Monday Memo
Important Weekly Updates & Instructional Practices
May 11th-15th
Vision
The vision for North Middle High School is for the culture to be a collaborative community of learners who are engaging students through 21st Century Skills through the Profile of the South Carolina Graduate to become successful world class citizens as we prepare them for college and career readiness.
Mission
We educate to Energize, to Engage, to Elevate and to Empower
Spirit Winner
Weekly Reflections
Better Together
Hello,
I hope that everyone has had a great teacher appreciation week! I enjoyed watching the responses and participation. I asked for data from you and found out that together, we have 325 years (plus) of experience. I know that with all of that experience, that we can work together to do amazing things! I thank you for all that you are doing!
***CONTRACTS ARE DUE Today
Announcements to see below with Emphasis:
- IEPs are occurring. Please make sure you are in attendance if requested.
- Graduation is June 4th at 9 am
- Please send in minutes from department meetings
- Check out sheet will be in place by Wednesday
- See locker schedules below
- Please sign up for a time to clean your classrooms. I would like small numbers in the building at one time.
Wins:
1. Graduation planning is off to great start!
Meetings
No meetings from admin this week
Have a great week!
Study Island
Directions for use below
Your Study Island Trial is now activated, yay! You have joined 150,000 other educators improving instruction and boosting student outcomes. Let’s get started!
How do I log in?
- Go to: https://app.studyisland.com/cfw/login/
- Use the username and password below:
Username: siadmin42913
Password: pw12281
How do I get started?
Use the resources below to learn how to set up your account and to get teachers and students started using the program.
- Getting Started Tutorial – 7 minute overview of Study Island and how to get started.
- Additional Getting Started Resources – Learn how to add users, create classes, and dig into everything Study Island has to offer.
- Join our community and get help planning your implementation here.
As you navigate through Study Island, be sure to visit the Help Tab and built-in Walk Me feature to find friendly guides and resources for each function of the program.
Link to Shared File
Procedures
Procedures for Email, social media, and other communication
- Please refrain from sending all staff emails out without admin approval.
- Please gain administrative approval prior to posting items on social media or the school's website.
- There is a lot information coming down the pipe through various sources. Please allow the district and school administration time to decipher a procedure in which to send things out collectively to our school community and parents.
- Please continue to work collaboratively within your departments.
- Be sure to only send parents items relative to your area of teaching. Allow administration time to relate items to parents that are necessary. Sometimes we have some background items that we need to evaluate prior to disseminating information.
- Please do not send things about your personal views to students, parents, community, faculty, and staff.
Administrative Contact
Please see the attachment below. This indicates the administrator that you will be checking in with directly and with whom will check in with you. It also indicates the administrator who will have oversight towards each Department. Please let your administrator know if you have questions.
***Subject to collaboration on certain projects.
Documentation of Contact
- Please use the log that Ms. Riddling created anytime you have contact with the parent.
- Please document where your name is on your sheet.
- Please do not add sheets . You can make columns larger under your sheet if need be.
- Emails can be utilized but still log and put in the comments "see email from date."
Communication
- Please make sure that you are on the remind app.
- If not, please download the app.
- The class code is @be3f97.
- Please check your emails throughout the day.
Student Pick Up
- We are asking for work to be turned in weekly at the parents' discretion from 8-3.
- Bus pick up will be on Mondays and Thursdays
- We will make sure that when work comes in, that it goes into your box. We will notify you when you have work in your box.
- You can drop by if you'd like to but it is not mandatory (for teachers) to come in on a standard time at this time.
- If you come in, please sign in.
Locker Clean Out Days
Students can get their locker items by grade on the designated dates and times listed below. This will be a drive-through process, so no one will be allowed to enter the building. SENIORS are expected to return their Chromebooks and Kajeets on the designated locker clean out days listed below.
- May 13th- Seniors (10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.)
- May 14th Seniors (12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.)
- May 19th Juniors (9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.)
- May 19th Sophomores (1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.)
- May 20th Freshman (9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.)
- May 20th 8th Grade (1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.)
- May 21st 7th Grade (9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.)
- May 21st 6th Grade (1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.)
*You can also use this day to return textbooks and library books.
Upcoming Events
We Educate to Empower
Announcements
Professional Learning
Mrs. Guinyard's Reminders
- Teachers and staff are reminded to sign in when entering the school building.
- Use your personalized Excel spreadsheet emailed by Ms. Ridling to document your parent contact information.
- Remember to record 2 grades per week for your students.
- Teachers, remember to keep SPED teachers updated on assignments their students are doing in your classes so that they would be able to assist them.
- In an attempt to minimize traffic in and out of the building, access is restricted only to persons working for that day. Administrative approval or request from administration is needed in advance in order to access the building. This is effective immediately.
- As of May 4, 2020, the wi-fi bus schedule has been updated. Please see the attached document at the end of this newsletter.
PROJECT BASED LEARNING
Start implementing your PBL standards-based assignments. Be prepared to provide updates whenever we meet.
PBL Explained (See the video below)
Counseling and Advising Department
Graduation Information
Reminders:
- High school teachers, please check your emails for an email related to grades for seniors. Seniors are in the final 2 weeks of their high school careers. Please start wrapping up work and finalizing assignments.
- Teachers, please be sensitive to students and families during this time. Most of our students are doing the best they can in terms of completing and submitting work. Continue your communications and be understanding of these circumstances.
- If parents have questions about Kajeet devices, please ask them to email me or come by the school from 8-3 Tuesday. The parents of all students who will be receiving a Kajeet have been notified. All devices are already assigned to specific students.
- Please make sure to contact parents about student's progress in your class.
- If you need any assistance reaching students or parents, please feel free to contact Ms. Tiller via email or phone or in person Friday from 8-3 at the school.
Student Spotlight
Technology and Literacy
Chromebook and Kajeet Collection-May 28 and May 29
Who: Grades 9-11
When: Thursday, May 28, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. and Friday, May 29, 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Where: NMHS School Gymnasium
How: Stations will be set up for the return process, and only one student will be allowed at each station at a time to ensure social distancing. Chromebooks will be checked for a case, charger, and strap. In addition they will be cleaned and assessed for damages. Students will be charged applicable fees.
NOTE: Due to social distancing rules and regulations, please allow for 30 minutes to complete the Chromebook return process.
***SENIOR CHROMEBOOK & KAJEET COLLECTION
Senior technology items will be collected on May 13 from 10:00 a.m. to 12: p.m. and on May 14 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.