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Parents Weekly Newsletter Vol. 22
January 30, 2023 (THIS ISSUE INCLUDES IMPORTANT INFORMATION)
ATTENTION ALL RISING 9TH GRADE PARENTS
Each Newton County high school will host a special in-person informational for parents of current 8th-grade students who will be transitioning to high school. Parents will go to the high school their current 8th grader is zoned to attend. At the meeting, parents will hear from the high school leader, learn more about ninth grade courses, and receive instructions on how to choose electives for the 2023-2024 school year. The free informational meeting will be held on Thursday, February 9, 2023 at 6:30 PM.
In addition to attending this meeting, it would be very helpful if parents created a parent portal account through Infinite Campus if they haven't already done so. This will allow parents to stay involved in the student's process of making decisions about high school courses and pathways. Also, please use the Rising 9th grade Canvas page for important dates, course information and contacting counselors. If you have not created an account, simply click on the link to the document below and follow the directions.
Family Strategy Night-Recap
Thank you to all parents and guest who came out on Family Strategy Night to learn more about strategies that will assist our students on the Georgia Milestones state assessment. As discussed, the link below is to the practice version of the state assessment. We encourage you to have your child practice on this site come become familiar with the tools. Parents and Guardians who came out, their students received 600 PBIS points towards the next school wide incentive.
Early Release for Parents/Teacher Conference Friday, February 3, 2023
Please mark your calendar hat this Friday will be early release. We will begin releasing student at 1:05.
Digital Learning Day Will Be Friday, February 24, 2023
Digital Learning Day will be Friday, February 24, 2023. During this time, all students will be learning from home. Students must check ALL of their teachers Canvas Pages for assignments, both (A AND B DAY).
Scoliosis Screening for ALL 6th and 8th Grade Students Coming Soon! Stay Tuned.
Scoliosis Screening for All 6th and 8th Grade Students is coming soon. More information will be provided this week.
Cups and Water Bottles Are Not Allowed
PARENT UNIVERSITY INFORMATION
Please note that NO form of BULLYING will be tolerated and that both student and parent can be held accountable/liable for student actions.
PARENTS, PLEASE MONITOR YOUR CHILD SOCIAL MEDIA POSTING AND ACCOUNTS. A LOT OF WHAT WE DEAL WITH HERE AT SCHOOL STARTS FROM THEIR SOCIAL MEDIA POSTINGS.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
WE ARE APPROACHING STATE TESTING SEASON. MORE INFORMATION TO COME.
Parent-Teacher Conferences (February 3, 2023)
Families and Teachers will have the opportunity to discuss students’ progress as well as address the school-Parent Compact and Parent Policy.
Title I Annual Stakeholder’s Input Meeting (March 16, 2023)
Parents will review and provide feedback to revise the School & District Parent Family and Engagement Policies, the Title I School-wide Plan, School-Parent Compact, Comprehensive LEA Improvement Plan (CLIP), ways to build staff capacity, and 1% Budget Allocation of Funds
This week Teachers/Staff Spotlight
Ms. Yvonne Davenport
Mr. Ricardo Lawrence
Coach Anthony Barbera
Electronic Device and Equipment Update
Parents and guardians,
Now would be a great time for you to check to see if your child has all of the issued technology equipment that was signed for at the beginning of the school year and issued to your child. Your child should have the following items that was issued to them:
1. Chromebook Case (Black in Color)
2. The Chromebook (Undamaged)
3. The cord for charging the device
There will be a fee for damaged and/or lost equipment.
All of these items must accompany the device upon turning in during the month of May at the end of school. Please contact our school technology specialist if you have any questions.
Student Attendance Matters-We Need Them Here Every Day!
Click to learn more about student attendance: https://www.attendanceworks.org/
Student Check Out
STUDENTS WHO ARE CHECKED OUR AFTER 12:30 PM WILL BE COUNTED ABSENT FOR THE ENTIRE DAY; EVEN IF YOU BRING THEM BACK AT (example 1:00 pm the same day). ANYTIME BEFORE THE 12:30 PM TIME, STUDENTS WILL BE COUNTED ABSENT. PLEASE KEEP OUR STUDENTS IN SCHOOL.
Any person checking out a student must be listed in the Parent Portal and have a government-issued photo ID. Please take a moment to add any adults who might need to check out your child. For safety reasons, we ask that all checkouts happen before 3:30 PM.
PBIS in School, What is it?
WHAT IS PBIS?
Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is an evidence-based three-tiered framework to improve and integrate all of the data, systems, and practices affecting student outcomes every day. PBIS creates schools where all students succeed. Find out how to get started with PBIS.
Learn more here: https://www.pbis.org/
WHAT IS PBIS REWARDS?
PBIS Rewards is an affordable schoolwide PBIS management system that assists schools in their Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support program. The multi-device platform makes it easy to continuously recognize students for meeting behavior expectations from anywhere in the school, not just the classroom.
Learn more here: https://www.pbisrewards.com/blog/what-is-pbis/
Partners In Education Section
Parents, if you know of a Business or Individuals who would like to partner with Clements Middle School, please have them contact us at 770-784-2934. Information about becoming a partner is below.
Thank you for your continued support!
Meet Our Partners
1. Redeeming Love Christian Church
1931 Old Covington Road NE
Conyers, GA 30013
Phone: (770) 922 - 1491
2. Springfield Baptist Church
1877 Iris Drive, SE,
Conyers GA 30013
770-929-1111
770-929-1006
3. Covington-Conyers Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated
4. Covington-Conyers Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated
5. Yahrasiel Colbert Agency
Advent Insurance and Financial Solutions, LLC
2375 Wall Street, Suite 240, Room 24
Conyers, GA 30013
678-478-3550
Thank you to all of our sponsors!!!