SMS Weekly Update 9/18-9/22
“Everyone Does Better When Everyone Does Better"
Mission, Vision, Core Values & Smart Goals
SMS Vision Statement:
“Sedgefield will be a premier middle school that produces globally competitive leaders.”
SMS Mission Statement:
“Our Sedgefield faculty is committed to providing rigorous and relevant instruction in a safe and personalized learning environment.”
SMS Core Values:
INTEGRITYSAFETY
EDUCATION
ACCOUNTABILITY
LEADERSHIP
GRIT
RESPONSIBILITY
2017-2018 EOG GOALS
- Reading: 40% GLP 30% CCR
- Math: 30% GLP 21% CCR
- Science: 48% GLP 35% CCR
Weekly PLC Schedule
Monday: No Grade Level Meetings (MAP Testing Modified Schedule)
Tuesday: Individual Planning
Wednesday: Monthly Vertical Department Meetings (7:45-8:45) Begin in media center
Collaborative Planning
8th grade: 10:35-11:25
7th grade: 12:20-1:10
6th grade: 2:30- 3:30
Thursday: Teacher Workday
Friday: Teacher Workday
Master Calendar & Upcoming Important Dates
- September 18- Completed PDP Goals Due (3)
- September 18-20 -Fall MAP Testing
- September 21- Teacher Workday (not required)
- September 22- Teacher Workday (required) Restorative Practices Training
- September 25- MTSS Planning meetings
- September 26-29 - Core Content Learn Checks
- September 28-29 - Progress Reports Distributed to Scholars
- September 28 - PTO Meeting 6pm
- September 29 - Clubs begin 3:00-4:15
2017-18 Master Calendar Link
Fall Map Testing Monday & Tuesday
NCEES Professional Development Plans (PDP) Due Monday 9/18/17
PDP Goal (Instruction)
By the midyear PDP review I will implement 2 core AVID strategies on a weekly basis as evidenced in lesson plans, student work samples and / or classroom walk through feedback.
PDP Goal (Culture)
By the midyear PDP review I will implement and utilize an approved behavior tracking system at least 3 times a week.
Restorative Practices Training on Friday, September 22
Avondale Church is providing breakfast for all faculty in our school media center at 8:00am. Immediately after breakfast we will transition to the Center City Campus. The Restorative Practices training will begin at 9:00am in rooms 901 & 902.
Personalized Learning Cohort at Sedgefield Middle School
Spartan Time Journal Writing Prompt (Wednesday)
" How does it help me to be exposed to new and different hobbies and recreational choices"
Title 1 Compacts Due
SMS Professional Development Corner
SMS Athletics Update
We begin our fall sports season this week with two volleyball games for our lady Spartans. On Monday we travel to McClintock Middle and on Tuesday our ladies host the Jaguars from Eastway Middle School. Games begin at 5:00pm. Please come out and support our scholar athletes as they demonstrate sportsmanship, teamwork and athletic excellence on the court this week.