Tiger Gazette

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• Feb 17-18: Winter Storm Make-Up Days for Staff & Students
• Feb 19: Intersession
• Feb 20-21: Winter Break (No School Staff & Students)

• Feb 24: Black History Month Panel Discussion

• Feb 25: Black History Month Freedom March, 8:30am

• Feb 26: Black History Month Gallery Walk & Scavenger Hunt, 10:00am

• Feb 26: The Six Triple Eight” or Hidden Figures movie, 1:00pm

• Feb 27: Black History Month Concert & Fashion Show

• Feb 28: A Taste of History @ Gym Foyer

• Feb 28: Black History Decoration Judging

• Mar 5: Be Proud Be Pro Gaming Truck Grade 8-10

• Mar 21: Teacher Work Day (No School Students)

• Mar 14: Career Fair 9:30-Noon

• Mar 27: Report Cards Issued

• Apr 3: Quarter 3 Awards Ceremony

• Apr 18-25: Spring Break

The first day of our school spelling bee featured an impressive showcase of talent.

In the 6th-grade competition, Kinsley Fraizer claimed first place after 11 intense rounds, with Jahanna Sanders as runner-up. Our 7th graders battled for six rounds, where Essence Smoakes secured victory, and Andrew Haughton finished second. Day one wrapped up with the 8th-grade contest, where Divine Grayson took the top spot, followed by Lucy Kerbs as runner-up.

District-Level Spelling Bee: The Ultimate Showdown!

On the final day of the spelling bee, after five challenging rounds, 6th grader Kinsley Fraizer secured first place, with Jahanna Sanders as runner-up. Essence Smoakes and Andrew Haughton were named alternates.

Congratulations to all our talented spellers, and best of luck to our champions heading to NC!

Educators at Allendale-Fairfax Middle recently engaged in professional development focused on teacher lesson rehearsals. This initiative allowed teachers to practice their lessons among colleagues, receive constructive feedback, and refine their instructional delivery before presenting to their students.

The goal of this professional development is to build instructional capacity, enhance lesson effectiveness, and ensure engaging and impactful learning experiences for our scholars.

Upcoming events at the Allendale County Library

• Tuesday, February 18 at 3PM: Garden Club

  Interested in joining the Allendale County Library Gardening Club? Come out to the first Garden Club Interest Meeting at 3PM to learn about the club and meet like-minded community members. Community Members ages 16+ are welcome to join.

• February 20 Stephanie Weir-Cox, 8th Reading

• February 27 Renette. Priester, Paraprofessional

MORNING ARRIVAL SIGN-IN PROCEDURES

Students who arrive to school after 8:00 a.m. must report to the main office with a parent or guardian and sign-in with the receptionist. If the student does not bring a valid reason for being tardy, the sign-in will count as an unexcused tardy for regular classes and an unexcused absence if he/she is enrolled in a course for high school credit that period. If a student is late to a class and he/she does not have a pass from a teacher, staff member, or the front office, he/she will be marked tardy.

TARDINESS

Students who arrive to school after 8:00 are reported at tardy. A parent or guardian must report to the office with the student. Tardy student will not be permitted to class without a parent or guardian. A student who arrives late to class without a pass, throughout the school day, is tardy.

• Tardy to School: Students tardy to school will not be admitted without an admit pass from the PowerSchool Clerk, main office, or from an administrator.
• Tardy to Class: See table below:

SIGN-OUT PROCEDURES

Students who become ill during the school day should request to go to the nurse. If the nurse is not available, students will report to the PowerSchool Clerk Office, and he/she will notify parents of the illness. The student must be signed out by his/her parent or other responsible person designated by the parent and listed on the student’s registration card. All students who are picked up early from school will be signed out through the PowerSchool Clerk Office or the Main Office.

Parents/guardians must sign off on the sign-out sheet that is kept in the Main Office.

EARLY DISMISSAL OF STUDENTS

If a student must leave school early, the parent/guardian must show valid ID, sign the student out documenting the time dismissed, and provide the purpose of the dismissal. If a person other than the parent/guardian is picking the student up, he or she must be on the parent/guardian-approved list, show valid ID, complete the sign out sheet documenting the leave time and leave purpose.

It is our goal to accommodate parents as much as possible. However, for safety reasons and to protect the high levels of teaching and learning occurring on our campus all students requiring early dismissal must be signed out by 2:30pm. No student will be called to the office for early dismissal after 2:30 pm. No Exceptions!

TOPS

Shirts, vests, sweaters, and sweatshirts. For the purpose of this policy, shirts, vests, sweaters and sweatshirts are referred to as tops. To that end, TOPS must be the approved school’s solid colors.

• Students shall wear plain shirts with a collar.
• Shirts may have school-approved/manufactured logos. Logo shall not be larger than 1" inch.
• Shirts may not exceed one size larger than necessary as determined by the school administrator.
• All shirttails, regardless of style, make or design, must be tucked in. Exceptions may be made for preschool and kindergarten students as needed by administration.
• Students may wear vests, sweaters or sweatshirts without hoods that allow the collar to be exposed over school uniforms. The vest, sweater or sweatshirts shall be the school approved colors or coordinate with school colors (i.e. argyle) and may not exceed one size larger or smaller than necessary as determined by the school administrator. Jackets with hoods may be worn but only with a full-length zipper.
• School T-shirts can be worn on designated dress down days, field days and special field trips as determined by the school administrator.
• Tank tops or sleeveless tee shirts are not allowed. All clothing must cover the stomach, back and sides from the shoulder to the waist; no backless dresses or halter tops; necklines must be appropriate. Garments shall assure modesty when the student is seated or engaged in school activities.

BOTTOMS

For the purposes of this document pants, skirts, skorts, jumpers, capri pants and shorts are referred to as bottoms. To that end, BOTTOMS must be the approved school colors. Denim jeans are not permitted. Principals may make exceptions for special field trips.

• Bottoms must be free of graphics and embroidery. With the exception of small labels, bottoms may not have insignias, words or pictures.
• Shorts, skirts, skorts, dresses and jumpers will be no shorter than 2½" above the knee or knee joint in the back when standing. Mini-skirts or mini-dresses are not allowed.
• Cargo-style pants or shorts are not permitted.
• Clothing shall not exceed one size larger than necessary as determined by the school administrator.
• Baggy or sagging pants or shorts are not permitted.
• Rolled up pants legs are not allowed.
• "Low rise" clothing is not permitted.
• Bottoms (excluding jumpers) shall be worn at the natural waistline and properly fitted to prevent sagging.
• Belts shall be worn in pants, skirts, skorts or shorts that have belt loops. Exceptions may be made for preschool and kindergarten students as needed by administration. Belts must be buckled and tucked in loops. Belt buckles must not be oversized or have any writing that is considered offensive.
• Pants must be worn at the waist. No denim jeans, sweatpants, running shorts, joggers, spandex, or cargo pants are permitted.
• Tights, leggings, jeggings, or jegging-style pants cannot be worn as bottoms.

FOOTWEAR

• Flip flops, crocs or slippers are not permitted.
• Heelys and Stilettos are not permitted.

HEAD COVERINGS

Head coverings of any kind including, but not limited to, hats, caps, bandanas, curlers, masks, visors, kerchiefs, athletic sweatbands, earmuffs, sunglasses, or hoods are not permitted. Head coverings will not be worn, carried, hung on belts or around the neck or kept in classrooms during regular school hours.

It is the student's responsibility to maintain proper care while under their use. However, if the iPad is damaged under their use, the student will be fined a fee. Damages include cracked or shattered screen or any other physical damage. If fines are unpaid, extracurricular activities such as athletics, field trips, social dances, and graduation may be denied. Fees are listed below.

• iPad Replacement: $480
• Charging block & cable Replacement Cost: $40.00
• Case Cost: $30.00