FCAB Weekly Staff Update

You ROCK AWARD

• Mrs. Delancey and Mrs. Isbell for alerting admin for visitors on campus.

Staff Shout Outs

We want to recognize all the hard work we see around campus; In the teacher work rooms are staff shout out boards with Cards. Please take the time to write a card for those around that are doing great things!

Founders Classical Academies seek to provide an excellent and distinctive classical education that pursues knowledge, promotes virtue, and prepares students for prosperous lives in a free society.

We are excited to announce the launch of our 2nd Annual Staff of the Year awards program! The program is designed to recognize and reward the hard work and dedication of our school staff members. Each brand will recognize a School Employee of the Year, a Teacher of the Year, and a Campus Leader of the Year.

All ResponsiveEd staff can nominate colleagues from any of our schools for this recognition. The nomination period is open now and will close on February 2, 2024. Once the nomination window closes, a panel of reviewers will select recipients. School and regional recipients will be announced and honored at their school in March, and those recognized at the Brand level will be celebrated at a Gala in May 2024 (exact date TBD).

We would like to thank all of our staff members for their hard work and dedication. Please use the link below to nominate.

Category Definitions:

• Campus Leader - Campus Directors and Headmasters only

• Teacher - Faculty that teach at least one class/section (e.g., Classroom teachers, Lead teachers, Resource teachers, PE teachers, etc.) or work directly with students in a certified/licensed position (e.g, SPED, BE/ESL, Dyslexia)

• School Employee - Campus support personnel (e.g., secretary, receptionist, aide, paraprofessional, instructional support, etc.)

All nominees must have a ResponsiveEd email address to be an eligible award recipient.

Please see the breakdown of recognition by brand below and view the Staff Awards FAQs document for additional information.

Founders Classical Academies

Recipients will be first recognized by school.

• One School Employee of the Year (By School)

• One Teacher of the Year (By School)

From which individual brand recipients will be selected.

• One School Employee of the Year (By Brand)

• One Teacher of the Year (By Brand)

• One Campus Leader of the Year (By Brand)

At this time it is necessary that we have a written statement as to whether or not you wish to return to work at Founders Classical Academy next year, if offered a teaching position, and to indicate one more time your campus preference.

This is also your opportunity to let us know if you desire a different grade level or position. You may also indicate your interest in changing your club sponsorship or curriculum assignment. Such requests are not binding but are only considered as your preference.

In addition, this statement of intent is not an offer of employment, nor is it a contract for employment for next school year. It should not be construed either as an offer of employment or a contract. This statement of intent is for information purposes only as we plan schedules and courses for next year.

1. List of volunteers for Valentines parties
2. Parent Teacher conference schedule

Make sure you provide the following to parents:

• Parent Teacher Conference Form (You can use this one if you want Conference Form)
• Grades: Progress report
• Map Scores
• Reading Level
• Parents Must sign in on your sign in sheet

*if you need an admin present, make sure to let us know

We have had several situations where parents are saying it is okay to wear something because others students are allowed. Teachers are responsible for letting parents know it is not in dress code. If it happens again letting the office know to call to have alternative clothes brought up.

• NO patches
• Spirit Shirts should not be worn Monday-Thursday (this includes sweatshirts)
• Boots are not allowed
• Shirts should be tucked in
• Must have Founders logo (unless within 6 weeks of attending)
• Length of dresses skirts no more than 2 in above knee

Teachers should be checking first thing in the morning. All students are expected to be following these expectations.

Please send Jacyln photos, videos, and short descriptions. Students need to be in Founders logo Uniforms for pictures.

We are having days for different highlights!

• Mondays: Fine Arts Classes
• Tuesdays: Curriculum Highlights
• Wednesdays: Clubs and Events
• Thursdays: Leadership Thursday
• Fridays: Weekly Photo Fun (Recess, general fun photos)

Feb. 19

We have several that are still working on RTI. RTI is a continuous process (working with struggling students is our job).

1. Intervention happening in the classroom

2. During the RTI meetings held monthly in teams this is your chance to check how your RTI is going and get suggestions

3. After 6-9 weeks of documented RTI, you may bring data to the RTI referral Committee. Testing can only go through if the Referral committee approves.

We have had a lot left out. Make sure to pickup after yourselves.

Tuesday Folders should go home weekly with students work from the previous week.

Make sure to bring lost and found items to the carts by Thursday afternoon or daily

Bring your walkie and have it ON channel 2

Only send one copy to the printer and then make your copies (not a class set. Printing entire sets without monitoring is part of the issues the printer experiences that cause errors occur).

Please check what has been printed. Too much wasted paper left unclaimed in the workroom. All printed left will be disposed of by end of today.

We recommend that you put a tracker on your lanyard/room key because if you lose it, we won’t make any new keys. You will be responsible to have someone else unlock your classroom door for you.

We have some amazing things students are doing! Make sure you are recognizing the positive behavior that goes above and beyond.

For those you notice you can

• Marking on character cards
• Nominate student leaders for Leadership Thursday (need to Email by Tuesday Mrs. Pan the student)
• Send to office for a Positive Behavior brag tag

Lesson plans should be complete weekly by Friday at 3pm. Files should be shared with admin to see.

Middle Stairs should not be used by students.

If you have parents or students let you know they are going to be gone for an extended time, notify Ms. Webb.

Let Brandi know when their students are sick and out of school. She can always do a "check in" email and make sure it's not strep, covid or flu. Our Pandas kids are having a rough time right now, because of all the strep going around. Also, this helps Brandi to make sure that kids are not returning to school early if they have been vomiting, diarrhea or have had fever. She can have parents elaborate more on why they are "sick".

Hygiene packs are available in the nurse for students in need.

Mentor PLC Meetings (attendance required)

Monday, January 8th

Monday, February 12th

Monday, March 11th

Mentor Teachers

Please log your PLC meeting Agenda HERE.

Upload your sign in sheets here: Bentonville Mentor PLC Sign In Sheet

Mentees:

All mentees in the program should plan on observing another teacher once per semester. Please start making plans for your 1st semester observation. Get with your Mentor Teacher and plan together. Get with Angie if you need coverage or would like to do it as a Learning Round with other teachers.

Now that students know the procedures of carline, we are ready to start clubs and athletic opportunities for students. If you would be interested in hosting an after school club/ sport please email Mrs. Pan.

We are looking for someone to host:

• Chess club

February 2: Daddy Daughter Dance

February 9: History Night

February 16: Early Release/ Parent Teacher Conference

February 19: President's Day- PD day

March 1: Literacy Night

March 9: Community EXPO

March 16-24: Spring Break

April 27: Muffins With Mom

May 4: Cultural Festival

May 18: Donuts with Dad

Feb. 8 Waldrip

Feb. 8 Mr. Ezell

Feb. 10 Mrs. Hastings

Feb. 17 Mr. McIntosh

Feb. 20 Ms. Moore

Feb. 28 Mrs. Herndon