Tiger Tales
Southside High School
April 10-16, 2016 ................ Edition #30
Faculty & Staff Weekly News and Information Bulletin
Please be cognizant of information, dates and deadlines, changes and updates to regularly scheduled meetings, and reminders included in the bulletin. Information included may be confidential; therefore, all Tiger Tales news bulletins are considered exclusively for Southside High School faculty and staff.
Quote of the Week
Believe in yourself and all that you are. Know that there is something inside you that is greater than any obstacle.
~Christian Larson
This Week At Southside
April:
Monday, April 11:
9:00 a.m..................Lesson Plans to be posted to Staff Drive
Tuesday, April 12:
.................................Algebra 1 Benchmark Testing
4:00 p.m..................Triple A and GE Tutoring
.................................Faculty Council
Wednesday, April 13:
................................Biology Benchmark Testing
8:30 a.m..................Electronic Teaching Contracts Issued
11:35 a.m................Character Education Sessions (Respect)
4:00 p.m..................Departmental Meetings (Teacher Attendance is Mandatory)
Thursday, April 14:
..................................Biology Benchmark Testing
4:00 p.m ..................Triple A and GE Tutoring
Friday, April 15:
11:35 a.m................9th Grade Academy Quarterly Awards
2:00 p.m..................9th Grade Academy 3rd Quarter Assembly
2:05 p.m..................Recycling Bins Emptied
In the Near Future
April:
16............Prom (Flour Daniel)
18............ACT Pre-coding (1st period)
................AED Drill
19............ACT
21............Fire Drill (11:05 a.m.)
22............Regular Attendance Day (Snow Day was used on 1/22)
23............SIC 5K Race and Health Fair
.................Seat Time Recovery
24............Awards Day Program
25............Regular Attendance Day (Snow Day was used on 1/25)
................Employee Contracts Due
30...........Seat Time Recovery
From the Desk of the Principal
SIC Health Fair and 1K/5K Race
SIC will sponsor a Community Health Fair and 1K/5K Race on Saturday, April 23, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. All faculty members are encouraged to attend. Teachers are asked to provide some form of extra credit for students who attend the Health Fair. Faculty Council will work to develop a norm that all teachers can use for extra credit.
2016 Prom
The 2016 Prom will be held at Flour Daniel on Saturday, April 16, from 8-11:45 p.m. If you would like to help chaperon, please contact Ms. Crawford or Ms. Rosteck.
Political Do and Do Nots
As we approach election season, all staff members should review the following link regarding Political Do and Do Nots as District employees.
Drama Club
Thank you to everyone who attended the Drama Club's production of Legend of Sleepy Hollow. A big thank you to Ms. Blount for sponsoring the Drama Club this year. Her hard work (and that of her students) was on full display during Friday's production.
Yearbook Sales
After months of planning and snapping photos, Ms. Richardson and the Yearbook staff have sent the 2016 yearbook to press. Under Ms. Richardson's guidance (and the keen proofing eye of Ms. Simpson), the students have worked hard to create this year's book entitled "A PAWS IN TIME". Books are currently on sale. The Yearbook Signing Day Party will be held during both lunches on Thursday, May 19.
ACT
Pre-coding:
Pre-coding for the ACT will take place on Monday, April 18, during first period. Pre-coding will last of all first period and potentially all of second period. Class changes will be conducted as normal. Teaches should plan accordingly.
Testing Sites:
Auxiliary Gym:
Room Supervisor--Guiliano
Proctors-ROTC, PE, Baron (1st-2nd)/Brookie (2nd-5th)
Multipurpose Room:
Room Supervisor-Miller
Proctors- Blount (1st, 2nd), Jackson (3rd, 4th), Ford (5th)
Wong (1-4)/Jenkins (5th) Bynum cover Wong's credit recovery to give Wong a planning period
Back up test administrator/proctor: Stables
ACT Testing Schedule:
Test 1:.......................... 9:15-10:00
Test 2:....................... 10:05-11:05
Break:.......................... 11:05-11:20
Test 3:......................... 11:25-12
Test 4:....................... 12:05-12:40
Break........................... 12:45-12:50
Writing:..................... 12:55-1:35
Collect Books................1:35-1:45
Dismiss..........................1:50
Staff Attendance
Teachers and Staff,
Please make a concerted effort to be present each day. Due illness and Family Medical Leave, we have experienced a drastic increase in teacher absences during the month of February. It has been difficult to secure reliable substitutes, therefore, Ms. Ransome has had to request assistance from other teachers to cover classes. If you become ill or know you will be absence in advance, please put your absence in SmartFind as early as possible.
2016 Employment Contract Information
Contract Distribution:
Apr. 13:
- Contracts and Letters of Agreement (when applicable) are distributed via Electronic Contract Management (ECM)
- Via ECM, all Contract Employees scheduled for Formal Evaluation for the ensuing school will be given notification in writing and part of the contract distribution process
- Principals and Supervisors will verify delivery of Contracts or At-will Letters of Agreement for each employee through ECM and receipt of notification of Formal Evaluation as applicable
- Employees not receiving a contract because of non-renewal should receive written notification 45 days prior to the end of school
Contract Return:
Apr. 13-25:
- Contract Employees submit acceptance or rejection of contracts to Principals/Supervisors via ECM. Those employees not under contract, but receiving an At-will Letter of Agreement will accept or reject in a likewise manner
- Principals/Supervisors verify electronic receipt of contract acceptance/rejection and submit to Human Resources when all are complete
Apr. 25:
- Human Resources will verify electronic receipt of contracts from all employees via ECM
Computer Labs
Please be reminded to turn off all computers in the lab(s) if you are the last person scheduled to use the lab each day.
Phones and Headphones
Brad Griffith, Assistant Principal
Please forward all master calendar request to Mr. Griffith for approval.
Professional Development
The April Planning Duty Professional Development is scheduled for Thursday, April 21. Sessions will be held 2nd thru 6th period. Sessions will start five minutes into each period. All teachers are to attend. You will need to bring your laptop and SLO goals.
AED Drill
An Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) drill is scheduled for Monday, April 18. All first responders should report to the incident site once notified. Teachers may be asked to watch the class of first responders during the drill. All students and staff members should remain in class until the drill concludes.
Club Information Sheets and Bylaws
All club advisers are required to complete the attached information sheet and submit it Mr. Jones by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, April 15, 2016. A separate sheet should be completed for each student-sponsored club that you advise.
Up-to-date bylaws should be submitted by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, April 29, 2016, if not already submitted.
Regene' Ransome, Assistant Principal
Seat Time Recovery
Seat Time Recovery will be held on Saturday, April 23. If a student has missed more than ten (10) days in a year-long class or five (5) days in a semester class, please encourage him or her to attend STR.
Incentives for Substitute Coverage
Teachers,
When asked to cover class for one of your colleagues, you are omitted from having to cover your duty post for that day. In addition, Ms. Ransome will issue a jeans pass to each teacher who assist with class coverage at the end of each week.
For those teachers who have earned jeans passes, please sign/date your pass and place it in Mr. Brooks’ mailbox or give your pass to Ms. Seear on the day you wear jeans.
No Hal Pass List
Student Hall Access:
Please make sure you sign your student’s agenda prior to letting him/her leave your classroom before the tardy bell or during instructional time. Student hall access should be limited to restroom or nurse visits. Student who do not have a signed agenda will be escorted back to you class.
No Hall Pass List:
- Mia Brown
- Cameron Espino
- Briasia Pyles
- Hannah Short
- Michael Franklin
- Marnethia Clinkscale
- Isiah Young
- Bailey Foster-Stewart
The Freshman Academy
Upcoming Academy Events
April
13.......Character Education (Respect)
15.......3rd Quarter Awards Assembly (Auditorium)
TBA....Ice Cream Incentives for English and Algebra Benchmarks
29.......No Zero Day Incentives
Quarterly Awards Assembly:
The 3rd Quarter Freshman Awards Assembly will be next Friday, 4/15 during 4th period (11:45). Students will be honored for honor roll, perfect attendance, classroom leadership award nominations, and classroom character award nominations. I will be sending out the nomination templates and information about the assembly to Freshman teachers. The nomination frameworks are below.
Classroom Leadership Award Nomination Form – 3rd Quarter:
Framework for Nomination:
- This student has been a leader by example in the classroom by consistently working hard, participating in all class activities, and volunteering to answer questions and add to discussion.
- This student treats students, faculty, and volunteers with respect at all times.
- This student encourages other students to work hard and tries to help classmates when given the opportunity.
Character Award Nomination Form – 3rd Quarter:
Framework for Nomination:
- This student has shown great participation and effort during YMCA Character Education sessions.
- This student treats students, faculty, and volunteers with respect at all times.
- This student displays outstanding character and integrity with their actions and decisions daily.
Triple A Tutoring:
Triple A Tutoring will be held on Tuesday, March 22, it is canceled for Thursday, March 24.
9th Grade Academy April Tigers of the Month
Spencer Grenier – Computer Applications
Dravon Dummond – MYP Learner - Reflective
ZyKeria Gambrell – World Geography
Tameya Davis – Algebra
Angel Robinson – English
Emmanuel Wharton – Environmental Studies
Spotlight Teacher of the Month:
Steve Beasley
Practice AP Exam Schedule
- AP Practice Spanish Exam will take place Saturday, April 9, from 8:00 am - 12:00 p.m.
- AP Practice Calculus AB/ BC Exam will take place April 23, from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
AP Physics C Study Session will take May 7, from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
AP/IB Exam Schedule
Counseling Services
March 28-April 22:
Counselor Cleanup
April 22:
Last day to make changes to 2016-17 course request
Ms. Browning
- Computer labs are not being cleaned up after teachers use them. Computers should be shut down, monitors turned off, computer areas cleaned up and chairs pushed in.
Athletic Announcements
The Southside Athletics Schedule can be found on the Staff Drive. Check out all sports!
Southside Support Scoop
Paperwork
Please do not slide paperwork under Ms. Webb's or Ms. Seear's door. All information/paperwork for Ms. Webb or Ms. Seear should be placed in their mailboxes with the exception of money. All money and receipts books need to be turned in to Ms. Seear by 1 p.m. each day. Everyone is reminded to turn in invoice slips for any package you have ordered to Ms. Webb so the vendor can be paid.
Plant Engineer Office:
If you need assistance handing or moving items, please contact Mr. Parker.
Health Room:
Please call the Nurse prior to sending a student to her office to make sure she is available.
Intervention Specialists:
Please call the Intervention Specialists prior to sending a student to their office to make sure they are available.
Monetary Transactions
As we prepare to close the school’s fiscal year accounting records, faculty members, students and guardians are advised that all money transactions with the school (fees and dues) are to be paid with cash or a money order starting March 21, 2016. Checks will no longer be accepted. We apologize for any inconveniences this policy may cause.
ISS Procedures and Protocols
Please refrain from sending students to ISS if you have not contacted Mr. Simmons, ISS Coordinator. Any student sent directly to ISS by a teacher will be returned to class by an administrator. Guidelines for removing a student from class are as follow:
Call Mr. Simmons
Complete the Incident Management Referral online
Contact the parent/legal guardian sometime during the day