The Royal Rhino Weekly
Weekly Staff Newsletter
At Renaissance Elementary, we don't condone violence. We do, however, enjoy a good meme!
Principal Corner
Leave time for staff is 3:00pm. If you need to leave earlier, please communicate with Dr. Rose-Toomer and Ms. Cannon.
Friday leave time is 2:45pm.
All teachers should be at their door from 7:10 - 7:35am.
All breakfast should conclude at 7:55am.
The RTI block should be held every day from 7:40 - 8:10am. Every Friday, teachers and students should be engaged in Student Success Skills during the RTI block.
No classroom parties/celebrations are allowed for individual students. No cupcakes, treats, or balloons should be brought to/distributed amongst the class. Only school-wide parties (winter parties, end of the year parties, etc.) are allowed. Please communicate this with parents.
If a parent reports a COVID diagnosis, please send this link for reporting https://fultonschools.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6hWlX46FNk8pNlz
Thank you to those staff members who have joined PTA:
Congratulations on 100% participation!!! Celebratory lunch coming soon!
Mission, Vision, and Values
At Renaissance Elementary School, we cultivate and empower all students to achieve their full potential and adapt to a changing world.
Vision
At Renaissance Elementary, we will foster a student-focused learning environment by providing individualized learning opportunities for the whole child.
Values
1. Excellence - Define and provide access to clearly set, high expectations that encompass rigorous learning experiences for all students.
2. Positive Environment - provide a safe and nurturing environment that promotes intentional care for self and other.
3. Lifelong Learner - Foster a consistence pursuit of knowledge.
4. Community - Actively engage stakeholders in the collaborative process for the benefit of all.
5. Continuous Achievement - Instill the confidence and willingness, of students and staff, to continuously grow and improve.​
Week at a Glance
- Week of October 16th - 20th is an A week!
Writescore will take place on Tuesday October 17th for grades 2-5. Mrs. McBride will meet with grade level teams during planning, on Monday in 306 to go over logistics. Please bring laptops to session.
- TKES observations continue this week. Please see below for TKES observers.
- Your HR required trainings are due soon! Don't get caught up with HR! Please see below for directions (thank you, Mrs. Johnson!).
- Falcon's Friday is Friday, October 20th
- Poppin' Good Friday, October 20th.
On the Horizon
- Math Night/Trunk-or-Treat is Tuesday, October 24th.
Important Reminders/Updates
- Arrival time is 7:00am. All teachers should be on their duty post at 7:10am. Do NOT prop open ANY doors and if you see a door propped, please close it.
- Please stick to your classroom schedule. It is imperative that we drop off and pick up students ON TIME for lunch and specials to ensure all staff receive their full prep time and students receive their full instructional time.
- Pleas refrain from using the front office copier, unless workroom copiers are down.
AP Corner
Please pick up students on time to and from lunch every day.
Please make sure attendance is taken every day by 8:30am!
3 or more absences = a phone call home
5 absences = SWARM
SWARM Directions Link: https://help.k12solutionsgroup.com/SWARM/concern.html#template
RTI
Mondays - Math
Tuesdays - Math
Wednesdays - Literacy
Thursday - Literacy
Fridays - SEL (ReThink lessons - please see Mr. Carletos emails) and Progress Monitoring (EIP teachers)
K-2 - Mrs. Adams and Mrs. Cole have provided you with your necessary materials.
One Book, One School on Wednesdays
2nd Grade - XtraMath + Fluency practice
Fridays - SEL (ReThink lessons - please see Mr. Carletos emails) and Progress Monitoring (EIP teachers)
3rd - 5th
Mondays - XtraMath + spiral review
Tuesdays - XtraMath + spiral review
Wednesdays - One Book, One School
Thursdays - Learning.com (typing)
Fridays - SEL (ReThink lessons - please see Mr. Carletos emails) and Progress Monitoring (EIP teachers)
All teachers - please ensure we are starting the RTI block promptly at 7:40am. If you have students that are being pulled for interventions, please have them ready and lined up at the door at 7:40am. Please ensure you are circulating throughout the classroom, even if students are working independently on the computer (temporarily). RTI will be heavily monitored this school year and we want to ensure our students who are in ALL tiers are being served according to their needs and are being provided with feedback and support during this time.
School Documents
Shoutouts!
Feedback from our GLCs solicited shoutouts to:
Shoutout to the Pre-K and Kindergarten teams for always having each other's backs and supporting one another.
Shoutout to our EIP Team for supporting our students who need the most support across the entire school!
October Birthdays
October 2 - Mrs. Boyer
October 12 - Ms. R. Allen
October 12 - Ms. Brooks
October 25 - Mrs. Crews
October 26 - Mrs. Jennings
October 27 - Ms. Moss
If I left off your birthday or have it listed incorrect, please let me know so that I can correct it ASAP!
Royals of the Month
Mrs. Allen-Lee
Mr. Ransom
Children of Employees during Pre-Planning/Teacher Work Days
Children are not permitted to attend work with their parent during preplanning, post-planning or during teacher work days.
Important Reminders
Daily Sign In
All staff are required to sign-in daily by 7:00 am each day at the Raptor.
Contact Dr. Ashley M. Rose - Toomer
Email: rosetoomera1@fultonschools.org
Phone: 470-483-2020
Twitter: @Dr_Rose_RES