Monday, April 21, 2014

2013-14 Volume 33


 

"The best hope of solving all our problems lies in harnessing the diversity, the energy, and the creativity of all our people.”
       -Roger Wilkins

News/Timelines/Due Dates

 

I know a lot of pressure comes with the CRCT and appreciate all you have done to get the student’s ready.  I need you to be extra diligent in following all directions as we implement the test over the next few days.  Make sure you are reading the latest emails form Chris and following the guidelines precisely. We had too many mistakes last year and most were due to lack of attention to detail.  Some have asked if CRCT days are jeans days and the answer is no, except of course on Friday.

It’s hard to believe that a year ago the Boston Marathon bombing occurred.  Watching all the coverage this weekend, the triumph of the human spirit was all I could think about.  No one really remembers the names of the evil people that pulled this off, but they certainly remember all the acts of heroism and kindness. 

I hope you also saw the moving tribute Friday put together by our news crew supporting our Korean community in the horrible ferry accident.  One of our visiting Korean teachers was so thankful for that outpouring of support.

Check out the latest Insider from Fulton County.  Our own Marisa Wesker is highlighted!  Way to go!  http://issuu.com/fultoncountyschools/docs/march2014

Governance Council – If you are interested in running for the governance council for next year, please let me know.  This is for a two year term and is a great way to be involved in the decision making process of the school.  We meet once a month and there is some committee work involved.  For further details, ask current members, Elizabeth Ferree, Fran Meredith, Deborah White and Erin Hoerr.

Final Exams – Content chairs should turn final exams in to their content administrator by May 6.

PRIDE  –We will not meet this Friday, April 25th due to CRCT Testing.  PRIDE will return next week with Silent Reading. 
Looking ahead…….there are only 2 PRIDE sessions remaining for this school year – May 2nd and May 9th.  May 2nd will be silent reading and May 9th will be a concluding lesson of reflection and a survey.  Think about ways you can celebrate this school year with your PRIDE groups.  Reflect back on the memories that have been created during this year or even the past two or three years with your group.

Now is a great time to start cleaning out your PRIDE materials.  If you have been holding on to any PRIDE lesson materials that need to be returned or could be used again in the future please return those to Wendy Wilson or Kathy Nagle.  If you have mosaic tiles from the lesson a few weeks ago, please put those in the cardboard box in the front office mailroom.  Make sure ALL hula-hoops are returned to the PE staff

 

Where is Livingston?

Sherry Thomas says, “It’s true…not being in place on day one has its disadvantages but try coming in mid-year to a new position that is still evolving.  Top that off with landing in the midst of the very important Seed fund project with the responsibility of a presentation to The Fulton Foundation.  That’s tough but Andrea Rioux has managed to overcome the newbie obstacles and rise to the many challenges with confidence and expertise.  Her vision and contribution to the redesign of the Media Center has also been invaluable. I’m constantly impressed with her depth of knowledge in the world of technology and her problem solving, can do attitude.   We are fortunate to have such a knowledgeable and forward thinking individual join the AMMS staff.   So Livingston moves on but not far…I just hope he likes purple!”


Happy Birthday

Lizzie Haber               April 22

Linda Collett              April 23

Kim Hobbs                 April 26

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