Panther Notes
Week of November 16
Quote of the Week
The Mediocre teacher Tells.
The Good Teacher Explains.
The Superior Teacher Demonstrates.
The Great Teacher Inspires.
William Arthur Ward
Data Charts and Word Walls
Expectation Reminder
- Teachers should be here by 7:10 a.m.
- Everyone must sign in daily.
- Students should not be in the halls without a pass. Teachers should be using their agenda books.
- Grades should be updated weekly.
- Lesson Plans should be on your desk daily.
- Parent phone calls should be made weekly about behavior and academics.
- Students should not be left unattended for any reason.
PLC and PLC Expectations
Mondays will be ELA and Social Studies during 1st planning periods in the PLC office
Tuesdays will Science and Math in the PLC Office.
The focus will be on student data, standards and pre and post assessments.
PLC Expectations
Norms will be established for each PLC
Everyone will participate
Everyone will be on time.
James E. Shepard Magnet Middle School
Email: ericka.boone@dpsnc.net
Website: shepard.dpsnc.net
Location: 2401 Dakota Street, Durham, NC, United States
Phone: (919) 560-3938
Twitter: @JESHEPARDMIDDLE
Dates To Remember
Monday, November 16
Scholastic Book Fair in the media center
7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Staff Meeting Location to be announced 3:45 p.m.
Tuesday, November 17
Scholastic Book Fair in the media center
7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Wednesday, November 18
Scholastic Book Fair in the media center
Early Release Date
Students leave at 12:30 p.m.
Thursday, November 19
Scholastic Book Fair in the media center
7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Family Night
Progress Reports will go home with students.
Friday, November 20
Scholastic Book Fair in the media center
7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Upcoming Dates
November 25
Teacher Workday
November 25-27
Thanksgiving Holiday
No School for Students
December 1st
1st Home Basketball Game vs Rogers Herr at 4:00 p.m.
December 2nd
IB Reauthorization Visit
December 3rd
Away Basketball Game vs. Lakewood at 4:00 p.m.
PANTHERS STAFF Family Night Out at Cinebowl and Grille
Thursday, Nov 19, 2015, 06:00 PM
CineBowl and Grille, Parkside Main Street, Cary, NC, United States
RSVPs are enabled for this event.
Basketball Schedule
WINTER 2015 - 2016 SPORTS SCHEDULE BOYS & GIRLS BASKETBALL
4:00 p.m.
Tuesday 12/01/2015 4:00 PM Rogers-Herr
Thursday 12/03/2015 4:00 PM @ Lakewood
Tuesday 12/08/2015 4:00 PM Lucas
Thursday 12/10/2015 4:00 PM Carrington
Tuesday 12/15/2015 4:00 PM @ Githens
Thursday 12/17/2015 4:00 PM @ Brogden
Thursday 1/07/2016 4:00 PM Neal
Tuesday 1/12/2016 4:00 PM Lowes Grove
Thursday 1/14/2016 4:30 PM @ DSA
Tuesday 1/19/2016 4:00 PM @ Rogers-Herr
Thursday 1/21/2016 4:00 PM Githens
Tuesday 1/26/2016 4:00 PM @ Lucas
Tuesday 1/28/2016 4:00 PM OPEN
Monday 2/01/2016 TBA Conference Tournament ($5.00)
Wednesday 2/02/2016 TBA Conference Tournament ($5.00)
Shepard Social Committee News
The Shepard Social Committee has put together these dates for staff gatherings. We would like all staff to participate if possible. There will be incentives for teams who have the most people present at each event. We are also asking all to donate a one time contribution of $15 to fund some of our celebrations and events (birthdays, parties, etc). Please see Ms. Wiggins for details on payments.
Please mark your calendars. Come out and have some much needed fun!
Dates for Outings
November 20th
·Bowling
December 10th
·Basketball Game (Tail gate in a classroom)
December 11th
·Christmas Party
January 29th
·Karaoke Night
February 29th
·Movies
March 21st
·Dave and Busters
April 29th
·Laser Tag
May 2-6
Teacher appreciation week
·GAG Awards
Teachers and staff vote on each other for funny awards
June 10th
·End of Year Celebration