Roadrunner Report
Week of November 14, 2016
Southwest News
This week: Round two observations continues. Please use this link to see who your observer is going to be.
Monday 11/14 -
- Bessemer City @ Southwest for Soccer and Volleyball
- Coley and Busshart Volleyball Duty
- Rhodes, Falls and Cherry. Soccer Duty
Tuesday 11/15 -
- Cramerton @ Southwest for Wrestling Match
- Ray, Fender and Alewine on Wrestling Duty
- LEAP Family Night In the Multipurpose Room
- 6th Grade Family Night in the Cafe and Classrooms
- Light refreshments served at both events
Wednesday 11/16 -
- KIA Outstanding Educator Ceremony
Thursday 11/17-
- Southwest @ York Chester for Soccer and Volleyball Matches
Friday 11/18-
- WCFriday @ Southwest for Wrestling Match
Upcoming Events -
- Thanksgiving at Southwest...let's think Tex-Mex, we will save the Turkey and Stuffing for home with the family.
- Mon- 11/21/16 light lunch and dessert bar.
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Don't forget to schedule your Free Store Appointment each month @ Classroom Central . You never know what treats and surprise await you.
November Duty Roster
Congratulations!
Sara we think you do an awesome job everyday at Southwest!
You are so deserving!
Sara White
Teacher of the Year
Love from the Home Front
Nurse Beverly McCarter
Nurse McCarter
goes on stage for her Chance
to win a brand new KIA vehicle!
KIA Outstanding Educator
Good Luck on Wednesday!
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Project Computer Shutdown
Staff,
As an energy conservation measure, the district will begin implementing a new computer shut down software that will help us save energy. It is set to begin as listed below:
• High Schools and Middle Schools will begin shut down process on Friday, December 2, 2016.
• Elementary Schools will begin shut down process on Friday, December 16, 2016
What Happens During a Computer Shut-Down
• Computers will automatically be scheduled to be shut down at 7:00pm. A 30 seconds prompt will appear prior to shut down “abort shutdown to continue working,” to continue working.
• At 8:00pm, a final prompt will appear notifying you that your computer will automatically“shut down in less than a minute.”
• Note: any work not saved before shut down occurs will be lost. Users should get in the habit of saving any and all working documents.
This will help us keep devices that are not in use powered off; thus energy conservation will take place in our 54 schools. If there is a device that must remain on please let Debby Ray, Patrick Watson and myself know by email today!
Instructional Reflection
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Article after Article
Math and ELA
Science and SS
All Other Instructional Staff
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Staff Meeting (catch-up)
Thursday's staff meeting was poorly attended BUT, I understand why! We had clubs and athletics. You have not been penalized, or ugly tallied in my black book... but please just get with someone that was there to ask about the information I've asked teacher to collect on students above and beyond the Educator's Handbook. I truly want to see improvement in student behaviors and by whatever means(almost...there are always exceptions) necessary is my game plan.
BEHAVIOR PLANS
MTSS GOALS & INTERVENTIONS
PARENT MEETINGS
MENTAL HEALTH REFERRALS
Thanks for being a great team! I am looking forward to a fantastic week at the Roadrunner Farm :-)
Readworks Email Posted
Thanksgiving is coming up! Help your students build background knowledge about Thanksgiving and related topics with this collection of articles, text-dependent questions, and videos.
Thanksgiving Articles and Videos
Remember, now there are two great places to find ReadWorks. Check out the new ReadWorks Digital—where you and your students can interact with ReadWorks content and curriculum digitally.
Happy Teaching and Happy Thanksgiving!
The ReadWorks Team
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News on Roadrunner Sports
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Intramurals
November 15 Culbertson vs Crowder
November 16 Coley vs Cobb
November 17 Scott vs Harvey
November 18 Huffstetler vs Baker
Fall Athletic Duty
Volleyball
Nov 14th Coley, Busshart
Nov 28th Culbertson, Fender, Busshart
Soccer
Nov 14th Rhodes, Falls, Cherry
Nov 28th Rhodes, Champion
Wrestling
Nov 18th Coley, Guller, Champion
Dec 2nd Adams, Cobb, Xiong
Dec 9th Watts, Harkey, Champion
Our Fall Athletes of the Week
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Referrals
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Does your student need assistance?
Use the links:
Counselor Intervention Request
Staff please don't forget to use the links above for student recommendations and Interventions. Students are missing out on valuable services provided by our school as a result.
Field Trip Deadline
Field Trip Deadline
- May 5, 2017
- No School will be allowed to travel after this date. This even includes Saturday and Sundays
Morning News Announcements
Technology and Computer Issues?
Please use the google form provided by Mrs. Ray in a email last week or click this link.
She will take care of you as soon as possible or refer your issues to our TSS (Technology Support Services) department.
Copiers, Laminator and Riso
Southwest Middle School
Email: lrrice@gaston.k12.nc.us
Website: http://www.gaston.k12.nc.us/Domain/49
Location: 1 Roadrunner Drive, Gastonia, NC, United States
Phone: (704)866-6290
Twitter: @MsPrincipalBoss