CHS9 Staff Bulletin 11-22-19
"Everyone. Everyday. Whatever it takes."
Gorka's Gab
What a week! The picture above fits how I feel! I hope none of you tripped on your way out today :)
Thank you hospitality committee for the idea of the potluck today! I have already had people share that they look forward to the next time. Our chili cook-off is coming up December 10th so for all you competitive people out there, get your award winning recipes ready! We will schedule more of these opportunities for the staff to feed the staff next semester, as well.
I am so thankful to work with you all! I truly appreciate your dedication to our professional and our students! I hope you all have a wonderful 9 day weekend! Enjoy the time with your family and friends and take time to rest, relax, and recharge so we can all come back strong for a 14 school day push toward Winter Break!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Gorka
P.B.I.S. Survey
B.I.T. Questionnaire
CHS9 Instructional Rounds Feedback
Holtkamp Happenings
There should be a check out procedure by the teachers to make sure no technology
leaves the classroom, out into the hallway, at the end of each class. (PBIS)
NO hoods in classes!!
Thanks for all of your pro-active hard work!
This is OUR campus ! WE ALL work TOGETHER!!!!!!
Venghaus' Venue
he load button will open Friday. Grades are due Monday, Dec. 2nd by 3:00pm.
Reminders:
- At least 2 Major Grade and 6 Daily Grades
- Every student needs a grade- No blanks
- No Incompletes or grades over 100
- UIL Eligability: Gain only
- Please check over grades before you save them to make sure they are correct.
We already have students coming with concerns that they will miss final exams. While we do not encourage absences during this time, we will follow this plan:
- NO FINAL EXAMS MAY BE TAKEN EARLY
- Students will receive a zero for any missed finals. This will be reflected on report cards.
- Teachers will submit a copy of each missed final exam (with student and teacher name at the top) to Veronica no later than December 19th.
- Students will have until January 17th to make up finals in the Library after school.
- Teachers will submit a grade change form in Eduphoria to update the final exam grade by January 22nd.
Let me know if you have any questions,
Julia
Price's Presence
Nominate a Teammate!
Counselor's Corner
Thanksgiving Break! YAY!
SPED/504/ESL/RtI
While you are at it, make sure all of your ARD Bundles have been electronically signed. Have a wonderful weekend. Stay warm. Only 2 more weeks until Thanksgiving Break.
RtI: Student Support RtI Team; Sandra Matson- Coordinator/Reading ELL, Julia Venghaus-Administrator, Linda McAdams-Counselor, Angela Morrow- Reading Comprehension, Lee Marshall-English, Nicole Mershimer-Math/Math ELL, Emily Black- ELL, Sheri Nuon-Special Education, Chelsie Newman-Biology/ELL, and Jonni Hayhurst-Diagnostician. I have attached below the overview of the research behind our CHS9 RtI work.
504/ Testing:
We will be administering the English 1 benchmark on Thursday, December 5. All staff will be trained Wednesday, December 4. I will hold a before school and after school training - all staff is required to attend the training prior to administering the benchmark. Here are a few details about benchmark day:
- all staff will participate in testing
- students will report to their testing rooms first thing in the morning through 4th period
- beginning 5th period we we follow the regular daily routine/schedule
- each teacher/test administrator has been assigned a testing group - please see attached list
- testing groups have been organized to be as close to EOC testing in the spring as possible
- accommodations will be provided as required by student's programs (RtI, special ed, 504, LPAC)
- each teacher is responsible for having enough desks and chairs for the number of students they will be testing (use the attached spreadsheet to know what kind of testing you will have and how many students will be in your room)
You will receive more detailed information at training. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Amber
CHS9 ESL & Monitored Students
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Birthday Celebrations
11/27 Marshall, Lee
12/1 Callahan, Kelly
12/3 Anderson, Brian
12/4 Hill-Derkowski, Erin
12/5 Teel, Jason
12/7 Deavours, Jason
12/15 Locke, Jessica
12/20 Fisher, Sharron
12/27 Schall, Jeff
Upcoming Events...
11/24-29-Thanksgiving Break
12/4-"12 Days of Christmas" Theme Days Begins
12/4-CHS9 PLC Meeting 2:45 Cafeteria (Staff Xmas Picture)
12/5-English I Benchmark - Campus Shut Down Periods 1-4
12/10-PTO Chili Cook-Off - Library
12/11-Double Block Day 1st, 3rd, 5th, 7th Periods
12/12-Double Block Day 2nd, 4th, 5th, 6th Periods
12/16 – 7th Period Final
12/17 – 1st & 2nd Period Finals – Early Release 11:25
12/17-CHS9 Xmas Mug Exchange 1:30 Library Bring your favorite Christmas snacks (appetizers, dips, desserts, etc)
12/18 – 3rd & 4th Period Finals – Early Release 11:25
12/18-CHS9 Faculty Meeting 1:30 Cafeteria
12/19 – 5th & 6th Period Finals – Early Release 11:25
12/20/18-1/5/19-Winter Break
1/6-Staff Development Day
1/7-Staff Work Day
1/8-First Day of Spring Semester
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How to report news and announcements...
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- Intercom = Stu-Co, Sponsor Amy Causey - If your club or organization has an announcement to make, please let us know by filling out this form:
- https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Cm-1fQnE8xKGE4DfRIvt4L03NMotrPUTDIVnwbxpKMc/viewform?edit_requested=true#start=invite
- TNN News = AV teacher, Alisha Mlcak
- Tuesday news show once week (moved from Thursdays)
- TNN Website from CHS9 page
- TNN You Tube Channel - direct link to TNN You Tube Channel
- TNN Lunch Slides shown in cafeteria during all lunches
- Please design your slide in google drive and share it with me so I can add it to the lunch slides.
- If you want us to design a slide, it may take up to a week turnaround.
- Please send any graphic you prefer or we will find one online.
- The link is on CHS9 website for easy access
- CHS main
- KTIG News = AV teacher, Brett Landry
- Daily live news broadcast via KTIG You tube channel www.ktignews.com
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Attachments...
Conroe HS 9th Grade Campus
Email: bgorka@conroeisd.net
Website: http://chs9.conroeisd.net/
Location: 400 Sgt Ed Holcomb Boulevard North, Conroe, TX, USA
Phone: 936-709-4000
Twitter: @ConroeHS9