UHMS Rising Phoenix
Uplift Hampton Middle School December 16, 2019
"Be Committed, Be Consistent, Be Courageous"
Amazing Time of the Year
Hello Phoenix Nation!
Over the years, I’ve witnessed many moments when lives were impacted because of small, simple inspiring words or deeds. From the confidence a child gains when a teacher gives special recognition to the way I feel when someone performs a random act of kindness on my behalf, the world is a better place when we lift one another. So as you go about your day, think about the power of your words and the influence of your actions. Go ahead and be an inspiration to those around you. You never know who might need a pick-me-up. After all, even eagles sometimes need a push. We cannot control other people and situations that come to us, but we can always control our responses to them. In each of our decisions lies our power to make a positive difference. It’s something anyone and everyone can do. This is an amazing time of the year, and I am grateful to the entire UHMS Phoenix Team; its students, faculty, staff, and friends. Your enthusiasm and commitment are unparalleled and will sustain us in the year ahead as we make even greater strides together. For those of you, who will be traveling over this holiday season, travel with care. For those staying closer to home, enjoy this time with family and friends. We wish each one of you a happy and joyous holiday and my best wishes for a safe and healthy New Year filled with love and wonderful surprises.
Inspired by you,
Priscilla, Chataqua, Chrissy, and Jabez
Deliverables to Your Evaluator
Due by 12/19th
- 2nd quarter/1st semester grades completed in TEAMS
- CA 2 norming, grading, data analysis, and scanning
- Bulletin boards updated for January
- RTI Documentation Updates
- Unit 4 MYP Planner complete and in Google
- Lesson Plans (1st week two weeks of January) completed and in Google
- Room Clean and Check-Out List Completed and turned in to Ops
- Technology and Materials turned in to Ms. Brown
- Room cleaned and decluttered
- STAAR certificates turned in to evaluator
Things to Do
Accept the Calendar Invite from Priscilla: Priscilla will have a chat with staff who are not on her coaching load over the next 2 weeks. Someone will cover your classroom during this time. If the time selected for your doesn't work for your schedule, please let her know as soon as possible.
Sign off on all iShine observations, goal-setting forms, and mid-year evaluation forms. How? When opening iShine, click on the STAFF tab. Then, click on MY PROFILE. Once the form loads, look on the left side of the page. Click on Coaching Observations, Mid-year Evaluation, Full Observations, and Goal-Setting form links to make sure you do not have a form that indicates it is awaiting your input or sign-off.
Enter Grades: Reminder that grades should be completed before you leave for winter break.
Reset Class Expectations and Reinvest Scholars: The first three days we are back, there should be an expectation and culture reset happening in your classes along with content. If you need support with this, please reach out to your dean with any questions you have.
Prepare CA2/Benchmark Testing: The CA/Benchmark testing window will open Monday, December 9th. Please refer to the email from Cynthia for all testing logistics and information. If you have any questions, please reach out to Cynthia or Ranae. It is an expectation that you grade CA’s as you go. All CA’s must be entered/scanned into Aware by Wednesday, December 18th at 4pm.
Complete and Turn In Winter Check Out Form: Please complete the winter check out form - attached to the email
Determine if and which Scholar's Need Academic Winter Packets: It is a preference that academic winter packets for scholars are not sent home. If your content team decides to send a work packet everyone in the content must agree. This packet may ONLY have 4 pages total. On the cover page, please add the EdTech resources that you use at your grade level as well as a space for scholars to put their username and password so that they can have access over the break. If you are sending an academic work packet home, please message to parents to let them know. Holiday work packets may not count against scholars who do not complete them. They may increase points for scholars.
UHMS 1/2 Day Schedule
Two Weeks At A Glance
Things to Know
We All Face Challenges: We know that there are times that everyone can use a little extra support. This is why at Uplift Education we provide you an easy-to-use Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Whether you need legal assistance, someone to talk to, or even a wellness coach, the Employee Assistance Program is there to help you every step of the way. For more information please review the LifeKeys Services, EmployeeConnect Services, & TravelConnect Services fliers.
To register for the free Employee Assistance Program, simply go to the Guidance Resources website and use the following login information:
User Name = LFGsupport
Password = LFGsupport1
To contact the EAP by phone, call 888-628-4824.
You will need to contact Guidance Resources via telephone to request free, in-person counseling sessions.
User Name = LFGsupport
Password = LFGsupport1
To contact the EAP by phone, call 888-628-4824.
You will need to contact Guidance Resources via telephone to request free, in-person counseling sessions.
You are Truly Amazing!
Kennedy for keeping scholars first by actively listening
Carmen for assisting a scholar with getting his glasses fixed
Xavier for scholars scoring 81% approaches and 40% met on reading benchmark
Michael for scholars scoring 68% met and 41% master on 6th grade humanities on CA 2
Kennedy for scholars scoring 26% master on CA 2
Trenese for making sure 7th grade scholars were where they were supposed to be
Marisha for going all out with her festive attire this week and writing words of encouragement for scholars outside her door for CA 2
Cynthia and Ranae for a great first week of testing
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Here's How to Reach Us!
Priscilla Parhms 469.236.2900 pparhms@uplifteducation.org
Chrissy Cormier 214.326.3002 ccormier@uplifteducation.org
Chataqua Mangum 972.897.4659 cmangum@uplifteducation.org
Jabez Deacon 414.562.7592 jdeacon@uplifteducation.org
Website: https://www.uplifteducation.org/Page/13790
Location: 8915 South Hampton Road, Dallas, TX, USA
Phone: 972-421-1982