Faculty Notes

Since we only get one faculty meeting per month with all of us in the room, we will spend some time talking about who we want to be. This week, our focus is on intentionally building relationships that promote our school's core values.

Build Trust with Parents

• Communicate ahead of time
• Make it clear we're on the same team
• In challenging moments, take a listening posture

Meet Students' Needs

• In challenging moments, talk to them like you would want a loved one spoken to
• Dealing with threats to others or self (desire? plans? means?)
• Anxiety - 3,2,1 method (happy, thankful, serve)

Romans 12:9-10

Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor.

Teacher Convention | September 23-25

Make sure you have downloaded the Whova app and are registering for the sessions you plan to attend. Please let Mrs. Lopez know if your transportation needs have changed. Be on the lookout for more information coming soon regarding when and where to pick up your convention registration materials and details about checking into your hotel.

Homecoming | October 2

Homecoming is an exciting time for our students, alumni, and staff to come together and celebrate our school! Homecoming is a required event for all staff. Please be on the lookout for an email from Mrs. Horne listing the specific job you will be working that evening. Please note: we will not be having our normal Spirit Week leading up to Homecoming this year. Instead, we plan to move it to a later date in the school year.

Fun Run Extravaganza | October 9

Please continue to encourage your students through your classroom communications to bring in Business Sponsorships for our Fun Run Extravaganza! Our Kickoff Day is Wednesday, September 16! During chapel that week, students will receive all the information they need about the Fun Run Extravaganza, including incentives, fundraising details, and a website where they can collect their donations.

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).

FACTS Lesson Plans

Please make sure your lesson plans include enough details that:

• Parents can check FACTS to find missed work when a student is absent.
• An unexpected substitute could step in and successfully lead your class for the day.
• Students and families know what was covered and what work needs to be completed for homework.

When a student is absent, please encourage and direct the family to FACTS first to check the lesson plans and missed work. Our goal is to help families get into the habit of checking FACTS as their first resource for keeping up with what they missed.

Active Defender App

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.

11th & 12th Herff Jones Meeting | 9/15

Juniors and Seniors will be meeting with a Herff Jones Representative on Tuesday in the Student Center @ 9:00am for a brief discussion about ordering class rings and graduation regalia. Students will return to 2nd hour for the last half of class.

Kindergarten Eye Exam | 9/16

Kindergarten students will have the opportunity to participate in a vision screening provided by Belmont Eye. They will be on campus Wednesday at 9:10am.

Thursday, September 10

Away Games @ Concordia Crusaders

• 5/6 Volleyball @ 4:00 (dismissed at 2:15)
• 7/8 Volleyball @ 5:00 (dismissed at 2:15)

Friday, September 11

Home Games vs. Triad Titans

• JV Volleyball @ 4:30
• V Volleyball @ 5:45
• V Soccer @ 4:30

Monday, September 14

Home Games vs. St. Stephens

• 5/6 Volleyball @ 4:30
• 7/8 Volleyball @ 5:30

Tuesday, September 15

Home Games vs. Tabernacle Conquerors

• JV Volleyball @ 4:30
• V Volleyball @ 5:45
• V Soccer @ 4:30

Away Games @ Millersville Lions

• 5/6 Volleyball @ 4:00
• 7/8 Volleyball @ 5:00

Thursday, September 17

Away Games @ Morganton Day

• 7/8 Volleyball @ 4:00

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

• Teachers' 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

9/10 - 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 Chapters 6 & 7

10/16 - All Faculty (auditorium)

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