August 7-16

#DMSLevelUp

HERE WE GO!

Thank you for a great start to the school year!

Red Raider Nation

Shout out to Ms. Cooper, Mr. James, and Mr. Gilstrap. They did an outstanding job setting us up for highly effective professional learning communities. Thank you for your leadership.

Decatur Middle School Staff Calendar

I will keep this calendar up-to-date of all of the events and activities specific to the teachers and staff of DMS. Please keep an eye on this calendar to stay informed.

Decatur Feeder Pattern Athletics Calendar

This calendar is kept up-to-date by Watt Parker, our district Athletics Director. This calendar will keep you informed of all DHS and DMS athletics events.

Reminders and Announcements:

Wednesday, August 7:

First day of school for students!

Thursday, August 8

8th Grade Chromebook Pick Up (Math)

Friday, August 9

7th Grade Chomebook Pick Up (Math), New Teacher Meeting (3:45, Library)

Monday, August 12

6th Grade Chromebook Pick Up (Math)

Tuesday, August 13

Class Meetings w/ Students (8th Grade - 1st Period, 7th Grade - 2nd Period, 6th Grade - 3rd Period)

UPCOMING EVENTS

Common Planning Begins

August 21 - Group A

August 22 - Group B

Lesson Plan Submission Begins

August 26

Fall Scantron

Reading Scantron - August 19, 20

Math Scantron - August 22, 23

Science Scantron - August 28, 29

Lockdown Drill

August 27

EdEffects

Self Assessment - Sept 3

PLP - Sept 3

DUTY SCHEDULEs

Morning Duty 2019-2020

Afternoon Duty 2019-2020

Lunch Schedule

Lunch Table Assignments.docx

Lunch Schedule 19-20 DMS .xlsx

Assistant Principal Responsibilities

STAY INFORMED

An organization can only operate successfully with effective communication.

I will use weekly newsletters to keep you informed. Please be sure to read these thoroughly. I also try to deliver reminders via morning announcements, emails, staff calendars, and more.

Instructional time is sacred, and I do not like to make intercom announcements during the day. In the event I need to deliver a time sensitive communication I will use the Remind app. Please take a moment to sign up using the instructions provided.

To join my DMS Remind group....

Text this message @748kg6

To this number 81010

Teacher Non-negotiables

Teach the standard
Bell-to-bell instruction
Provide Tier II instruction
Own the data
Love all kids

ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS TO GUIDE DECISION MAKING

Does the activity align to our mission?
Does the activity align to grade-level content standards?
How will this lead to higher student achievement?
Does the activity align to grade-level content standards?
Is the the best use of instructional time, or a good use of instructional time?

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