Admiral Weekly News
January 18- 22, 2016
Administrative Team Thank You's And Kudos
- Kudos to all SOL tested CLT's for your participation and hardwork during our VDOE Visit.
- Thank you to the School Counseling Department for hosting a great Welcome Wednesday for prospective parents as well as the Academic Advisement/Electives Fair.
- Thank you to all of the teachers who participated in the Academic Advisement/Elective Fair.
- Thank you to the Science Department for you hard work and diligence in making the Science Fair a success.
- Thank you to Ms. Maxwell, Ms. Strown, Dr. Holmes and Ms. Riser for coordinating judges and the background details for the Science Fair.
Important News You Can Use!
Weekly News - January 18-22, 2016
Monday – January 18, 2016
- No School - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
- Homeroom - Admiral Pride Lesson
- Benchmark Assessments - 6th Grade Math - 8:30am-10:27am
- AVID Site Team Meeting - 3:30pm
- FCH Admin Presentation at Polk Elementary - 7:00pm
Wednesday – January 20, 2016
- Homeroom - Admiral Pride Organizational Chart and/or Team Activities and/or Announcements
- Benchmark Assessments - 6th Grade Language Arts - 8:30am-10:27am
- Science Walkthroughs with Mr. Mann - 1:30pm-3:15pm
- Refining DEP's PD with Ms. Riser - 3:30pm-5:30pm
Thursday - January 21, 2016
- Homeroom - College and Career Readiness Lessons
- AVID/College Pride Day
- Benchmark Assessments -8th Grade Civics - 11:56am - 1:34pm
- TELL Survey Staff Meeting with Ms. Ireland - Location - TBA
Friday - January 22, 2016
- Homeroom - Admiral Pride Organizational Chart and/or Team Activities and/or Announcements
- Admiral Pride Day
- Admin. Team Meeting - 9:00am-11:00am
- Benchmark Assessments - 8th Grade Math - 11:56am - 1:34pm
Updates
- Please ensure that you are providing class assignments when students are assigned to ISS.
- Please ensure that your doors are closed and locked when leaving your classroom.
- Ms. Scott and Mr. Brannon will be sending a staff survey to seek your input regarding bell schedule options for the 2016-2017 school year.
- TELL Survey - The TELL Survey will be administered this year. Ms. Ireland will meet with staff this week to provide more details about the TELL survey and to provide log-ins. The TELL survey ask questions about the allocation of time; facilities; resources; student learning; community engagement; empowerment; school leadership; professional development; and mentoring. The survey is completely voluntary, confidential, and anonymous. It represents a valuable opportunity for teachers to provide feedback and input to the district that will be used to help our school.
Happy Birthday!
- Denee Scott - 1/4
- Erin Whatley - 1/6
- Melody Macowiak - 1/6
- Alison Walter - 1/7
- Maryanne Peightel - 1/8
- Bill Dwyer - 1/11
- Nikkia Griffin - 1/14
- Jen Schober - 1/23
Upcoming Events
Event Information
AVID Site Team Meeting/International Academy Meeting
When?
Tuesday, Jan 19, 2016, 03:30 PM
Where?
TBD
Event Information
School Improvement Team Meeting
Agenda: SOL Intervention Plan expectations
When?
Thursday, Jan 21, 2016, 03:30 PM
Where?
Francis C. Hammond Middle School, Seminary Road, Alexandria, VA, United States - Main Office Conference Room
Event Information
FCH School Leadership Meeting
- Period 1 - 7th Grade Team Leads
- Period 3 - 6th Grade Team Leads
- Period 6 - 8th Grade Team Leads
- 3:30pm - Department Chairs/Sped Leads
When?
Tuesday, Jan 26, 2016, 12:00 AM
Where?
TBD
Event Information
Staff Pizza Party
During Lunch in Grade Level Offices
When?
Wednesday, Jan 27, 2016, 11:00 AM
Where?
Francis C. Hammond Middle School, Seminary Road, Alexandria, VA, United States
Event Information
Yearbook Candid/Club Pictures
When?
Wednesday, Jan 27, 2016, 08:30 AM
Where?
Francis C. Hammond Middle School, Seminary Road, Alexandria, VA, United States
Event Information
PBIS Site Team Meeting
When?
Thursday, Jan 28, 2016, 03:30 PM
Where?
TBD
Event Information
AVID Strategies PD - WICOR
A PD will be offered by Jodie Peters (AVID District Director) on WICOR. Teachers will learn .....
When?
Wednesday, Feb 3, 2016, 03:30 PM
Where?
George Washington Middle School, Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, United States
Event Information
National History Day
When?
Thursday, Feb 4, 2016, 08:30 AM
Where?