2019 Blaze Bulletin
Week of March 11th - Edition 54
Dear teachers,
Keep Calm and Think Spring Break!
-lj
GO BLAZE!
CONGRATULATIONS COLONEL SPRY!
COUNSELOR'S CORNER
Counselor Corner
A-D Counselor: Mrs. Charlie Borel, E-K Counselor: Ms. Christine Bryan, L-R Counselor: Mrs. Shannon Barber, S-Z Interim Counselor: Mrs. Elaine Allen, College and Crisis Counselor: Mrs. JoJo Breiner, Graduation Coach: Mrs. Kim Garrott, Counseling Secretary/Registrar: Mrs. Marina Sadler, Counseling Clerk: Mrs. Carole Kasbee
*REGISTRATION IS DONE (we may have a couple of stragglers, but for the most part…DONE)! Thank you everyone for being so helpful and cooperative. I know that we had kids out of your classes and had to reschedule things due to flooding. Your patience has been amazing, and we are so thankful.
*Verifications will go home on Wednesday, March 20 and are due back Friday, March 22. Teachers, there will be baskets in the counseling office for you to turn in your students’ verification forms.
*Senior Hiring Event is April 2.
We are so thankful to be part of this team! Go Blaze!
BHS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT - March 2019
BHS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT - March 2019
In our profession, there is always something new on the horizon. New challenges require new thoughts, new strategies, and new learning. We hope you'll find these professional development sessions to be helpful as you prepare for what's on your horizon with your students.
We have four on-campus sessions in the month of March. Click below for session info and sign-ups.
Friendly reminder: All PD hours must be completed and recorded by Friday, May 10, 2019. Please let me know if you have any questions or if there is a session you would like to offer in April.
- Justin Smith
SPED TIPS
Motlow State Community College
- Students must have a general education diploma
- Students on the A/B Math pathway as well as students who have used waivers for fine arts and foreign language an attend a 2 year college
- Students can access disability services on campus
- Some colleges and universities offer technical training and certificates in addition to Associate's Degrees
TEACHER REMINDERS
- All students must have a nurse note to come to the clinic.
- Notify the nurse if a student is being escorted by another student. All escorts must be teacher approved.
- Students should not be coming to the clinic during class changes or during closed clinic hours. Exceptions are: Students that require procedures, meds, or have an emergency.
Clinic Closed hours are 11 am - 2 pm and 3 pm - 3:30 pm
ESL TIDBITS
Article Submitted by: Evelyn Heckman and Anoulom Phimphivong
CALENDAR REMINDERS...
All teachers are expected to work one of the following events: Homecoming Dance, Prom, or Graduation. The dates for each event are below so that you can mark your calendar.
Prom - April 12, 2019 at 7:30pm
Graduation - May 19, 2019 at 2:30pm
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:
FACULTY MEETING
TIME: 7:30 am LOCATION: Auditorium
- April 2nd
- May 7th
Early Dismissal Days
- May 29
Please keep in mind that if you are absent on an early dismissal day, you will only require a sub until 12:00 pm., but your absence will be for a whole day!
SPORTSCENTER SPOTLIGHT
BE A PART OF BLACKMAN'S HISTORY AND FUTURE...
Kate's Tech Corner.....
REMINDER ABOUT WORK ORDERS...
Send maintenance work orders to BHSMAINT@rcschools.net
Picture Dates 2018-2019
Junior Orientation (Upcoming Senior Portrait Info) - April 4 - C&I - Auditorium
BHS SPIRIT SHOPPING
Blackman High School Spirit Wear website has a direct link available on the BHS home page.
Shop to support our school and enjoy a 15% discount off orders $75 or more!
GO BLAZE!!
BE THE FIRST TO NAME THIS LITTLE ONE...
MS. WILLETTE GUESSED IT FIRST...THIS IS AIMEE RAGLAND!!
Let's play who is that? HIGH SCHOOL YEARS REVISITED....
Send Mrs. Brewer a high school or younger days picture (teacher & staff) to be featured in the bulletin. Be the first to email your answer and win a prize!!!! brewerk@rcschools.net
In the know....
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MARCH BIRTHDAYS
Mar 4 - B. Cunningham
Mar 5 - Elliott
Mar 7 - Puhr
Mar 8 - Lyxuchouky
Mar 8 - Petzak
Mar 11 - Peebles
Mar 12 - Pinnix
Mar 13 - Kasbee
Mar 14 - S. Holl
Mar 14 - Rehnborg
Mar 17 - Cook
Mar 20 - Flagg
Mar 22 - K. Meadows
Mar 23 - Messick
Mar 24 - Green
Mar 26 - Forrest
Mar 29 - Alcorn
Mar 30 - Durrett