Monday Memo
November 16, 2015
THANKSGIVING?!?!
It is definitely hard to grasp that we are one week away from Thanksgiving Break, but it is true! Along with Thanksgiving being one week away, we only have three instructional weeks until Exams. Time sure does fly by.
I hope you have found this school year as a success so far. I am always amazed at the great work our students produce and this has everything to do with your commitment and direction in the classroom. I am thankful to work with a group of educators who strive to help each of our students become better in academically and socially.
Thank you all for making Rice a great place to learn and to work.
CONGRATULATIONS!
Congratulations to Cindy for receiving a grant of $400 to use with her students. They are going to seek donations to send to the troops in Afghanistan.
Another congratulations to Gregg and Melissa, for having two Broadcom Masters winners. It is a HUGE deal for a district to have one winner, but two have two winners from the same school is unheard of! They both won $1,000 that will be used to enhance the learning opportunities in the science classrooms. I have reading material and plaques that will be displayed in the front office.
Please let me know what other accolades I have missed!
Staff Meeting Thursday
New Staff to Rice-TBSI Training
Campus staff is required to be trained on TBSI (Texas Behavior Support Initiative) Module 1-6. New staff, transfer staff, long term subs are included in the requirement. There is an attachment listing instructions on how to access the modules (1-6). Once completed, be sure to print off 2 copies of your certificate. You keep one for your records and give one to me. The training has to be completed on or before November 20th.
Contact her if you have any questions.
Other Information and Reminders
Tardies:
We have noticed a large number of tardies to classes lately. Please make sure your students are in class on time and if you have students who are late, please work with them to correct the problem. Solutions-detentions, calls home, parent conferences, etc.
Supervision and Instruction in Classrooms:
Please remember that instruction needs to be ongoing during the class period. Teachers should be with their classes at all times, to ensure the students are supervised and on-task during the class period. Any planning that needs to take place during conference periods should not be done in another classroom when instruction should be taking place. Teachers need to be teaching and not visiting.
Attendance:
The majority of you do a wonderful job taking attendance, but there are some who aren't as wonderful! Linda is keeping track of those tallies and I will be checking to see how things are going. Remember each period is important for attendance, especially 2nd! If you haven't been so wonderful, you can change now!!!
Staff Twitter Accounts:
Please review the Rice Twitter Account listing on Smore to ensure your information is being publicized. To view what is already there, please visit this link. Let me know if there needs to be information added.
Library News
WOW! What an amazing week in the library. Thank you, Mrs. Johnson, for heading up the Book Fair. What a wonderful job!!!
Rice's Bragging and Reflection Form
There are four "announcements" placed in the classroom which is to be used to brag on yourself, a teacher, or even a student. If you include something about someone, please let them know, so they can see the information. Something to try out as far as giving props and recognition to those who deserve it. The class code is: k37hjt
Latest Posts:
Christi Langley Nov 12
THANK YOU Beth Schwartz for staying after school and filing all the goal/accommodation trackers!! It was a huge stack of papers to file! Definitely went the extra mile! Muchas Gracias!!!
Rocio Martinez-Mendoza Nov 10
I want to thank all of you who supported Anvi's UNICEF project. I love to see our kids caring for others. This age is all about them and their own little world, for them to step up and initiate a drive to help those who are in need is something to recognize and support. It might seem small but little bit we give to others make a big difference.
Same recognition goes to our MSA kids and their winter clothing drive to the DFW refugees. Thank you also for those who already contributed to the cause and thank you for those who are encouraging our students to give to others so they can stay warm this winter season by showing the PPT.
A big thanks goes to Chris for allowing our students to do this community outreach activities. It means a lot to them to have the support of our principal. They couldn't have done it without his support.
Staff Party
Non-Curricular Club Sponsors
1. Don't forget that each student-led group that is meeting on campus must have a completed “Student Group Request to Organize and Meet” form this year. Please remember that all non-curricular clubs must be renewed annually.
2. Also, non-curricular club sponsors need to remember that you are following the guidelines as outlined in the “Non-Curricular Club Sponsor’s Acknowledgement of Role and Responsibility” form that you signed paying particular attention to “I understand that I am not to promote, lead, or in any other manner, participate in, the meetings or activities of the ______ student group.”
a. Forms can be found at: http://inside.pisd/campus/campus_services/PrincipalNotebookinside.pisd.shtml
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Happy Birthday!!!
November 18:
Events for the Week
AMC Math Test (in class)
Tuesday, Nov 17, 2015, 08:30 AM
Rice Middle School, Gifford Drive, Plano, TX, United States
Principals Meeting-Kendyl, Sara and I are out
Wednesday, Nov 18, 2015, 08:30 AM
Sockwell Center for Professional Development, Chapel Hill Boulevard, Plano, TX, United States
Band to Whirlyball
Wednesday, Nov 18, 2015, 05:00 PM
WhirlyBall & LaserWhirld, West Parker Road, Plano, TX, United States
Staff Meeting
Thursday, Nov 19, 2015, 03:45 PM
Rice Middle School, Gifford Drive, Plano, TX, United States
Thanksgiving Break Begins!
Friday, Nov 20, 2015, 03:45 PM
Rice Middle School, Gifford Drive, Plano, TX, United States
Rice Middle School
Email: chris.glasscock@pisd.edu
Website: http://k12.pisd.edu/rice-middle-school
Location: 8500 Gifford Drive, Plano, TX, United States
Phone: 4697526000
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RiceMSRavens
Twitter: @RiceMSRavens