Aug 31 -Sept 4

#DMSLevelUp

RAIDER NATION

Shout out to the 6B Family! They all live streamed a lesson this week and rocked it. They engaged students both in the classroom and on a Google Meet. Mrs. Clarke was there to observe and she had great things to say!

Google Classroom

Please remember to add the following people to your Google Classrooms. You can add us to 1 Advanced and 1 Regular class.

Chassity Smith
Brandy Scott
Mary Cooper
Luke Bergeson

Uploading Lessons

Please remember that uploading videos of you teaching for our blended students is a requirement from the district. The district is requiring mandatory trainings of this from Britt Lovelace.

In lieu of Lovelace doing rescheduling on a particular this week, Shipley will be coming by during your planning.

She will let you know what day she will be coming to you.
Please be prepared to let her view one of your most recent uploaded lessons so she can provide feedback, tips, and tricks for your video instruction.
To maximize your time, if you have a good handle on video uploading she will just touch base with you.

Live Streaming Best Practice:

Reminders and Announcements:

Monday, Aug 31:

Fall STAR Teting ELA

Tuesday, Sept 1:

Fall STAR Testing ELA

DMS Volleyball VS Priceville/Hartselle @ Priceville

Wednesday, Sept 2:

Fall STAR Math

Thursday, Sept 3:

Fall STAR Math

PST

DMS Football VS Athens (Away)

Saturday, Sept 5:

West Morgan Volleyball Tournament (7th Grade)

UPCOMING EVENTS

Sept 7

Labor Day

Sept 9

Progress Reports

Sept 14

Faculty Meeting

Sept 17

Common Planning Core

Sept 18

Common Planning Elective

Sept 25

New Teacher Check In

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.

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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