SMS Weekly Update 10/1-10/5
“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
2018-2019 EOG GOALS
- Reading: 40% GLP
- Math (Including Math 1): 35%
- Science: 55% GLP
2018-2019 Attendance Goals
- Scholar Attendance Rate: 97%
- Faculty Attendance Rate: 95%
Weekly PLC Schedule
Monday: Curriculum Night Planning & Prep
Tuesday: Curriculum Night Planning & Prep
Wednesday: General Staff Meeting 7:45-8:45 Start in media center
(Vertical Department Meetings)
Wednesday: MTSS, PBIS & School Discipline Meeting
Thursday: 1 on 1 check-in or individual planning
Friday: 1 on 1 Check-in or individual planning
Master Calendar & Upcoming Important Dates
Below are key dates for the next few weeks as well as the link for the
18-19 Master Calendar
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-JhEtxMehiMt8BGpiA61oMyEckHgCts6L0C7L4E542Q/edit?usp=sharing
- October 09- SLT Meeting (5:00-6:00)
- October 10 -Fall Curriculum Night (5:30-7:00)
- October 12 -Fall Club Season Begins (During Spartan Time)
- October 15-19 - Homecoming Spirit Week
- October 22-26 - Fall Book Fair
- October 24 - School Pictures
- October 24 - PTO Meeting (5:30-7:00)
- October 30 - Last Day of 1st Quarter
- October 31 - Teacher Workday
Curriculum Night Preparation
- Curriculum Guide "One Pager" with yearly overview of concepts & themes that will be covered each quarter.
- Upcoming projects and related field trips that align with curriculum.
- Resources and strategies to support struggling learners that have been identified through our formative assessments.
- How we are using AVID strategies to teach & reinforce organizational skills.
SLT Meeting on Tuesday
Fall 2018 Club Ballot
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1v2M2FmcMEYutlFTB7xp5hgiPQUiKrFqzcnX6SWnZMnY/edit?usp=sharing
2019 Annual Open Enrollment Begins September 29th
Charlotte-Mecklenburg School District is pleased to announce the upcoming Benefits Annual Open Enrollment, Sept. 29 through Oct. 31, 2018. Once again, benefit counselors will be scheduled at your location to meet individually with all benefit eligible employees to explain all the benefit programs, coordinate enrollment with the State Health Plan, educate and explain all the voluntary benefits changes.
A member of the Worksite Communications advance team will be visiting all work locations beginning Wed., Sept. 19 to distribute important communication materials to all employees.
Ellevations Training Sessions to Support SMS Teachers
If you are interested in receiving additional support and training with the Ellevations platform please sign up using the link below.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409094CABAA2BA7F85-ellevations
SMS Sports Update
Our fall sports season motors on this week. Our volleyball & softball teams have an away game versus Randolph Middle on Monday and a home game versus James Martin on Thursday. Our football is in action on Wednesday with a home game versus Kennedy Middle. All games begin at 5:00pm. Please come out and support our scholar athletes as they demonstrate sportsmanship and athletic excellence on the court, field and diamond this week.