Mt. Bethel Messenger
May 5, 2017
Bucket Fillers
- A STANDING OVATION to AMANDA GARDNER, HONOR CHORUS, AND IMPACT PERFORMANCE GROUP!!! Amanda's leadership and our Buccaneer's performance of the National Anthem at the Braves Game on Wednesday night was nothing short of spectacular! What a proud moment for our kids to honor our country, to perform at SunTrust Park, and to share Buccaneer Pride!
- AMAZING APPRECIATION TO OUR KINDERGARTEN TEAM! Over 100 rising kindergarten students visited MBES on Wednesday. They were welcomed by our K teachers & paras who completed a fun "Buccaneeer in Training" activity in classrooms while we were able to provide orientation for parents. A SPECIAL SHOUT-OUT to ANGIE ST. JEAN who spoke to parents, led our current K students to provide info for parents, and answered questions.
- TAKE A BOW, KINDERGARTEN PARAPROS! Kinder paras have been instrumental in helping to complete Kindergarten Gifted Assessment! This could not be done without all of the great support! THANK YOU!
- WAY TO GO, SAMMY JO HOGAN!! The planning and organization that were necessary to plan and execute our first participation in Georgia STEM Day is truly appreciated!
- BRAVO to our FOURTH, FIFTH, AND YO TEAMS for the wonderful Cinco de Mayo spread!
NEWS FROM THE A-TEAM
DATES TO REMEMBER THROUGH THE END OF THE YEAR
Our tentative meeting day schedule for April:
- 5/11 - Taco Truck Thursday! Tex's Tacos will cater lunch for all staff. Come hungry during your lunch time (first grade - please come @ planning)! Paras - make sure to eat with your team!
- 5/12 - Teacher Laptop Data Back-Up Help during planning in back of LC.
- 5/15 - Re-image laptops K-3 (drop off labeled laptop in designated lab @ 2:30)
- 5/16 - Re-image laptops 4-5 and all others (drop off labeled laptop in designated lab @ 2:30)
- 5/18 - BLT Retreat @ Camp's. Bring calendar dates & name of team leader for next year.
- 5/18 - Windows 10 Install Orange sheet due to Appleyard's mailbox.
- 5/23 - 12:30 Early Release. Placement.
- 5/24 - 12:30 Early Release. Grade Finalization.
- 5/25 - Post Planning. 3rd, 4th , & 5th Grades to ELA Training
- 5/26 - Post Planning. Schedule TBA.
STAFF NEWS
INTERNAL CHANGES
- Andrea Creyer has decided to change careers and become a full time Mommy once she welcomes Naomi. We wish Andrea all the best as she savors moments with her little one!
- Jessica O'Neill has decided that she will change careers and become a full time Mommy to Collin. We wish Jessica all the best as she enjoys this time with her sweet one!
- Alev Kinali will be a full time ESOL teacher next year - and will serve Mt. Bethel in the morning and Blackwell Elementary in the afternoon!
STAFF MOVING TO DIFFERENT SCHOOLS
- Meredith Argo has accepted a position at Simpson Middle School and will serve as a 6th Grade Gifted Math Teacher! One of Meredith's greatest strengths is her ability to break down complex math concepts in a way that allows students to understand and apply mathematical thinking. Be sure to wish Meredith the best of luck as she embarks on her middle school adventure!
NEW TO MT. BETHEL ADDITIONS
- Maggie Hunter will join the Target Team. She taught gifted resource previously in Maryland, and most recently has been teaching first grade in the Augusta area. Want to reach out? maggiepesseh@yahoo.com.
- Megan Ritsche will join the second grade team. Megan has been teaching in North Carolina since 2010 and has a strong background in general and special education. Want to reach out? megan.kaminskas@gmail.com
- Danielle Sheldon will join the second grade team. Danielle has been teaching for the past two years at the Swift School and has a strong background in OG. Want to reach out? dpolhamus52@gmail.com
- Katie Vanderhave will join the Kindergarten Team! She was a Mt. Bethel student (Katie Councilman) and has taught first grade for the past three years at Bryant Elementary. She is excited to make her way back to this side of town and to be at Mt. Bethel. Want to reach out? Katelyn.Vanderhave@cobbk12.org
- We are still interviewing! More to come!
FIELD DAY - GET EXCITED!
We are looking forward to an amazing day of fun & fitness! Be sure to review email Theresa sent with specifics!
BACK UP YOUR INFORMATION - PREP FOR WINDOWS 10 INSTALL
REMINDERS
- FOLLOW WINDOWS 10 LAPTOP RE-IMAGE INSTRUCTIONS
- Purge in preparation for packing.
- Avoid the cafeteria on mornings that Kindergarten is practicing for Poetry Parade.
- GAYLORD BOXES - follow instructions sent by Faith.
Mark Your Calendars
Monday, May 8
- TKES deadline for all summative conferences
- K Poetry Parade Practice in Cafe'
- 2nd & 3rd Grade OG Training - all day - LC
- Principals & Presidents Meeting @ 9:30 in Appleyard's Office
- Pack & Purge (Fagan, Johnson, Rich)
Tuesday, May 9
- Happy Birthday, Chris Jones!
- ECCC General Meeting @ Crossville Church (tentative)
- K Poetry Parade Practice
- 11:30 am - Retirement Luncheon @ Roswell Street Baptist Church
Wednesday, May 10 - FIELD DAY!!!!
- All student books due to LC
Thursday, May 11
- TACO TRUCK THURSDAY!
- Carissa Smith, new PE teacher will visit! Be sure to introduce yourself and to welcome her!
- Kindergarten Poetry Parade Practice
Friday, May 12
- 8:00 am - Kindergarten Poetry Parade in Cafe'
- 10:30 am - Mullins - Animal Book Celebration in Outdoor Classroom
- Teacher Laptop Backup Support in back of LC during planning
- 1:00 pm - School Council in Conference Room
- Student overdue library book printing/distribution
DUTY SCHEDULE
AM Bus - Burnett
AM Car - Keisler, Bornhorst, Oakes
PM Car - Allred, Wells, Barnes
2nd Load Standby -Lindsay
National Anthem
Amazing job, Buccaneers!
STEM Day
Incredible STEM Challenges
May the 4th
A Star Wars kind of day!