Faculty Notes

CHAPTER 3: LOVE EVERYBODY, ALWAYS
“Love one another.” What is simple often isn’t easy; what is easy often doesn’t last.
Chapter Summary: Jesus told the lawyer to love his neighbor. By this, He meant everyone. Bob told the story of his family having a neighborhood parade each New Years Day and how they made Carol the queen. They showed love through hotdogs and TP-ing houses. Love really is finding ways to be in someone’s life.

Here is a pdf with chapter summaries and some questions that might help guide your discussions.

Elementary teachers, please park at the soccer field so that we can provide closer parking for our grandparents. A shuttle will run from 7:00 to 7:30 and again from 3:30-4:00 so that you won't have to walk too far.

Please make sure you have the app loaded on your phone and are logged in properly. Let Mrs. Lopez know if you need this information.

Each user will need to update their data. Here's how:

1. Open the Active Defender app
2. Hit the "gear" icon at the top right of the screen
3. Scroll all the way to the bottom and hit "Reload Group Data"

That's it. Your app will function properly.

Test Calendar

Tests for 7th-12th graders should be scheduled on the calendar. Each grade level should have no more than two tests per day (one on Thursdays).

Building Relationships

At this time of year, one of the best things we can do for our students and parents is to ensure that they know that we are supportive. Here's a few ways we can do this:

• Praise students in front of others
• Email parents with a specific positive comment
• Schedule an in-person meeting to discuss how you are helping academically--especially for students you know you will need to help later in the year
• Comment on their outside interests

Teacher Convention | September 23-25

Make sure you have downloaded the Whova app and are registering for sessions.

Let Mrs. Lopez know if your transportation needs have changed.

Grandparents Day | 9/4

Grandparents Day will be this Friday, September 4th, from 8:15 - 9:15 am for our K5-5th grade students. Students are allowed to leave with their grandparents once their classroom activities are done. Please turn in all receipts to Jessica Keever. Let Mrs. Simpson know if there is anything you need to help support your students or classroom for this event.

Thursday, September 3 - Home Games vs. Concord Academy

• JV Soccer @ 4:30

Friday, September 4 - Home Games vs. Gospel Light Lions

• JV Volleyball @ 4:00
• V Volleyball @ 5:15
• JV Soccer @ 4:00
• V Soccer @ 5:15

Tuesday, September 8

Home Games vs. Oak Hill Hornets

• 7/8 Volleyball @ 4:30

Away Games @ Greater Vision Lions

• JV Volleyball @ 4:00
• V Volleyball @ 5:15
• V Soccer @ 4:00

• Andrea Baer - September 6
• Virginia Baxter - September 21
• Jo Dillard - September 21
• Jeff Postlewaite - September 27

• Grandparents Day - September 4
• Labor Day/No School - September 7
• Teacher's Convention - September 23-25
• Make-Up Picture Day - September 28
• Homecoming - October 2
• Fun Run - October 9
• 11th Grade PSAT - October 13 & October 15
• Teacher Workday/No School - October 16
• 12th Grade SAT - October 20
• 1st Quarter Report Cards Issued - October 26
• Academy of the Arts - October 26-30
• Thanksgiving Break - November 23-27
• 1/2 Day for Cramerton Parade - December 3
• Middle School Christmas Spectacular - December 11
• MS & HS Exams - December 16 - 18
• Elementary Christmas Program - December 18
• Christmas Break - December 21 - January 4

9/3 - Everybody Always Chapter 3 discussion groups

9/10 - All Faculty (auditorium)

9/17 - Everybody Always Chapters 4 & 5 discussion groups

9/24 - No meeting due to Teacher's Convention

10/1 - Split Meeting (Elementary - Room 403; MS/HS - Room 902)

10/8 - Everybody Always Chapter 6 & 7

10/16 - All Faculty (auditorium)

10/29 - Split Meeting (Room 403; MS/HS - Room 902)