Friday Thoughts
March 1, 2019
Friends Helping Friends
As many of you may or may not know, Paula Young (principal HES) Donna Reeps (teacher HES)Tammy Mansell (CNP CCHS) and Courtney Snipes (teacher at CHES) have experienced tremendous water damage in their homes.
We need to come together and support our colleagues and friends.
As soon as we return, let’s start a fund for our friends.
Send your monies to your school secretary, she will forward everything to Mr. Brumley.
This is a serious hardship. An estimate for clean up from Servpro is $9,000....wow!!
We help and support every cause in the Shoals as a district....let’s help our very own!!
Please, please, please...
#teamcolbertcounty
#shoalsstrong
Barbecue with Teachers
L.O. Bishop Barbecue will be catering.... 10 plates or more, we will deliver.
$10 plates:
Barbecue
baked beans
cole slaw
Friday, Mar 22, 2019, 11:00 AM
Colbert County School Bus Garage, Howell Heflin Lane, Tuscumbia, Colbert County, AL, USA
Did you know?
Nurse Vickie Hunter, CHHS, is a germ - buster!!! Vickie has worked with our healthcare team for the last 7-10 years. Not only that, Mrs. Hunter has served as the Varsity Cheerleader sponsor.
Mrs. Hunter has 3 children. She is married to Scott Hunter, science teacher at CHHS.
Vickie is a prime example of a team player........
#teamcolbertcounty
One Team....One Goal....Our Legacy!!
Healthcare Watch
First Class Pre- K News
Pre-registration Numbers for 2019-2020
CES- 28 (2 classes)
CHES- 75 (3 classes)
HES- 32 (1 class)
LES- 44 (2 classes)
NBES-36 (1 class)
Pre-K Completion Ceremony
Sunday, May 19, 2019, 02:00 PM
Highland Park Baptist Church, South Wilson Dam Road, Muscle Shoals, AL, USA
Vision & Core Beliefs Survey Results
Values Survey /Vision Statement Survey Results
Values Survey Results:
Please rank, in order, with 1 being the best, which Core Belief you consider to be the most important to Colbert County Schools:
Students are our utmost priority; game changers of today and tomorrow.
Vision Statement Survey Results:
Choose the Statement below you consider the best option that describes the vision of Colbert County Schools:
"Every Student...Everyday...Our Legacy."
2019 GEMS Expo
Reminder! I sent this out early last fall!!!
2019 GEMS (Girls Engaged in Math and Science) Expo is approaching. Alabama Department of Education has partnered with Girls Who Code to offer curriculum for GEMS clubs as an option. The clubs are for grades 3-5 and 6-12. See link for more information.2019 Colbert County Schools College Signing Day
We are planning on having a HUGE college signing day on March 21st. This would be county-wide for all seniors that are going to college. Please encourage your students to apply to college. Finally, this grand day is for ALL students accepted into college NOT just students who are receiving scholarships. #teamcolbertcounty
One Team...One Goal...Our Legacy!!
Wednesday, Mar 20, 2019, 05:00 PM
Colbert County Board Of Education, U.S. 72 Alternate, Tuscumbia, AL, USA
ESL Edge - Ashley Harris Teacher
Students at English Learner Level 6 - Reaching:
Are fully English proficient
Read, write, speak, and comprehend English within academic classroom settings
Level 6 instructional practices include:
Explicit core instruction
Support for language and academics when needed
Continue best teaching practices
Colbert County High School
2019 CCHS Student of th Year - MJ Satchel
2019 CCHS Black History Play
Sunday March 3rd @ 5pm. Students will present the play to the community
Monday March 4th
@ 8:15 am we will present for the elementary students (5th & 6th graders)
@ 1:18 pm (beginning of 4th) we will present for CCHS students
Sheriff Deputy Stoney Hugley Retires As School Resource Officer for CHHS
2019 Student of the Year for CHHS
Muscle Shoals 2019 Regional MathCounts Competition
"This note is sent to recognize Anna Cowley and Jacob Walker for their dedicated efforts coaching the Colbert Heights High School “mathletes” (team members Joseph Colella, Kyle Fuller, Reagan Norton, and Noah Sanderson, along with individuals Elijah Hand, Steven Wilbanks, and Layla Wilkinson) who competed in our 2019 Muscle Shoals Regional MathCounts Competition on Saturday. They competed with students from five other Northwest Alabama schools in a challenging tournament, and they earned trophies recognizing their excellent 2nd-place team ranking at the event." Mr. Lokey
Cherokee High School
2019 Student of the Year for CHS
CHS Car Show
Saturday, Mar 16, 2019, 10:00 AM
Cherokee High School, High School Drive, Cherokee, AL, USA
Colbert Heights Elementary School
Good luck this weekend at the Robotics Competition!!!
Hatton Elementary School
HES Robotics website.
"This will show you what all went into our competition. It was a video competition, and we are waiting to hear if we go to the invitational round." Heather Pendley
Leighton Elementary School
Google Educator Level 2
Congratulations to Mary Underwood....... she passed her Google Educator Level 2 Exam!!!
Read Across America
Read Across America
Read Across America
Cherokee Elementary School
Thank you for loving our pets...
New Bethel Elementary School
Good luck this weekend at the Robotics Competition!!!
CAMPUS CLEAN-UP DAY
Friday, Mar 1, 2019, 12:00 PM
New Bethel School, New Bethel Road, Tuscumbia, AL, USA
Grading Policy Reminder
It is important to remember that board policy states that graded assignments should be entered into the grade book and returned to students within 5 days of the assignment. Also, 6 grades per 9 weeks are required in each subject.
Please stay occur with your grades..... parents are more active and they want to see current grades. Thank you for our help in this next level of communication!!
Attendance - -Everyday is a day of Learning!!
Please continue to encourage attendance of all students everyday. I assure you that Ms. Cagle is doing all she can to get them here. When you consider the State School Report Card, nothing is more important than attendance. Yes, chronic absenteeism only counts for 15% of our score, but absenteeism is likely the largest factor in academic growth and achievement.
- Miss Cagle has been scheduling and holding early warning attendance meetings at all the schools to start off this semester as quickly as possible. If there is a student concern with excessive absences, check-ins, or check-outs, please let her know.
Child Nutrition Program (CNP)
National Breakfast Week
CELEBRATES
NATIONAL SCHOOL BREAKFAST WEEK
March 4th-8th
Breakfast will be served from 7:15 – 8:15 a.m.
Join us for a FUN FILLED BREAKFAST each morning!
PUNCH OUT HUNGER WITH A HEALTHY BREAKFAST!
On Monday, March 4th come through the Breakfast Line and receive a punch card for the week.
Each morning that you eat breakfast your card will be punched.
At the end of the week if you have eaten breakfast every morning your name could be drawn for Door Prizes.
Grades will compete for the WINNERS CIRCLE!
Winner to be determined by percentage of participation by grades.
BE SURE TO ENTER CONTEST IN CONJUNCTION WITH NATIONAL SCHOOL BREAKFAST WEEK!
Coloring Contest- Grades Pre-K through 2nd
Pinewood Derby Car Contest- Grades 3rd through 6th
Technology Professional Development
Casie Barksdale - Dirctor of Technology & Integration Specialist
We have completed Google Productivity. I know the digital transition is new for the majority of faculty but they have embraced it well. The several teachers show stronger confidence in their Google knowledge and could be ready for the Level 1 Google Certification if they are willing.
If you were recommended for additional Google Level Certification, please do not hesitate to speak with your principal regarding next steps.
Thank you.......Sheffield Kiwanis'
Human Resources & Business Office
Family Medical Leave Act
Alabama State Department of Education
Assistant State Superintendent
T. Elisabeth Davis
The Alabama State Department of Education in Montgomery, Ala., has a new assistant state superintendent in the office of student learning. Elisabeth Davis has spent her entire 20-year career in Alabama, most recently as superintendent in Eufaula. She earlier was director of curriculum and instruction in Pelham, assistant superintendent in Tuscaloosa and assistant principal in Columbiana. A member of AASA since 2015, Davis earned her Ed.D. in educational leadership from Samford University.
Dr. Davis is the daughter of Helen Hudson, 5th grade teacher at HES
12th Annual Shoals Earth Day Fest
The 12th Annual Shoals Earth Day Fest will be held on Saturday, April 6, 2019, from 11 am until 5 pm in Wilson Park, Florence.
Attached is the information and form for the 12th Annual Shoals Earth Day Fest Official T Shirt Design Contest.
All Colbert County School students in grades 4-12 are eligible. FYI: A NBES student won last year!! :)
For more information about our group please visit:
Colbert County Reporter
- There's a sale going on...... everyone likes a sale!!
- May I encourage you to renew your subscription because students from our district will be writing and editing for each distribution?
- Please support our kids and our local paper!!!
Another great partnership!!
Student Support Services
Character in Action
Bullying & Suicide Prevention Workshop
PRESENTING:
2 Contact Hours of
Continuing Education
for professionals
Extra Credit for attending students
REGISTER WITH:
Riverbend Prevention Services
256.768.7497
Non-perishable food items will be accepted.
*Donations not required for admission.
Thursday, Mar 7, 2019, 06:00 PM
Muscle Shoals High School, Avalon Avenue, Muscle Shoals, AL, USA
Academic Competitions
Junior High Scholar’s Bowl
Thursday, Mar 7, 2019, 08:30 PM
Cherokee High School, High School Drive, Cherokee, AL, USA
High School Scholar’s Bowl
Thursday, Apr 11, 2019, 08:30 PM
Colbert County High School, High School Street, Leighton, AL, USA
Valedictorian/Salutatorian Luncheon
Monday, May 13, 2019, 11:30 AM
Rhoda P's Restaurant & Catering, North Montgomery Avenue, Sheffield, AL, USA
Colbert County Honor’s Night
Thursday, May 16, 2019, 06:00 PM
Highland Park Baptist Church, South Wilson Dam Road, Muscle Shoals, AL, USA
CCHS 2019-2020 Kindergarten Registration
Kindergarten registration will be held at each elementary school:
Hatton
Leighton
New Bethel
Colbert Heights
Cherokee
Thursday, Mar 7, 2019, 08:00 AM
Colbert County Board Of Education, U.S. 72 Alternate, Tuscumbia, AL, USA
2019 Pre - K Pre-registration
The registration numbers for Prek are as follows:
CES-14 Slots Available: 36
CHES-44 Slots available: 54
HES-13 Slots available: 18
LES-27 Slots available: 36
NBES-23 Slots available: 18
Help us give our youngest citizens a great start to their future........
First Class Pre-K Education!
Students are not required to live in our school zone.
2019 Ag Day
Tuesday, Mar 19, 2019, 08:30 AM
Longhorn R Arena, 3 Mile Lane, Tuscumbia, AL, USA
Education Foundation/Grant Opportunities
EDUCATION FOUNDATION NEXT-STEPS:
"Show Me The Love" Payroll deduction is still available. Did you know if EVERY employee donated $5 per month, the foundation would earn $25,000 per year? Guess what? the funds go directly into the classrooms.....no exceptions!!!
Please take the month of February to show your love for our students!!!
#teamcolbertcounty
Education Foundation Inserts - Sheffield Utilities
I am happy to say that we have completed a full cycle of the Colbert County Board of Education mailers and are getting some response. Special thanks to CCEF members for setting this up.
University of North Alabama
UNA Homecoming 2019
Saturday, Sep 28, 2019, 03:00 PM
University of North Alabama, Harrison Plaza, Florence, AL, USA
Northwest Shoals Community College
Students enrolled in NWSCC programs for 2018-19
Below is a link to an article on the kick-off of College's FAME program (will start in fall of 2019) and MSSC Center.
https://www.nwscc.edu/news/northwest-shoals-holds-fame-kick-off-and-mssc-open-house
Also, here is a link to our scholarship page of the website. 2019-2020 NW-SCC scholarship applications are due March 1st.
Next Level of Instruction:
National Board Certification
4 and counting.......
Hooray for these educators:
- Laura James (CHHS)
- Brittany Leathers (NBES)
- Amy Michael (CHES)
- Ashley Harris (ESL)
"Champions keep going when they don't have anything left in their tanks.... that's the difference between the greats." unknown author
Be Healthy School Grant 2019 - 2020
Business Highlight
Corporate Sponsors
Special thanks to our community partners for supporting professional development and for believing in our school system:
Gold Partner:
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Anderson
Medical Associates of the Shoals
Silver Partner:
First Metro Bank
Bronze Partner:
J.T.Ray Company
Terminix
North Alabama Gas District
Lanier Ford Shaver & Payne, P.C.
Valley Credit Union
Legal Shield
Community Sponsor:
Cherokee Auto Part
Wittichen Supply Company
Lewis Electric Supply Company
Greg Flint - Alfa Insurance
103 W. 6th Street
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
Office: (256) 978-6732 Cell: (256) 810-2109
Non-Profit Support with H & R Block
Cherokee Elem $ 60
Cherokee High $160
Colbert County High $300 *
Colbert Heights Elem $160
Colbert Heights High $ 80
Hatton Elem $140
New Bethel Elem $ 40
Leighton Elem $560
It's easy..... Just tell your tax preparer at H & R Block which school you would like to support!!
Since we have the competition this year for the additional grant awards, I thought I would pass this along to you.
In order to be awarded the additional grant funds, the top schools must reach $500, LES has and CCHS is close!
1st place an additional $2000
2nd place an additional $1000
3rd place an additional $500
Please contact Lydina South Bennett (CCHS Alumni)
Master Tax Advisor
Muscle Shoals
256-353-8211
Simply Healthy
Now Open 7:00 a m - 4:00 p.m.
We specialize in all things healthy!! We have fresh juices, smoothies, detox tea, healthy food, and more!!
Important Dates
Graduation Dates and Times
Colbert County High School
Thursday, May 23, 2019, 06:00 PM
Colbert County High School, High School Street, Leighton, AL, USA
Cherokee High School
Friday, May 24, 2019, 06:00 PM
Cherokee High School, High School Drive, Cherokee, AL, USA
Colbert Heights High School
Friday, May 24, 2019, 07:30 PM
Colbert Heights High School, Woodmont Drive, Tuscumbia, AL, USA
Love Notes
- Happy Birthday and Happy Anniversary to all those who are celebrating in the month of March!!
- Unspoken prayer request for students, faculty, and staff.
- Please continue to keep the following staff members lifted: If your heart desires, please send a card. Invite your students to send a card...
- Aubrey Kimbrough.... please him and wife family in your thoughts and prayers.
- Joyce Clements.... still fighting the fight!!
- Kassi Suddith -(CES) Baby Girl is here!!
- Kayla Thorne-(HES) and her husband are expecting a baby boy!!
- Christy Wilcoxson - (CES) and her husband are expecting their baby boy!!
- Laura Peden - (CES) and her husband are expecting their baby boy!!
- Karly Herring (LES) & Adam Herring (CHES) are expecting their second boy!!
- Ashley Isbell - (HES) and her husband are expecting their second boy!!
- Natalie Abrams - (LES) and her husband are expecting a baby boy!!
Dr. Gale Denise Story-Satchel
One Team...One Goal....Our Legacy!!
#teamcolbertcounty
" No one has the power to shatter my dreams unless I give them that power." Kyle Chandler
Email: gsatchel@colbert.k12.al.us
Website: www.colbert.k12.al.us
Location: 425 U.S. 72, Tuscumbia, AL, USA
Phone: 256-386-8565