An Exciting Week Ahead
Last Friday’s Veteran’s Day Celebration and the opening of the Fall Book Fair kicked off an eventful week for Commerce Middle School. Our school will recognize American Education Week and Bullying Awarness Week from November 14-18.
Teacher Appreciation Breakfast
Thank you to the CMS PTO for the great breakfast spread this morning! PTO officers Michelle Harold, Marsha Leffew, Doreen Hill, and Stephanie McDonald organized the Teacher Appreciation Breakfast to coincide with the opening of American Education Week. The scrumptious casseroles were prepared for us by Audrey Andrews, Tricia Massey, and Carla Pitts.
The Book Fair Boogie
The “Book Fair Boogie” is this week’s after-school dance sponsored by the PTO. The dance will take place on Wednesday, November 16 from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. All students in grades 5-8 are invited to attend. Admission is $3.00 at the door. During the dance, students and parents are encouraged to visit the Book Fair. Thank you in advance to all teachers who attend the dance to assist with chaperoning. Those who attend for 30 or more minutes will receive documented comp time to be used on any duty-free and meeting-free afternoon.
Recognizing Our Teacher of the Year
Mrs. Carolee Jones, CMS Teacher of the Year, will be recognized at tonight’s Board of Education meeting. The System Teacher of the Year will be announced at this 7:00 p.m. meeting. Good luck Mrs. Jones!
Lunch and Learn Meetings Begin Tomorrow
Grade-level “lunch and learn” meetings will begin tomorrow with the 5th grade team. All lunch and learn meetings will take place in the conference room. Weekly meeting times have been provided to all teachers. Any special break/recess plans should be communicated to the Connections teachers. Mrs. Andrews and I will provide cafeteria supervision during lunch and learn meetings, but are available to participate in the meetings as needed. Weekly lunch and learn meetings are prime time for looking at student achievement issues, sharing best practices, analyzing data, planning and problem-solving, brainstorming, setting goals, and creating action plans. Teams should submit a copy of the meeting’s notes to team members, Mrs. Andrews, and me as soon as possible after the meeting.
Teachers as Advisors – PAWS Meeting This Wednesday
Student advisory groups will meet this Wednesday at 8:50 a.m. in teacher advisor classrooms. All grade level teams should have plans in place for this meeting. Mrs. Andrews, Mrs. Pitts, and I will be visiting advisory groups to take a picture for posting outside the classroom. Members of the Advisory Design Team are requested to post activities and lessons for this week’s meeting on the school’s Q Drive.
Food for Thought
“Better a moving turkey than a sitting duck. If you’re just standing still, whatever you’re doing is going to get shot apart.” ~John W. Rowe
Weighted GPA Survey
Teachers who wish to share feedback and ideas related to the use of a weighted grade point average in our school should respond to the online survey found at http://www.kwiksurveys.com/online-survey.php?surveyID=OHJHMM_e0d562d6 on or before November 18.
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