Galloping Gazette
A Newsletter for the Faculty and Staff at CFES
November 13-17, 2017
Put Students First • Seek Growth • Be Open to Change
Do Great Work Together • Value Differences
Shout Outs!
Danielle M. and Marissa W., thank you for spending your whole Saturday with our SCA leaders at the Leadership Workshop. They had a blast!
Karen R. and Mercy'd M., you beat the crows up on election day! Thank you both for coming in before the crack of dawn to open the building for voters!
Congratulations to Elena B. and Kelly M. for being nominated as our CFES representatives for the Teacher Assembly. They will represent our school when meeting with Dr. Spence on how teachers are doing across the division. Ever wanted Dr. Spence to hear something from you? Share it with Elena and Kelly, and they can take your ideas to their meetings.
Flex Time
Planning Ahead - Adjusted Dismissal November 22nd
In addition to an adjusted lunch, breakfast will also be served on that half day.
Teacher of the Year Nominations
Eligibility Requirements:
All teachers with at least five full years of teaching experience are eligible to be nominated, regardless of prior nominations as Teacher of the Year [with the exception of any individual who previously has been selected as the citywide Teacher of the Year].
- Hold state certification in area(s) of assignment, pre-kindergarten-12;
- Be a current full-time classroom teacher as defined by a teaching contract, to include librarians, computer resource specialists, guidance counselors, reading specialists, ESL teachers, and special education teachers;
- Have a minimum of five full years of teaching experience;
- Must have received no rating on any individual standard lower than proficient with an overall summative rating of proficient or higher; and
- Be planning to continue in an active teaching status for at least one year.
Criteria for Selection:
- Concern for individual students and ability to inspire the love of learning;
- Ability and willingness to work cooperatively with fellow professionals;
- Willingness to devote time and energy to activities that result in improved instruction for children;
- Desire to keep abreast of current educational theories and practices;
- Examples of innovative practices initiated by the candidate;
- Ability to translate educational theories and best practices into improved student achievement;
- Ability and willingness to make contributions to the field of education; and
- Ability to work effectively with the community.
Nominate your candidate today! The nomination window at CFES will close on Wednesday, November 22nd.
Cast your nominations here - https://goo.gl/forms/Vbe7DTBJZsxdWl3o2