Final 3 Vote - Due By Wednesday, January 31
Mid-Year Working Conditions Survey - Thank you!
Donna and I would like to thank each of you who provided feedback on the mid-year working conditions survey. Your feedback is important to us and we look forward to our continued growth as your administrative team.
Testing Calendar
Grades 3 - 5 Benchmark Extension - January 24, 2018
mClass - February 1, 2018
K-2 Math Assessment - February 5 - 22, 2018 - District has included this benchmark this year. 1st and 2nd can be done whole group or small group & Kindergarten is done individually - Donna will provide more information at a later time.
ACCESS Testing - January 29 - March 9, 2018 - A testing schedule will be shared at a later time.
SafeSchools Training Modules - REQUIRED OF ALL STAFF
The first training module, Workplace Injury Prevention, is due February 16, 2018. This is a new course to SafeSchools that will provide simple strategies to avoid common workplace injuries.
The second training module, Communication Styles, will begin February 19, 2018, to April 13, 2018. This course will provide basic information on the types and styles of communication as well as a few ways to communicate more effectively to others. There is also an interactivity component that will help you assess your own communication style!
The last module is General Ethics, April 16, 2018, to June 8, 2018.
How to log on to the SafeSchools Online Training Program:
1. Using your web browser, go to the web page http://cabarrus.nc.safeschools.com (No “www” is necessary).
2. To access your assigned training, enter your username. Your username is your Timekeeper number.
3. Select the course assigned by your Administrator.
4. Select any course by simply clicking on the name of the course.
The courses have audio so turn up your speakers if you wish to hear the narration. Complete all the training scenarios and the assessment to receive completion credit for the course. You will have the option to print out a Certification of Completion once you successfully complete the course.
Work Orders
We take pride in our campus and want to keep it that way. Please continue to let us know if work orders are needed and to draw attention to the fixes that may need to take place - remember, it takes a village.
STAFF SHOUT-OUTS!
Staff shout-out to Allison Smith who made #GirlPowered badges for the Robotic Teams to wear at the competition this weekend. GirlPower is a sponsor of our teams and this was a great way to show our appreciation! The badges are beautiful! Thanks, Alli!
Staff shout-out to Jana Jackson who was Team Parent for one of our Robotic Teams this weekend! She did a great job of keeping kids organized and going strong! Amazing job! Thanks, Jana!
Shout-out to Mary Parker for continually updating the bulletin board in the cafeteria! I really enjoy the newest one! #choosekindness
Shout-out to Donna Hamilton for all her hard work reworking the newest schedule changes!
Inclement Weather Procedures Synopsis
If and when weather does arrive and the call is made, I will send out a message using Remind, but the district website will post the proper procedures to account for each day. MY MESSAGE IS NOT OFFICIAL so always refer to the website.
Certified staff has to account for days - Classified staff must account for hours. Every attempt will be made to allow for those who need to make up time to do so, without going over into overtime
General message is "Travel When Safe"
Mastery Connect Link - for your convenience
Login here: http://www.masteryconnect.com
School Safety
- Remember, all doors must remain locked but may be open if a room is occupied.
- I have noticed many emails about missing FOBs. Please ensure you are aware of the location of your classroom FOB at all times. We have an understanding with the county on our system here and it would be difficult to make other arrangements if forced to as a result of having missing ones floating around out there.
CWES Crisis Team Members (Titles reflect new county language):
Tim Taylor - Incident Command (Donna Hamilton - backup)
Mary Phillips - Public Information Officer
SRO Riddick - Safety Officer
Nakeia Alsup - Liason Officer (Kristi Monto - backup)
Dr. Ashley Alumbaugh - Mental Health Officer
Lois Hunter - Planning Section Chief
Donna Hamilton - Operations Section Chief
Debbie Boswell - Logistics Section Chief
Debbie Boswell - Finance Section Chief
Lynne Golie - Medical Support Group Supervisor
Kristi Monto - Mental Health Division Supervisor (Lisa Bolumen - backup)
Lance Pfeifer - Security Group Supervisor
Tara Walter - Service Branch Director
Tammy Gray - Support Branch Director
CCS Employee Handbook
IMPORTANT DATES
February 16 - Workplace Trainings - 1st Round - see section above