Sunday, November 10, 2013

November is Flying By:) Week of November 11th-15th

Happy Veteran's Day!

 I would like to take this opportunity to thank and recognize all of our Veterans for their sacrifices for our country.



Classified Employee of the Year-

Below you will find all the information needed to nominate a Classified Employee from our school. We will honor all our nominees this year instead of choosing just one in cooperation with the protocol sent to us. Please take a minute to read the directions below and nominate one of our outstanding Classified Employees. They all work so very very hard for us and all deserve to be nominated.  It won't take long to do this and you will be glad you did. 
2014 - 2015 Classified Employee of the Year Nomination Process and Criteria
The purpose of the Classified Employee of the Year Award  is to annually honor a Classified Employee who displays exemplary characteristics while carrying out the duties of his or her job
 The Nomination window will open up and run starting on Nov. 1st, 2013 - November 30, 2013. .

Some characteristics for nominees to be considered include but are not limited to include the following:
  • Displays self improvement
  • Displays outstanding leadership
  • Uses work methods to increase efficiency
  • Is reliable and cooperative
  • Takes initiative/ going beyond their job description requirements 
C.E.Y Process - Frequently Asked Questions:
1) Should there only be one classified nomination per school/work location? No
2) Should my school/work location conduct an in-house election and only submit the name of our chosen C.E.Y nominee? No

Answers to Frequently Asked Questions.
NOMINATIONS SHALL BE OPEN, WHEREAS ANY EMPLOYEE OF THE WS/FC SCHOOLS (Certified or Classified) CAN NOMINATE ANY CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEE FOR THE CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR FROM ANY WORK LOCATION ACROSS THE SCHOOL SYSTEM.

****THIS MEANS THAT THERE CAN BE MORE THAN ONE NOMINEE AT A SCHOOL OR WORK LOCATION****

Requirements for Nominating an Classified Employee
  • THE NOMINEE MAY BE A FULL OR PART TIME EMPLOYEE OF THE WS/FC SCHOOLS.

·         THE NOMINEE MUST HAVE BEEN EMPLOYED WITH WS/FC SCHOOLS FOR AT LEAST ONE YEAR

·         SELF NOMINATIONS ARE NOT ALLOWED

PLEASE USE THE LINK BELOW TO NOMINATE A CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEE THAT YOU FEEL DISPLAYS EXEMPLARY CHARACTERISTICS WHILE CARRYING OUT THE DUTIES OF HIS OR HIS/HER JOB.



Home Moravian to host HOE DOWN FUNDRAISER for Diggs-Latham!

On November 20th (5:45-7:30), our wonderful Home Moravian Church will host a Hoe Down Supper with Bluegrass Music to benefit our school. Please plan on attending if you are able. They do a lot for our school as you know and it will be a fun event for all. Bring your families. I would love to see you all there at this great event.  Thank you all who have volunteered to work at Candle Tea. Please make sure you contact Mrs. Yarbrough to schedule your time:)

Spotlight on A Great Night.....Math Night for Moms! Thank you Mrs. Ochoa

Last Thursday night, Mrs. Ochoa met with many of her moms to help them help their children. It was a successful nightand the moms learned a lot. They worked problems and asked questions. They learned how to use manipulatives. This was a very successful night.  A very special thank you to the Y who volunteered to babysit students. Maybe next time we will get some dads!









Congratulations Julissa Knight!

Julissa was honored along with other Teachers of the Year last Thursday Night at the Annual TOY Banquet. We are all so proud of her!







Congratulations Amanda on your very first Art Show!
We are very proud of you. Your artwork was marvelous!!!




Items of Interest and Importance:

  • No School on Monday in observance of Veteran's Day
  • 11/12-Report Cards Go Home and Faculty Mtg. at 3:10 (Please be in your seats and ready to go at 3:10)
  • Fire Drill sometime this week in which some entrances will be blocked and you will have to exit another way in a calm fashion. Please talk with your students about this. They need to be able to do this in case this scenario would become a reality.
  • 11/14-TOY Reception at Old Salem 4:00-Congratulations Julissa!
  • 11/15-2nd round of Classroom Walk-Throughs end. You will get new walk-through schedule and a plan of action for you to respond to this round's results.
  • Observations continue
  • Please be sure to schedule parent conferences and get parent signatures on PEPs.  Ask our social worker, Mrs. Barger if you need assistance with transportation.  Ms. Studevent and Dr. Madison could also help.
  • 11/20 Hoe Down Fundraiser for Diggs-Latham 5:45-7:30
  • 11/26 Classroom Spelling Bee Info. turned into Mrs. Pubantz today.
Comments Encouraged.......
Take a minute to give a "Shout Out" to a fellow faculty/staff member who you believe earns a pat on the back or recognition for going above and beyond or just for being there. It is hard, to just choose one, so when I comment, I might have to choose you all.





6 comments:

  1. This is a "Shout Out" to every single one of you. I treasure each and every one of you and am very much aware of how hard you work and the sacrifices you make for our students. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. We are a great TEAM!

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  2. Thank you to Mrs. Simmons for all that she does every day that, at times, is unrecognized. We appreciate you tremendously!

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  3. Thank you, Mrs. Winterhalder, for always being willing to help me with the iPads and always pitching in whenever help is needed. I am thankful!

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  4. I wanted to give a big Thank you to Megan and Maria for all that they do. We have really come together and make a good team. They help to keep me straight in our energetic and busy classroom. Also thank you both for all our good laughs, because that is what helps us get through the crazy days!!

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  5. Shout out to all of my 2nd grade team on the wonderful job we do pulling together and supporting each other!!!! You make me smile!!!

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  6. Shout out to Mrs. Snider! You have been so understanding and helpful anytime I have to come into your classroom to speak to you about something or ask a question! Thanks for all of your help thus far!

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