The Friday Forecast

I don't know about y'all, but I had a fantastic Thanksgiving Break. We did a whole lot of nothing...and it was glorious. I came back on Monday feeling ready to tackle the last 3 weeks. By Wednesday at 8am, I was burning the candle at both ends and DONE. I promise you that if you focus on the two things below each day between now and Friday, December 20, we will make it through together:

1. Look for the GOOD in your teammate, your student, your parent. I have found that when I enter into meetings or conversations or even emails lately, when I look for something GOOD in that person or remember why I LOVE that person (yes, everyone has something good or something to love about them) that it immediately shifts my perspective. I have come out of situations either happier or neutral just looking for ONE positive thing instead of focusing on the negative or venting/complaining.
2. When ALL else fails, Love Moore, Moore Love. We have 10 Moore Days of Holiday Cheer. Each day has something fun to look forward to (many days have food, which y'all know I love), but each day also makes me rummage through my closet to find the closest piece of clothing to the dress up day. Today, I wore a turquoise shirt and called it green because I couldn't find a green shirt. It's all about your perspective.

--Ginn

• Advisory Period Schedule (Study Hall)
• "Don't Sweat the Holidays" - Wear Holiday Sweats
• Baked Potato Bar provided by Admin Team; Sonic drinks provided by the PTSA

Tues, Dec 10:

• Bobcat Hour Schedule
• "Mad About Plaid": Wear something plaid
• Wassail and Merry Mix provided by the Counseling Team

Wed, Dec 11:

• Bobcat Hour Schedule
• Holiday Socks and Crocs
• Holiday Trivia Challenge and Hot Cocoa Bar provided by The Sunshine Committee

Thurs, Dec 12:

• Bobcat Hour Schedule
• Awkward Family Photo Day: Coordinate with your colleagues
• Holiday/Cookie Staff Bake Off
• Boys Basketball vs Rodriguez at 5:30pm at MMS

Fri, Dec 13:

• Bobcat Hour Schedule
• Polar Express Day: Wear your pjs
• Lunch provided by Legacy Hills Church

BEFORE/AFTER CLASS:

• Stand in the hallway during each passing period (y'all do SO well with this already)

DURING CLASS:

• Mark ALL tardies once bell rings

• Use a Hall Pass for students needing to leave your room

• Restrooms are for emergency use only (use your professional judgement)

• Nurse visits are for emergency use only (use your professional judgement)

• Students do not need to leave your room for water/ice

• Students do not need to leave your room to visit other teachers

• Students do not need to leave your room to makeup work for other teachers (unless approved by both staff members)

• Students do not need to leave your room to deliver gifts (unless it’s to Mrs. Ginn)

• Students do not need to run errands for you

• Students do not need to visit Snow, the counseling office, or the admin office (use your professional judgement)

As always, if a student is not meeting these expectations, please call home and alert an AP. If a staff member is not meeting these expectations, either approach them and see if they need assistance or alert an AP.

ALL teachers will be required to complete a Middle of the Year Checklist to checkout on Friday, December 20. A paper copy will be placed in your box today for pickup on Monday. Paraprofessionals can help teachers that they share a room with or support. More information to come.

We know you will be busy right up until Santa slides down your chimney so let Moore PTSA help you! We are offering to WRAP YOUR PRESENTS this holiday season! So sign up and get your shopping done early!

If you have any student-athletes in your class that have undesirable behaviors, Coach Davis and Coach Francis would like to know. Should any student-athlete have any missing work, missing tutorials, or behavior issues, please fill out the form below. Coach Davis and Coach Francis will provide a regular workout on Friday for any student on this list instead of Fun Fridays. In addition to filling out the form below, please make sure to make a parent phone call home to continue the partnership towards desirable behavior.

Click here for the Athlete Discipline Form for any student-athlete. The information shared goes straight to Coach Davis and Coach Francis.