SMS Weekly Update 5/15-5/19
“Everyone Does Better When Everyone Does Better"
Mission, Vision, Core Values & Smart Goals
SMS Vision Statement:
“Sedgefield will be a premier middle school that produces globally competitive leaders.”
SMS Mission Statement:
“Our Sedgefield faculty is committed to providing rigorous and relevant instruction in a safe and personalized learning environment.”
SMS Core Values:
INTEGRITYSAFETY
EDUCATION
ACCOUNTABILITY
LEADERSHIP
GRIT
RESPONSIBILITY
2016-2017 EOG GOALS
40% 4/5 - ELA
35% 4/5 – MATH
55% 4/5 –SCI.
This Week's PLC Meeting Schedule
Tuesday: Department Planning
Wednesday: General Staff Meeting 7:45-8:30 (Mandatory EOG Training-Part 2)
Thursday & Friday: 1 on 1 Check-ins with grade level administrators
Updated Spring Master Calendar Attached
https://docs.google.com/a/cms.k12.nc.us/document/d/16M2IE-qRYG8fapZ48Ex0BuYL4ny3lPV0JxmGQjm_D6w/edit?usp=sharing
Below are key dates for the next week.
- 5/15-19 Interviews for AVID elective scholars
- 5/16- PTSA Meeting 5-6pm
- 5/16- Dance Recital 6:30-8:00pm
- 5/16-5/17- Progress reports distributed to scholars
- 5/17- AVID Site Team Meeting (Make final selections for 17-18 AVID Elective)
- 5/18- Spring Career Fair (9-1pm)
- 5/19- Dance Field Trip to Carowinds
- 5/23- AVID selection day celebration
- 5/24- EOG Reading Test
- 5/25- EOG Math Test
- 5/26- EOG Science Test
Faculty Assistance with EOG Proctors May 24-26
EOG Action Plans and Final Push Towards EOG Success (Growth---->Proficiency)
PTA Meeting on Tuesday 5/16/17 (5:00-6:00)
Spring Dance Recital Tuesday 5/16/17 (6:30-8:00)
Ms. Poke and dance department will host our spring dance recital on Tuesday, May 16th from 6:30-8:00pm. Please join us as we celebrate the talent, creativity and hard work of our scholars in the dance department on Tuesday night.
AVID Interviews Monday-Tuesday During Electives
Scholars who have applied for the AVID elective will be invited to in-person interviews starting this week. Scholars selected into our AVID program will be notified during a special selection ceremony on Tuesday, May 23rd.
Progress Reports May 16-17
4th Quarter progress reports will be distributed to scholars on May 16th & 17th. This will be the final progress report distribution before EOG testing and before reports are distributed at the end of the year.
Spring Career Fair May 18th
We are seeking professionals from various career fields to participate in our school-wide career fair on May 18th from 9-1:00pm. Volunteers are asked to talk about the various components their career field. This includes post-secondary educational requirements, technology or tools used in your profession and your daily responsibilities. Please contact Reggie Robinson or Ashaki Means at 980-343-5840 to secure your spot at the career fair.
Final Career and Recreation Clubs Held on Friday 5/19/17
Community Meeting Focus for this week (ACCOUNTABILITY)
Monday: How do progress reports hold us accountable for our academic effort each
quarter?
Tuesday: Who are you accountable to & who is accountable to you? Why is this important?
Wednesday: What is a PTSA and how can a PTSA help a school to be more accountable?
Thursday: Write & discuss 3 questions you will ask guests at the career fair today.
Friday: How does being accountable for your actions help you to be a good friend to your
peers?