Weekly News and Notes - Week of November 17, 2014

Central High School

Weekly News and Notes - Week of November 17, 2014

“Outstanding Academic Achievement for ALL- Putting Students First“

Principal Corner:

·  As a reminder, teacher hours are from 7:30 to 3:00. All staff should be at their classroom doors by the 7:35 bell.

·  I hope all teachers enjoyed visiting each other during peer observations last week. It was a great opportunity for professionals to communicate with each other and deepen understanding/best practices of close reading and text dependent questioning. Please reach out to colleagues, TC/DC’s, Dr. Fuller, and administrative liaisons to further your skills.

Academic Excellence Corner:

·  This week marks the end of Professional Development Cycle 2. Administrators and TC/DC’s will collaboratively walk through classes this week to analyze progress in their departments. This opportunity is a chance to determine strengths and areas of growth for our departments/schools. This is not meant to be evaluative. My expectation is that you attempt the cycle activities during the time of visitation.

Safe and Supportive Environment Corner:

·  Thanks to the PBIS Committee, Central High School has provided school wide expectations through the Office vs. Classroom Managed Behaviors to staff. Please use this as a guide when dealing with issues in your classroom.

·  This week during collaborative planning, we will continue to engage in discussion around providing supports to students. In addition to a follow up presentation to the Early Warning Indicator Report (EWIR) by grade level, we will discuss the SIT referral process.

Kudo and Shoutouts:

·  Fall Coaches at Central HS (Mr. Amaker, Ms. Peterson, Ms. B Jones, Ms. Hall, Mr. Gonzalez, and Mr. Patnode) for spending your time working with our students. Your example of leadership is appreciated.

·  Mr. Toth, Mr. Ali, Mr. Atowa, and the entire PBIS team coordinated a successful event. Although “the skates were lost in transport” the students had fun.

·  Dr. Fuller, Dr. Jones, Mr. Miller, and Ms. Wallace for successfully putting together the School-wide PD on October 31.

·  TGIF Teacher of the Week - Ms. Calado

Upcoming Events:

*Professional Development Cycle 2 Classroom Visits.

Monday, November 17

·  Biology AVP Lock In (all day)

·  Department Meeting (2:30)

·  Falcon Support Team Meeting (2:45)

Tuesday, November18

·  Biology AVP Lock In (all day)

Wednesday, November 19

·  English AVP Lock In (all day)

·  Security Meeting (2:45)

·  Administration Meeting (3:15)

Thursday, November 20

·  Math AVP Lock In (all day)

·  Achievers for Success Program (8:15)

·  New Teacher Meeting (2:45)