SEPTEMBER 13
SEPTEMBER 13
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Lions!
Lions!
I hope your weekend was restful and reflective as we honored the 20th anniversary of 9/11. Flags flown half staff and many of our hearts solemn as we relived where we were and what we were doing on that day. Many of us remember it like yesterday, while some have little recollection, if at all. Especially, our students who weren't even born, yet. Thank you to our Social Studies crew and several others who made this tragic event a part of your history lesson to teach our kids the significant impact of this day in our history and how it changed our way lives, in many ways. It still doesn't seem like it's been 20 years ago- my first year teaching, Handley Middle School, Fort Worth ISD. My students, then, are well in their 30's -actually, some are now colleagues! A reminder of how time truly does fly and the time to seize an opportunity to influence the lives of our students is NOW. Let's seize each day and give it our all!
For the kids in our care right now, they have all been given a snap shot of the progress made thus far via progress report. A couple of reflective questions to consider:
Looking over your entire gradebook, how are your students doing in your class?
Who's breezing through and having great success? How should they be challenged more?
Which students seem to be having significant struggle? What are some reasons why they might be struggling?
What other assignments will be given that should be graded and recorded that will give greater insight into each kid and what teaching and learning strategies are best?
Are there any resources or support you need- clarification on how many grades, accommodations, etc.? Who should you reach out to for questions and support: dept. head, team lead, admin., instructional coach, counselor, diags., SSF? The village is here!
Progress reports is a check list thing and yes, must be done. I hope it will also serve as useful information for you, as well, to determine what direction you might go for the next few weeks regarding adjusting assignments, reaching out to students for tutorial invites, noting who might be in desperate need of parental support/contact/conference, and more. We have the greatest job on earth. We have the best team on the planet- seize the moment, enjoy your work, and know that the work you are doing is, has and will make an impact in the lives of our youth (one way or another)! We may as well make it a great week!
#Expectthelion
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Face Masks Encouraged Sign.pdfAdams Health and Safety Protocols
Adams Health and Safety Protocols
In Friday's (9/10) Faculty Meeting, Mr. Parkman reviewed a more in depth look at Adams COVID data that he's been tracking. Based on what our numbers are showing and the amount of absences due to quarantining and isolating, starting immediately:
In Friday's (9/10) Faculty Meeting, Mr. Parkman reviewed a more in depth look at Adams COVID data that he's been tracking. Based on what our numbers are showing and the amount of absences due to quarantining and isolating, starting immediately:
- Desks and seating should spread out in classrooms as much as possible.
- Minimize and Adjust Lessons/Activities that require close contact and interaction.
- Consider using collaborative spaces, courtyard, and outdoor classroom spaces for activities if it appropriately fits the lesson (please put signs on your classroom door and notify Front Office if you change locations).
- Maintain an Updated Moodle/Google Classroom with assignments for easier access due to high rate of absenteeism and for tracking/grading/managing.
- Masks are highly encouraged.
PLEASE NOTE: The details in this document are subject to change as NISD receives guidance from state and local authorities or as conditions change.
There are 4 key areas that focus on the general health and safety of our staff, students, and visitors. These areas are as follows and further defined throughout this document:
Advisory for this week
Advisory for this week
Monday - Character Strong Lesson 3
Tuesday - Continue Character Strong Lesson 3
Wednesday - Digital Citizenship - Should be Lesson 2 or completing Lesson 1 - If you have not already, please enroll in the digital citizenship moodle course. adams (all lowercase) is the enrollment key - DISTRICT REQUIRED!!!!!!!
Thursday -ROAR - Read Often And Relax
Friday - Grade Check & Structured Academic Time
Check your Mailbox
Check your Mailbox
Please check your box in the main workroom regularly. Some have tons of items in them and no room for anything else.
ROAR TV
ROAR TV
Roar TV will use the link below and If you would like to submit an announcement the link is below. Both links will be on the advisory site.ROAR TV LINKAnnouncement Link
NJHS Induction
NJHS Induction
Kudos to Kris Mouser and Lezlie Barnes, sponsors of National Junior Honor Society, who inducted our 2021-22 Adams NJHS Chapter, Friday night. We look forward to seeing all the ways our NJHS members will lead and serve throughout our school!
TEAM Challenge
TEAM Challenge
Don't forget to earn points for your TEAM!!! Click on the link above to go to the challenge board and bookmark it! (Black and Teal are in the lead!)
TODAY is the LAST day to sign up for PAW DAY stations using the link above. If you do not sign up, we will place you at a station.
BOOK FAIR starts Thursday!
BOOK FAIR starts Thursday!
Students can shop before & after school or by your permission with a pass. Please do NOT send students during advisory.
Literacy PSA !
Literacy PSA !
All of the text we use to support teaching and learning could be categorized by one of the words in teal- swipe right! Which type of text structure are you using this week?
Parent Conferences
Parent Conferences
(Pick 2)
Tuesday, October 5th 4:30-7:30 pm
Wednesday, October 13th 4:30-7:30pm
Thursday, October 21st 4:30-7:30pm
Why parent conferences?
Why parent conferences?
Connect and collaborate with families for our students' success
Earn 6hours of flex time since we are OFF Oct. 11th
Set time to discuss student progress before and after report cards are published
Expectations?
Expectations?
Every teacher meets with at least 2o students/families
Work 6 hrs. after contract time
Majority of staff should be available on designated days
In-Person and Zoom options should be provided
Dept. chairs and Team Leaders are working on templates for sign-ups and scheduling
(for more details/plan submitted to admin.)
(for more details/plan submitted to admin.)
Class Coverage
Class Coverage
There are no words to truly thank you to those who have covered classes over the last few weeks. We appreciate you tremendously for stepping in and up! If you have covered 3 or more classes during your only conference period during the last 3 weeks, email Dr. Raven asap.
Deep Kindness Challenge
Deep Kindness Challenge
Send a smiling selfie to a family member and tell them 1 reason they make you happy! (Just do it- take the challenge. You will make their day - and yours!)
Follow @LeoAdamsMS - Stay Connected
Follow @LeoAdamsMS - Stay Connected
#expectthebest #expectthelion
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