Titan Staff News
Week of August 22
Titans,
It's finally here! I'm am excited to greet the 1200 students who will grace our doors on Monday. I know you are tired from your week of staff development and preparation. It is my desire that you were able to rest this weekend are prepared for the race ahead. There's only one first day to the 2016-2017 school year and it's here on Monday. Make the most of it and set the course for the year ahead. I firmly believe that each and every student in your classroom is there for a reason - for you to touch and shape their lives. I am honored to be able to witness it firsthand.
I've said it many times before and I'll say it again - there's no staff like the Titans. Get out there and change lives!
Kim
This Week at Tidwell:
Monday, Aug 22
First Day of School!!!!
No PLCs
Board of Trustees Mtg 7:00pm
Tuesday, Aug 23
Wednesday, Aug 24
Tennis Try Outs
Football Parent Mtg 6:00pm (gym)
Cross Country Parent Mtg 6:00pm (café)
Thursday, Aug 25
Tennis Try Outs
Volleyball Parent Mtg 6:00pm (gym)
Friday, Aug 26
Tennis Try Outs
Important Information
- It is imperative that we show the Dr. Warren Welcome video to our students during Connect on Monday! Thank you!
- Video from Monday's Staff Development - Harvard Graduates and Misconceptions
- Don't forget to use your Pocket Problem of Practice (a.k.a. Instructional Focus) as you plan your lessons this week!
- Lesson Plans are due in the appropriate Google folder on Fridays. If you need assistance, please let your TTESS appraiser know.
- We will need all hands on deck the first few days at arrival and dismissal. Thank you in advance!
- For those interested, this is the Microlab Protocol I used on Monday with you in Staff Development.
- Please note the Writing Guidelines for your grade and content.
- SBBBs - There are no due dates for boards, but plan to complete 4 for the school year. If boards are not changed by October, due dates will be given to specific individuals.
- The Curriculum Management website has a great deal of resources for you!
- The 2016-2017 Student Code of Conduct is here! Please note that leggings (spandex pants) are no longer a violation of the student dress code. (But teachers will not be wearing leggings.) #leggingsarentpants
- Thank you for a great day of TTESS training and remember......
First Day Procedures!
- Morning Holding Areas: 8th Grade - Cafeteria, 7th Grade - Practice Gym, 6th Grade - Competition Gym (all students can eat breakfast in the cafeteria before going to their holding area)
- Please see all Attendance taking guidelines from Mrs. Graham. This is one of the most important pieces of what we do.
- All hands on deck as students arrive and receive schedules on Monday.
- All hands on deck for dismissal. (Back is busses, front are walkers and car riders)
- Be prepared to have an adjusted bell schedule in case lunches are running slower than usual.
- Attendance, attendance, attendance