McAllister Minutes

*Also listed on our ParentSquare Calendar

11/27-12/8 - K-5 iReady Testing

11/27-12/1 - STEM Focus Week STEM Canvas Course

12/1-12/15 - Wind Down to Winter Break Staff Warm (Sign-Up to Donate)

12/1 - 3rd-5th Grade Reading Benchmark #2

12/4 - 3rd-5th Grade Math Benchmark #2

12/4 - PTO Meeting 2-3pm in the Cafeteria

12/4 - School Leadership Team (SIT) Meeting 3:15-4:30pm in the Media Center

12/6 -5th Grade Science Benchmark #2

12/7 - 3rd-5th Grade Benchmark Make-Up Testing

12/8 - 4th-5th Grade Student Panorama Surveys

12/11 - Blackout Drill

12/13 - Fire Drill

12/14 - Lockdown Drill

12/14- Staff Luncheon (Sign-Up to Volunteer)

12/14 - No Lunch Visitors

12/15 - End of Quarter

We would love to show our teachers and staff some warmth before Winter Break by providing a few treats. Please sign-up for one or more items below to show your gratitude.

Please drop off items on or before Friday, December 1st, if at all possible (food items can be dropped of the day indicated)!

Thank you!

SIGN UP:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0C4DA4AF2BA7F49-46334879-2023

PTO has created this SIGN-UP sheet for lunch/class coverage on Thursday, December 14th.

SIGN UP:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094CA4AA2AA6FECE9-46156505-1214

Please click below to see staff favorites lists for holiday, winter, or gratitude gifts!

Favorites Lists

*Note EOG testing will be held May 9-21st!

Based on recent information regarding realignment and Program Choice we are asking ALL R. Brown McAllister STEM families to complete the following steps as soon as possible (preferably by December 8th):

1. Apply for a STEM seat via the Program Choice application process (see directions below).

• This step is needed for ALL families (even those in the neighborhood) if:

1. You want to continue STEM programming at R. Brown McAllister, and/or

2. You want your child to remain in STEM programming.

• Completion of the application helps secure your seat in STEM and demonstrates interest in having a STEM program offered at R. Brown McAllister.

• Call the front office at 704-260-6270 for assistance (Scribbles support will be available from 7am-6pm on Monday, December 4th and Tuesday, December 5th.)

2. Review the three re-alignment options and submit a survey indicating your preference (Choice A, B, or C), feedback, and questions.

• Remember R. Brown McAllister is directly impacted by this realignment with the opening of our new building (these boundaries will determine the student-make-up for the new R. Brown McAllister).

• Elementary boundaries and demographic information are on slides 1-3 for each boundary.

• The survey is unlimited so please submit all your feedback and suggestions.

• More information regarding Scenarios A, B, and C can be found at the EngageCCS site.

Be sure to have your child check (or stop by during arrival, lunch, or dismissal to help them look) for items that may have been lost or misplaced.
We will donate any items remaining during winter break.

We all know how important reading is, and that it is beneficial for our students to continue reading, even over a break! This year we are challenging our Bobcats to meet a reading goal over break using tracking sheets that will be sent home the week of 12/13. Students will choose at least 10 different reading challenges and attach them to the sheet as they are completed. If students reach the reading goal for their grade level and return the completed sheet to Ms. O’Neil after break, they will earn a free pajama day pass!

K-2: Read a total of 200 minutes

3-5: Read a total of 300 minutes

Thank you, and happy reading!

Congratulations to RBM STEM Teacher of the Year Charlotte Ryan!!!

Class Winners:

Benaiah Amegi, Anderson Atwell, Reaghan Bertolino, Trinity Caple, Jack Crawford, Issac Jay, Imaan Kokroko, Erin Lassiter, Conrad Martin, Annaleigh Miller

School Winner:

Erin Lassiter

Runner-Up:

Imaan Kokroko

K12 PAYMENTS WORK AROUND (1).pdf

REMINDER: The 23-24 Instructional and Technology Fee ($20) is due by the end of the 1st quarter. It is suggested that payments be made through www.k12paymentcenter.com. New to RBM STEM students may need to be manually added/verified. Please see the attached PDF for directions.

Click here to begin your free & reduced meals application at LINQ Connnect.com

• Have your student ID number handy (aka PowerSchool number).

• You'll need the names and income for all of the people in your household.

• We'll process your application within 10 days of receipt and will send you a notification letter.

• If you automatically qualify because you receive other benefits, like EBT, we'll notify you. If you don't get a letter or some of your children are missing from the letter, call us at the number below.

• Applications are only good for one school year.

Coming Into the School?

• For the safety of our students and staff, all day-time visitors must be admitted through the front office and wear a visitor sticker.
• When you ring the doorbell you will be prompted to show your ID to the camera. Please make sure you have it!
• All visitors that wish to meet with a staff member should contact the appropriate person (i.e. classroom teacher, counselor, nurse, etc.) to schedule an appointment in advance. This will allow us to provide you the best customer service!

Our teacher assistants are increasingly being used to support students instructionally. Though we are excited to transition to more of an Instructional Assistant role, this does mean that they have less time for some of the supports previously provided for teachers (e.g. clerical, copies, lamination, etc.).

This is where our community and families come in! We would love to capitalize on our supportive school community by asking for the gift of time. Please see the sign-up sheet link below to donate a few small blocks (a few hours) of your time.

Link for Sign-Up: Clerical Support

All volunteers must be approved by Cabarrus County Schools. Please follow the link below to start the process and contact the front office with any questions.

Link for volunteer approval: Secure Volunteer | Get Started Now

Thank you for your continued support!

We will begin allowing lunch visitors on Tuesday, September 5, 2022. This start date will allow teachers and students the first four weeks of school to develop lunch routines and cafeteria expectations, which are necessary for ALL students. We are excited to announce that students can begin having visitors at lunch beginning on Tuesday, September 5.

Important things to note:

• Lunch visitors are not required to pre-register through Sign-Up Genius this year.
• All lunch visitors must sign in through the front office. Please bring a driver's license to expedite sign-in.
• Family members should report to the cafeteria for lunch and then sign out in the front office at the end of the lunch period.
• We ask that visitors bid students farewell from the front lobby to allow for smooth and efficient transitions back to class or to other activities.
• Visitors should wear a visitor tag while on campus. This helps our staff and students know that you are approved to be on campus during that time.
• We will again have lunch visitor area reserved in the lobby for family members to eat lunch with their student (other students are not allowed to join visitors and should not join the classroom lunch tables).
• All lunch visitors should be listed as a guardian or emergency contact for the student in PowerSchool. If someone other than those individuals will be visiting for lunch, the teacher should receive written permission from the parent/guardian.
• There will be times during the year that we will not be allowing lunch visitors (EOG testing dates, 1/2 days, Winter and End of Year Party days, and possibly some others). Parents will be notified in advance of these dates.

• Many students have started bringing Prime, Gatorade, tea, and other drinks to the classroom to drink during the day. Moving forward, water only is allowed in our classroom. You may send a low sugar, no caffeine drink in your child’s lunch that can be enjoyed in the cafeteria. Only water is allowed in the classroom.
• Likewise, students may purchase breakfast from the cafeteria. Kindergarten through second grade students eat breakfast in the cafeteria and third through fifth grade students eat in the classroom. We ask that families work to have students either purchase breakfast from the cafeteria (which is easily transported and quickly/neatly eaten) or have students consume breakfast prior to coming to school. In order to reduce potential for pests in classroom, students are not allowed to eat lunches or outside breakfast foods in the classroom.

Positivity Project:

Cabarrus County Schools began implementing P2 in 2022 and will continue and expand this work in the coming year. At RBM STEM all class and all students will utilize P2 lessons and activities daily during Morning Meeting. Please see the implementation calendar below.

23-24 Implementation Calendar

Please see the new PBIS resources:

PAWs-itive Print for Families Presentation

PBIS Mattrix Lesson Implementation Calendar

2023-2024 RBM STEM Education Plan

STEMposium

On Tuesday, January 2, the Bobcat staff will partner with STEM educators across the district to present and participate in the first CCS STEMposium. We are excited to share and to learn from others!

Grade Level Presenters:

• Kindergarten: Weather Survival Kits

• First Grade: Retelling with Robots

• Second Grade: Odd/Even with Food Cans

• Third Grade: Clay Sculpturades

• Fourth Grade: Interactive Posters

• Fifth Grade: Book Clubs

• Encore: Rock Painting

STEM Open House:

On November 30th RBM STEM hosted our largest group of parents ever for our STEM Open House! RBM has amazing families and students joining us next year! Click on this link to see the information shared with those families. Please remember every student must apply to remain in a STEM program for next year. Call the school with any questions or for help with the application process!

Parent Access to Curriculum Information:

All families in invited to view the CCS curriculum documents and resources at the link below. RBM STEM will utilize these resources throughout the year and any additional purchased resources deemed necessary or desired will be reviewed/approved through our School Improvement Team. ​​https://cabarrus.instructure.com/enroll/WF9DTY

We are excited to share that CCS and RBM STEM have several new digital resources for families to use to stay up to date on what is happening at school and within the district. Please see the information linked here and be sure to login/access these resources.

RBM PTO is excited for the 20223-2024 school year! The year is brimming with events and activities that are not possible without the support of a great team, a team that is looking for more support. Your time and talents are very valuable and needed for this upcoming year. The PTO is always in the need of your help, from volunteering at events or even helping on the board. Your help would be greatly appreciated. For more information email us at rbmpto@gmail.com.

Ongoing fundraisers:

Box Tops ID# 129791

Harris Teeter ID#1832

Lowe’s Food ID#60373

Amazon Smile

Online Spirit Store

Parent Representatives:

Shonda Carter

Abigail Eastridge

Laura Moore

Jenna Roman

Brian Sullivan

Tracy Toussaint

School Improvement Team Meeting Dates:

September 11, 2023 @ 3:15pm

October 2, 2023 @ 3:15pm

November 6, 2023 @ 3:15pm

December 4, 2023 @3:15pm

January 8, 2023 @3:15pm

February 5, 2023 @3:15pm

March 11, 2023 @3:15pm

April 8, 2023 @3:15pm

May 6, 2023 @3:15pm

Click here to see the latest update on the NEW RBM STEM construction. You may also visit https://cabarrus.k12.nc.us/6921_3 for more information on all CCS construction updates.

This spring we will be celebrating the current R. Brown McAllister by leaving a LEGACY as we transition to our brand NEW building for the 2024-2025 school year. We need your help in creating a video slideshow to celebrate the 66 years of love and learning at our current campus. Please add any photos/videos to this Google Folder that can be used in the RBM STEM LEGACY slideshow.

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Here are the instructions to update your notification settings in ParentSquare:
Update your Notification Setting (using the mobile app)
1. From home screen tap the triple bar menu at top left.
2. Select Account and then Notifications.
3. Select how you want to be notified at each school. - Turn OFF Custom Settings to use the same notification settings for all schools. - Turn ON Custom Settings to set different notifications at each school.
4. Toggle on or off to receive Email, Text and/or App Notifications.
5. Select Instant or Digest for each mode.
Update your Notification settings (using the web version)
1. Click on the drop-down arrow next to your name in the upper right-hand corner of Parent Square
2. Select 'View Account"
3. Under Notification Settings', click 'Change this
4. You can choose how and when you want to be notified
5. Click 'Save'
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Location: 541 Sunnyside Drive Southeast, Concord, NC, USA
Phone: 704-260-6270
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