Mustang Round-Up
August 9, 2020 - Volume 1
Reflections from the Principal
It's truly hard for me to believe that tomorrow begins the 2020-2021 school year. The last five months have been anything but "normal", but the thought of seeing all of you in person tomorrow is all I need to believe we are beginning the best school year yet! Of course this year will be different than any other school year we have ever experienced, but I'm confident in our our school community. Together we will get through any obstacle that happens to come our way.
Tomorrow morning we will start our day with breakfast in the elementary school cafeteria at 8 am. At 8:30 am, we will have a few short introductions, followed by a presentation by Dr. Todd Whitaker at 9 am. We will transition to the elementary gymnasium prior to Dr. Whitaker speaking in order for everyone to sit in a chair rather than a cafeteria table for the presentation. This will allow us to social distance and enjoy his presentation.
Lunch will be provided immediately following Dr. Whitaker's presentation in the elementary cafeteria (11:30 am). Please make sure you eat before 12:30 pm. Once you are finished with lunch, the remainder of the day can be used for working in your classroom, obtaining your FC teacher packet from the secretaries in the main office, meeting with mentor's, or meeting with your department.
Again, I am looking forward to seeing you all tomorrow and am excited for the 2020-2021 school year!
Thanks!
Ashley
Who is Dr. Todd Whitaker?
Dr. Todd Whitaker has been fortunate to be able to blend his passion with his career. Recognized as a leading presenter in the field of education, his message about the importance of teaching has resonated with hundreds of thousands of educators around the world. Todd is a professor of educational leadership at the University of Missouri and professor emeritus at Indiana State University. He has spent his life pursuing his love of education by researching and studying effective teachers and principals.
Prior to moving into higher education he was a math teacher and basketball coach in Missouri. Todd then served as a principal at the middle school, junior high, and high school levels. He was also a middle school coordinator in charge of staffing, curriculum, and technology for the opening of new middle schools.
One of the nation’s leading authorities on staff motivation, teacher leadership, and principal effectiveness, Todd has written over 50 books including the national best seller, What Great Teachers Do Differently. Other titles include: Dealing With Difficult Teachers, Ten-Minute Inservice, Your First Year, What Great Principals Do Differently, Motivating & Inspiring Teachers, and Dealing With Difficult Parents.
Todd is married to Beth, also a former teacher and principal, who is currently a faculty member of educational leadership at the University of Missouri and professor emeritus at Indiana State University. They are the parents of three children; Katherine, Madeline, and Harrison.
First Student Day Schedule
Thank You to FC's Quiet Heroes!
Morning Supervision Schedule!
Nuts and Bolts...
- First Teacher Day - August 10th @ 8 am
- First Student Day - August 12th
- PLC Wednesday, August 12th - HS PLC Room @ 7:30 am
- Labor Day - September 2nd, No School
IDOE - Closing the Achievement Gap
IDOE- A Deeper Dive Into Indentifying High Priority Standards
IDOE - Creating Instructional Calendars
Fountain Central Jr/Sr High School
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