Weekly Update!

It's "B" Week!




Our Pledge Helpers this Week
Mon: Mince
Tues: Philpot
Wed: Higginbotham
Thur: Wessel
Fri: Smith




These folks have duty this week...
AM
Car Line: Feild
First Grade holding: Latham
Bus Sidewalk: Marshall
Library: Shannon
Cafeteria: Fortenberry
Back Hall: Philpot, Crocker, Bamberg
PM
Car Line: Giangrosso, F Smith, Cravens
Front Sidewalk: Shorter
Front Hall Intersection: Higg
Outside workroom: Wessel

Monday morning, I will announce our Spotlight Classes for STACHe Goals.  Soon after that, Mrs. Rosetta and I will come to your classrooms to take a quick picture with your class. Now, it's time for you and your friends to focus on a NEW STACHe Goal.  

Please get those sent to Mrs. Rosetta by this Friday.

Wednesday, October 16, 3:30 -4:30, Dr. Melissa Shields will hold a meeting at the HTMS Library to answer questions about National Board Certification.  If you are interested, please email Rachel Brockman at rachel.brockman@trussvillecityschools.com  

Student Led Conferences are moving from Oct. 17 to Oct. 24. We talked about scheduling 5-6 students at a time beginning 2:30.









Don't Forget the United Way Campaign








3-5 will be giving a Universal Screener this week, posting grades and sending home progress reports.  You ladies may use your collaboration time to work on grades.









The Camp-a-thon is Sunday, October 6, beginning at 2:00 and lasting to 5:00.  Please come out, if only for a short amount of time, and support our PTO.  The pledge gathering part went exceedingly well.  I can't wait to see the silent auction baskets!




PST Notes have been added to the Teacher's Resources Drive in a PST folder.  Please make sure you are aware of what you need to bring to PST. The retesting window for STAR for this meeting is October 7 and 8.  Those would also be a great dates to pull TTR reports.








Wednesday is Walk to School Day
Thursday we will dress like Campers
Friday, celebrate Homecoming by wearing Husky Gear













Our Paint Party was moved to October 10th!  Thank you for signing up!  Please make checks payable to Jenn Ellis and give your payment to Barbara.







Teachers Advisory Committee Q & A

1. Is there a way to know when birthdays are? There have been so many in August that I was unaware of after the fact, and I wanted to be able to wish them a special day.  Several weeks ago the Grace Committee started a bulletin board in the teacher workroom next to the cafeteria that list all the birthdays for the current month. Thank you Grace Group!

2. If the principal says something that we perceive as inappropriate, what is the reporting mechanism?  There is a reporting form available at the Board office.

3. What can be done to boost the low morale? Moral is impacted greatly by involvement. Participate in our Secret Pal plan, join in after school events such as PALs academy, PTO events and our upcoming paint part. Plan a team activity specifically for your team outside of school. Practice gratitude by encouraging others. Join a leadership team and impact an event.  Nominate others for Team Member of the Month.  Make suggestions to the Leadership Team. Consider joining our voluntary prayer group.  Get involved with the upcoming Red Ribbon Week. The people choosing to participate in these opportunities seem to have the most positive outlook and enjoy work the most.  

4. What is the best method of communicating with the principal without feeling attacked or incompetent after?  Communication is so important and it is never my intention to create those feelings.  Bring another team member with you or ask Mrs. Rosetta or Mrs. Osburn to come with you. It is my desire to have open communication with everyone.

5. Why can we not determine the best intervention plan as a team and implement it sooner than a week (or more) after PST meetings? Changes will be made to effect this problem with our next PST meeting in October. Interventions will be ready to roll out on the following Monday.