Week At A Glance
JANUARY 31, 2022, Volume 21
Friendly Reminder (Grading Window Opens 1/31/2022)
Professional Learning Communities Should Not Look Like This...
CLMS FACULTY AND STAFF Weekly Reminders:
Monday, January 31th
Make sure that you are checking and keeping accurate records of student attendance
Lesson Plans are Due
Schedule Parent/Teacher conference (Use SIGNUP GENIUS) https://www.signupgenius.com/ PLEASE INCLUDE CONNECTIONS TEACHERS AS WELL IN YOUR CONFERENCES
MAKE SURE THAT YOUR CLASSROOM CAMERA IS RECORDING EACH DAY FROM 8:00-TO 4:30
Limit the use of student Laptops and provide more direct instruction this week-Incorporate writing, and the use of manual or online calculators. By doing this, it will help our students prepare for the Milestones
Don't forget to give out PBIS points to students. Everyone needs to increase their usage
Tuesday, February 1st
Welcome to the month of February
USE THIS DAY TO CATCH UP IN PREPARATION FOR PLC
UPDATE STUDENTS SEATING CHART
CHECK THE TKES PLATFORM EACH DAY FOR OBSERVATION SIGN-OFFS
Use this day to Contact Parents of failing students/behavior issues and document your contact. KEEP calling if no answer the first time. Just sending one email or calling once is not the END ALL; let the counselors or administration know and we will assist after you have made several attempts.
USE THIS DAY TO MAKE POSITIVE CALLS TO PARENTS.
Review and Practice with your students the Georgia Experience Online. Here's the link: http://gaexperienceonline.com/ (PRACTICE USING THE VARIOUS TOOLS WITH STUDENTS WITHIN THIS ONLINE PLATFORM, I.E., Calculator, Highlighter, etc.)
USE THIS TIME TO REVISIT THE TESTING FOLDER AND INFORMATION DISCUSSED REGARDING TESTING. This link should take you to the folder: https://newtoncounty-my.sharepoint.com/:f:/g/personal/ward_dawn_newton_k12_ga_us/ErwNYL-8i_VGg8TLdfflWV0B8jeydlbkN7Z3_-OKy-jFyA?e=qSgH3f
Wednesday, February 2nd
REVIEW ANY RECENT UNIT TEST-DISPLAY EACH MEMBER ON THE ACTIVE BOARD TO DISCUSS (I WANT TO SEE IT ALSO)
ALL PLC WILL MEET ON TIME IN DESIGNATED LOCATIONS [DATA DRIVEN]
ALL PLC SHOULD FOCUS ON PLANNING and ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS: a. HOW ARE YOU USING THE IOWA ASSESSMENT DATA TO INFORM INSTRUCTION? (6TH GRADE PLC SHOULD REVIEW THE CogAT DATA) b. HOW ARE YOUR STUDENTS DOING? c. HOW DO YOU KNOW? [NEED EVDENCE]
Review ALL Unit Assessment and complete and post Data Analysis Sheet
Thursday, February 3rd
REVIEW ANY RECENT UNIT TEST-DISPLAY EACH MEMBER ON THE ACTIVE BOARD TO DISCUSS (I WANT TO SEE IT ALSO)ALL PLC WILL MEET ON TIME IN DESIGNATED LOCATIONS [DATA DRIVEN]
ALL PLC SHOULD FOCUS ON PLANNING and ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS: a. HOW ARE YOU USING THE IOWA ASSESSMENT DATA TO INFORM INSTRUCTION? (6TH GRADE PLC SHOULD REVIEW THE CogAT DATA) b. HOW ARE YOUR STUDENTS DOING? c. HOW DO YOU KNOW? [NEED EVIDENCE]
Friday, February 4th
- Happy Friday!
- PBIS Team Incentive
- Early Release (Schedule will be emailed out)
- Entering 2-grades
- USE YOUR NCSS REMIND ACCOUNT TO COMMUNICATE WITH PARENTS AND TO KEEP THEM INFORMED OF THINGS HAPPENING IN YOUR CLASS
Please Volunteer for Black History Committee
Critical Days Information 2021-2022
For your information. Please review the attachments, information, and dates below regarding Newton County School System critical days. Please note that if you choose to take days during the critical day's time, you are subject to a pay adjustment. (IF YOU ARE DOCKED, IT IS BECAUSE OF YOU...NOT ME!)
Please provide documentation with your statement of leave. YOUR AUTHENTIC DOCUMENTATION SHOULD BE PROVIDED PRIOR TO, OR IMMEDIATELY UPON YOUR RETURN. (PER BOARD POLICY, A DOCTOR EXCUSE CAN BE REQUESTED FROM THE EMPLOYEE ANYTIME).
***MONTHLY CRITICAL DAYS ARE IN BOLD***
Come on TEAM, let's work together so that we do not have to go through this process. Thank you for all that you do!
August 2-13
September 3-7
October 8-18
November 19-29
December 17-January 4
January 14-17
February 17-22 (In the event of inclement weather, this doesn't apply)
April 1-11
May 10-23
Upcoming Events:
- The month of February (Black History Month)
- February 4th Early release Virtual Parent Conference
- February 10th Progress Report Issued to Students
- February 18th Mid-Winter Holiday Break/Inclement Weather Days (Feb. 18-21)*
STATEMENT OF LEAVE FORM AND INFORMATION
- WORK HOURS ARE 8:15-4:15
- PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE CAMPUS WITHOUT PERMISSION FOR ANY REASON WITHOUT LETTING THE ADMINISTRATION KNOW
- PLEASE REMEMBER TO FILL OUT A STATEMENT OF LEAVE FORM, PLACE ABSENCE IN ASEOP, REQUEST SUB, AND EMAIL ALL THREE ADMINISTRATORS WHEN YOU ARE GOING TO BE OUT.
- SUBMIT YOUR LEAVE FORM ASAP-DO NOT DELAY
- ALL PERSONAL LEAVE NEEDS 3-DAYS PRIOR APPROVAL FROM THE PRINCIPAL
- REVIEW YOUR CHECK STUB FOR THE NUMBER OF DAYS THAT YOU HAVE ACCRUED TO AVOID BEING DOCKED
- YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR KEEPING UP WITH YOUR LEAVE AND TURNING IN YOUR STATEMENT OF LEAVE FORMS
SEND ALL LEAVE FORMS TO THIS EMAIL:
Clms_leaverequest@newton.k12.ga.us
CLMS_(there is an underscore after the letter (S)
S.A.T Word of the Week
SAT WORD: Inexorable
DEFINITION: (adj.) incapable of being persuaded or placated
SENTENCE: Although I begged for hours, Mom was inexorable and refused to let me stay out all night after the prom.
TEACHERS AND STAFF SELF-CARE SECTION
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) (CLICK ON THE 5-MINUTES SELF-CARE IMAGE)
- If you are experiencing hardships, whether emotional, DEPRESSION or financial, during a difficult time of crisis and transition, CALL THEM. This is a free, confidential service that all of our employees can access at any time.
- Call 1-800-316-2796 to speak with someone directly.
Burnalong Safe-Care Information and Activities
Welcome to Burnalong!
FREE Fitness, Health, and Wellness for You
and Your Family Courtesy of Newton County Schools
Our Vision and Mission Statement
Vision Statement
"All students will be well-rounded and prepared for the future."
Mission Statement
"The mission of the Newton County School System is to provide educational excellence for all students."
Belief Statements
- Students are our first priority;
- Our Principals and Teachers make a critical difference in student achievement;
- Respectful partnerships among students, staff, parents, and the community are integral to student success;
- All students and staff deserve a safe, positive, and supportive environment;
- Success is based on high expectations for our students, parents, and school system staff; and Lifelong learning is essential in a diverse and changing world.
REMEMBER YOUR ONE WORD and YOUR WHY!
Professional Standard of the Month (February 2022) Confidential Information
Standard 1: Legal Compliance An educator shall abide by federal, state, and local laws and statutes. Unethical conduct includes but is not limited to the commission or conviction of a felony or of any crime involving moral turpitude; of any other criminal offense involving the manufacture, distribution, trafficking, sale, or possession of a controlled substance or marijuana as provided for in Chapter 13 of Title 16; or of any other sexual offense as provided for in Code Section 16-6-1 through 16-6-17, 16-6-20, 16-6-22.2, or 16-12-100; or any other laws applicable to the profession. As used herein, conviction includes a finding or verdict of guilty, or a plea of nolo contendere, regardless of whether an appeal of the conviction has been sought; a situation where first offender treatment without adjudication of guilt pursuant to the charge was granted; and a situation where an adjudication of guilt or sentence was otherwise withheld or not entered on the charge or the charge was otherwise disposed of in a similar manner in any jurisdiction.
Standard 2: Conduct with Students Conduct with Students - An educator shall always maintain a professional relationship with all students, both in and outside the classroom. Unethical conduct includes but is not limited to: 1. Committing any act of child abuse, including physical and verbal abuse; 2. Committing any act of cruelty to children or any act of child endangerment; 3. Committing any sexual act with a student or soliciting such from a student; 4. Engaging in or permitting harassment of or misconduct toward a student; 5. Soliciting, encouraging, or consummating an inappropriate written, verbal, electronic, or physical relationship with a student; 6. Furnishing tobacco, alcohol, or illegal/unauthorized drugs to any student; or 7. Failing to prevent the use of alcohol or illegal or unauthorized drugs by students under the educator’s supervision (including but not limited to at the educator’s residence or any other private setting).
Standard 3: Alcohol or Drugs - An educator shall refrain from the use of alcohol or illegal or unauthorized drugs during the course of professional practice. Unethical conduct includes but is not limited to:
1. Being on school or Local Unit of Administration (LUA)/school district premises or at a school or a LUA/school district-related activity while under the influence of, possessing, using, or consuming illegal or unauthorized drugs; and
2. Being on school or LUA/school district premises or at a school-related activity involving students while under the influence of, possessing, or consuming alcohol. A school-related activity includes, but is not limited to, any activity sponsored by the school or school system (booster clubs, parent-teacher organizations, or any
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activity designed to enhance the school curriculum i.e. Foreign Language trips, etc).
(i) For the purposes of this standard, an educator shall be considered “under the influence” if the educator exhibits one or more of the following indicators, including but not limited to: slurred speech, enlarged pupils, bloodshot eyes, general personality changes, lack of physical coordination, poor motor skills, memory problems, concentration problems, etc.
Standard 4: Honesty - An educator shall exemplify honesty and integrity in the course of professional practice. Unethical conduct includes but is not limited to, falsifying, misrepresenting, or omitting:
1. Professional qualifications, criminal history, college or staff development credit and/or degrees, academic award, and employment history;
2. Information submitted to federal, state, local school districts and other governmental agencies;
3. Information regarding the evaluation of students and/or personnel;
4. Reasons for absences or leaves;
5. Information submitted in the course of an official inquiry/investigation; and
6. Information submitted in the course of professional practice.
Standard 5: Public Funds and Property - An educator entrusted with public funds and property shall honor that trust with a high level of honesty, accuracy, and responsibility. Unethical conduct includes but is not limited to:
1. Misusing public or school-related funds;
2. Failing to account for funds collected from students or parents;
3. Submitting fraudulent requests or documentation for reimbursement of expenses or for pay (including fraudulent or purchased degrees, documents, or coursework);
4. Co-mingling public or school-related funds with personal funds or checking accounts; and
5. Using school or school district property without the approval of the local board of education/governing board or authorized designee.
Standard 6: Remunerative Conduct-An educator shall maintain integrity with students, colleagues, parents, patrons, or businesses when accepting gifts, gratuities, favors, and additional compensation. Unethical conduct includes but is not limited to:
1. Soliciting students or parents of students, or school or LUA/school district personnel, to purchase equipment, supplies, or services from the educator or to participate in activities that financially benefit the educator unless approved by the local board of education/governing board or authorized designee;
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2. Accepting gifts from vendors or potential vendors for personal use or gain where there may be the appearance of a conflict of interest;
3. Tutoring students assigned to the educator for remuneration unless approved by the local board of education/governing board or authorized designee; and
4. Coaching, instructing, promoting athletic camps, summer leagues, etc. that involves students in an educator’s school system and from whom the educator receives remuneration unless approved by the local board of education/governing board or authorized designee. These types of activities must be in compliance with all rules and regulations of the Georgia High School Association.
Standard 7: Confidential Information - An educator shall comply with state and federal laws and state school board policies relating to the confidentiality of student and personnel records, standardized test material and other information. Unethical conduct includes but is not limited to:
1. Sharing of confidential information concerning student academic and disciplinary records, health and medical information, family status and/or income, and assessment/testing results unless disclosure is required or permitted by law;
2. Sharing of confidential information restricted by state or federal law;
3. Violation of confidentiality agreements related to standardized testing including copying or teaching identified test items, publishing or distributing test items or answers, discussing test items, violating local school system or state directions for the use of tests or test items, etc.; and
4. Violation of other confidentiality agreements required by state or local policy.
Standard 8: Required Reports
Standard 9: Professional Conduct
Standard 10: Testing
CLMS STAFF INFORMATION:
- SCHOOL WORK HOURS ARE 8:15-4:15 (IF APPLICABLE, TARDY NOTICES ARE BEING SENT OUT TO INDIVIDUALS )
- CHECK YOUR MAILBOX DAILY (LOCATED IN LOUNGE AREA)
- PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE CAMPUS WITHOUT PERMISSION FOR ANY REASON WITHOUT LETTING THE ADMINISTRATION KNOW
- REMEMBER TO FILL OUT A STATEMENT OF LEAVE FORM, PLACE ABSENCE IN ASEOP, ALWAYS REQUEST SUB, AND EMAIL ALL THREE ADMINISTRATORS WHEN YOU ARE GOING TO BE OUT.
- ALL PERSONAL LEAVE NEEDS 3-DAYS PRIOR APPROVAL FROM THE PRINCIPAL
- REVIEW YOUR CHECK STUB FOR THE NUMBER OF DAYS THAT YOU HAVE ACCRUED TO AVOID BEING DOCKED
- HELP STOP THE SPREAD: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/prevention.html
- ALL STUDENTS AND STAFF ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR MASKS AT ALL TIMES!!!
- SANITIZE YOUR CLASSROOM DAILY AND AFTER EACH CLASS
- PLEASE GIVE PEOPLE THEIR PERSONAL SPACE WHEN INTERACTING
- MINIMIZE ROOM VISITS AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE/NO GATHERING IN CLASSROOMS OR IN THE HALLS
- LET'S MINIMIZE THE THRU-TRAFFIC IN THE MAIN OFFICE, EMAIL FRONT OFFICE IF YOU NEED SOMETHING ARE PUSH THE BUTTON ON THE WALL INSIDE OF YOUR CLASSROOM FOR ASSISTANCE
- Please continue to follow ALL social distancing guidelines (Stay 6ft. apart)
- Review Professional Standard of the Month below
- PLEASE FOLLOW THESE SAME GUIDELINES WHEN YOU ARE AWAY FROM THE BUILDING
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THANKSGIVING BREAK (WEEK OF NOVEMBER 22-26)
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NCSS EMPLOYEES USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA
Athletics Section
It's Track Season
212-Degrees (Going Over and Beyond the Call of Duty)
At 211 degrees, water is hot.
At 212 degrees, it boils.
And with boiling water, comes steam.
And with steam, you can power a train.
One extra degree makes all the difference.