Blaze Bulletin
Edition 11 - Week of November 2nd
Greetings
Dear teachers,
We will not be having a faculty meeting on November 3 in the morning. We will do a quick faculty meeting prior to the inservice on November 5 (half day/PLC day). I have sent out an agenda for that day, and we will have copies in the Media Center on November 5. Lunch that day will be served starting at 11:45 in the cafeteria - so save your calories for pizza, soft drinks, and cookies (a healthy feast, to be sure).
Have a great weekend!
Dr. Leisa Justus
Principal, Blackman High School
615-904-3850
@bhsjustus
Congratulations to Holly Hunter!
Holly Hunter has been selected as one of sixty-eight educators across the state to serve on the Tennessee Digital Learning Project team! This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a statewide initiative to help our students and teachers. TDLP team members will be curating digital resources that align to state standards for selected subjects.
ACT Recognition Ceremony
Dr. Andrea Anthony speaks at ACT Ceremony
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.
Death of a Salesman
The play Death of a Salesman will be performed on Nov. 10 at 1:00. Seniors and juniors only may attend if his/her fifth, sixth and seventh period teachers give permission for them to attend the performance. Teachers that do not grant permission for their fifth, sixth or seventh period to attend must email Ms. Febles no later than November 1. Tickets will be sold in front of the cafeteria for $6.00 beginning Friday, November 6. We will be on a regular seven period day.
Thanksgiving Lunch
HEALTHFUL HINTS...
It is important to stay healthy and the best way to do that is to make sure you are educated on the things that will have an impact on your health. Since the flu season is fast approaching take a few minutes to test your Flu I.Q..
Reminder...
Teachers, please do not hold kids in your classroom past the bell to finish up work or a test. The next teacher needs all of his/her time with the students as well! Thanks!
TEACHER SPOTLIGHT....NANCY BATY
Nancy Baty: I grew up surrounded by pets, gardens, and mean older sisters in Erie, Pennsylvania. Now, I live in a turn-of-the-century bungalow in Bell Buckle, TN with 3 daughters, 5 dogs, and 3 cats. My leisure time (ha ha) is spent renovating furniture, fixing up my house, and gardening. We walk to our neighborhood church on Sundays and Wednesdays and the town ice cream store whenever we can afford it. It's the simple life for me!
TEACHER SPOTLIGHT....HAILEY SOEDER
Picture Dates & Locations
Nov 4 - Last day for seniors to get formal and casual sessions at Loveless Photography
Nov 5 - Senior Formal and Casual (for those who didn't take over the summer) - Cafeteria - After Dismissal (11:45) - Announcements and sign-ups will be closer to the date.
Nov 6 - Club Picture Day - Main Gym - All Day by announcement (ordered list will be sent by email)
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
Tech Minute
Rewordify (https://rewordify.com/) is a free website that allows you to copy and paste any web address or article to replace difficult text with easier to understand words. Watch this week’s Instructional Technology Minute to learn more.https://rcschools.sharepoint.com/portals/hub/_layouts/15/PointPublishing.aspx?app=video&p=p&chid=d9fb8e9a-cf27-40b7-9b34-4471f39cf3ad&vid=d250d92c-7498-423a-af73-03b85882dd04&from=2
Microsoft Educator Community
The Microsoft in Education team has some great news for you. They have launched the Microsoft Educator Community. This new community site is a combined experience of the Microsoft Educator Network and Skype in the Classroom. This site is a central destination where you’ll have access to over 1.5 million educators around the world, a fresh selection of professional development courses and resources, thousands of inspiring lesson plans, and access to live lessons and virtual field trips. Click here to learn more about it. https://education.microsoft.com/
Congratulation to Coach Crunk & Wife with the birth of their daughter Katelynn Leigh
Special Olympics Bowling Field Trip - A GREAT DAY!
Goodies....
November Birthdays
Nov 2nd – Mr S Wortman
Nov 5th - Ms Pina
Nov 7th – Ms Noffsinger