A Keen Perspective
What a week!
Hey Team!!
What a week!! We have made it to the end of Homecoming week!! It is always fun to see everyone participating in the dress up days. I love it and so do the kids!!
We are winding down this first nine weeks. Keep full steam ahead to end the first lap of our mile with energy! Continue planning engaging lessons and pushing your students to achieve more than they think they can. In the words of Mr. Murphy; "you guys are killing it!" Keep up the great work and don't hesitate to ask when you need help. We are better together!
I often think of this quote I heard when I started at Texas A&M when we talk about The Cardinal Way: "From the outside looking in, you don't understand it. From the inside looking out, you can't explain it". While a lot of people do not understand the daily grind you put in to ensure our students have the best education around, it is evident when they see the outcome of the hard work. Our actions speak loud!! Make sure they mimic what you are saying.
Enjoy the game and the bonus summer days Mother Nature is gifting us this weekend!
Let's go Rangers!!
Keen
Weekly Schedule
Monday-
Professional Dress
IB Parent Information Meeting @ Home Office 6p-7:30p
Tuesday-
Professional Dress
8th football vs Southard @ Cardinal Stadium 5:30pm
Wednesday-
Jeans and college, career or military shirt
DSBC Meeting @ Home Office 4:45pm
PTO Fundraiser @ Spirit Locker 5p-7p
Thursday-
Professional Dress
MREC Trunk of Treat @ Cardinal Stadium 5p-7p
Choir Concert @ the MAC 7pm
Friday-
Jeans and Cardinal Spirit
A Few Housekeeping Items
1. A friendly reminder of contract time: 8:00am-4:30pm. If you are going to be late or need to leave early, please let your appraiser know.
2. A.M duty time-8:00am. P.M duty time-4:15pm-4:30pm. If you are absent, your duty needs to be covered.
3. If you are going to be absent, YOU must put it in AESOP before 6:00 am on the day of your absence and make sure to contact your department head, appraiser and Mrs. McKoy.
4. PLEASE TAKE ATTENDANCE. Don't automatically assume every student is present. Take attendance with fidelity.
5. Start handing out INSPIRE cards!! We will have the INSPIRE shop up and running during lunches.
6. If you have eHallpass questions, please email Mr. Graham directly. He is able to troubleshoot most issues!
7. Food is allowed during 3rd period for the first 5 minutes ONLY. Otherwise, food is to be eaten in the cafeteria only.
8. Cell phones are NOT allowed. Please adhere to the cell phone policy if a student is on their phone. It is located in the Student Expectation Guide.
9. Please allow students to use the restroom. Use situational awareness. We have lots of kids, new hallway patterns and a limited number of facilities. If you have questions, please let me know.
10. Familiarize yourself with our grading practices. As we come to the close of the first nine weeks, we need to make sure we are following the steps we have in place to help our students be successful.
A few things to consider
Sunshine club has formed! Please get with Mr. Williams or Mrs. Lutz if you would like to help spread some joy around campus.
MEF Crazy for Cards fundraiser is up and running. Check out their website for more information. https://melissaeducationfoundation.com/crazy4cards
Boo Grams are a fun way to spread some kindness and joy to the students and staff of SGC and MMS! Your PTO is selling Boo Grams for $1.00 each. We will be on campus at least once during the month where students can purchase for friends or staff members. Students, parents, grandparents, staff and friends can also purchase online. Please make sure to include the grade level, recipient, sender and a short note in the notes section at checkout.
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Our copy mom is here every Tuesday (Yay Mrs. Birmingham)!! If you have something you need copies of, please make sure it is up front by Tuesday morning at 9am. Label how many you need and any other specifics you may have regarding the papers.
Drill Information
Fire Drill:
Take emergency folder
Follow students outside and shut door behind you
Stand in identified section (refer to emergency folder)
Take attendance
Hold up red card ONLY if there is an emergency or you are missing or have extra kids
Wait for instructions
Lockdown:
Shut and lock door and pull curtain
Turn off lights
Staff and Students huddle on wall closest to the door
SILENCE
Take attendance
Remain in lockdown until Admin or PD unlock your door and tell you all clear
Shelter in Place:
Relocate to interior room if applicable (refer to emergency packet)
Take attendance
Sit close to wall and prepare to take cover