Dear Staff,
You are receiving next week's Celtic Courier early as I will be out-of-the state this weekend through Tuesday. And yes--- Go Bucks!
We know this has been a stressful week for you with trying to end First Semester with two snow days, exams to make-up and all of the other responsibilities you have. Please just do your best with grades if you still have students with missing exams, etc. You can always do a grade correction next week with George. Please limit these as much as possible as each one requires George to print a new report card, but certainly we understand some may have to be done given the circumstances.
We had a Principals' Meeting on Tuesday and received some updated PARCC information. Students in this year's PARCC assessment courses will not take the second semester final exams in those PARCC courses. The district is cognizant of the amount of testing these students are doing both in Feb-March and again in April/May and feel this is a positive student-centered decision. It is wonderful to be in a district and in a building that supports decisions that are best for students.
We also don't say enough how much we appreciate all that you do above and beyond for our students. I thought this was a great graphic from Twitter that you would enjoy. Please know how much we really do appreciate working with you every day, and having you lead and learn with our students and with each other.
Monday: Teacher Work Day. No School for Students. This time is set aside to work on ending first semester and grades. Some of you have asked about working in your same-subject teams or colleagues from other buildings. It certainly can be your choice. Please let an admin know which building in which you are meeting.
National Championship Game: Go Bucks! Beat the Ducks!!!
Tuesday: Grades needs to be posted by 8 AM on Tuesday. A district common date and time for all High School teachers. Please do not be late. If you have a question about how to do your grades or a specific student, please see George or an administrator, whichever is appropriate.
Wednesday: Staff Meeting at 7:15 AM. Coffee will be provided. Presentation by Special Ed Department. If you have items for the agenda, please let me know.
Also on Wednesday, PARCC Parent Information Meeting, 7 PM in CPA for all 9th grade parents. Much thanks to all of the teacher-leaders who are presenting this important information.
Thursday: OGT Parent Information Night, 7 PM in the CPA. Again, much thanks to the teacher-leaders presenting important information.
Friday: Report Cards distributed in Homeroom. Also on Friday at our Home Boys BB game vs Westerville South, a big OCC game, we will introduce our new Head Football Coach, Bob Gecewich. Bob comes to us from Maria Stein Marion Local in northern Ohio. He, his wife, Ashlee and their 3 children will be moving to the Columbus/Dublin area.
Looking ahead:
Saturday, Jan. 17: Special Education is hosting their Winter Formal Dance with students from all three high schools from 6-8 PM. A wonderful event! Thanks to the entire special ed department and especially Christine Slater-Jones for organizing this special event.
Jan. 19: No School for Students or Staff. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Jan. 21: Working Wednesday
Jan. 23: PTO Breakfast; Also PAC Meeting 5th period
Jan. 26: TI Retreat
Jan. 28: Working Wednesday
Feb. 3: Pep Rally. Yes, this is a Tuesday and we will have an adjusted bell schedule.
Also, PT Conference day 3- 6:30 PM
Feb. 4: College Signing Day 3 PM
Feb. 5: 8th Grade Curriculum Night
Have a terrific weekend and next week! Thanks again for all of your hard work!
Cathy
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