The Six Gazette
August Edition
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Here in theSix, we will be sharing information and updating families using our virtual newsletter tool, Smore! This will allow us to communicate grade level updates, team updates, share pictures, and keep you informed of upcoming events and other important information.
In Case You Missed It
- Students participated in a BOY (beginning of year) assessment to help serve as a measuring stick for where our students are currently academically. This well help teachers with lesson planning, identifying what gaps might be present as a result of school closing prematurely last school year, and meeting the individual needs of our students.
- A virtual grade level meeting for theSix was held to review Rising Eagle Expectations for Virtual learning. We encourage you to review this information with your child.
- All Spanish speaking students of theSix were provided a unique opportunity where they received a technology tutorial that was 100% in Spanish!
Stay Tuned .... Coming Soon!
Each month we will look to highlight one habit (character trait). As a team, teachers will select one student that they feel demonstrated that habit throughout the month. The student will be recognized and highlighted in the newsletter. The habit that we will highlight for the month of September is RESPECT: (treating others the way you want to be treated. Being considerate and honoring the feelings, opinions, and property of others).
Spotlight on Students
Each month, we will also look to place a spotlight on one (additional) student from each team.
Team Challenges
In an effort to build camaraderie within each team, we will be designing Team Challenges for students to participate in friendly competitions in an effort to win a wide variety of incentives and rewards. Stay tuned for upcoming information about our team model and our first challenge.
Meet the Teacher Night
Please be on the lookout for more information regarding Meet the Teacher Night to be held on Thursday, September 10th.
Avengers Team Updates
Explorers Team Updates
Trailblazers Team Updates
We are pleased to announce that we have found a highly qualified math teacher who has been recommended for hire. Ms. Click will be joining our Neal family, and the Trailblazers team. We are hopeful that she will be able to join us full-time by mid-September, ready to engage with students. Beginning Monday, August 31st, all Trailblazers will return to their regular schedule (as listed in PowerSchool), and will attend math class with Mr. Leathers during their assigned time. Mr. Leathers has experience working with our Neal students in Math and ELA, and will serve as an instructional facilitator while Ms. Click transitions to Neal. Mr. Leathers will be joined throughout this week by Ms. MacNeil, our current 6th grade instructional coach (and former math teacher). We appreciate your patience and understanding during this time.
A Message from Ms. Byrd
Hello Parents,
I am excited to be teaching your child this year. Please take some time to familiarize yourselves with my Canvas Page; most importantly, please review the Social Studies Syllabus and the classroom expectations. You can click on the buttons on the page and view the embedded links. I look forward to working closely with you to ensure a successful school year for your child.
-Ms. Byrd
A Message from Mr. Cody
I am so excited to be teaching ELA with this year’s Trailblazer Team. Please use the following links to help you navigate the assignments and information for students on our item (NOTE: My Canvas page is currently not working; we are working to have it fixed.)
- Remind
- Online Class Page
- Parent Guardian Survey (English) (Spanish)
- Google Voice (252)308-4196
AP of the6
I am Ms. Scott, and I will be serving as the Assistant Principal for theSix. I know very well what your child may be experiencing ---- while, I have many years of experience as an Assistant Principal, this is my 1st year at Neal as well. We are on this journey together, and no matter the challenges, we will get through this together. Communication is going to be key, so please be sure to follow our social media platforms.
Twitter: @AP_TiffanyScott
Instagram: @theSixatNeal
If you have any questions or concerns, do not hesitate to reach out to me.
Respectfully,
-Ms. Scott
Email: tiffany.scott@dpsnc.net
Website: https://www.dpsnc.net/domain/1417
Location: 201 Baptist Rd, Durham, NC, USA
Phone: (919) 560-3955
Twitter: @AP_TiffanyScott