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Autrey Mill Faculty News     

March 5, 2012

“What is the recipe for successful achievement?  To my mind there are just four essential ingredients:  Choose a career you love.  Give it the best there is in you.  Seize your opportunities.  And be a member of the team."

                                                                    Benjamin F. Fairless

News/Timelines/Due Dates

·      There are still teachers who have not submitted $100.00 worth of receipts to the PTA.  The absolute final day will be March 9. 

·      Be on the lookout for Roster Verification information from Debra on Wednesday March 7.  Please follow her directions that will be attached.  The 3rd Qtr. Grading Timeline will be forthcoming from Nan. Grade reporting week begins on March 12.  Please make sure you are not waiting until the last minute to enter grades, conduct, and comments.

·      Do not forget to spring forward by moving your clock ahead by one hour before you go to bed Saturday night, as daylight savings time begins.

·      We will meet in the cafeteria from 10 – 11:15 on Friday for an introduction to the Common Core Standards.

·      Make sure you read the newsletter that Laura Hunter sends out from the professional learning department.  It contains a lot of useful information.  Did you know professional learning is on Facebook and Twitter?  Look at the posters in the teacher dining room or mail room for more information.

·         Check out http://www.spicynodes.org. It is an interesting way to make concept maps.

 Where is Livingston?  Gemma DeVita states, “I would like to nominate Deirdre Hayes as the next recipient of Livingston.  Deirdre has coordinated a fabulous Black History Month this year at our school.  She has used all of the school's resources to promote the achievements and contributions of African Americans to American culture.  The Morning News engaged students in learning about African-American history, as well as, informative posters posted through our halls.  The month culminated with the jazz band playing in the front rotunda.  What a celebration thanks to Deirdre Hayes and her efforts.” We agree!!

Happy Birthday

Cindy Smith                 March 7