Mt. Bethel Messenger
February 9, 2018
BUCCANEER BRAVOS!
- Merci to ALL who came to Cultural Celebrations of the World! Your support of our kids and PTA are truly appreciated! CLICK HERE to view the beautiful images taken by yearbook photographer, Nina Greenwood!
- Bravo, AMANDA GARDNER! Amanda prepped a small chorus of students and an advanced alto recorder group to perform at Cultural Celebrations of the World!
- A PRIVELIDGE to celebrate our TOTY Cindi Cabral and our CEOTY Shayla Thomas at Thursday's Eastern Cobb County Council of PTA's annual recognition ceremony! Both are so incredibly deserving of a standing ovation for their work on behalf of all kids!
- KEEP SENDING LOVE TO THE BUNKE FAMILY!
BLT - MONDAY - 8AM
There will be an interactive portion so you'll need to bring a device (phone, iPad, computer).
Please plan to meet as a team to redeliver the information before February Break. There is some time-sensitive input needed (for budgeting purposes).
JUMP ROPE FOR HEART - 2/14 & 2/15
Healthy Habits Week (HHW)
Monday, February 12th—H2O Day!!!
Don’t forget to drink your water throughout the day! Look for complimentary waters at lunch to help remind you!
Tuesday, February 13th- Eating Healthy!!!
Send in a picture of you eating healthy! Prizes to be awarded to the top three pictures! Look for your picture to be posted on the halls of Mt. Bethel Elementary!
Wednesday, February 14th- Jump Rope for Heart and Sports Day!!!
Wear your favorite sport or team shirt to school! This day is all about promoting the importance of being physically active!
Thursday, February 15th- Jump Rope for Heart and Hey Day!!!
Everyone will receive a name tag today! Say HEY to EVERYONE you see!!!
Friday, February 16th- Wear Your PJ’s and Give Back Day!!!
Donate hygiene products (toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, children’s underwear, etc.) and come to school in your pajamas! Donation boxes will be located as students come through the front and bus entrances!
CONTRACTS 2018-19... LOOK FOR EMAIL ON 2/12
Next year's calendar will reflect two fewer days in the school year. This, in turn, will reflect two fewer days on contract. THERE WILL NOT BE A CUT IN PAY. When I look at the math, I am excited that I will work two fewer days, receive the same pay, and that my hourly rate will increase as a result!
See Appleyard if you have questions or concerns.
Green Sheets
The green sheets are not contractually binding and will not guarantee anything for you - other than your input and sharing your input on your dream job assignment for the coming year.
SAFETY PROCEDURES - 2/13 FACULTY MEETING
Mandatory meeting after school on Tuesday, 2/13 to review safety procedures. Thanks for being flexible with the date change!
FACULTY MEETING ON TUESDAY, 2/13.
TOPIC = SAFETY PROCEDURES AND ADJUSTMENTS.
CTLS-ASSESS - 2/15 @ PLANNING
Please meet with Carrie Lowery & Chenita Jarrett in the Conference Room at your planning time. No laptops needed.
STEM DAY - WINTER OLYMPICS THEME - 2/16
THE SCHEDULE:
8:00-9:30 2nd and 4th
9:30-11:00 K and 1st
11:20-12:50 3rd
12:15-1:45 5th (field trip in am)
***K-4th ALL classroom winning projects must be in Learning Commons no later than 1:00pm. Late arrivals will not be considered.
***5th Winning projects to Learning Commons no later than 1:45. Late arrivals will not be considered.
MAKE SURE YOU ADHERE TO THE GUIDELINES - ESPECIALLY INCLUDING TIME ALLOTTED.
Cobb Digital Learning Day - 2/16
CLICK HERE for the website. CLICK HERE to sign up to participate.
RTI-2 - NEXT MEETING 2/27
Remember to make sure you are entering data into CSIS for any students on Tier 2. If you have a student who is ready to move from Tier 2 to Tier 3, make an appointment with your RTI Facilitator.
CHANGE IN DATE: Next scheduled meeting - 2/27.
*Students who are receiving progress reports may be candidates to add to Tier 2 if they are not already served through RTI. The A-Team has discussed progress report kiddos and will touch base if a meeting is needed. We will bring lists to RTI-2 on 2/27.
LAPTOP CARTS
- Use the sign out sheet on top of the cart to reserve.
- Check out the ENTIRE CART.
- Put laptops back in appropriate slots and plug them in.
- Return cart to location & plug it in. Make sure you get it into place before the next person who has it reserved needs it.
- Do not put classroom laptops into laptop cart.
WE LOVE GIANCARLO!
Need a reminder of whether/when you signed up to have your class create communication for Giancarlo?
CLICK HERE . SUBMIT TO OFFICE ON THE DAY OF YOUR SIGN-UP.
*This is Buccaneer family information and is not to be posted online, emailed to parents, or discussed on social media.
GRADE LEVEL BUGLE BLURBS - DUE 2/28
Please make sure to submit your Bugle blurbs on time via THIS LINK!
Mark Your Calendars!
Jump Rope for Heart (JRFH) & Healthy Habits Week (HHW)!
Monday, February 12
- HHW - H2O Day!
- BLT - 1/2 day am in Lampert's Room
- Contracts distributed
- GAA Check
- 5th Grade Field Trip to Atlanta Food Bank
Tuesday, February 13
- HHW - Eating Healthy
- Jaime out - SSA Meeting @ Northstar Church
- 4th Grade - Wellstar - in classrooms
- 5th Grade Field Trip to Atlanta Food Bank
- 2:30 pm - Faculty Meeting - focused on safety
Wednesday, February 14 - Ash Wednesday - HAPPY MOTORING! - JEANS! - WEAR YOUR RED UMBRELLA SHIRTS TO SHARE OUR LOVE FOR GRACE!
- HHW - Jump Rope for Heart & Sports Day
- 7:30 am - Foundation meeting. *A big one. New trustees will be inducted!
- 3rd Grade Market Day
- 9:00 am - PTA Exec meeting
Thursday, February 15
- HHW - Jump Rope for Heart and Hey Day
- CTLS Sound Assessment Practices: 1st - 5th, meet during planning in Conference Room
- 10:40 - 11:40: School Inventure Challenge in Learning Commons for 5th Grade Target
- 5th Grade funky Target schedule - refer to email
Friday, February 16 - CRITICAL DAY
- HHW - Wear your PJ's and Give Back Day
- STEM Day!
- Appleyard out in am - Leadership in the Digital Age @ Hawthorne
- 5th Grade trip to Symphony
FEBRUARY 19 - 23: NO SCHOOL! FEBRUARY BREAK! NO SCHOOL HOURS. TAKE A BREAK!
Duty Schedule
AM BUS CLIPBOARD: Paulose
AM BUS LANE MONITORING: C. Griffin
AM CARPOOL: Quintero, Art, Hunter
PM CARPOOL: Lindsay, Salamone, Jankovich
SECOND LOAD STANDBY/FACT PROGRAM LATE ARRIVALS: Radcliffe