Unplug

 

Here we are again, another winter break!  It is hard to believe that time flies so quickly.  

I hope all of you get to truly unplug and spend time with those who mean the most to you.  

Thanks for all you do for our students and community each day.  You make a difference.

See you back on January 3rd!

Last Few Days:  Well, mother nature is knocking on our door and Thrusday's weather is up in the air. Because of the forecast, we are going to let teachers decide when they are going to give their final exams - either Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday of this week.  Here are a few stipulations: 

1.  If you give your finals early, you just need to have an educational activity planned for Thursday.  You could play an educational game, go over your exams, have a fun activity that builds on relationships, etc.  (No movies)    We want to make sure all of their time is valuable at school.

2.  Please know that grades have to be finished by the 4th at midnight.  We will not be changing this due date.  

3.  Please be mindful of students to ensure they do not have too many exams on one day and that your exam schedule is clear to them.  Ideally, you would move your Thursday exams to Tuesday (if you want to test early).

Finals:  It is important that all classes have some type of assessment or activity during their final period.  If you feel you need to do something different than this, please let us know.  Grades need to be finalized by January 4th at midnight.  Report cards will be distributed on January 6th. 

PD Day - Just a reminder we will have a Professional Develoment day on January 3rd.  Attached HERE is a rough agenda.  Please let us know if you have any questions. 

12 Days of Christmas -  

     * Monday - In your mailboxes, you have a little bag of candy to share with your students.  Holidays is a time of sharing and we wanted you to be able to offer a suprise and delight to your favorite people!  We will have you pass them out 2nd period to give everyone time to gather their bags. 

      * Tuesday - Our Christmas meal will be Tuesday, catered from Bill and Dave's.  Hope you enjoy.  

Early College Meetings: 

          * Monday, December 19th - College Freshmen will be returning to speak to 11th and 12th graders.   12th Grade:  3rd Period     11th Grade:  4th Period        ICC Teachers - Lunch with college freshmen to learn about college rigor and trends they are seeing  (11:24 - 12:24  High School Library)

          * Tuesday, December 20th - Early College Mentor Meeting with students - during first WIN (Teachers involved in this will have a detailed email from Dana.)

Faculty Meeting:  Tuesday, December 20th, we will have our faculty meeting at 7:25 a.m.  We will have a light breakfast, special guests presenting and more. See you then!  

PSAT Data:  High School Math and English teachers will meet first WIN on Wednesday, December 21st to look at PSAT data.  Dana Harris has created an outstanding document that will help us see our strengths and weaknesses!  We will meet in Jason Barnett's Room.

Junior High House Competition - Last two periods on Thursday!  (Competition is close!  Thanks to Mrs. Blake and all of the teachers for making this fun and meaninful for students!)

Hot Chocolate - Phil and Dana will have hot chocolate available for students on Tuesday during 2nd and 3rd periods.  Details will be forthcoming.