Week At A Glance
November 7, 2022, Volume 12
Our Vision and Mission Statement
Vision Statement
"All students will be well-rounded and prepared for the future."
Mission Statement
"The mission of the Newton County School System is to provide educational excellence for all students."
Belief Statements
- Students are our first priority;
- Our Principals and Teachers make a critical difference in student achievement;
- Respectful partnerships among students, staff, parents, and the community are integral to student success;
- All students and staff deserve a safe, positive, and supportive environment;
- Success is based on high expectations for our students, parents, and school system staff; and Lifelong learning is essential in a diverse and changing world.
REMEMBER YOUR WHY
CLMS FACULTY AND STAFF Weekly Outlook:
Monday, November 7th
Lesson Plans are Due
Grading Window is open
Give students PBIS points DAILY/EACH PERIOD
Lockdown Drill this week
Tuesday, November 8th
Teacher Workday-See Agenda
VOTE
Wednesday, November 9th
DO NOT SCHEDULE ANY MEETINGS ON PLC DAYS
Follow all Established PLC Norms
Bring a copy of Common Assessment to review
Enter at least 2-grades per week
Thursday, November 10th
DO NOT SCHEDULE ANY MEETINGS ON PLC DAYS
Follow all Established PLC Norms
Complete Data Analysis Sheet (PLC will be selected at random to share out data sheet information and Lesson Plan Information)
SRA with Fidelity (Follow the Script)
Friday, November 11th
- Happy Friday!
- Home Basketball Game (Check Duty Roster)
Critical Days Information For School Year 2022-2023
For your information. Please review the attachments, information, and dates below regarding Newton County School System critical days. Please note that if you choose to take days during the critical day's time, you are subject to a pay adjustment. (IF YOU ARE DOCKED, IT IS BECAUSE OF YOU...NOT ME!)
Please provide documentation with your statement of leave. YOUR AUTHENTIC DOCUMENTATION SHOULD BE PROVIDED PRIOR TO, OR IMMEDIATELY UPON YOUR RETURN. (PER BOARD POLICY, A DOCTOR EXCUSE CAN BE REQUESTED FROM THE EMPLOYEE ANYTIME).
***MONTHLY CRITICAL DAYS ARE IN BOLD***
August 1-12
September 2 & 6
October 7(Digital Learning Day) ALL STAFF REPORT TO THE BUILDING
October 17
November 18 & 28
December 20
January 5
January 13 & 17
February 17
February 24(Digital Learning Day)
March 31 & April 10
April & May (Any Day During State Testing)
May 8 - 24
Professional Learning Communities Schedules
PLC Schedule - Wednesday & Thursday - Room C4
7th Grade: 10:20 - 11:25
8th Grade: 12:25 - 1:30
Connections: 1:40 - 2:25
6th Grade: 2:50 - 3:55
PLC Norms
Norm 1
Arrive on Time & End on Time
Norm 2
Cell phones off
Norm 3
Exhibit Professionalism
Norm 4
Be Prepared
Norm 5
Be Open-minded
Upcoming Events: Mark Your Calendar
- November 7th Grading Window Open
- November 8th Teacher Workday/Election Day
- November 15th Special Visitor(s) in the building
- November 17th Progress Reports Issued to Secondary Students
- November 18th Early Release Day for Teacher Workday
- November 21st Thanksgiving Break (Nov. 21-25)
- December 21st Early Release Day for Teacher Workday/End of 2ndNine Weeks
Strategy/ Test -Taking Skills Night (January 26, 2023)
Teachers will model strategies/ test-taking skills that parents can use at home to increase student achievement. A variety of resources will be shared to assist families in preparing students to take the Georgia Milestone End-of-Grade (EOG) and the Georgia Milestone End-of-Course (EOC) Assessments.
• 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 for 2022-2023.
Don't Forget To Check In with your Mentee
Don't forget to CICO with your respective students towards the end of each class period.
Don't Forget To Check Out with your Mentee
Don't forget to CICO with your respective students towards the end of each class period.
DON'T GET DOCK IN PAY: STATEMENT OF LEAVE FORM AND INFORMATION
- Do not Falsify leave documents (PSC Infraction)
- WORK HOURS ARE 8:15-4:15
- PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE CAMPUS WITHOUT PERMISSION FOR ANY REASON WITHOUT LETTING THE ADMINISTRATION KNOW
- PLEASE REMEMBER TO FILL OUT A STATEMENT OF LEAVE FORM, PLACE ABSENCE IN ASEOP, REQUEST SUB, AND EMAIL ALL THREE ADMINISTRATORS WHEN YOU ARE GOING TO BE OUT.
- SUBMIT YOUR LEAVE FORM ASAP-DO NOT DELAY
- ALL PERSONAL LEAVE NEEDS 3-DAYS PRIOR APPROVAL FROM THE PRINCIPAL
- You only get 3-personal days per year
- REVIEW YOUR CHECK STUB FOR THE NUMBER OF DAYS THAT YOU HAVE ACCRUED TO AVOID BEING DOCKED
- YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR KEEPING UP WITH YOUR LEAVE AND TURNING IN YOUR STATEMENT OF LEAVE FORMS
SEND ALL LEAVE FORMS TO THIS EMAIL:
Clms_leaverequest@newton.k12.ga.us
CLMS_(there is an underscore after the letter (S)
Doctor's Note
When submitting your doctor's note, please, only submit the return to work note. Please do not include anything that contains your person information, i.e., prescriptions, test results, etc.
Please make sure that you review all Bookkeeping Procedures
Teachers and Staff, please make sure that before you order anything or collect money from students that you touch bases with Mrs. Sheppard first, and follow ALL CLMS Bookkeeping procedures. Also, know that we DO NOT collect money from students or parent via Cash APP, etc.
S.A.T Word of the Week
S.A.T WORD: Tenacious
MEANING: – keep a firm hold on something
Use in a sentence with students---
TEACHERS AND STAFF SELF-CARE SECTION
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) (CLICK ON THE 5-MINUTES SELF-CARE IMAGE)
- If you are experiencing hardships, whether emotional, DEPRESSION or financial, during a difficult time of crisis and transition, CALL THEM. This is a free, confidential service that all of our employees can access at any time.
- Call 1-800-316-2796 to speak with someone directly.
Burnalong Safe-Care Information and Activities
Welcome to Burnalong!
FREE Fitness, Health, and Wellness for You
and Your Family Courtesy of Newton County Schools
NCSS EMPLOYEES USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA (PLEASE BE AWARE)
ALSO-PLEASE BE CAREFULL OF WHAT YOU "LIKE or FOLLOWING" AS THIS CAN HAVE AN IMPACT AS WELL.
BE CAREFUL ABOUT WHAT YOU ARE POSTING ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Professional Standard of the Month (November 2022)
Standard 4: Honesty - An educator shall exemplify honesty and integrity in the course of professional practice. Unethical conduct includes but is not limited to, falsifying, misrepresenting, or omitting:
1. Professional qualifications, criminal history, college or staff development credit and/or degrees, academic award, and employment history;
2. Information submitted to federal, state, local school districts and other governmental agencies;
3. Information regarding the evaluation of students and/or personnel;
4. Reasons for absences or leaves;
5. Information submitted in the course of an official inquiry/investigation; and
6. Information submitted in the course of professional practice.
Wolverine Athletics Section
Please come out and Support our Wolverines and Lady Wolverines
Basketball Season is around the corner.
More Information to come!
PLEASE CHECK DUTY ASSIGNMENT PER DR. JOHNSON