Weekly Update

Thank you to our incredible PTO for making Teacher Appreciation Week so special for our teachers. I hope you felt the love and know how appreciated you are!  

I would like to extend a special thank you for such an epic retirement celebration on Thursday.  I am so blessed to work with the most incredible people EVER!  

 May 12-16, 2025

 B Week

North PE - Outside (Weather permitting)

Character Trait: INITIATIVE

LINK TO PES CALENDAR FOR 2024-2025

Important Events for Remainder of School Year

5/12 - Choir Performance for Classes

5/12 - Blanche's Birthday Celebration

5/13 - 5th Grade Field Trip to HTMS

5/14 - 2nd Grade Field Trip to Amerex

5/15 - HTMS Band Performances at PES

5/15 - Kinder Classes Awards Day

5/15 - Janet Curlee's Retirement Party

5/16 - Kindergarten Field Day on North Field

5/16 - K-2 End of Year Parties

5/19 - 3-5 End of Year Parties

5/19 - 5th Grade Extravaganza

5/20 - End of Year Assemblies (1st, 4th, K)

5/21 - End of Year Assemblies (3rd, 2nd, 5th)

5/22 - Last Day for Students (Noon Dismissal)

Monday - PES Choir Performance

Our PES Choir will be performing for all students in our school at the following times in the North Gym.

8:30-9:30 - 2nd, 3rd, & 4th Grades

9:30-10:00 - Kinder, 1st, & 5th Grades

Monday - Blanche's Birthday Celebration

Right after their lunch each class may go to the courtyard for 15-20 minutes to eat popsicles and have their class picture made with Blanche. Classes should remain together with their teacher while in the courtyard.  

 

Wednesday Collaboration

Please use this time to work on your end of year packet.

Thursday - HTMS Band Performance

Our HTMS Band will be performing for our students in the North Gym. See schedule below for times.

8:45 - Kinder & 3rd

9:30 - 1st & 2nd

10:15 - 4th & 5th

Thursday - Janet Curlee's Retirement Party

This will be at 2:15 in the Library.

Family News

Congratulations to Carter and Kelly Anne Pharis on the birth of their beautiful daughter, Lucy Drew.  Congratulations to this precious family!

Please keep Rebecca Glenn in your thoughts and prayers; her grandfather passed away this week.

Paine Precepts (Initiative)

• “Life is what you make it. Always has been, always will be.” – Eleanor Roosevelt
• “How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world.” – Anne Frank
• “It is easy to sit up and take notice.  What is difficult is getting up and taking action.” – Honore de Balzac
• “The smallest act of kindness is worth more than the greatest intention.” – Khalil Gibran
• “If you don’t make a conscious effort to visualize, who you are and what you want to become in life, then you empower other people and circumstances to shape your journey by default. Your silence makes you reactive vs. proactive.” – Shannon L. Alder

Summer PD for Flex Days

Teachers,

The following is a consolidated list of the PD offered for flex days this summer, along with links for registration.  

Summer 2025 PD Sessions

Elementary 

Date	Time	Session Title	Facilitator(s)	Location	Signup:
June 4	8:00-3:00	Math Foundational Training	AMSTI	Training Room–BOE	registration form
June 5	8:00-3:00	Science Foundational Training	AMSTI	Training Room–BOE	registration form
June 17	8:00-3:00	Math Foundational Training	AMSTI	Training Room–BOE	registration form
June 18	8:30-3:00	Science Foundational Training	AMSTI	Training Room–BOE	registration form
June 18	12:30- 3:30	Text Dependent Writing: The Science Standards, Style, and Strategies	Barbara Brockwell and Brandis Cook (ARI)	UAB Hill Student Center-Room 204/206	https://alsde.truenorthlogic.com/ia/empari/learning2/registration/presentRegistrationDetails/530731 PS #530731
July 8	8:00-3:00	Math Foundational Training	AMSTI	Training Room–BOE	registration form
July 10	8:00-2:00	Science Foundational Training	AMSTI	Training Room–BOE	registration form
July 16	8:00-3:00	Improving ACAP Science Scores	AMSTI	United Way of Central Alabama	registration form
July 21-22	9:00-3:00	Fraction Action: From Screener to Strategy  (3rd-5th grade teachers and administrators)	ALSDE Staff	United Way of Central Alabama-Alice Williams Building Conference Room 102	https://alsde.truenorthlogic.com/ia/empari/learning2/registration/presentRegistrationDetails/529306 PS #529306
July 24	8:00-3:00	Science Foundational Training	AMSTI	Room–BOE	registration
July 25	9 am-12:00 pm	Exploring the New Social Studies Course of Study (K-6)	Blake Busbin	UAB Hill Student Center-Room 204/206	PS #527321
July 25	9 am-3:00 pm	Beginning Sound Walls This Course Fills Up Quickly	Kayla Benak	UAB Hill Student Center-Room 203	PS #529123
July 30	8:00-3:00	Mathematics Instructional Design Components	Cynthia Weyerman	Training Room BOE	PS # 331728

**Please NOTE: All math and science foundational sessions provided by AMSTI must have a minimum of 10 participants. 

Summer 2025 PD Sessions

Special Education

Date	Time	Session Title	Facilitator(s)	Location	Signup:
June 3	8:00-2:00	MCS/Restraint Training Recertification	Madison Blank	PES Training Room	https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409094AA9AA2BAAFC1-56638344-mcstraining
June 5	8:00-2:00	MCS/Restraint Training Recertification	Madison Blank	PES Training Room	https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409094AA9AA2BAAFC1-56638344-mcstraining
June 17	8:00-2:00	Teacher Transition Training	Tammy Lee	BOE Downstairs Training room	https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409094AA9AA2BAAFC1-56674638-transition
July 9	8:30-2:00	Special Education Discipline Workshop- For all administrators and LEAs	Leslie Allen, Attorney with RISE	BOE	Calendar invite sent to all admins/LEAs
July 16	8:00-2:00	MCS/Restraint Training Recertification	Madison Blank	PES Training Room	https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409094AA9AA2BAAFC1-56638344-mcstraining
July 7-8	8:00-2:00	MCS Full certification, both days required	Phillip Peek (HTHS Teacher)	HTHS Auditorium and Lobby	https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409094AA9AA2BAAFC1-56638456-mcscertification
July 10	8:00-2:00	Practical Strategies for Inclusive Teaching *see description below*	TCS Special Ed Teachers, Related Service Providers, and Admin	BOE Boardroom	https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409094AA9AA2BAAFC1-56641824-practical
July 17	8:00-3:00	Tough Kids Toolkit and PST Behavior Resources	Dr. Bosmia Erin Piper	BOE Boardroom	https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409094AA9AA2BAAFC1-56638513-tough

MCS Training- Recertification. This is a one day crisis management course to obtain recertification in MCS techniques and skills. 

MCS Training- Full 2 days. Crisis management course that includes deescalation skills, protection skills, object recovery skills, escorting skills, and restraint skills. This is a two day course to obtain the initial MCS certification. 

Transition Training- Tammy Lee (TCS Job Coach) will facilitate this PD which is focused on the transition timeline, transition skills, student self-advocacy, transition assessments, and student-led IEPs. While this session mainly be geared towards middle and secondary special education teachers, elementary teachers and all administrators are welcome!

Tough Kids Toolbox- Training will provide a toolbox of behavior strategies and accommodations to support students with unique needs. The second half of this training will look at behavior strategies, interventions, and accommodations to assist with students that have been referred to the Problem Solving Team (PST) for behavioral reasons. This training is for all teachers, staff, and administrators!

Practical Strategies for Inclusive Teaching- This PD day designed to equip general and special education teachers, and even administrators with practical tools, fresh strategies, and collaborative insights to support all learners. With sessions led by special educators, administrators, and staff, participating will gain knowledge from colleagues who understand the unique needs of our students. From classroom management and sensory regulation to building strong partnerships with support staff, this day offers a variety of sessions to help you grow and connect with your students and families!