Autrey Mill Faculty News
September 4, 2012
The sports world is a
classic example of the game of life.
Much can be accomplished when nobody becomes too concerned with who gets
the credit. Great plays are made
possible by unselfish and disciplined individuals who are more concerned with end
results than with personal ones.
-Jack Whitaker
News/Timelines/Due Dates
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PRIDE – This Friday (9/7) will be our first silent
reading day for PRIDE. Due to the 8th grade trip,
students will remain in HR for silent reading instead of moving to their PRIDE
groups. Next week (9/14) will be an advisement lesson.
Please remember, teachers should be reading along
with the students to model the behavior. All students should have a
silent reading book with them. If not, an unprepared for class should be
marked in the student’s agenda. It is a good idea to have extra reading
materials on hand in your classroom in the event a student is not prepared with
reading materials.
Kindles, Nooks, or electronic
reading devices are allowed during PRIDE but students bring them at their own
risk. (It has been suggested in the past to have students with electronic
devices turn and face the back of the room so you can see what is on their
screen while they are reading to make sure students are not on the internet
and/or playing games, etc.)
When we move back to our PRIDE
groups for silent reading, it is fine to choose one book for your entire PRIDE
group to read like a book club. This may be a great option for groups of
students consistently unprepared in bringing a silent reading book and/or book
clubs are of interest to you. Consider reading groups with several books
and/or poll your class and find out where they have interests. Our goal
is to foster a love for reading and create life-long readers.
Where is Livingston?
Unnur Kornmayer states “I have always admired Amy Creamer's
unbridled enthusiasm and dedication to her work. She devotes herself
fully to her drama classes, one of the most requested Connections. She gives
every student a unique opportunity for self-expression on stage, or behind the
scenes, through short skits, plays and other activities. She often brings
out the best in students who might be considered “challenging” in a traditional
classroom setting. In addition to her teaching duties, Amy runs the Lion News
Network and the award winning Drama Club after school. She has already
started production of the fall play, Wooing Wed Widing Hood, which will
compete in the Regional One Act Festival in October.”
Happy Birthday
Unnur Kornmayer September 9
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