Roadrunner Report
Week of November 21, 2016
“Thankfulness creates gratitude which generates contentment that causes peace.”
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Teaching in Jeans Days on Mon and Tue
Southwest News
Some friendships/relationships become more beautiful over time. Thank you for the color you add to my life!
I wish you a heartfelt Thanksgiving.
Monday 11/21 -
- Teaching in Jeans
- Pick-ups and treats for all. . . watch your email for a location to find your thanksgiving surprise.
- Thanksgiving Dance Volunteers needed to supervise. Please attend...it's only 2 hours from start to finish. A portion of the the proceeds will go to start our School Social Committee
Tuesday 11/22-
- Teaching in Jeans
- Wrestling @ York Chester
Wednesday 11/23 -
- Annual Leave
Thursday 11/24-
- Holiday
Friday 11/25-
- Holiday
Upcoming Events -
End-of Unit Assessments - Mandatory Workday
1/23 - PD for all areas by Instruction department (info to come)
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Don't forget to schedule your Free Store Appointment each month @ Classroom Central . You never know what treats and surprise await you.
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Reflection of Events
Lucretia,
I just wanted to send out a "Thank You" to you & your staff members that showed myself & fellow co-workers from Canada some good old southern hospitality while we were visiting the Schiele Museum last week Wednesday. The teachers over heard we were there spending time at the museum waiting for our plane back home. They had extra lunch boxes left over that they had purchased for the kids & they shared them with us while we were waiting. Just wanted to say Thanks again for saving us a long walk to the nearest restaurant & thinking of us. It was much appreciated.
Jeff Friesen
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We often take for granted the very things that most deserve our gratitude.
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November Duty Roster
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Instructional Reflection
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Envelopes
Math and ELA
Science and SS
All Other Instructional Staff
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Gift Card Round Up!
Last Week we were able to reward 5 lucky staff with $10 gift-cards sponsored by or fundraising efforts.
Please congratulate
Nurse McCarter
Brian Reagan
Josh White
Jason Huffstetler
Jessica Harvey
These people won random drawings for being present and engaged in our last staff meeting.
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News on Roadrunner Sports
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Intramurals
November 21 Baker and Huffstetler
Fall Athletic Duty
Volleyball
Nov 28th Culbertson, Fender, Busshart
Soccer
Nov 28th Rhodes, Champion
Wrestling
Dec 2nd Adams, Cobb, Xiong
Dec 9th Watts, Harkey, Champion
Our Fall Athletes of the Week
Project Computer Shutdown
Staff,
As an energy conservation measure, the district will begin implementing a new computer shut down software that will help us save energy. It is set to begin as listed below:
• High Schools and Middle Schools will begin shut down process on Friday, December 2, 2016.
• Elementary Schools will begin shut down process on Friday, December 16, 2016
What Happens During a Computer Shut-Down
• Computers will automatically be scheduled to be shut down at 7:00pm. A 30 seconds prompt will appear prior to shut down “abort shutdown to continue working,” to continue working.
• At 8:00pm, a final prompt will appear notifying you that your computer will automatically“shut down in less than a minute.”
• Note: any work not saved before shut down occurs will be lost. Users should get in the habit of saving any and all working documents.
This will help us keep devices that are not in use powered off; thus energy conservation will take place in our 54 schools. If there is a device that must remain on please let Debby Ray, Patrick Watson and myself know by email today!
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Referrals
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Does your student need assistance?
Use the links:
Counselor Intervention Request
Staff please don't forget to use the links above for student recommendations and Interventions. Students are missing out on valuable services provided by our school as a result.
Field Trip Deadline
Field Trip Deadline
- May 5, 2017
- No School will be allowed to travel after this date. This even includes Saturday and Sundays
Morning News Announcements
Technology and Computer Issues?
Please use the google form provided by Mrs. Ray in a email last week or click this link.
She will take care of you as soon as possible or refer your issues to our TSS (Technology Support Services) department.
Copiers, Laminator and Riso
Southwest Middle School
Email: lrrice@gaston.k12.nc.us
Website: http://www.gaston.k12.nc.us/Domain/49
Location: 1 Roadrunner Drive, Gastonia, NC, United States
Phone: (704)866-6290
Twitter: @MsPrincipalBoss