January 20, 2009
WORD OF THE WEEK
Word: nemesis (nem´ә sis)
Part of Speech: noun
Meaning: Person who punishes another for evil deeds
Sentence: Sherlock holmes was the nemesis of many criminals.
Gi fino´ Chamorro: ben.gan.sa
DATE / TEAM.TEACHERS / PERIOD / ROOM NO.Jan. 27, 2009 / ESL TEAM / 2nd Period / 2
Lollie Castro & Rufina Pangelinan / 6th Period / T1
Jan. 28, 2009 / Elective Team / 1st Period / 31
8C Team / 2nd Period / 5
6C Team / 4th Period / 46
6B Team / 7th Period / 49
7C Team / 8th Period / 52
Jan. 29, 2009 / 6A Team / 8th Period / 12
7B Team / 7th Period / 24
8B Team / 3rd Period / 11
8A Team / 4th Period / 16
7A Team / 5th Period / 26
FOR TEACHERS AND SUPPORT STAFF
ESL Team Meetings Schedule starting Jan. 27th-29th, Please review the schedule below and mark your calendar. Thank you. Mrs. Leon Guerrero
Educator Certification Office is now at UOG-School of Education Bldg (2nd Flr.) Office hours Mon.-Fri. – 8AM-5PM. Telephone: 735-2447 Faz: 734-3651 Email add: www.gcec.guam.gov. Please take the opportunity to visit their new, information packed website.
Synchronize your watch/clock with the main office bell. Do not release students early. This is a safety issue. Please HELP us keep our students SAFE.
No more personal leave requests will be approved for on Feb. 2, 2009, we have exceeded our max amount per day.
Teachers, please be reminded that I am implementing the lesson plan as reflected by 5.H.4. on the lesson plan format and BP 378. A recommended format will be the Essential Elements of Instruction Checklist (EEIC) which may be downloaded at our website. To minimize disruption during informal classroom observations, please post the lesson plans on the wall or place them on the teacher desks.
Faculty and Staff, please review the budget package at our website and make suggestions and/or recommendations.
Please be reminded that the Skills Assessment and Learning Accountability are due on Thursday, January 22, 2009. I prefer that you email me a copy using the excel format at .
As per the direction of the Superintendent, we will postpone the voting for the reform program. However, I am asking that you continue the dialogue between your colleagues. Mr. Fullo
There will be a 2-Day International Walking Event sponsored by Guam Council on
Physical Fitness & Sports from the Governor’s Office on January 17-18. All employees are invited to attend, you may contact Cathy Bayona at 300-1634 or
FOR EVERYONE
SuperCrew Dance Show Tickets are being sold for $25.00 through SBA. Shows are Feb. 6 and Feb. 7 at the F.D. Phoenix Center. Untalan Middle School will receive 20% of ticket sales. See Mr. Pama in room 5 for more information.
**DYA Poster Contest-“Don’t’ rush your age, stay out of the cage… UnderAge=Under Arrest! Open to all Middle & High School Students! Sign up with your SBA right away! Notice posted in the main office for more details.
**SPIRIT WEEK clarification: Every Friday, it is UMS spirit day. Students are allowed to wear only UMS team shirts, club shirts, or UMS affiliated shirts. UMS uniform bottom is required on Spirit Fridays.
**The next PTA meeting will be on Feb. 5, 2009, 6:00 p.m., cafeteria. Everyone is encouraged to attend.
Attention Girls: Girls Soccer and Boys Basketball started Monday, January 12, 2009. In order to participate, you need to have the following:
1. A physical examination by a doctor. See “Mr. Posadas” for a physical form.
2. Must have a grade point average of 70% or better – No “F’s”, No “U’s”.
3. Must provide your own transportation from practice. Practices are after school from 3:30 p.m.-6:00-6:30 p.m.
4. You cannot practice if you don’t have a physical examination. Mr. Posadas, Athletic Director
IMPORTANT DATES FOR JANUARY
1) Wednesday, January 21, 2009 – Anti-Bullying Day 2) Thursday, January 22, 2009 - Skills Assessment and Learning Accountability due
3) Monday, January 26, 2009 - Tentative Staff Development date (half-day)
4) Friday, January 30, 2009 - Student Assembly and Team Teachers Professional Learning Community.
**Team 7B will be selling Valentine grams with delivery being February 13, 2009. See Mrs. Martir in Room #52 or any 7C Council Officer if you would need to place an order for your special valentine (s)!