Blaze Bulletin
Edition 23 - Week of February 29
Greetings...
Dear teachers,
Some upcoming dates that you will want to put on your calendars:
March 8 - Faculty Meeting - about testing, again. Seriously. 7:30am
March 15 - New to BHS meeting with administration - Media Center 7:30am
Have a great weekend!
Sincerely,
Dr. Leisa Justus
Principal, Blackman High School
615-904-3850
@bhsjustus
Congratulations Coach Jackson
District Coach of the Year
Congratulations Coach Wortman
District Coach of the Year
Shout out....
Shout out....John Strickland
Calling all talent....FACULTY TALENT SHOW!
The faculty talent show takes place during senior week, which will be the last week of April. The show includes a variety of musical, comedy, and dance acts that are performed in a show exclusively for the seniors. We have a lot of talent on this staff, but even if you don't have "talent," you can still be a part if you just want to be silly. :)
Start brainstorming and getting your acts together. The show is always a hoot! You don't want to miss being a part of this fun and memorable event. The seniors get such a kick out of seeing their teachers on stage!
Email me your ideas and tentative plans. If you would like to participate but don't have an idea or group. let me know and we'll find a spot for you.
COMPLIMENTARY SPA DAY 3/9
Heated Thermal Neck Wrap
Soothing Cucumber Eye Treatment
Award-winning Healing Lip Mask
Renewing & Healing Dead Seal Salt Hand Treatment
Aromatherapy & guided Relaxation
All this pampering will take place the the AP conference room in the Front Office. Please call Mrs. Macknyk at extension 22902 to sign up.
SAVE THE DATE....PROM
April 29th, 2016
MTSU Grand Ballroom8:00 P.M. to Midnight
Junior/Senior sponsors will be asked to chaperon in small increments.
Tech Minute
Tech Minute
Watch this week’s instructional technology minute highlighting TEL- Tennessee Electronic Library. TN Electronic Library (TEL) is a virtual library that can be accessed from any device, is free to anyone in the state of Tennessee, and includes resources for kindergarten through adult learners. TEL provides access to over 400,000 resources such as scholarly journals, videos, ebooks, World Book Encyclopedia, primary source documents, and much more. The Test Prep area provides access to the Learning Express Library, which includes test prep materials (ACT, GRE, etc.), online computer tutorials, an adult learning center, a career center and more.
Would you like to watch more Tech Minute videos? Go to your email > Click on the Waffle in the upper left hand corner > Video > Channels > Technology Minute.
March Technology Inservices
March Technology Inservices
March 2 – 3:45-4:45 - Britannica Resources for High School 9-12 – The Britannica rep will be here.
ONLINE PD!! (Window for completion: March 7-21) – 1.5 Hours of Credit - Getting Started with Document Based Questioning
Get more information and sign up in School Station: https://schstation.rcs.k12.tn.us/rutherford
7 Types of Tech All High School Students Should Use This Year
Let’s get our students using technology that helps them to prepare for college and careers. http://www.edutechchick.com/7-types-of-tech-all-high-school-students-should-use-this-year/
JROTC
Save the Date: Teach Ready Conference May 31-June 1
The Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce and Rutherford Works program is once again hosting a conference this summer to help teachers utilize technology and STEM in the classroom. The 2016 Teach Ready Conference will be held May 31-June 1 at Embassy Suites in Murfreesboro. This conference will take the place of the RCS Tech Academy this year. Teachers will earn in-service hours for successfully completing the conference.
Surprise Disaster Drill Week...
WEEK OF MARCH 21st
Teacher Spotlight....Kim Garrott
My family consists of my husband, Tim and son, Alex with our fur babies, Delta, Lilly and Panther. One of the original BHS faculty members, I worked as the media specialist when the school opened in 2000. The following year we began Renaissance and I’ve remained the sponsor ever since. Eight years ago, I became the Graduation Coach.
Little known facts in my 28 year career, I’ve taught the following subjects- Spanish I, English 2, Drama (2 productions), Pre-Algebra, Algebra I and II, Geometry, Trigonometry, Biology, Physical Science, Chemistry, Physics and Yearbook. I’ve coached Cheerleading, Softball and Volleyball. A proud alumni of MTSU, I have my Ed. S in Administration and Supervision.
My hobbies include scrapbooking, photography and attending sporting events. Our family vacations tend to revolve around attending MLB baseball parks. Thus far, we’ve visited 11 of the 30 parks in America and have plans each summer to visit at least one new park.
Reminder....
FRESHMAN ORIENTATION MARCH 8TH from 6pm - 8pm
COUNSELING UPDATE...
COURSE OVERRIDE DEADLINE: MARCH 11TH
FROM THE GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT...
Registration 2016-2017
March 4th
Verification forms will be sent home. The deadline for parent overrides is March 11th.
March 11th
Signed verification forms with any changes are due to the counseling office. A parent override form is required to take a course beyond the teacher recommended level.
*Parent override form is required to take a course beyond the teacher recommended level.
Picture Date & Location
April 13 - Junior Orientation with Loveless - Auditorium - Prime Time
SAVE THE DATES...
Graduation Practice - May 18, Wednesday, 9-11 am
Graduation - May 21, Saturday, 10 am
Invitation from Carson-Newman University
Information Meetings:
Pittard Elementary
745 DeJarnette Lane, Murfreesboro
Wednesday, 3/16/2016 at 3:30 PM or 4:30 PM
- OR -
Coffee County Schools Central Office
1343 McArthur Street, Manchester
Thursday, 3/17/2016 at 3:30 PM or 4:30 PM
To RSVP or for more information, please call (800) 956-8903 or email mjohnson@graduateprogram.org.
Programs Offered:
- Principal License w/ Master's
- Curriculum & Instruction Master's
- Reading Specialist w/ Master's
- Special Education Master's
- Coaching (Athletics) Master's
- Teaching English as a Second Language Master's
- Educational Specialist Degree (Ed.S.) (online only - begins August 2016)
- Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) (online only - begins August 2016)
Coordinator, Off-Campus Programs
Carson-Newman University
BLACKMAN VOICE....
VALIC Advisor....Dawn Williams
I have been in the financial services industry for 16 + years. My experience and knowledge make me a valuable resource when it comes to retirement and financial planning. I hold the following licenses – General Securities Representative – Series 7, 63, Investment Advisor Representative, Life, Health and Variable Annuity Insurance Agent.
I live in Wartrace TN and have one Son and two grandchildren. I am a dog mother to two Chihuahuas, Roscoe and Daisy. I enjoy reading and any outdoor activities.
I’m looking forward to a long career with VALIC and Rutherford County Schools, and can’t wait to meet everyone at Blackman High!
Please call me if you need any assistance.
Thanks again.
Dawn Williams l Financial Advisor
West Tennessee District
VALIC Financial Advisors, Inc.
278 Franklin Road, Suite 150 l Brentwood TN 37027
Office: 615.221.2541 l Fax: 615.221.2563 I Cell: 931.308.6054
VALIC.com
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February Birthdays
March 1st – Ms Ailes