The Dream Team
Weekly Memo 09
Uplift Hampton Middle School Strategic Priorities
School Learning Climate
Professional Capacity
Parent, School, and Community Ties
Table of Contents
- Good Things
- A Message from the Director
- Dean Memo
- Admin Corner
- Video of the Week
- Week at a Glance
- Action Items
- Month at a Glance
- Updated Duty Schedule
RSVP for the Fall Celebration!!!
The date will be Wednesday, September 20th, from 3:00pm – 6:00pm.
Because we had such a positive response from doing smaller regional events, we will continue that trend and return to the bowling alleys we visited last year. There are 4 locations throughout the metroplex for you to choose from (see the map below). Each location will be able to host a maximum of 200 guests for bowling (first come, first served) and snacks.
If you do not wish to participate in the activities provided, you may leave your campus after dismissal as you would on a traditional Wellness Wednesday. We recognize and appreciate that “relaxing” means different things for each person and for some it is social time to connect with colleagues and for others they welcome additional personal time. Remember, these events are first come, first serve. Also, please remember that we pay for these events based on the number of people that RSVP. If you do RSVP, please make sure you are able to attend as it is always frustrating each year to see dollars wasted that were pre-paid to venues based on rsvp counts. If you do not wish to RSVP, no action is required.
Desoto Lanes, Desoto, 121 Northgate Dr, Desoto, TX 75115
http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=6ughqbdab&oeidk=a07eei6btpk855e9225
Good Things!
- Shout out to the 8th grade team for an awesome GL meeting!
- Shout out to the Math team for going to PD after a full day of work!
- Shout out to Ms. Baughman for a solid execution of team building during advisory!
- Shout out to Ms. Wallace for executing LLI with scholars!
- Shout out to all of you for embracing the new ELT rosters! We are about to blow the roof off these scores!
- Shout out to Ms. Pietroboni for demonstrating what is possible when expectations for academic discourse are set and articulated to scholars! (See the video)
A Message From the Director
Hello Dream Team,
Teachers change lives. Being the right person at the right time may be enough to change a person's life forever. Human beings are constantly changing. Whether for the good or for the bad, we do not stay the same. Having a positive influence in the form of a teacher can make or break a human being. Years after we are out of school, we remember the teachers that changed our lives. In most cases these may have been the first people that believed in us. That experience of having an authority figure believe that we could succeed carries us forever.
As teachers, educators, and leaders, it is our charge to grow and nourish the scholars who come to us each day. We have an obligation to teach them to speak articulately, understand deeply, and challenge the status quo consistently. It is because of the expectations that set (or not set) for scholars that will set them up for success (or failure).
Which will you choose?
The Dream Team Will Fight!
Sincerely,
Andrea
Admin Corner
MYP Dean
Complete:
CA Prediction Protocol 9/20/17
Vertical Planning Meeting Agenda Items 10/6/17
VIDEO OF THE WEEK!
NEED HELP WITH FACILITATING ACADEMIC DISCOURSE? TRY THIS STRATEGY!
INSTRUCTIONAL & CULTURAL FOCUS AREAS
a. Instructional Focus: Authentic Academic Discourse (reference your course structure for specific strategies)
b. Cultural Focus: Positive Collaboration (Teamwork) and Communication (reference your course structure for specific strategies)
Week at a Glance
Monday, September 11th: B Day
Professional Dress
Morning Meeting at 7:20am in the library
Execute Advisory Curriculum
Parks Out
Pietroboni Out
Mandatory 8th Grade Meeting ay 6pm in the cafe
Tuesday, September 12th: A Day
Business Casual
Morning Meeting at 7:20am in the library
Execute Advisory Curriculum
Parks Out AM Directorr Development
Pietroboni Out
Wednesday, September 13th: B Day
Business Casual
Morning Meeting at 7:20am in the library
Execute Advisory Curriculum
Wellness Wednesday
Thursday, September 14th: B Day
Business Casual
Morning Meeting at 7:20am in the library
Execute Advisory Curriculum
Friday, September 15th: A Day
Jeans and Spanish Country Top (Embracing ALL Cultures)
Morning Meeting at 7:20am in the library
15 grades due
Execute Advisory Curriculum
Action Items--> Opportunities (PD & Grant)
1. Need funding for a project at your school? Lowe's Toolbox for Education Grant applications are available until September 29, 2017 here: http://toolboxforeducation.com/hta
Grants will range from $2,000-$5,000 to fund projects at your school that fall into one of the following categories: technology, tools for STEM programs, facility renovations and safety improvements. Please note, you will not receive notification of grant until 90 after the deadline, so projects should fall in the spring semester. For more information, please visit the website above to read the FAQs and grant request guidelines and the pre-application check list here: http://toolboxforeducation.com/ui/images/TBFE_Pre_app_chklist_updates.pdf
If you have questions about your application, please reach out to Cassie.
2. We are excited to announce we will be offering additional LLI 101 trainings for ESL & Special Education Staff, Interventionists, and Classroom teachers.
When: Thursday, September 14th or Thursday, October 12th (Participants only need to attend one day)
Time: 8:30 am - 2:30 pm
Location: September 14th @ White Rock Hills/October 12th Summit Secondary
What: LLI 101 including how to use the resources, tracking of scholar progress and lesson preparation.
Each campus can sign up 3 people! The spots are first come, first serve and you can sign up using the following link: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1dke_Xs1uqwTMNQ_C49RaoArKrSs3rXX2aqgoTDzgntM/edit?usp=sharing
3. Add your information to the Google Drive Information:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1rN0zFszxe9pAy_njQruJlBwH_rcsK9_C8E0ZbfebZ6I/edit?usp=sharing
4. ELAR Team Register for the ESL Class
We’re excited to offer the ESL Supplemental Certification Prep Courses again for the 2017-2018 school year. Our Uplift Williams Campus ESL Coordinator, Terrie Kelly, is taking on this charge and picking up on the great work previously done by Bonnie Jones.
We have 5 sessions planned between now and the end of October and they will be from 8:30 to 3:30 (with a 30 minute lunch break) on Saturdays. We will be confirming the additional sites in the next few days and you should have an updated list next week.
• September 9th – Uplift Mighty Prep (8:30 to 3:30)
• September 23rd – Uplift Pinnacle Prep Secondary (8:30 to 3:30)
• October 7th – site TBD
• October 21st – site TBD
Please have participants register for the courses using the following link: https://goo.gl/forms/T615Lu5YadEG9tnw1
UPDATED DUTY SCHEDULE
Put this on your radar!
- 9-Sep Saturday Reading Enrichment
- 10-Sep Sunday
- 11-Sep Monday Morning Meeting at 7:20 B **Fall MAP Window
- 11-Sep Monday 6pm 8th Grade meeting
- Parks Out
- Pietroboni Out for PD
- 12-Sep Tuesday Morning Meeting at 7:20 A **Fall MAP Window
- Parks Out AM for Director Development
- 13-Sep Wednesday Morning Meeting at 7:20/Wellness Wednesday B Performance Task 1 Executed
- UPLIFT HAMPTON PR PHOTOS
- 14-Sep Thursday Morning Meeting at 7:20 A **Fall MAP Window
- 15-Sep Friday Morning Meeting at 7:20 B Minimum total of 18 grades/Bi-Weekly Data Meeting Completed
- Smith Out
- 16-Sep Saturday Math Enrichment
- Boys to Men Breakfast
- 17-Sep Sunday
- 18-Sep Monday Morning Meeting at 7:20/Grades Close for Progress Reports at 10am A
- 19-Sep Tuesday Morning Meeting at 7:20 B
- 20-Sep Wednesday Morning Meeting at 7:20/FALL STAFF APPRECIATION/A CA 1 Prediction Protocol Due by 5pm
- 21-Sep Thursday Morning Meeting at 7:20 B
- 22-Sep Friday Morning Meeting at 7:20/Progress Reports go home A Minimum total of 21 grades.
- Peters Out
- Iwule Out
- 23-Sep Saturday Reading Enrichment
- 24-Sep Sunday
- 25-Sep Monday Morning Meeting at 7:20 B
- 26-Sep Tuesday Morning Meeting at 7:20 A
- 27-Sep Wednesday Morning Meeting at 7:20/Group Development at 3:05pm B CA 2 Breakdown Due by 5pm
- 28-Sep Thursday Morning Meeting at 7:20 A
- 29-Sep Friday Morning Meeting at 7:20 B Minimum total of 24 grades/Bi-Weekly Data Meeting Completed
- Luna Out
- Norton Out
- King Out
- 30-Sep Saturday Math Enrichment