Almost there!!!

Three Days Until Winter Break!!

I do not have much to share with you before our much needed break.  I can give you a few updates from last week though...

1. The visit to NCDPI went well this past Tuesday.  They did tell me that they expect to see continued growth and higher proficiency when we are called back to NCDPI in December 2018 to discuss our renewal.  Please see the email sent on 12.17.17 for a copy of our strategic plan for 2017-2020.  We will have an after school meeting to discuss this plan and prepare for 1/30/18 visit from NCDPI.  I will email out the date once approved by the SIT tomorrow.
2. Thursday, December 14th staff from the Office of Charter School came to interview students, families and staff for the TOY process for Mrs. Samuelson.  We should hear something before Winter Break.🤞! No matter what...thanks to Mrs. Samuelson for what you do on a daily basis and thanks to all who helped make Thursday run smoothly.
3. We hope to have dates/times for you to access the building over the break (if you need to) based on the deep clean that will be taking place.  Please be on the look out for the email.

That's it for now! Don't forget our last three days of the 12 days before winter break...

Week of Monday, December 18- Wednesday, December 20, 2018

Monday, December 18 

•  Show What You Know in Cafe for 4th Grade at 7:45-8:30
• Ms. Pearson (new 1st grade teacher) shadows Mrs. Stoffer
• Caudle Awards in Room at 12:00
• 5th Grade Planning at 12:50 PM
• Johnson Awards in Room at 1 PM
• Williams Awards in Room at 2 PM
• SIT Mtg in Cafe at 3:30 PM
• TCEA Board Mtg in Studio 213

Tuesday, December 19

• Show What You Know in Cafe for 3rd Grade at 7:45-8:30
• Arts Integration Meetings (as usually we might substitute staff with volunteer for coverage)
• 2nd Grade 8-9
• Magan/Poche-Falls
• Marshall-Strimel
• Cane-Lanham
• 5th Grade 9:05-10:05
• Samuelson-Carr
  Ezzel -Akers
  Fleming-Falls
• 4th Grade- Eat Less/ Move More Program in Theater at 8 AM
• 1st Grade to Library 9:45-11:00
• 3rd Grade Planning at 10:10
• Wadjda Film Showing at 3:30 in Theater ( Optional for 7th grade with 8th grade as guests)
• New Teacher Reception in Cafe 3:30-4:15

Wednesday, December 20

• 5th Grade Show What You Know at 7:45-8:30 in Cafe
• PLCs (MTSS/SST)
• Kindergarten: 8-9
• 1st Grade: 9:05-10:05
• 2nd/3rd Grades: 10:10-11:10
• 4th/5th Grades: 12:50-1:50
• Middle Grades: 1:55-2:55
• Staff Holiday Party at 5:30 at the Mash House

The Hardest Decisions- Last Sermon for 2017

One of the best books I have ever read, as a school administrator, is entitled Good to Great Teaching: Focusing on Literacy Work that Matters by Mary Howard.  In the book, Dr. Howard focuses on moving current practice from one level to a higher one.  One of the reviews of the work states "No matter where you are in your teaching career, the real key to great work is what you bring to the table."  

When I began teaching, I assumed that all of my co-workers approached the job the same way I did.  I believed that we were all in the profession to change the world for the better and that all of us understood the importance of a strong work ethic and carried the heavy burden that comes with being a teacher.  I never imagined that some were in it to hold a place of  power or just to pay bills.  Or that some are just teaching because teaching was their Plan B.  

Sixteen years later, I have seen much more in the education world and my naivety has waned.  I have met the staff that I described above and can now admit that they were there way back in 2001.  I just had not had enough experiences to see it in action.

I also thought that staff planned the way that I planned for learning.  I would look at the standards that I needed to cover and then think of a variety of ways to approach each student based on their interests and abilities.  I had a plan and a back up plan and then usually my fall back plan for each lesson.  I had to look at learning in many ways to ensure that all my students could access what I was teaching.  Sometimes I was in charge, sometimes the students...and sometimes it was a complete mess and no one was. There were good lessons and bad ones and some that I still question. I learned through trial and error and an experienced teacher assistant who'd check me when I tried to control everything that learning happens in many different ways.  The quote below sums it all up...

The teachers who stand out and get the positive results for all of their students are those who figure out the HOW when it comes to implementing the curriculum.  This is an ART and the only way to get to this level is to approach your job with a GROWTH MINDSET and to be "all in" when planning and implementing lessons.  

It's hard work to be an effective teacher but I have witnessed, as many of you have, that anything worth having usually involved hard work. Many times the difference between a good and great lesson is not deciding to pull out a TPT activity or customize the activity to fit the students in your care.  No it is when you must make a decision between two good ideas/concepts to implement.  Let's move into 2018 with the resolve to plan with purpose and be intentional when teaching and interacting with our students.  Let's all aim for great and not give up when we fall a bit short! 
And...
One Last Thought (stolen from a fellow principal's FB page)...

You Did Not Choose Your:
🖍️ Students
🖍️ Their Parents
🖍️ Co-workers
🖍️ School's Leadership
🖍️ Lack of resources

Yet,You Can Always Choose to be:
✏️ Kind
✏️ Collaborative
✏️ Serving
✏️ Positive
✏️ Coachable
✏️ Hard working
✏️ The Best Version of U!

Hope everyone has an amazing week! -Angela



Week of Monday, December 11-15, 2017

Monday, December 11

• Hill covering Ms. Williams's Room
• 5th Grade Planning at 12:50
• Small Team Leadership SIT Mtg. at 3:30 PM

Tuesday, December 12

• Hill at NCDPI
• Arts Integration Mtg.
• 8-9: 1st Grade
• Johnson- Lanham
• Stoffer- Strimel
• Walker-Pond
• 9:05-10:05
• Majka- Carr
• McLaughlin- Buracchio
• 4th Grade- Eat Less/ Move More Program at 8 AM-9 AM in Theater
• 1st Grade to Library 9:45-11:00
• 3rd Grade Planning at 10:10

Wednesday, December 13

• PLCs (Data/ Intervention)
• Kindergarten: 8-9
• 1st Grade: 9:05-10:05
• 2nd Grade: 10:10-11:10
• 5th Grade: 12:50-1:50
• Middle Grades: 1:55-2:55
• 4th Grade - Library Visit at 10-11
• 5th Grade Field Trip - Arts Council at 2-3
• Beginning Teacher Mtg in Mrs. Samuelson's Studio at 3:30 PM

Thursday, December 14 (Samuelson's TOY NCDPI Visit 9 AM- Noon)

• 2nd/3rd and 4th/5th have adjusted schedules (please review revised scheduled emailed by Hill last week)
• 4th Grade- Eat Less/ Move More Program at 8 AM-9 AM in Theater
• Kindergarten Planning at 8 AM
• PLCs (Data/ Intervention)
• 3rd Grade: 12:50-1:50
• 4th Grade: 10:10-11:10
• Arts PLC at 11:15-12:45
• 2nd Grade Planning at 12:50-1:50

Friday, December 15

• Kindergarten Planning at 8 AM
• Middle School Awards Breakfast 8:15-8:45 in Cafe
• Samuelson (5th) - Library Visit 9-10
• First Grade Planning at 9:05
• Russ (Middle School) - Library Visit 9:15-12:00
• Ezell (5th) - Library Visit 9:45-10:45
• Administrative Mtg 9:30-10:30
• Fleming Library Visit 11-12
• MTSS Team Mtg 12:30-3:00
• 2nd Grade to Library 1-2

🦎👏 Chameleon Clap🦎👏

From Mrs. Hill

To Ms. Brown...Congratulations on graduating from UNC-P this past Saturday!

To Ms. Emily Johnson...Congratulations on your  recent wedding engagement!! So happy for you. ⚭

To Ms. Hughes... Great integration of music and science in your recent lesson on sound waves. Want to check it out? Click here

To Joe...for feeding us so well this past Thursday and Friday!!!🥞🥓☕

Reminders

• 12 Days Before Winter Break Continues...click here for details.
• Observations continue

Favorite Things...Hill's Version!

It's that time!!! Time for some of Hill's Favorite Things (similar to Oprah on a public school principal's salary).....

First, I will give you guys one of the most valuable gifts...TIME!!!

Beginning the new year, we will only have PLCs three times a month!!! WOOOHOOO!

The schedule we'll be operating under is as follows:

Data & Intervention (Covington) 2nd Week	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
			Kindergarten	3rd
			1st	4th
			2nd
			5th
MTSS/SST (Lanham, Pond & Falls) 3rd Week	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
			Kindergarten	3rd
			1st
			2nd
			4th/5th
Professional Development (Hill) 4th Week	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
			Kindergarten	3rd
			1st	4th
			2nd
			5th

These changes are in hopes of being intentional with our time and I feel this will help our students in the long run.  Please let me know if you have any questions.  Our PLCs for this week will stay the same but next week (12/13), we will have our Data PLC using the above schedule and the following Wednesday (12/20), we will run our SST PLC using the schedule above.  Please let me know if you have any questions!

My next Favorite Thing....

Y'all know I love a meme. Enjoy!

Hill's Next Favorite Thing....
 And y'all know I love a parody!

Hill's Favorite Things Continued...

And quotes are EVERYTHING!

But this is my FAVORITE THING...to celebrate with you this holiday season.  Beginning Tuesday, December 5th we will begin the "12 Days Before Winter Break!" The TCEA Administration, FEO, and community members want to thank you for being such an amazing staff! We appreciate each and every one of you for all that you do to make this a great place to work. We hope that you enjoy participating and enjoy your goodies!!!

Click here to learn about this week's events!

Reminders for the week:

• You must be present during the entire conference period unless excused by Administration.
• Attendance must be completed by 11:30 AM DAILY! The only exception is if you are out and you must leave a roster for your sub to complete and leave for you to enter once you return.
• The 2nd round of full observations will continue this week.
• Don't forget to RSVP for the Staff Holiday Party. Check your email for the link!!!

Week of Monday, December 4- Friday, December 8, 2017

Monday, December 4

• Grades due at 8 AM.
• 2nd Grade Field Trip to Arts Council from 9-10
• 5th Grade Planning at 12:50-1:50

Tuesday, December 5

• NCDPI School Report Card will be sent home with students
• 4th Grade- Eat Less/ Move More Program 8-9 in Theater
• Arts Integration Planning
• 8-9: Kindergarten
• Caudle covered by Falls
• Johnson covered by Strimel
• Williams covered by Pond
• 9:05-10:05: 3rd Grade
• Hill covered by Carr
• Weir by Akers
• 1st Grade Library 9:45-11:00
• 3rd Grade Planning 10:10-11:10

Wednesday, December 6

• PLCs (PD: Focus on Talent Code: Part I)
• Kindergarten: 8-9
• 1st Grade: 9:05-10:05
• 2nd/3rd Grades: 10:10-11:10
• 4th/5th Grades: 12:50-1:50
• Middle Grades: 1:55-2:55
• 4th Grade Library Visit at 10 AM

Thursday, December 7

• No school for students. Parent Conference Hours: 10 AM-6 PM
• Volunteer Breakfast at 9 AM

Friday, December 8

• No school for students. Parent Conference Hours: 7:40 AM-3:40 PM

🦎👏CHAMELEON CLAPS🦎👏

From Mrs. Hill

Thank you so much to my admin team for all of the support and encouragement they give me on a daily basis! Trojan, Thomas and Salisbury...y'all are pretty much a BIG deal!

Thank you to Mrs. Honeycutt and Mrs. Lanham for standing in the gap for students who might not have an advocate at home.

Thank you to Ms. Covington for teaching me a "thing or two" with such encouragement and grace!

Thank you to Ms. Brown for taking a chance on our school! Welcome!!

Thank you to the TCEA team for being committed to our students and our purpose.

From Mrs. Honeycutt

Mrs. Williams - Thank you for always being so open to me assisting with our friends.

Mrs. Brown - for jumping in and taking the chance on our amazing school.

Mrs. Ezzell - for always having a smile and making the world around you brighter.

Ms. Mac - for always welcoming me in your room - it is great to feel as if I am a part of an amazing class.

Mrs. Trojan - for all you do - until you stand behind the desk --- one has no idea - what you do.

Are You A Tigger or an EEyoure?

I have recently joined the Twitter world for real.  I mean I have dabbled before but I am truly finding the support and networking I need professionally and personally through Twitter.  Facebook is good to catch up with people but to truly grow and connect with people, Twitter is where it's at!  

One person I follow is Ryan Sheehy. (@sheehyrw)  He is a principal, associate professor at a university in CA, a father and is currently writing a book.  His recent tweet was the question above and it connected to his latest blog post.  You can read the entire post here but here are the lines that spoke to me the MOST!

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"People and systems are going to let you down. Things and situations are not always going to go your way. We have no control over the actions of people that are in our lives. We have no control over the universe. But we do have control over who we are. I know that being a Tigger 100% of the time sounds daunting but being an Eeyore sounds unproductive and no fun."

"In education we are constantly faced with students, parents, and other educators. I have had my fare share of run ins with Eeyores, but that is when my Tigger personality bounces into full effect. We must stay positive, cheerful, and confident. We need to show perseverance and  bounce back from our failures. "

"Every educator has the choice when that alarm clock goes off each morning, are you getting out of bed as an Eeyore or a Tigger?"

"Be The One that who tries your best, is up to try new things, keeps going even when you fall, and always sees the glass as being half full."

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What a great way to go into this holiday season!!!

See everyone tomorrow. - Angela

Want to see the video clip of where this quote comes from? Click HERE.

🦎👏Chameleon Clap🦎👏

From Mr. Kline

Mrs. Trojan for being awesome and dedicated in everything you do!
Mrs Akers for always being there to help and staying involved with so much as both a staff member and parent!
From Ms. McLaughlin
Trojan: Thanks for your continued hard work on the window showcase! It is greatly appreciated.
From Mrs. Hill
Congratulations to Mrs. Weir on the birth of her daughter Selah this morning!!

Mrs. Samuelson: Congrats to being named a semifinalist in the TOY competition for the state. Woohoo!

Week of Monday, November 27- Friday, December 1

Monday, November 27

• 1st Day of 2nd trimester
• 5th Grade Planning at 12:50-1:50
• SIT Mtg (Large group) at 3:30-4:30
• Ms. Brown Welcome Reception in her room from 3:30-4:15
• Send home conference forms with students TODAY

Tuesday, November 28

• 2nd round of observations begin
• AIT Meeting
• Middle Grades 8-9
• Russ- Strimel
• Hughes- Falls
• Hoffman- Pond
• Clough- Lanham
• 1st Grade to Library at 9:45-11:00
• 3rd Grade Planning at 10:10-11:10

Wednesday, November 29

• PLCs (Intervention Focused)
• 8-9 Kindergarten
• 9:05-10:05 First Grade
• 10:10-11:10 Second Grade and Third Grade
• 12:50-1:50 Fourth Grade and Fifth Grade
• 1:55-2:55 Middle Grades
• 4th Grade - Library Visit at 10:00-11:00

Thursday, November 30

• Kindergarten Planning at 8-9
• 2nd Grade Planning at 10:10-11:10
• Reading Buddies Ezell and Stoffer at 10:05
• ARTS PLC - Working Lunch 11:15-12:15
• 4th Grade Planning at 12:50

Friday, December 1st

• Kindergarten Planning at 8 AM
• Admin Meeting 9-10
• First Grade Planning 9-10
• Samuelson (5th) - Library Visit 9-10
• Russ (Middle School) - Library Visit 9:15- 12:00
• Ezell Library Visit 9:45-10:45
• Fleming Library Visit 11-11:45
• 2nd grade - Library Visit 1-2
• Barnes and Noble Book Fair 4PM-8PM

DEVOLSON: The Dark, Evil Vortex of Late September, October and November...The End is Near

As Mrs. Brownlee shared earlier this year, DEVOLSON is REAL and thankfully we are almost out of this season.  One of the suggestions to survive DEVOLSON is to CYOC: Create Your Own Catharsis.  Catharsis is defined as: the process of releasing, and thereby providing relief from, strong or repressed emotions.  Here is my list that I use to CYOC and hopefully not cry at work (Mr. Thomas...nothing from you SIR):

The article linked here shares how the author creates her own catharsis and the other 4 ways to make it through the DEVOLSON.  We have five days left and I know we can make it!! See everyone tomorrow!- Angela

🦎👏Chameleon Claps🦎👏

From Ms. McLaughlin:

Clough: Thanks for assisting with Fun Friday! My system would not work without your support!!

Mrs. Hill: Thanks for understanding! #jeanpass

Majka: Thanks for being flexible and understanding with planning and last minute changes. I have the “best” teammate at TCEA! You are appreciated!

Week of Monday, November 13- Friday, November 17, 2017

Monday. November 13

• 4th grade visit to the Arts Council at 10:00
• 6A-Arts Council Field Trip at 10 AM
• 5th Grade Planning at 12:50 PM
• Award decisions due to Hill (Need to hear from 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th)
• Small Group SIT Mtg at 3:30
• TCEA Board Mtg at 5:15 PM in Studio 213

Tuesday, November 14

• Arts Integration Mtgs. 8-10:05
• 8-9 (might have volunteers to cover if they show up)
•  Mangan/ Poche- Falls
• Cane- Lanham
• Marshall- Strimel
• 9:05-10:05 (might have volunteers to cover if they show up)
• Samuelson- Carr
• Ezell- Akers
• Fleming- Falls
• 1st Grade to Library 9:45-11
• 3rd Grade Planning 10:10-11:10
• Leadership Mtg (Location TBD) 11:30-3:30
• Trimester 1 Middle School Electives Performance - STEAM, MUSIC, VISUAL ART 6-8 PM

Wednesday, November 15

• PLCs (SST)
• 8-9: Kindergarten
• 9:05-10:05: 1st Grade
• 10:10-11:10: 2nd/3rd
• 12:50-1:50: 4th/5th
• 1:55-2:55: Middle Grade
• Sunshine Lunch by Arts Team (Breakfast for Lunch) 🥓🥚😋
• 4th grade attends Native American Presentation  9-10
• 7th Grade Arts Council Field Trip 10-11
• 4th Grade - Library Visit 10-11
• Beginning Teacher Mtg in Studio 213 at 3:30 and focus is Parent Conferences

Thursday, November 15

• 4th grade - Raleigh NC Field Trip
• Kindergarten Planning at 8
• 6B Arts Council Field Trip at 10
• 2nd Grade Planning at 10:10
• Arts PLC at 11:15
• 4th Grade Planning at 12:50
• Trimester 1 Middle School Electives Performance - DANCE & T/F 6-8 PM

Friday, November 16

• End of Trimester 1
• Kindergarten Planning at 8 AM
• First Grade Planning at 9 AM
• Administrative Meeting at 9 AM
• Samuelson (5th) - Library Visit at 9 AM
• Russ (Middle School) - Library Visit 9:15- Noon
• 8th Grade Arts Council Field Trip at 10 AM
• Ezell (5th) - Library Visit at 9:45-10:45
• Fleming (5th) - Library Visit at 11-12
• MTSS Team Mtg 12-2:30
• 2nd grade - Library Visit 1-2
• FEO Dance: Please sign up here to volunteer and you can get a JEANS PASS

Saturday, November 17

• Building reserved from 8:30-12:30 (Please do not visit school during these hours)

Vision Part II: Putting Your Vision on Paper

This is a great TEDx talk about putting your vision down on paper through pictures.  Thought it was a really great follow up to last week's blog.  You do not have to do this activity but could help with visions you are submitting to me.  Don't forget these are due by Tuesday, November 21st.  Hope you have had a great weekend and I look forward to seeing you tomorrow at school.

Hold the vision. Trust the future. - Author Unknown

There is a vision for my life that is greater than my imagination can hold. 

Oprah Winfrey

Week of Monday, November 6-Friday, November 10, 2017

Monday, November 6

• Carlton Hubbard Make Up Pictures 9:00-9:30 in the lobby
• 5th Grade Planning at 12:50-1:50

Tuesday, November 7

• Election Day
• Arts Integration Meeting
• 8-9 : 1st Grade
• Johnson- Lanham
• Stoffer- Strimel
• Walker-Pond
• 9:05-10:05: 4th Grade
• Majka- Carr
• McLaughlin- Bullington
• 1st Grade to Library- 9:45-11:00
• 3rd Grade Planning 10:10-11:10
• 7th & 8th Grade- Eat Less/ Move More Program 11-12/ Start in lobby; move to theater at 11:15
• Middle Grades Planning- 1:55-2:55

Wednesday, November 8

• PLCs (Data Part II)
• 8-9: Kindergarten
• 9:05-10:05: 1st Grade
• 10:10-11:10: 2nd/3rd Grades
• 12:50-1:50: 4th/5th Grades
• 1:55-2:55: Middle Grades
• 3rd Grade Arts Council Field Trip- 9-10

Thursday, November 9

• Kindergarten Planning 8-9
• 2nd Grade Planning 10:10-11:10
• 7th & 8th Grade- Eat Less/ Move More Program 11-12/ Start in lobby; move to theater at 11:15
• Arts PLC 11:15-12:15
• 4th Grade Planning at 12:50-1:50
• Middle School Integration Machine/Art/Data Integration Unit Planning at 3:30-4:30

Friday, November 10

• No School in honor of Veterans Day

🦎👏Chameleon Clap🦎👏

From Mrs. Samuelson:

Chameleon Clap for Ms. Weir for always being such a positive and pleasant person to talk to during walker dismissal!

Chameleon Clap for Ms. Fleming for getting married this upcoming week!  You have worked so hard to prepare for your wedding while balancing being a beginning teacher.    I am so excited for you!

Chameleon Clap for Ms. Trojan and Ms. Fleming for taking such good care of my daughter during Parent University!

Chameleon Clap for Mr. Kline for being so collaborative and helpful, with everything from our Wonder project to SIT to helping me use your karaoke machine!

From Mrs. Majka:

 

I'd like to give a Chameleon Clap to Mr. Haslem for his awesome work with 4th grade and our Integration project. Thank you for your patience and guidance with teaching us how to make stamps and working with our schedules. Not only are our students excited, but we are excited as teachers to learn all about STEAM and how we can incorporate it into our classrooms. Thank you!!

A Chameleon Clap goes out to Ms. Mac for her unwavering support and guidance. Thank you, for your positivity, your encouragement, and wonderful personality! You're the kind of teammate everyone needs. :)

My last Chameleon Clap goes to Mrs. Ezell. Thank you, Mrs. Ezell for your bright smile, your positivity, your encouragement, your contagious laughter, and for being an inspiration on days it is needed most. :)

From Mrs. Hill:

Thank you to Mrs. Trojan, Ms. Akers,  Ms. Caudle, Ms. Hill, Mrs. Weir, Mr. Thomas, Mrs. Pond, Mrs. Samuelson, Mrs. Ezell, Mrs. Majka, Mrs. Clough, Ms. Hoffman, Mrs. Russ, Ms. Hughes, Mrs. Lanham, Mrs. Honeycutt, and Mr. Kline for helping with our First Parent University. Although the turnout was not large...those that I spoke to that attended really enjoyed it! 

 Teachers: Please remember to stay in the kitchen until all students have gone through the serving line.  Your students that brought lunch can go through their line and go straight to the cafe and find seats. If you have duty, you may go on through the line so the cafe can be covered.  We need your help in keeping students at a Zone 0. Thanks in advance.

FEO will be sponsoring a Fall Dance on Friday, November 17th! Times are going to announced but your help is needed.  Please try to help out if available!

Next board meeting in Monday, November 13th at 515 in Studio 213. If you have concerns for the Board, please complete this form.  You do not have to leave your name.  This form is located in the HR Folder of the VIP Folder.

Is your vision 20/20?

"A vision is not just a picture of what could be; it is an appeal to our better selves, a call to become something more."

 - Rosabeth Moss Kanter

This week's blog is focused on having a vision.  Each of us need a vision to drive us to our personal goals.  How sad would our lives be if we just existed and never thought about improving ourselves or the world around us.  If you only focus on what you see in front of you, you are sure to become near sighted.  You only can see what is happening right in front of you and the further the event/chance is from you the focus is blurry.  When one's goals are blurry they often miss the mark and never truly reach their goal.  Then the person usually gets upset and says things like "I am not ________ because ________ held me back or distracted me."  You can fill in an adjective/ noun for the first blank and a noun for the second blank.  

How often do we hear statements like that from our students?

So let us be good examples of developing and focusing on a clear vision to reach the goals we set for ourselves. 

Here is my vision for myself as a school leader:

 I believe that we are supposed to improve the lives of others as we travel through this life.  Helping students achieve an education and appreciate learning is a goal of mine.  I feel that when adults have an education and a love of learning they are able to obtain a career they enjoy and will be able to provide for their most basic needs which enables them to give to their community (money, time, ability, etc.).  I want to help create a movement where everyone is able to give because they have enough to give.

"If you're running on a deficit in an area, then you aren't able to give in that area."

What is you vision for yourself?  

Your homework: Please email me a short statement on why you decided to impact students through the role you play in our school by Thanksgiving Break (mandatory for all staff).  Please title the email Vision Statement.

We will continue this focus of vision in our PLCs this month. This is the time of year when exhaustion and frustration can take hold and vision is what helps us continue to do the vital work that we do.  I think that this will help us identify the role we play in helping students achieve greatness each day and ways I might be able to help you reach your career goals.I look forward to reading your vision statements on why you do your role at TCEA.

Hope you've had a great weekend and I look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow! -Angela

Week of Monday, October 30- Friday, November 3, 2017

Monday, October 30 (Mandatory Teacher Workday)

• Pay Day!!!

Time	Title	Location	Materials Needed	Presenters
8:00-8:30	A+ Presentation	Cafe	None	Falls, Lanham, Clough and Norris
8:30-10:00	IEP, BIPS and 504s...Oh My!	Cafe	None	Lanham and Honeycutt
10:00-11:00	BREAK
11:00-11:15	Data Drives Decisions	Cafe	Laptop, Schoolnet login info	Samuelson
11:15-12:00	Student Engagement	K-3 in Cafe 4-8 in Samuelson’s	Laptop, marker/pen	Pond/ Falls
12-1	Lunch
1:00-3:00 PM	CARE (Part II)	Cafe	CARE Notebook	Angela Farthing
3:00-3:20 PM	AIG Plan	Cafe	None	Dr. Broome

Tuesday, October 31

• Arts Integration Meeting
• Kindergarten 8-9
• Caudle: Falls
• Johnson: Strimel
• Williams: Pond
• 3rd Grade 9:05-10:05
• Hill: Carr
• Weir: Akers
• 3rd Grade Planning at 10:10
• 1st Grade to Library 9:45-11:00
• 7th & 8th Grade- Eat Less/ Move More Program 
• 11-11:15 Lobby
• 11:15-12 Theater

Wednesday, November 1

• PLCs (intervention and data analysis)
• Kindergarten 8-9
• 1st Grade 9:05-10:05
• 2nd/3rd Grades 10:10-11:10
• 4th/5th Grades 12:50-1:50
• Middle Grades 1:55-2:55
• Mr. Thomas at MTSS Coordinator Meeting 9-3
• 4th Grade Library 10-11

Thursday, November 2

• Kindergarten Planning 8-9
• 2nd Grade Planning 10:10-11:10
• Arts PLC 11:15-12:15
• 7th & 8th Grade- Eat Less/ Move More Program 
• 11-11:15 Lobby
• 11:15-12 Theater
• 4th Grade Planning at 12:50

Friday, November 3

• Kindergarten Planning 8-9
• Administration Meeting 9-10
• First Grade Planning 9-10
• Samuelson (5th) - Library Visit 9-10
• Russ (Middle School) - Library Visit 9:15-Noon
• Ezell (5th) - Library Visit 9:45-10:45
• Fleming (5th) - Library Visit 11:00-11:45
• 2nd Grade Library 1-2

Reminders

• Teacher Workday hours for tomorrow is 8-3:20 and dress is casual.
• No Halloween Costumes for students in Tuesday.
• Make sure you turn in any candy collect for Trick or Treat on Tuesday to office and document who brought it in.
• Please share parent university once this week.  Just copy and paste this: 

We are looking forward to our first of three parent universities this school year.  Please look at the course offered for this first session and pick 2 that you would like to attend. Middle Grade parents just pick (1): Middle Grades Curriculum. You will also need to let us know how many students to expect in childcare. Staff will be watching students while you learn.  We also need to know if you’ll be purchasing dinner that evening.  If you have any questions, please contact the front office.

The link they can register at is: http://bit.ly/2luWP7w

• If you change your daily schedule from the Master Schedule given to you, you will need to get approval from me first.  I have to assure the state of our schedule and I want to be in the loop when changes are made since I am signing off on it.

• "Our job is to teach the students we have. Not the ones we would like to have. Not the ones we used to have. Those we have right now. All of them."- Dr. Kevin Maxwell