Blaze Bulletin
Edition 14 - Week of November 23rd
Greetings
Dear Teachers,
At this time of Thanksgiving, I want to take time to thank you. I see what you do every day, and I see how much you care - for our students and for each other. I know the expectations are high, and the accountability is very public and stringent. Yet, the joy of teaching and impacting young lives remains your focus, and I see that joy radiate throughout this building. Keep up your excellent work. Keep supporting each other. And keep loving and teaching our kids. You are Blackman.
Dr. Leisa Justus
Principal, Blackman High School
615-904-3850
@bhsjustus
Happy ending...
WELCOME BACK RICHARD BATEY - CUSTODIAL DEPARTMENT
From the Counseling Department....
Please encourage students and parents to CONNECT WITH THE COUNSELORS!
Text @blackman to 81010 to get reminders and updates from the counseling department about scholarships, college, career, registration, and important deadlines.
TEACHER SPOTLIGHT....Darío Rudas
I'm was born in Panamá City, Panamá. I am the older (& shorter) of 2 boys. I arrived to the states (East Ridge, TN) when I was 11 years old not knowing any English. I took it upon myself to learn quickly because I hated being bullied by the other kids. My favorite movie is Toy Story because by watching that movie over and over; having subtitles on, and repeating the words in sync; I managed to learn English in nearly 3 months. I began wrestling in 8th grade and earned two state medals, including a state championship in 2004 and graduated top of my class. I attended MTSU where I acquired a B.S. in Biology and Spanish. Before joining the BHS family I was an environmental scientist, but now I'm happy to call Blackman my home. My hobbies include wrestling (not the fake kind), stargaze and saunter down the beach, and learning new languages. GO BLAZE.
TEACHER SPOTLIGHT....Barbara Sanders
I am a retired Sergeant Major from the Army. I spent 31 years in the Army. This is my second year instructing JROTC. I have a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Resource Management. I have been married to Steve, a Chief Warrant Officer Four in the Army, for 30 years and we have three children; a son, Justin, a daughter, Jessica and a daughter, Joella. My two oldest children graduated from Blackman High School. They are both in the Army. Justin is a Captain, flies black hawks, is married to Kellie and stationed at Ft Bliss, TX. Jessica is a Lieutenant, a Nurse, married to Ryan and is stationed at Walter Reed Medical Center in Bethesda, MD. I have two brothers and a sister-in-law in the Army too. My daughter, Joella, is in 6th grade at Blackman Middle School. She loves to do cheer-leading and dance. I have two dogs, Maggie, a Golden Doodle and Sissy, a Dachshund. We love to go to Center Hill Lake and spend time on our houseboat and ski boat.
Teacher Spotlight....Jeff Lee
Grad Riverdale H.S. (State Champs 1994!)
USMC
Grad MTSU with BS
Grad Lipscomb w M.Ed
Been teaching/coaching since 2003, taught special math 1st year
Enjoy playing/listening to music, movies, and being outdoors
Love spending time w/ family and new daughter!
Teacher Spotlight...Kim Palmer
Girls Wellness Teacher and Assistant Girls Basketball Coach at Blackman. Smyrna High School graduate. Played basketball for 3 years at Martin Methodist College. MTSU graduate with a BS in Physical Education and a Minor in Secondary Education. Teaching 5 years: 2.5 at Shelbyville Central High School and 2.5 at Blackman. Coaching 7 years in High School: Smyrna High, Shelbyville Central, and Blackman. Love spending time with family, friends, and my Cavapoo puppy Polly!!!
2015 Canned Food Drive
Goal: 20,000 cans
Thank you Mrs. Garrott & Renaissance
Picture Dates & Locations
Feb 26 - Spring Pictures - Auxiliary Gym - As long as needed (1/2 day)
Feb 26 - Senior Cap and Gown - Main Gym Lobby - All day through English classes
April 13 - Junior Orientation with Loveless - Auditorium - Prime Time
TETC
Tech Minute
Watch this week’s instructional technology minute highlighting Zaption from the Tech Minute Channel.
Watch and learn to create or find interactive videos that will support your classroom instruction.https://rcschools.sharepoint.com/portals/hub/_layouts/15/PointPublishing.aspx?app=video&p=p&chid=d9fb8e9a-cf27-40b7-9b34-4471f39cf3ad&vid=c76ac8b9-94b3-4a08-a920-5521173446ac&from=2
Tech Tools for Digital Lesson Planning and Video Creation
Are you looking for a tech tool to help you plan/organize your digital or BYOD lesson? Visit this link to read about a few options that will help you organize your lessons and resources, quickly create instructional videos, and more!https://21centuryedtech.wordpress.com/2015/08/29/part-3-over-35-formative-assessment-tools-to-enhance-formative-learning-opportunities/
Downloading YouTube Videos
Would you like a quick way to download YouTube videos? Here you go! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W0sOVae1AL8
Technology Inservice Sessions at BHS
11/23/15 3:45-5:45 G21
Nearpod-The interactive presentation program for BYOD
Trying to figure out how to integrate BYOD into your everyday lessons? Looking for a way to make your PowerPoint presentations engaging? Come learn about Nearpod! You can import your pre-existing PowerPoint presentations and embed formative questions, polls, videos, and quizzes. Students access your presentation on their devices and you get great data reports after each presentation. Free and easy to use ... leave this session with a lesson ready to go!
12/7/15 3:45-5:15 G21
Excel -Basics for Visual Representation and Data Analysis
Learn the basics of Microsoft Excel 2013 by learning ways to increase productivity and maximize visual representation and data analysis in the classroom. This training is designed for learners who are new to excel. Goals for this session are: learn basic terminology, data entry, data analysis, explanation of basic excel tools, and basic formatting tasks. Participants of this session will be able to create a basic spreadsheet and format it using the basic tools of excel
12/15/15 3:45-5:15 G21
Office 365 OneNote Class Notebook
Organize and share your files electronically using Office 365 One Note. Learn how you can create OneNote notebooks for cloud based organizations and file sharing. Dig deeper to deliver curriculum and collaborate with students and colleagues. This is a tool you\'ve got to see!
Teacher Absences...
Helpful Hints for Teacher Absences:
Placing your absence into the SubFinder system in advance helps in the process of filling orders. Please try not to wait till the last minute to place your order. We have found we have limited availability with substitutes when trying to fill orders that are placed the morning of the absence. Some of the responses have been, I didn’t see anything last night, so I took a job with another district, I need to know ahead of time, so I can make daycare arrangements, or we simply just can’t reach them after they take their kids to school.
We have had several issues with wrong dates and times being entered into the system. Before completing your absence double check to make sure that your date matches in all four sections. There is also a calendar available if you’re unsure of the correct date.
*Please see below the highlighted sections to check for start date and end date accuracy
Also, double check accuracy for the start time and end time
When entering a ½ day absence you will have to manually change the start time and end time for when you need a substitute (please also remember to change the a.m./ p.m.)
For example:
Correct ½ day absence
Incorrect ½ day absence
*If school has already started for the day, the system will automatically default to the next day. Please pay close attention to your date if you’re entering a request for ½ day in the afternoon for the same day.
If you would like to receive notifications about your absences:
Log in to SubFinder
Go to Personal Info Tab
Go to the Address Tab and enter your email address
You will then receive email notifications regarding your absence. For example, absence is filled, if a substitute cancels, or any changes made on the order, notification will be sent.
You can also use Review Absence in SubFinder to check status of your absence. Just enter the date of your absence and complete a Run Request. If you would like assistance with this process please contact Advantage and we will be glad to assist.
Technology News...
November 25—No Internet, Network, or Phones
On November 25 the power to the school’s server equipment will be turned off for service to be completed. Please be aware that you will not be able to use the following on that date: Internet, network, and phones. If you have any questions please contact Carl Miller or Holly Hunter.
November Birthdays
Nov 29th – Mr. Vice