The Black Bear Corner
November 18-22
#AIMHIGH
Be THANKFUL!
As Thanksgiving approaches, I would like to encourage each of you to reflect and remember those things that you are most THANKFUL! Daily, we take so many people, things and time for granted. What are you taking for granted???
I am THANKFUL for the opportunity to serve with you all!
Faculty Meeting Agenda...
Monday, November 18 @ 3:45pm
Formulating Essential Questions - Dr. Yvette Evans (Assistant Superintendent)
McKinney-Vento Homeless Presentation - Mrs. Kendria Sutherlin
Positive Remarks
There will NOT be a makeup faculty meeting! All coaches are asked to communicate with your your Department Lead for valuable information. In addition, it is imperative that everyone has McKinney-Vento Homeless training. Please see Mrs. Sutherlin by Wednesday, November 20 for all updates.
Peter Pan, Jr. Drama Production...
Austin Middle School Drama Department presents...
Peter Pan, Jr.
Monday, November 18
Daytime Showings....
7th Grade - 9:30am
6th Grade - 1:45pm
Evening Showings... (Changes)
7th Grade - 5pm
6th Grade - 7pm
Anyone able to volunteer with the evening showings, please see Mrs. Aldridge. Additional support is needed.
Thank you!
Strategic Teaching Update...
Your classes will be observed for Student Friendly Outcomes, Before Strategies, and After Strategies on November 20. The implementation of each stage is to serve our students. As soon as feedback is given, reports will be placed in your mailboxes. If instructional adjustments need to made, I will personally meet with you.
Please remember that your SFO's should be measurable, provide evidence that the students understand the purpose behind the lesson, and is working toward mastery of standards. Furthermore, I encourage all of you to be thoughtful and intentional in your Before and After Strategies. It is important to consider the diverse backgrounds of your students as you introduce lessons with the intent of helping all students make connections.
Future dates:
November 21 ---- Strategic Teaching Walkthroughs
December 4 - Strategic Teaching Walkthroughs
A+ Learning Rounds
Tuesday, November 19
All core teachers must participate in Learning Rounds as a requirement for A+. Please review the link below for the schedule. In addition, all core teachers must complete a reflection after learning rounds are complete to receive your stipend.
EL Trainings...
Please view the link below for EL Training Dates. Everyone is encouraged to attend as many of the trainings as possible. The first training will be held Tuesday, November 19.
All trainings will be held at Austin Jr. High School for 1 hour (3:45-4:45pm).
Upcoming Events...
Walkthrough #2 - November 1 - 29
November 22 - District Walkthroughs #3
November 18 - EL Progress Monitoring (in session)
November 18 - iReady Progress Monitoring (window opens)
November 18 - Drama Production (6th Grade - 9:30am & 7th Grade @ 1:45pm); Evening productions [7th grade - 5pm & 6th grade - 7pm)
November 18 - Faculty Meeting @ 3:45pm (Essential Question - Dr. Yvette Evans)
November 19 - State of the Schools Address @ 7:30am @ Decatur Baptist Church
November 19 - A+ Learning Rounds
November 19 - EL Training #1 @ AJHS @ 3:45pm
November 20 - Strategic Walkthrough (SFO, Before Strategies, & After Strategies)
November 25-29 - Thanksgiving Holidays
Basketball Games...
November 18 - AMS vs. Athens @ 5pm @ AHS
December 2 - AMS vs DMS @ 5pm @ AHS
December 3 - AMS vs. Liberty @ 5pm @ AHS
December 9 - AMS @ Florence @ 4pm
December 12 - AMS @ DMS @ 4pm
"Shout out"
"Shout out"
"Shout out"
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Email: ams@dcs.edu
Location: 2715 Danville Road Southwest, Decatur, AL, USA
Phone: 2565524622
Twitter: @ams