Paxton Faculty Newsletter
Week of February 11, 2019
At Paxton, we do everything with PRIDE, PASSION & PURPOSE in EPIC proportions!
Let's make it P.O.P!
Mission:
Paxton School enables student achievement with a dynamic faculty devoted to high academic standards and commitment to continuous improvement and success.
It’s H.A.M.R. Time!
High Expectations + Accountability + Motivation = Results
EPIC Shout Outs! KEEP THEM COMING!!
Excellence:
- Congratulations to Ms. Heather Stewart for being selected as the NW Florida AIAA Chapter high school level STEM Teacher of the Year!
Innovation:
- Thank you to Laurie Gilbert and Corinne Wilson for participating and representing Paxton in the Apple 5K Classic! They WON!!!
Professionalism
Collaboration:
In the Spotlight
Regional Science Fair Winners
Congratulations to Emily Wilson and Tabitha Snow for receiving 2 awards at the regional science fair. They took fourth place in the chemistry category and recieved first place in a special award in Chemistry from Dr. Alice and Lois Fay.
Never too Young
Officer Shover, had a little help folding the flags from a PreK student, Esaias Brinson. Esaias is demonstrating some EPIC PAXTON PRIDE by offering a helping hand when needed.
Real Life Connections
After reading Little Red Hen Makes a Pizza, Mrs. Allen's PreK class got to make their own pizzas in class. Not only that, school custodian Mr. Dale, brought in his own little red hen for the class to meet.
SAFETY
This is a good example of why it is so important for ALL visitors to enter through the front office.
Differentiated Accountability: We are proudly educating 781 future leaders.
Referrals - Total Number 172
Instructional Focus
The Opportunity Myth - Executive Summary
Read and Reflect: "How are the student experiences in this article similar or different from the experiences students have in my classroom?" "Are there any areas for growth?" "How can I prepare students to be college and career ready?"
Professional Development Updates
Please review the PD calendar below. If you are interested in attending any training that you are not already signed up for, come see me.
Cancellations:
2.12.19 Elementary Teachers New to ELA has been cancelled.
2.19.10 Grade 5 Science CAP has been cancelled.
Important Information
- Evaluations: Please sign up for your formal evaluations in the front office. Mr. Jackson and I want to get as many done before Spring Break.
- Safety:
- Please do NOT release students early at the end of 7th period unless you plan to supervise your class. There is not supervision until the bell rings.
- All classroom doors must be locked at all times. As part of their daily duties, Officer Davidson and Officer Shover will be checking to see if doors are locked throughout the day. If the door is not locked, they will ask for it to be locked. Thank you for your help in keeping our students safe!
- Cell Phone Usage in the Classroom: It is imperative ALL teachers adhere to the following classroom procedures regarding cell phone usage in the classroom. All cell phones are to be off and out of sight in the classroom. This includes listening to music with earphones. Classroom Disciplinary Procedures regarding cell phones: Record the infraction on the Behavior Tracking Form in the Student Planner and take the phone up. The phone should be sent to the office and parents will be contacted. It is imperative we all have the same expectations regarding cell phone usage in the classroom.
- Attendance: Attendance should be taken each day. Secondary teachers need to take attendance each period in an effort to monitor students throughout the day.
- Passes: If you give verbal permission for students to go to the bathroom before the tardy bell, please ask them to take a pass.
- Substitutes: Please use only the CURRENT and APPROVED Substitute List if you choose to obtain your own substitutes. Also, when making substitute notes, please include that students are not allowed to use cell phones. All cell phones should be OFF and Out of Sight.
- Passwords: Please do NOT give out your passwords to anyone.
- Absences: Any time you are going to be out, please contact Ms. Cain, Ms. Neale, or Mr. Jackson.
February Happenings:
- 2/12/19 - Interim Reports (should be in student planners)
- 2/14/19 - Girls Semi-Regional Final (Home)
- 2/15 - 2/16/19 - Boys District Tournament (Central)
- 2/15/2019 - BRAG: Activity Schedule
- 2/25-2/27/19 - Christine Peterson will be at Paxton to support you with technology integration. Please let her know if you would like to schedule a time to meet with her.
Calendar Additions:
NOTE: If there are any changes or additions, please contact the front office.
Event Information
Walk-Up Faculty Meeting
Agenda: Information regarding upcoming ALICE Drill.
When?
Thursday, Feb 14, 2019, 03:00 PM
Where?