Panther STAR News

29 days till Spring Break!!! We can do this.

Before long we will be on summer break. I'm trying to get an early start on our theme next year. I would like to put together a "Theme Team" to help plan out next year. Bring your "IDEAS!" Our focus will be coming up with a theme, t-shirt designs etc. If you are interested please let me know. I'm hoping we can meet the first week in March.

Thank you to all of the grade levels who came to the meeting last Wednesday with open minds and a willingness to try something new. We are all life long learners and it's refreshing to work with such positive educators!

Reminder: Your upcoming post learning walk is scheduled for February 25th. We can't wait to see the growth you've made.

1. PAIR Program Wednesday

2. DATA team meetings Thursday (focus is on Math) - Ms. Thornton will send out information on what you need to bring.

3. Many of us have training outside the building this week including myself. Let's work together as a team to get things done.

4. CAFE program this Thursday for those of you who signed up. We could use a few volunteers who can earn some comp time and receive dinner. Let Ms. Barclift know if you are interested.

5. Let's make sure we are getting students who are reading below grade level on Lexia and IXL in small groups.

6. Faculty meeting Thursday

7. PTO "Black History Program," Tuesday, February 25th. Please include in your newsletters. If you help out with the CAFE program you are exempt from attending this PTO if you so choose. Ms. Rowe would like the staff to "dress up." It's going to be a red carpet event. If you can stay after school on Tuesday to help set up it would be appreciated.

WE are in full swing now with 29 days left. The admin team has helped desegregate the data to help you narrow your focus. As we work on providing extra support para's will be pulled as needed to work with students. The standards we are working on you've been working on all year however they are difficult when students don't read on grade level. Thanks to your support we are going to push forward to show progress. I know we can do this. I believe in YOU!

Keep Ms. W. Cooks in your thoughts and prayers as she welcomes her baby this week. I will keep you updated!

Transfer Process: (This process is for lateral moves only)

The MCSD Teacher and Paraprofessional Transfer Process will open on March 2, 2020 and close on March 15, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. During this timeframe, eligible teachers, media specialists, counselors, and paraprofessionals will be able to submit a Transfer application via TalentEd, the district’s Applicant Tracking System (located on the MCSD website under the CAREERS tab).

The transfer request process applies to full-time, full contract year teachers, media specialists, school counselors, and paraprofessionals interested in being considered for a transfer to a new location for the upcoming school year.

St. Anne-Pacelli Catholic School names James Wilson as its Dean of Students, a new position created for the 2020-2021 school year and beyond. The purpose of the Dean of Students position is to monitor the academic progress and attendance of students in grades 8-12 at St. Anne-Pacelli. In addition, Mr. Wilson will support the school's faculty by developing classroom management programs, addressing student disciplinary issues, coordinating scheduling, as well as assisting the school's athletic director.

Mr. Wilson currently serves as the Central Region Zone Chief for the Muscogee County School District (MCSD) in Columbus, Ga. He's been a member of the MCSD District Cabinet for the past six years and will retire at the end of the 2019-2020 school year. Prior to working in the school district's central office, Mr. Wilson was principal at Northside High School from 2007-2014 and principal at Midland Middle School from 2002 until 2007. Throughout his education career, he also has served as an assistant principal at Spencer High School and Admiral Moorer Middle School in Eufaula, Ala., and a teacher at Eufaula High School, Columbus High School and Shaw High School.

"My favorite aspect of being an educator is the opportunity it gives me to serve others, especially our teachers and students," says Mr. Wilson. "It is humbling to receive texts, calls and emails from former teachers, students and their parents to let me know the difference I have made in their lives. The Dean of Students position at St. Anne-Pacelli will afford me those same opportunities."

"The Dean of Students will be an essential part of our leadership team," says Ms. Veronica "Ronie" Collins, St. Anne-Pacelli Catholic School President and High School Principal. "Mr. Wilson will be responsible for working closely with students, teachers and parents to maintain a positive school culture that promotes academic and character growth. We are thrilled that he will join our Viking family!"

"I'm most looking forward to getting to know the staff and students and building relationships with them," Mr. Wilson says. "I'm excited to have the opportunity to work in a school that is Christ-centered and where prayer is an integral part of the daily lives of the staff and students."