Cougar "Prints"
Week of January 16
Continue to Keep Focused
This, too, can be taxing on many different levels. In the same breath, you have to also remember to take of yourself. If you don't do something for you, then you will continue to burn at both ends. Treat yourself to something you wouldn't normally do and even in those smallest of moments, they can help us to regain some balance in a profession that is often unbalanced and draining.
There are more great days ahead for Coltrane-Webb STEM Elementary and I just want to continue to show the world how amazing you all are and how far we go for our students!
Winter Wonderland and Jackets
If you know of a student in need, please let administration or Kristi Mont know.
Student of the Month - Invitations to be sent home 1-17-18
Teacher of the Year - Nominations End Tomorrow 1-17-18
Testing Calendar
Grades 3 - 5 Benchmark - January 10 - 19, 2018
mClass - January 26, 2018
K-2 Math Assessment - February 5 - 22, 2018
ACCESS Testing - January 29 - March 9, 2018 - A testing schedule will be shared at a later time.
SafeSchools Training Modules - REQUIRED OF ALL STAFF
The first training module, Workplace Injury Prevention, is due February 16, 2018. This is a new course to SafeSchools that will provide simple strategies to avoid common workplace injuries.
The second training module, Communication Styles, will begin February 19, 2018, to April 13, 2018. This course will provide basic information on the types and styles of communication as well as a few ways to communicate more effectively to others. There is also an interactivity component that will help you assess your own communication style!
The last module is General Ethics, April 16, 2018, to June 8, 2018.
How to log on to the SafeSchools Online Training Program:
1. Using your web browser, go to the web page http://cabarrus.nc.safeschools.com (No “www” is necessary).
2. To access your assigned training, enter your username. Your username is your Timekeeper number.
3. Select the course assigned by your Administrator.
4. Select any course by simply clicking on the name of the course.
The courses have audio so turn up your speakers if you wish to hear the narration. Complete all the training scenarios and the assessment to receive completion credit for the course. You will have the option to print out a Certification of Completion once you successfully complete the course.
NEW PURPLE LEAVE FORM
Work Orders
We take pride in our campus and want to keep it that way. Please continue to let us know if work orders are needed and to draw attention to the fixes that may need to take place - remember, it takes a village.
STAFF SHOUT-OUTS!
Shout-out to Donna Belfield! Mrs. Belfield continues to support kindergarten and is always willing to help out any way she can.
Inclement Weather Procedures Synopsis
If and when weather does arrive and the call is made, I will send out a message using Remind, but the district website will post the proper procedures to account for each day. MY MESSAGE IS NOT OFFICIAL so always refer to the website.
Certified staff has to account for days - Classified staff must account for hours. Every attempt will be made to allow for those who need to make up time to do so, without going over into overtime
General message is "Travel When Safe"
Staff Spotlight
Mastery Connect Link - for your convenience
Login here: http://www.masteryconnect.com
School Safety
- Remember, all doors must remain locked but may be open if a room is occupied.
- I have noticed many emails about missing FOBs. Please ensure you are aware of the location of your classroom FOB at all times. We have an understanding with the county on our system here and it would be difficult to make other arrangements if forced to as a result of having missing ones floating around out there.
CWES Crisis Team Members (Titles reflect new county language):
Tim Taylor - Incident Command (Donna Hamilton - backup)
Mary Phillips - Public Information Officer
SRO Riddick - Safety Officer
Nakeia Alsup - Liason Officer (Kristi Monto - backup)
Dr. Ashley Alumbaugh - Mental Health Officer
Lois Hunter - Planning Section Chief
Donna Hamilton - Operations Section Chief
Debbie Boswell - Logistics Section Chief
Debbie Boswell - Finance Section Chief
Lynne Golie - Medical Support Group Supervisor
Kristi Monto - Mental Health Division Supervisor (Lisa Bolumen - backup)
Lance Pfeifer - Security Group Supervisor
Tara Walter - Service Branch Director
Tammy Gray - Support Branch Director
CCS Employee Handbook
IMPORTANT DATES
January 17 - PBIS Meeting - Bring PBIS Cards
January 17 - Teacher of Year Nominations Due
January 19 - Early Dismissal
January 22 - Optional Work Day
January 25 - Student of the Month - Invitations to be sent home by January 16
January 26 - Last Day of Testing
January 26 - ALL PRO DADS Meeting 7:15am cafeteria