Monday, August 12, 2013

Faculty News, August 12


 

Autrey Mill Faculty News    
August 12, 2013

“A fundamental question for a student is ‘Does my teacher like me?’ Given a rigorous, aligned curriculum, the answer to that simple question is our best predictor of student achievement.”

—Alice Terry, More Life Through Management

News/Timelines/Due Dates

·         Today is the day that we focus on relationship! Set those norms early with the students and make sure they know and understand the procedures. I was often told as a teacher that you should never smile until December! While I don't quite buy that, I do believe you have to begin with firm and fair expectations while at the same time letting students know that this is going to be a great experience. Sounds easy, but it is not!

·         Pep Rallies are Thursday and you can wear jeans with your team colors.

·         A sign-up sheet for the new conference room is located at Unnur’s desk along with the sign up for the other rooms.

·         Ped sent you an email on how to access the master calendar.  Please make sure you do this so that you can be informed about what is happening in the school.

·         If you arrive to school before 7:40, you may find the front doors locked.  There is a slide lock on the entrance closest to the gym.

·         PRIDE will be begin on Friday, August 23.

·         Lane Arnold will be leaving us at the end of this week for a new venture in her life. 

A mighty roar!

To everyone for making sneak preview so successful.  We always get compliments on how organized the event and parents and students were very enthusiastic.  You all set a positive and warm tone and it is appreciated.

To Kerri McCoy who not only was published in a journal this summer, but also did a great job presenting to middle and high school teachers last week at the professional learning days.  That is not always an easy task especially with high school teachers!

 

 Where is Livingston?  

He will return soon!!!

 

 
 
 
Happy Birthday

Ruth Watkins             August 12
Beth Van Riper            August 14

Danelle Chereck         August 16

Amy Pate                     August 17

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