EAST PAULDING MIDDLE SCHOOL
September 20, 2019
FACULTY AND STAFF NEWSLETTER
UPCOMING EVENTS
10/1 - Social Studies Department Meeting
10/2 - Department Chair Meeting - 7:30am - Principals Conference Room
10/4 - Day of Awesomeness
10/9 - EPHS Reality Fair
10/14-10/18 - Parent-Teacher Conference Week - 2-Hour Early Release
10/14-10/18 - Book Fair
10/16 - 8th Grade PSAT
10/23 - School Picture Retake Day
10/24 - Faculty Meeting - 4:00pm - Cafeteria
10/28-11/1 - Red Ribbon Week
10/28 - SBIT Team Meeting - 7:45am - Room 601
10/29 - PTSA Halloween Hangout - 4:00-5:30pm
Climate Survey
1. Understand how I can improve as a leader.
2. Identify the areas where our school needs to focus to provide better support to our staff, students, and community.
Click the button below to access the survey. This survey closes on 9/27.
Financial Peace - A Gift to Teachers
This is just another reminder to share that you have a discounted opportunity to attend Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University. They are offering a lot of flexibility to accommodate as many families as possible.
I am sharing this with you as an outreach provided by Westridge. If you have specific questions, please reach out to them.
Step-It-Up Day of Awesomeness
Well, what seemed like the never-ending fundraiser has finally come to a close. Some of you may not have been aware, but Step-It-Up's donation site crashed almost two weeks ago, preventing anyone from donating to any school across the country that was using the fundraiser. While the crash may have slowed us down a bit, we were still able to raise more money for the school than we have in quite some time.
As of the end of the day on Friday, we have raised $27, 076, and we will receive 40% of that total. I am excited that we can continue to support the technology needs of our building and make some general enhancements to our school to continue to create a positive learning environment!
On Friday, October 4th, we will celebrate with students who helped us raise money this year with a Day of Awesomeness! During PE/Connections, students will have the opportunity to participate in a activities outside that will be provided by Step-It-Up. We are excited to share in the excitement, and I want to invite you to join us if you have some time.
Class Craft
EPMS Absence Analysis
AESOP
The image above this information is an image of our absence analysis for the entire month of September for sick and personal days. This chart includes scheduled absences for those two categories along with absences that occurred this month.
In 2018-2019, we accumulated 45.6 sick or personal absences for the month of September. As you can see, we are very close to reducing that number by near 7. Great job!
October of 2018-2019 was one of our worst months. We accumulated 71.7 sick and personal absences. Please make your attendance a priority during the upcoming month. No one can replace you in your classroom!
Below are a couple of reminders regarding reporting absences and requesting time off.
Unplanned Sick Absence
1. As soon as you know that you need to be out, enter the absence into AESOP AND call Mrs. Raley. Her number is 678-614-6021.
2. If you are unable to enter the absence into AESOP, call Mrs. Raley.
3. After 6am, you are no longer able to enter an absence in AESOP, please call Mrs. Raley.
3. If a job fails to fill or if the sub cancels, there is a strong possibility that we will have to cover the absence from within that specific department or use other subs when they are on their planning.
Planned Sick Absences
1. As soon as you know that you need to be out, enter the absence into AESOP AND inform Mrs. Raley and Mrs. Suttles of the upcoming absence.
2. If a job fails to fill or if the sub cancels, there is a strong possibility that we will have to cover the absence from within that specific department or use other subs when they are on their planning.
Personal Absences
1. All personal absences must be requested 5 days in advance. The request must be made to Mr. Alverson.
2. You can speak to Mr. Alverson in person or send him an email.
3. If you request an absence via email, please include Mrs. Suttles.
4. All personal absences will be entered by Mrs. Suttles.
5. If you have already arranged for one of our regular subs to work for you, please provide that information.
6. if a job fails to fill or if the sub cancels, there is a strong possibility that we will have to cover the absence from within that specific department or use other subs when they are on their planning.
It is important to remember that absences designated as sick days cannot be used for personal events or activities. If you have questions, please let me know.
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Contact Information for Tom Alverson
Email: talverson@paulding.k12.ga.us
Website: http://www.paulding.k12.ga.us/Domain/29
Phone: 678-350-8027