1) Quick Tip - Would you like to get your student reading more? The common core standards requires students to read more nonfiction texts - check out this link: http://www.timeforkids.com/. There's a Homework Helper to help students make flash cards for mathematics and other subjects!
2) CMS Spotlight in the Rockdale News!
- Did you see our feature in the Rockdale News? See #4 below for my write-up for the paper.
- In bringing recognition to our teachers, read my Principal's Message that highlights the great work our teachers are doing each day!
- Our Interact Club and PTA are sponsoring a Canned Food Drive in partnership with Rockdale Emergency Relief. Please have students bring in canned foods. The winning homeroom wins a pizza party after Thanksgiving break!
3) Highlights from the Sunday Call:
- In celebration of American Education Week, send a kind e-mail, note, or phone call to one or more of your child’s teachers for all of the work they do with our students.
- First Wrestling Home Match - Wed, 5pm
- Class of 2018 Parents - join us on Thursday at 6:30 in the Media Center to hear about 9th grade course offerings at Rockdale Career Academy and Rockdale Co High School. Then, stick around to hear our 6th grade band students’ concert at 7pm. #HighSchoolerInTheMaking!
From the Principal's Desk - in honor of American education week
As we prepare to celebrate American Education Week this is an appropriate time to reflect on the meaning and purpose of education. While student achievement and learning are our greatest responsibilities, my vision for our daily work is that we support the development of confident, informed citizens who embody mutual respect and who can think critically. However, any individual who has ever learned how to do anything recognizes that learning is a process. Therefore, we must be reminded that it takes investments from everyone - school administrators, teachers, parents, and community supporters – in the process of schooling in order for our schools and students to continue to achieve at high levels.
We must also never forget the power of a teacher. Teachers change lives – positively or negatively. Regardless of our age, we can think of our best (or our worst) teachers. Why? The research is clear – across all educational contexts, the teacher has the greatest impact on student learning! Moreover, the teacher has the power to encourage, to affirm, to nurture, and to coach – even when they don’t always get to see the fruit of their labor. Each day, whether I am greeting students as they get off the bus in the morning, observing student learning, or out in the hallways, I can attest that our teachers are making a difference in the lives of our students. So, rather than focusing on a persistent narrative of negativity, can we not consider all of the positive ways that teachers and schools are supporting students? It’s time for a change in perspective. It’s time to recognize the outstanding individuals that give of themselves daily and get back up the next day to do it all over again. It’s time to celebrate…TEACHERS!
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