Warrior Beat
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Word for the Warrior
One of our teachers shared this article with me this weekend and I have decided to pass it on to you...
The article serves as a small and simple reminder that WE create the culture of our school. With each word we speak and with each action we take, we affect ourselves and others around us. We have power. We have influence. What kind of influence do each of us want to have on those around us?
Always Err on the Side of Positive
By George on Feb 18, 2018 07:20 am
From the beginning of my teaching career, I remember trying to go out during recess and playing basketball with kids, because I was passionate about the sport, and that meant something to the students. Not only did this boost my confidence as I grew older that I could still score on 12-year-olds on the playground, it was also a great way to connect with both students I taught and didn’t teach that year.
I have a personal policy that if I was to pass a student or an adult in the hallway, I would always acknowledge them in some way positive. A little “hello” or positive comment to someone could significantly improve their day, whether you know it or not. I know that when I go to the gym and get a friendly hello or acknowledgment from someone working at the counter when I check in, it can improve my mood and change my workout, and sometimes, my entire day.
There is a lot of bad stuff in our world. Maybe there is more than there has ever been, perhaps we are just more aware of it, or maybe it is both I don’t know. What I do know is that a subtle positive interaction with a student (or adult) walking in the hallway could be a pebble in the ocean that eventually changes the tide for that child.
Or maybe it doesn’t.
I also know that no matter how many times I acknowledge someone positively, I never run out of opportunities to do it again.
The safest bet is to always err on the side of positive. Small interactions can make a massive difference.
Week of the Warrior...
MONDAY: February 19th
-Social Studies Vertical Meeting-JSMS-Library
-All City Band Concert-7 PM-DB
-JSMS Softball Parent Meeting--5:00-Health Room
-Sevier on Stage Forensics is practicing after school on Monday and Thursday until 4pm in Mr. Graybeal's room.
- Boys indoor Soccer Team 1- 3:15 Team 2- 3:40 Team 3- 4:10 at RNR
TUESDAY: February 20th
- Science Olympiad Practice 3-5
- Student Council meeting Tuesday 3:00-3:30 in Mrs. Wagner’s room. Athletes, actors, and writers dress out from 2:45-3:00, attend meeting until 3:15, and then join team.
WEDNESDAY: February 21st
- Girls indoor soccer Wednesday Feb. 21 at Robinson. Games start at 3:00
- There will be a JRROTC meeting each Wednesday after school. The meetings are 3:00-4:00. Please see Ms. Moore in room 106 if interested.
- There will be a Sequoyah Scribe staff meeting from 2:45 to 3:30 pm in room 340. All staff members are required to attend. The editorial staff and newscast staff will meet until 5:15 pm.
THURSDAY: February 22nd
-Weekly Planning Collaborative Meetings
- Science Olympiad Practice 3-5
- Natural Helpers meeting 2:50-4:30pm
-Sevier on Stage Forensics is practicing after school on Monday and Thursday until 4pm in Mr. Graybeal's room.
FRIDAY: February 23rd
Save the Date:
- Tribe Games swimming will take place on Friday, March 2, 2018 at the Kingsport Aquatic Center.
- Science Olympiad Regional Competition (ETSU) – February 24th
- Track practice will begin Monday, February 26 from 3-4:15. You must have a sports physical on file to attend practice.
- Cheerleading Tryouts March 5th – 9th you must have a sport physical on file to try out!
- JSMS Dance Tryouts will take place March 12-15 in the gym. Please see Ms. Cox if you could not make it to the information session and want to try out!
- We would like to invite you all to join us for Virginia Marshall’s shower on March 14th right after school in the atrium. Below is the link to their registry on Amazon. We hope to see you there!
JSMS JAM...
Calling all Language Arts teachers! WOW AWARDS!
- This week is the week Language Arts teachers will be submitting WOW names. Begin thinking about the two students you would like to nominate and look for the email from Mr. Roebke with the attachment to fill out.
JSMS Action Teams
As we have worked in developing the processes at JSMS, we have developed a shared leadership model that depends upon the JSMS Leadership Team as the guiding coalition of the school. Using school data, staff surveys, parents surveys and SWOT analysis, the team has determined the work of our school. As we have continued to develop the work of our school, our Action Teams have grown and increased to align to encompass a variety of areas. Previously, we have invited all to participate in action teams as desired. While I would still like to ensure that anyone can attend any action team at any time, to ensure that all voices are heard, I would like to ask that each one of you sign up for at least one Action Team. Later this week, we will invite everyone to sign up via a Google form. Some of you have been consistent members of teams and we will go ahead and sign up those of you who have consistently participated on specific teams. You will notice that there are just a few new teams listed below. Again, you can certainly be on more than one action team, but to ensure that we have representation, we ask that everyone sign up for at least one. These meetings count toward your six additional hours of PD.
Scheduling/Tribe Time/Clubs
Staff Communication
New Teacher Mentoring
Transforming Teaching and Learning: Grading
Culture Club
Data Team
Technology
Supervision
Athletics
Family Engagement
Fire Marshal--THIS WEEK LIKELY
THANK YOU!
Information Shared With Parents This Week..
Make Up Work
JSMS Family University
Grandparents 24/7
To all Sevier Grandparents who are raising their grandchildren. A group just for you! We will be having a grandparents support group the first Monday of each month at 12:00pm. This is a meeting for grandparents who are "Grandparents 24/7." We will be meeting in the conference room at the civic auditorium. Bring a lunch or join us for coffee, support, and friendship. Civic Auditorium Address: 1550 Fort Henry Drive
All families are welcome and encouraged to join us for the Sevier Family University on February 12th- 12:00pm-1:00pm. This university is just for our families. Learn how to help your child using Canvas and Google Classroom. Location: Sevier Middle School (room based on attendance) Please RSVP to Debbie Moore at 378-2406.
An additional session will be held for families unable to attend the afternoon event. This session will be in the evening on February 15th- 5:00pm-6:00pm
Stay tuned for our Sevier Family University class addressing teenage development and behaviors. Coming in March.
Raising a Teen
Sevier Family University, Raising a Teen
Thursday, March 8th
5:30-6:30
Raising a teen is a unique and priceless experience. We invite you to attend a Sevier Family University session to learn, discuss, and ask questions about the development of your teen. Marsha Litton-Baker, Licensed Professional Counselor will be the presenter and facilitator of this session.
JSMS Yearbooks
If you would like to receive a JSMS 2017 Yearbook
please turn your order form and money in to your
homeroom teacher
YEARBOOKS ARE $24 and forms are available in the front office and in the library.
WARRIOR WHOOP!
PTA
JSMS ROCKstars! Michael Stewart and Vicky Stoops!
JSMS Baseball Gives Back
Thank you to our families for attending the Sevier Family University. Lots of great information shared about Google Classroom and Canvas!
Snapshots from our Week
Students worked together to prepare for the JSMS Coat Give Away. Coats were given away to anyone attending any Kingsport City Schools.