Roadrunner Report
Week of February 27, 2017
Parent Academy Update
Please make sure that you are at PLC on time on Monday morning. Mr. Ross will be there to give important information to the staff.
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2017 ReLoad Non-negotiables
Non-Negotiables
Communication with parents
- Focused on working together to improve student achievement
- Clear, consistent and often
- Professional and goal driven
School Day
PLC meeting attendance and participation EVERY WEEK.
ReLoad Instructional Framework or one approved by Rice and post by door
Demonstrate evidence of daily planning and differentiation in instruction to be reviewed in planbook.com. This now a requirement to every teacher.
Bell to Bell teaching
Hall duty each day during each transition or assigned travel group.
Keep your students out of the halls
Kindness to ALL students - No yelling
- Move throughout your classroom interacting with all students
Positivity is mandatory- Do not come and steal our Joy from Southwest
Challenge all students through rigor and higher order thinking skills
Teach key vocabulary
Incorporate available technology into lesson to enhance student learning
Display exemplary student work that includes Teacher commentary
Adjust instruction and reassess based on student performance data
I will adjust add to or remove items as needed for student growth outcomes.
Instructional Reflection
Interim Reports
A notable lesson for us all!
Q: If I have all but 3-4 students that have a "D" or "F" what should I do as the teacher?
Q: If all students fail my course in a block what should I do as the teacher?
Q: If my students have poor homework habits is this a reason for them to fail my course?
Q: What percentage of students is average to fail in a given block or for every 30 students?
Q: Did I put comments on the Interim to help direct parents understand?
Q: Did I have more that 3-4 grades in my gradebook to calculate this average?
Q: As the teacher, I realize there may be a problem, so what should I do?
Q: Do I understand the reteach/retest classroom practice; as an option?
Q: Do I need to offer some type of remediation?
Get your answers in PLC and more!
Failure Is Not An Option At Southwest
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STAR Testing
RESULTS MEETING
Please encourage AR
Details to come through our Roadrunner Report and PLC.
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More Change...
Southwest Hallways
Transition changes. . .
Here is another Thank you for your willingness and effectiveness! Our class changes are looking better! Please make sure that we keep this procedure as an important part of our school day so that walking quietly through our halls becomes the norm.
Student Displine
Hallway Traffic
Help us keep them closest to the instruction and away from unsupervised areas.
Limit Traffic Please
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Summer 2017
Save the DATE(s)
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Please complete advisory lessons: District Mandate
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News on Roadrunner Sports
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Athletics and Admin Request
Please keep student athletes in the classroom until called for
We have way too many athletes in the hallway and in the locker room before the announcement is made
Girls Basketball Team
Lanadia Adams
Briyana Allison
Natalie Alevarez
Cali Barnette
ZyAjia Cunningham
MaKenzie Harris
Emma Holcombe
Zailyn Jeter
Alyssa Melton
Dajah Miller
Tajah Miller
Kianna Robinson
Kaylin Thomasson
Saniya Wilson
Miranda Braswell
Boys Basketball Team
Kendal Corry
Jacob Hatten
Supreme Hill
Zyan McCain
Keith MClure
Latrelle Mclean
Nathan Minger
Cameron Robinson
Yaumell Scott
Tykel Smith
Jacob Todd
Orion Wright
Arron Floyd
Cheerleading Squad
Analy Caldwell
Reba Kurht
Josilyn Falcon
Taylor Bates
Angel Truett
Maggie Dula
Rachael Wilson
Hope Henderson
Emily Johnson
Amaur Minger
Holland Durkin
Samiah Mason
JaNet Lewis
Cherael Thompson
Rebecca Faust
INTRAMURALS
8th GRADE:
Monday: Feb 27th: Church, Campbell, Fender, Stahl, Culbertson
Tuesday: Feb 28th Church, Campbell, Fender, Stahl, Culbertson
Wednesday: March 1st Reagan, Rhodes, S White, Alizuas, Walters Sr, Clark
Thursday: March 2nd Reagan, Rhodes, S White, Alizuas, Walters Sr, Clark
Link to Instructions for your TEAM!
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Southwest News
Monday -
- Socks and Service begins today
- EJ with Ready Math here all week
- PBIS Skating Today
- Basketball at Chavis
Tuesday -
Wednesday -
- SIP meeting in media center
Thursday -
- Read Across GCS
Friday -
- CLUB Day!
- Battle of the Book Competition
Upcoming Events -
March 18 - Parent Academy @ Huss
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Don't forget to schedule your Free Store Appointment each month @ Classroom Central . You never know what treats and surprise await you.
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New School-wide Policy
I have created an attendance chart in my office to manage this severe issue that is significantly affecting our student growth.
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Referrals
Does your student need assistance?
Use the links:
Counselor Intervention Request
Staff please don't forget to use the links above for student recommendations and Interventions. Students are missing out on valuable services provided by our school as a result.
Field Trip Deadline
Field Trip Deadline
- May 5, 2017
- No School will be allowed to travel after this date. This even includes Saturday and Sundays
Morning News Announcements
Technology and Computer Issues?
Please use the google form provided by Mrs. Ray in a email last week or click this link.
She will take care of you as soon as possible or refer your issues to our TSS (Technology Support Services) department.
Copiers, Laminator and Riso
Southwest Middle School
Email: lrrice@gaston.k12.nc.us
Website: http://www.gaston.k12.nc.us/Domain/49
Location: 1 Roadrunner Drive, Gastonia, NC, United States
Phone: (704)866-6290
Twitter: @MsPrincipalBoss