Bobcats 'Paw Prints'

Summer Updates

This calendar provides a month-long view of upcoming events and information. A printed copy will be posted in the workroom at the beginning of each month for your quick reference.

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Mark Your Calendar

Upcoming:

8/1 - New Teacher/New to CCS Orientation

8/2 - Planning/Staff Development Day *Capped Workday-See Week at a Glance Schedule

8/3 - Planning/Staff Development Days *Capped Workday (District Level)-RISE

8/4 - Planning/Staff Development Day *Capped Workday-See Week at a Glance Schedule

8/4 - LetterLand Training 8:30am-3:30pm (Required for K-3 New/New to Grade)

8/7 - Planning/Staff Development Day *Capped Workday-See Week at a Glance Schedule

8/7 - SIT (School Improvement Team) Meeting 3:30pm in the Media Center

8/8 - Planning/Staff Development Day *Capped Workday-See Week at a Glance Schedule

8/8 - Open House 5-7pm

8/9 - Planning/Staff Development Day *Capped Workday-See Week at a Glance Schedule

8/10 - Students Return

8/10 - PAW-sitive Print for Students Shared with ALL Students

8/10 - Classroom Expectations Lesson During Morning Meeting

8/10-8/14 - Kindergarten Staggered Entry

8/11 - Bus Line/Car Rider Expectations Lesson During Morning Meeting8/15 - Grade Level PLC Meetings (During Planning)

RBM STEM Welcome Back-Week at a Glance

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Bobcat Master Builders

Beginning of Year RBM STEM Day: August 2nd

Sign-In and Breakfast: 8-8:30am
Opening Meeting: 8:30-10:30 am
Communication Updates: 10:30-11:30am
Lunch/Tour of New RBM STEM: 11:30am-1pm
Policy Review: 1-2pm
PBIS/Behavior Reset: 2-3:30pm

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Building Blocks

RBM STEM PLC/Professional Development Rotations: Aug. 7th

Arrival: 7:45-8am (Media Center)
CRASE (Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events) Training : 8-8:45am (Media Center)
Breakout sessions: 8:50-3:30pm (see schedule below)
PLCs Conference Room
STEM-Media Center
SEL/Safety-Cafeteria
MTSS-Gym
RBM STEM Looks/Sounds Like & NCEES-Cafeteria

Bobcat Back-to-School Information/Presentation Links

Beginning of Year Information/Procedures

Move-In and Room Process:

Our custodial team has been working hard this summer and we anticipate completion of all classrooms by the end of this week. Tiffany will confirm with the custodial team and share when staff may begin coming into the building, please reach out to her before coming in to work. Once all floors and furniture have been completed, you may come in Monday-Thursday between 7am-5pm to complete your classroom set- up if you choose. Teachers can have up to two days of approved flex time for working in their classrooms to set-up before August 2nd. Please take note of the following as you return:
Please be cognizant of the fact that our custodial team and office staff still have much to do and complete and may not be able to assist you immediately. Remember that in a three week shorter summer, we are all still working away at summer tasks.
Please don't drag items on the floor. If you need help moving furniture please ask Mr. Terry or Mr. Woody so that our gleaming floors stay shiny!
Please check with Tiffany before moving any furniture or materials from classrooms *This includes teacher desk, student desks, tables, chairs, bookshelves, filing cabinets, manipulatives, classroom libraries, etc.

Remember to check your staff/teacher mailboxes.
If you have unwanted items that you feel may be of interest to others, please take a photo and share with your Bobcat colleague via text, email, word of mouth, etc. Please don't bring unwanted items to the cafeteria, workroom, etc. or leave them in the hallways/walkways. All unclaimed personal items should be disposed of and all unclaimed school/district items should remain in your room.
For the most rapid response and effective support, please reach out to appropriate person (the BLT Roles and Responsibilities and Clerical/Office Roles lists will help but anyone listed can point you in the right direction if needed) with any questions or to inquire about beginning of year needs (i.e. STEM bins, technology, materials, furniture, supplies, etc.) that you requested before leaving for the summer (or need to request if you are new to RBM STEM). Try to think ahead so that you have what you need before August!
Beginning of Year Checklist Draft

Information:

Class Lists-Shared on July 31
2022-2023 Staff Contact Coming Soon
Phone Lists Coming Soon
2023-2024 School Maps Draft (see slide 4)
2023-2024 Policy Review Draft
RBM STEM Staff Handbook Draft
2023-2024 Schedules Draft
2023-2024 RBM STEM Google Shared Drive
2023-2024 Bobcat Staff Site
2023-2024 Student Supply Lists
RBM STEM Leadership/Committees 23/24 (begin thinking of where you would like to lead)

Welcome to Our Newest Bobcat Builders

Please click and scroll to see a draft of the "McAllister Meet and Greet Sheet" for our newest staff members...more additions will continue be added throughout the summer.

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STEM

2023-2024 RBM STEM Education Plan

STEM Strategies/Experiences:

This summer our district STEM leaders worked to plan for the continued growth and extension of STEM. The team has developed exciting new experiences (including field trips), design lessons, opportunities for collaborative groups, and extracurricular activities (including clubs) that will be shared during our opening sessions. Additionally, the team will continue to hone best practices and reinforce universal expectations from our STEM Teacher Fidelity Survey. Please email Lara (lara.cabaniss@cabarrus.k12.nc.us) if you have any specific questions, needs or if you have something you'd like to share!

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Student & Staff Wellness

P2:

Positivity Project Year-Long Calendar (with weekly toolbox links)

PBIS Reset:

This summer our Bobcat PBIS team and various teacher volunteers worked with Tiffany to plan for a PBIS Reset. The team has developed exciting new methods, strategies, and supports that will be shared during our opening sessions. Additionally, the team will continue to hone best practices and reinforce universal procedures and accountability and rewards. Please email Tiffany (tiffany.nickel@cabarrus.k12.nc.us) if you have any specific questions, needs or if you have something you'd like to share!

Teaching & Learning

From Laurie Fazio, K-5 Math Instructional Specialist, Elementary Math Updates

2023-2024 updates to the CCS math curriculum documents will be shared as soon as they are released!

From Heidi Liddle, K-5 Literacy Instructional Specialist, Elementary Literacy Updates

Updates to the CCS literacy curriculum documents will be shared as soon as they are released!

From Jessie Enslow, K-12 Science Instructional Specialist, Elementary Science Updates

2023-2024 updates to the CCS science curriculum documents will be shared as soon as they are released!

Professional Development

Bobcat Breakfast Breakouts:

The Bobcat staff will be exploring various modes of professional development throughout the 2023-2024 school year to allow for differentiated development and support of our educators. One of these will include quick (approximately 30 minute) morning sessions led by our "native genius" staff members. Please email KeArin (kearin.tolbert@cabarrus.k12.nc.us) if you have any specific requests for topics, titles, or needs or if you have something you'd like to share!

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RISE Conference

Beginning of Year CCS Day: August 3rd

The Second Annual RISE Conference is coming to Jay M. Robinson High School August 3 and 4! Our theme for the August conference is ONWARD!

Event Schedule & SCHED Information
Please click here for the schedule for the day as well as additional information around how to sign up for breakout sessions during RISE.

Please note: It is critical that all staff create an account to sign up for their individual sessions in Sched.
Additional information for sessions, lunch, transportation, etc. will come in future emails!

NCEES information

Participants should register for RISE to get CEU credit by clicking on their school’s registration link found on the RISE 2023 Registration Document.

Marketing and YOU

RBM STEM will again wow everyone with our themed attire and energy!!! This year our theme is LEGO and we will have shirts along with signs and pompoms (maybe even a surprise LEGO costume or two). We need your help marketing this event! and especially RBM STEM!!!
We really need your energy and enthusiasm to CARRY THE BANNER for us so feel free to make Everything Awesome by bringing your own props or ideas to spotlight our school spirit!

Attached to this email is the original flyer that was shared at the end of the year. Also, here is information to share about our keynote speaker, Todd Whittaker.

What’s Next?

Per Mr. Legrand, in future communications, please look for further information about Transportation, Logistics, Marketing, food and refreshments, and more about this year’s spirit competition!

Bobcat Spirit Wear

For more information on these and other items in our Spirit Store please contact PTO at rbmcallister.pto@gmail.com

PTO Teacher/Staff Reimbursement Form

PTO will reimburse teachers/staff up to $100 each. Please take a photo/screen shot of the completed form and your receipt and email to R Brown McAllister PTO at rbmcallister.pto@gmail.com.

*Membership Form and Fee Required for Reimbursement