November+Announcements

November Announcements Shirt Orders extended until Friday of this week. If interested make your check out to JEB's and send to me with order form. Thanks. J. Scott [|Announcements Sign-Up Sheet is here.]Please pick a date!

Goodies in the lounge compliments of Ms. Pownall!! Helms

A copy of the retention letter was placed in teacher's boxes today - please send these home on Dec. 5th. A copy needs to be turned in to the office and teachers should keep a copy on file for themselves as well. One further piece of documentation that is essential is a record of the parent conference. You may use the form below, or one of your own, as long as the possible retention is listed and the parent signs it. If a parent does not show up, re-schedule at least once, and then document on the form for each scheduled time - 'no show'.

**Christmas Party Funds due by Wednesday, Nov. 30th. to Jenny Scott**. Kudos to Mrs MacCredie who at the Christmas Of The Heart play showed such love and kindness to a very active child. WOW!!! I added a couple of my recently created resources to the Instructional Resources page for inspiration...since some of you only check the Main Page- here's your heads up. :) (Thrash)

Above is the current attendance rate of each class. While obviously the younger students are more susceptible to illness and will have a lower attendance rate, you can see there is some differences between classes on the same grade level. While some part of attendance is out of the teacher's control, I do think that teachers that are vigilant about following up on absences, stressing the importance of coming to school, and generally just show their students how important coming everyday is (partially by coming to school everyday themselves!) can positively effect attendance.

SIT Minutes -

The lunch schedule for Wednesday is in the handbook - or here.

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 * Don't forget to give your $$ for this year's Christmas Party to Jenny Scott by Wednesday, Nov. 30th. **

Thank you to all that attended the Smart Response training - I know it made for some long days, but hopefully you learned a lot. The following people may see Kathi about spending the $50 for their classroom - Garrison Freshley Hart Robinson Cole Chandler Frye Jacobs Polumbo Thrash Stamp Fazakerly McCammitt Dingwell Perry Ford Davenport MacCredie Stockwell Beyard Schnabel Keefer Roush Pownall Frashure

Sorry so late...the book sale at the main library is tomorrow at 9:30 a.m. (pownall - Nov. 18)
=== **//ANY TEACHERS WHOSE CLASSES HAVE PURCHASED A "POPSICLE PARTY" COUPON FROM THE BEAR BUCK STORE NEED TO EMAIL MR. YARDIS AND LET HIM KNOW. WE WILL GIVE OUT THE POPSICLES ON TUESDAY. IF YOU DO NOT CONTACT YARDIS, YOU'LL HAVE TO WAIT UNTIL A LATER DATE TO GET YOUR POPSICLES. (Robinson)//** === //Awards assemblies: Will 3-5 have them in the cafeteria or in the classrooms? Also, can we have the honor roll awards turned in a little later this time? I still had assignments and some tests to go onto the report card when we were asked to turn in our honor roll. December 14th or 15th would be great.// Awards assemblies have been placed on the google calendar. Senator Meredith will be the guest speaker each day. He has requested the names of the A and A/B honor rollees the Friday prior so that special awards can be created for each student. I had the pleasure of walking the First Graders to the cafeteria for the DJ FUN day this Morning. They ( about 30-35 of them) were very quiet walking through the buildings. Kudos to First Grade! -Davenport The embroidered shirt orders are on the table in the lounge. Money and checks payable to JEB Designs is due to Je. Scott by Nov. 30th. There will be a denim shirt added to the grouping in a few days. **Can we order hoodies? Yes, I'll add them today. Thanks**
 * Don't forget your RSVP for this year's Christmas Party is due to Jenny Scott today, Friday. **

are we not allowed to have refrigerators or microwaves? Just asking! You are - the microwave 'on' I guess was the door open so the light was on. I don't know why the one fridge was noted and not the 20 other ones!

Like we mentioned at the last faculty meeting, the county does periodic night-time audits of energy use to ensure we are not being wasteful. Overall, it was pretty good. If we had the same results each night, we would waste about $400 this year. Please check this - to see whether you are one of the 'culprits' and continue to do what you can to conserve - remember, if you want a little Christmas present again next year this is a simple way to help out!

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//** As noted by the kindergarten grade level, the above information is possibly faulty. We have noted that the room D2 "has a refrigerator plugged in". However, D2 does NOT have a refrigerator. Just FYI. It may be the 'old' D2 - E2. Either way, not a big deal - its the computers, monitors and TV's left on that cost us. (Edited to correct the spelling of the perpetrator)  **//======

Don't forget that when you join [|cumberland.edmodo.com], and we certainly hope that you are checking it out, that you join the EdVBaldwin group.

The attendance committee is grateful for your feedback! Some teachers felt that the folders were helpful and others did not. Therefore, our committee will not continue to take up the folders at the end of each month. However, please continue some type of tracking system so that we can follow the correct legal procedures for addressing student absences/tardies. If a student has 3, 6, or 10 unexcused absences and/or 10 unexcused lates, you MUST notify Thigpen and Yardis IMMEDIATELY (not 20 days later). Thank you!

====Congratulations to Mrs. Smith-Lusane's class for winning the Coups for Troops competition! Her students collected 3 1/2 pounds of coupons to send to the troops and their families stationed overseas. Their prize is a pizza party on Friday, November 18 at noon. Thanks to all students/staff who brought in coupons. Special thanks to Counselor Intern, Charla Suggs, for coordinating this project. - Amy Bunce Where were we subposed to turn them in? They were not collected from our rooms. (Tyson) It's been on ongoing turn-in process. They could be put in my box any time. -Bunce ====

==== Baldwin will be switched over to heat beginning Thursday. This also means that those teachers with control over their heating/AC are prohibited from running AC as well. If temps rise you can open a window. T ====

I found the answer to my question about the Poinsettia's- ==== We (SVHS) are pre-selling poinsettias right now and the first shipment will be here November 28th. The plants are coming to South View high school and we will keep them in the greenhouses. Our students will wrap them in foil and decorate them with a bow as they are sold. They can be picked up here or we can deliver them to you since you are our neighbor. ====

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In the SIT meeting this week it was stated that many grade levels had listed 'books' on their budget lists that were given to Mr. Yardis. I am interested in what those 'books' were-titles, sets, etc. If you could forward to me a list of what you would like to see in the Media Center or to have to use in your classrooms, I would be appreciative. I'm presently working on my budget wish order and I can include those wishes you have. J. Scott

Remediation for K-2: 1.) Mrs. Johnson and Mrs. Pope will continue the same remediation groups/methods that they have been using since the beginning until after the MOY assessments. 2.) Once the MOY assessments are complete, we will discuss how to proceed from there. 3.) TA's must immediately begin offering remedial support in their assigned classrooms.

Hopefully, this will clarify everything - please let Mr. Yardis know if you have any questions.

Grade level chairs - please see Kathi Barber about ordering the items on your wish list submitted to SIT. She needs some info from you before she can purchase those items.

In talking with Mrs. Peale (she's back!), it came up that the number of students eating breakfast this year is down by about half, and that the drop is in the number of free lunch students eating - those that need the breakfast the most. Please offer possible solutions to this issue in the discussion section. While increasing instructional time is important, meeting basic needs like hunger have to be addressed first, so we need a solution to this problem (which is not unique. Grab and go always has high participation rates).


 * 3rd, 4th and 5th grade teachers,**
 * Do not forget that the Content Writing assignment is due December 2nd! Thank you!**

There are a number of teachers who have not collected ANY food for the food drive. There will be a ConnectEd call going out today, but participation really is a reflection of how much the teacher pushes it. We do not offer rewards for something like this - that sends the wrong message - but simple reminders to your class and to your parents will do wonders for the participation. I have canned food in my room. I thought we were supposed to collect it in a box until someone came around to collect it. (Frashure) They will be collected Monday.

The Media Center will be closed for checkout from 7:20-7:45 each school day. It has been decided by the Reading Committee (actually this was grade level chairs) that students need to be seated in their classrooms in order to participate in BEAR. Please do not send students during the above mentioned time frame to check out books.

THE TRIVIA QUESTION IS POSTED... AND ITS A DOOZY!

New resources on Instructional Resources page ... check them out!

In preparation for the upcoming book swap, I have been trying to find several ways to acquire free books to give to students wo do not have books at home. Scholastic is holding a pajama drive until the first week of December. For each pair of pajamas that is donated, Scholastic will donate a free book to the school or classroom who mailed them. If you are willing and able to do so, please bring in a pair of NEW pajamas to my classroom by December 2. (Of course, you can donate as many sets of pajamas or nightgowns as you would like.) I will keep the Scholastic books in my room until the night of the book swap. I have the flyer, but I do not know how to attach it here. I sent an email with this information and attached the flyer there. Thanks for your support! (T. Robinson)

SIT will meet on the 14th to discuss these issues, so please provide your rep with your thoughts before then: 1.) Budgetary Priorities submitted b y grade levels. 2.) Use of Instructional Assistants – are we utilizing them in the manner they are intended, and how can we use them more effectively?

3.) PBIS – It is evident that Bear Bucks are not being passed out like we need them to be – how can we increase staff participation in PBIS? Your thoughts on these issues are appreciated – either send them to Mr. Yardis or let your rep know.

(Who is selling these? I'd like to order, and do not know who to give $$ to) J. Scott

As you may or may not know, the county is moving away from PTOs and towards PTAs. This means we will have to change the way some of the things that have been associated with our PTO are done. We will also need new board members. If you know of any parents who are trustworthy, able to pass a background check, reliable, and have the time to be dedicated to our PTA, please give me their contact information. We also need more teacher representation within this group. (It is preferred that the treasurer be a teacher since they are more likely to be in the building and available to discuss availability of funds when necessary.) People who serve on the board will do a variety of things, including organize our fundraisers, run events like our school dances (but not limited to just this event), collect box tops, and organize memberships drives throughout the year. None of this is new; things just need to be revamped with parents who may be involved for a while (as in their students are not moving to middle school next year). Please let me know if you are willing to help in any way! T.Robinson

I am selling chocolate for $2 a box/bar. Please see me if you would like to purchase a box or a bar or both. I have mint chocolate, chocolate covered almonds, chocolate bars with almonds, and chocolate crisp bars. (Sarah Roush)

Additonal resources added to Instructional Resources Page.

The Reading Committee has set up a "Teacher's Pick" shelf in the Media Center. This shelf contains books that the staff has read at some time in their lives and they make a personal comment about the book (a short paragraph). You will be asked to participate in this endeavor during this school year. Our students need to know that you read or have read some of the books in our Media Center. Thanks ahead of time.

On November 15th, the principals at year-round schools will meet with Dr. Till's staff to discuss concerns/issues/problems that are unique to year-round schools. Please provide any thoughts you have on the subject by answering the questions [|here]. (You shouldn't have asked this question....here goes. J. Scott)

FREE TRIAL Welcome to EducationCity.com! Login today and ENJOY your free trial of EducationCity.com! Login ID: 168765 Password: 273377 Features Password: 343895 __ Trial expires on 12/06/2011 __ Please share your thoughts on this program in the Instructional Resources discussion tab.

The Heroes Homecoming Posters will be on display from November 4, 2011 - December 2, 2011 in the State Employees' Credit Union (SECU) located at 3120 North Main Street, Hope Mills. The nearly 50 posters were created by the 4th and 5th graders and they did a fantastic job! Jill Stephen

This list shows who has completed their self assessment. If you don't have a date in the second to the last column, you are not done (FIXED).

//**__Inclement Weather plan__**// - Car Riders go to:

C-7: Kindergarten

C-8: 3rd & 5th Grade

B-7: 1st & 2nd Grade

B-8: 4th Grade

THANK YOU! THIS CLEARS UP A LOT OF MISUNDERSTANDINGS What is this? Can someone explain what this is and do we HAVE to join this? Its an educational, safe facebook site. No, it isnt required but you may want to at least sign up for an account. The great majority of professional development classes with CCS will use this site in some way.


 * __ Kids Voting __**

__ Once Again You Have Two (2) Options To Vote. __


 * __OPTION 1: RECOMMENDED__ : You May Choose To Vote Online Using This Link. Ballots Are Already Customized For Grade Levels. IF Voting Online, Your Results Will Be Automatically Calculated.**

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 * OPTION 2: You May Use The __Attached__ Paper Ballot. There Are 2 Ballots. One For The City Of Fayetteville ONLY And One For Our Surrounding Townships. Please Use The Ballot BEST Suited For YOUR Area. //If Using The Paper Ballot Teachers May Customize The Ballot For Their Class.//**
 * Elementary School Teachers Are Free To Pick And Choose Which / And How Many Candidates They Would Like Their Students To Vote On**

If Voting Using The Paper Ballot Method, You Will Need To Tally Your Class/School Results And Send Those Results To Me At The Email Below! **__AGAIN, As Soon As You Have Your Results, PLEASE Send Your Results Immediately Via Email To__**: LindaCarolWhitney@nc.rr.com

**Please RSVP by November 10. Money is due to Jenny Scott by December 18. Hope we see you there! :)**
Progress Reports go home November 10th - Tracie will print them on the 8th, so please make sure grades are in and correct by then.

We have 37/82 United Way forms turned in so far - I don't care what you give, but please give something. We all can spare something for a good cause.

Please make sure you have a self assessment completed in McRel - most teachers have not completed this. Make sure you have 'signed' the bottom of the form when complete. (Link??) Click ME for MCREL

On the staff shared drive, in a folder called Evaluation Standards, are documents that correlate each of the teacher evaluation goals with what a teacher would actually have to do to earn a certain rating. It should help you understand and decipher the eval system - that document is what we use when we complete evaluations.

// Hey Everyone, // // The EC conference was awesome and I can't wait to share with you what I learned!! Anyhow, I hope your day is going well!!! There will probably be some times in my schedule that I may have to swap in order to make sure all my students are serviced with the new 5th grade class. Thank you so much for your flexibility and support!!! Also, if your classroom is unbearable, I am more than happy for you to come and use my room or share. My groups in the afternoon are very small so there is plenty of room!! Just let me know!! // // I love me some Baldwin and thanks for all you do!!! L. Brown //

Reminder: Long Sleeve Shirt Order is now in Lounge. I will place the first order on Friday .J. Scott

The Attendance Committee needs your feedback! Please answer the two questions below by clicking on the links below **//or//** by texting your answer to 37607. // To help some of you who may be haplessly clicking on the page once you jump to one of the links below, you will need to go to here to Submit Code //

1. To manually track student attendance, I use: a) attendance folder text 63706  b) my own method text 63755 c) monthly NCWise report text 63763  @http://www.polleverywhere.com/multiple_choice_polls/LTE4MzAzMjU2NjI

2. My attendance folder is: a) helpful in tracking student attendance text 64181  b) not helpful in tracking student attendance text 64182 @http://www.polleverywhere.com/multiple_choice_polls/LTQ3NzMxOTM2Mw All responses are confidential and we would greatly appreciate you completing this survey no later than Friday, Nov. 4, so that we can plan accordingly. Thanks!

FYI- Any classroom without it's own heating/cooling unit is FREEZING right now. The temperature in Mrs. Dwaine's room yesterday was 58 degrees. Therefore, for this temporary time of frostiness, I am allowing my students, and myself, to wear gloves, hats, and coats in the classroom to stay warm. (this is true for a couple of other 3rd grade classrooms as well.) Please be forgiving if I forget to make them shed the extra layers in the hallway. FYI - once we turn the heat on, we cannot go back to A/C (and those with window units are prohibited from running theirs). The forecast for next week is mid to high 70's, so we have to weather the storm a little bit in the mornings this week.

Jars - keep those glass jars with lids coming. I am going to need as many as I can get. Don't worry about giving me too many. If I get too many, I will recycle them. Dincher

//__Girl Scouts__//: I just wanted everyone to know that there will be 2 Girl Scout Troops (K-1 grade, and 2nd grade) meeting in the Media Center on Tuesdays from 3-4:30. We appreciate Mr. Yardis and Mrs. Scott for allowing us to use this facility! Thanks everyone for **NOT** scheduling something on a Tuesday before 4:30 in the Media Center! If there are any questions, feel free to ask! --Polumbo

The parent/ community involvement committee would like to host a book swap on the evening of January 26 in our cafeteria. The purpose of this event is to help parents build or update their children’s libraries with no cost to them. We will also invite representative from the Hope Mills Library and the Dolly Parton Imagination Library to provide free books, library cards, and maybe bookmarks. This event will span the month of January, and we will need help from many of you to make this event a success. We will advertise the book swap and ask students/ parents to send in books they no longer read to their classroom teachers. Teachers should print out a copy of the homeroom record list from NCWISE to record the number of books students bring in and keep books in containers in their rooms. All books and lists will be collected on the day of the event and sorted by grade level. That evening, students will receive “tickets” which tell how many books they brought in and they will be allowed to shop for the same number of books in the cafeteria. They will also be given popcorn and hopefully, cups of hot chocolate. (We want to call the event “Warm Up with a New Book”.) Our goal is to give a “new” book to at least those students who have little or no books at home once the event is over. Depending on the number of books we have left over, we may be able to give one “new” book to each child in the school. We would love for each staff member to donate 5-10 books for the event, as well as any plastic bags you may have for students to carry their books in. Finally, it would be great if you would be willing to help us check students in/ give them their tickets, supervise students browse through the books, or help students finalize their new “purchases” on the night of the event. Additionally, if you have any suggestions for how to improve this event, please let your grade level committee member know so we can discuss them at our next meeting on November 7. Thanks in advance for your help! Tryphina Robinson

At some point in the future, CCS is going to change up the way the school websites look. Until that time, I (Robinson) am continually trying to find new ways to improve the website that we currently have. The most recent upgrade that I'm making is individual pages for the teachers that desire them (in other words, if you don't want one, I'm not going to bug you to have one created).

Presently, our website doesn't get a whole lot of traffic, so I don't know how useful these pages will be. BUT, perhaps by creating these pages, more people will be inclined to view and use our school website.

So far, I am in the process of constructing a few staff pages, which you can see here:

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As you can see, the general setup will have a picture of you (which is taken in front of a Smartboard), an introductory paragraph, an email link, and a list of links you feel would be helpful to parents or students.

If you would like this basic page set-up for you, email me the following:

*introductory paragraph

*list of helpful links - (keep in mind, the links will not be "active" on your page. The visitor will have to cut and paste them in their browsers to view them)

*favorite quote (if you have one)

*the times you are available for parent teacher conferences

*your daily schedule / your resource schedule

Lastly... The picture is not an option folks. Humans are visual creatures. Pictures enhance websites. No pic = No page. (R.Robinson)