The Weekly Update #4
July 29th, 2023
RMS WEEKLY STAFF NEWSLETTER
February 26- March 1, 2024
Feel free to wear jeans and support Black History Month Spirit Week!
PBIS REWARDS & RESOURCES
Download the PBIS app on your phone or log into ClassLink in the FCS Employee Hub to access the web version of the PBIS app to get started. We need 100% participation!
Click on the links below for resources you can use with your students immediately!
STUDENT DEVICE COLLECTIONS-
WEDNESDAY MARCH 13, 2024!
Student devices will be collected in preparation for GMAS testing. Please prepare to provide instruction without the use of devices.
STAFF DRESS CODE
Teacher Professional Development Days- Jeans/ Sweats & Appropriate Tops
- Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday: Professional Attire
- Wednesday: College/ Service/ Fraternity/ Sorority Day w/ Jeans
- Friday: Spirit Day- RMS Attire or School Colors (Black, Green, or Silver) w/ Jeans
*Custodial Staff, Health, & PE Coaches are allowed to wear shorts and sweats.
*All Faculty and Staff are required to wear your FCS identification badge and Centegix Alert badge, everyday.
MORNING ANNOUNCEMENTS
Use the link below to send your morning and afternoon announcements for the identified week. I will check the link each morning and I will update the link each week. Announcements posted after 7:00am will be shared the following morning.😉
RMS WEEKLY CALENDAR
MONDAY FEB 26 (A-Day)
1. Teacher Protected Time- No Meetings
2. 4:10pm- Small ILT Meeting
TUESDAY FEB 27 (B-Day)
1. PLCs: Math, ELA, Science, & Social Studies
2. 5:30pm- SGC Meeting
WEDNESDAY FEB 21 (A-Day)
1. Instructor Meetings- IEPs & 504s
2. 4:30pm- Committee Meetings
3. Bball RMS vs. Main Street (Home Game- 8th Grade Night)
THURSDAY FEB 22 (B- Day)
1. PLCs: Math, ELA, Science, & Social Studies
2. RMS Scoliosis Screening (6th & 8th Grade)
FRIDAY FEB 23 (A-Day)
1. Instructor Meetings - IEP & 504s
2. Bball RMS vs. McNair(Away Game) @ Banneker HS
ENRICHMENT BLOCK SCHEDULE
RMS BOOKKEEPER WEEKLY Q & A
- What: Weekly Bookkeeper Q & A
- Where: Microsoft Teams
- When: Every Wednesday\ Planning Periods
- How: Email Ms. Allen, allenm9@fultonschools.org, to schedule an appointment. Include the topic and the time you are available to meet.
TKES
Teacher Keys Effectiveness System
What is TKES:
An evaluation system for building teacher effectiveness and ensuring consistency and comparability throughout the state of Georgia.
January/February TKES Tasks
1. Walkthrough or Formative Observations✔️
- Walkthrough Observation- Receive feedback on 2-4 TKES Performance Standards
- Formative observation- Receive feedback on all 10 TKES Performance Standards
Evaluating administrators will provide guidance for completing these tasks.
RMS SCHOOLWIDE MEETING SCHEDULE
INSTRUCTIONAL REMINDERS
RMS CLASSROOM NON-NEGIOTIABLES
SOAR
We use the acronym "SOAR" to provide a visual guide for students as they engage in the learning process in each RMS classroom.
- S- Standard (Write out the entire standard, large enough so students can view it from any location in your classroom)
- O- Objective (same as the learning target)
- A- Agenda (What are students doing? Include a short summary of your warm-up and work session activity.)
- R- Review (Include a short summary of how you will close your lesson, i.e. ticket out the door)
*Do not forget to post your updated SOAR on your board every day!
WORD WALLS
Word walls support vocabulary develop by providing constant access to important key terms. Below are a few ideas for incorporating your word wall into your lesson:
- Concept Mapping
- Venn Diagram
- Frayer Models
* Remember to add new vocabulary to your word wall as you begin each instructional unit!
MANDATED REPORTER RESOURCES
DFCS Report Intake Contacts
- Phone Intake: 1-855-GA-Child (1.855.422.4453)
- Email Intake: cpsintake@dhs.ga.gov
- Fax #: 229.317.9663
- Online: https://cps.dhs.ga.gov/main/default.aspx
OTHER RESOURCES
MTSS Referral Link
EF | EDUCATIONAL TOURS
Principal, Renaissance Middle School