Friday, November 1, 2024

Weekly Update

  A Week - November 4-8, 2024

South PE - Outside

Important Events this Week
Mon, 11/4 - Assemblies for K-2 (8:30, 9:30, 10:30)
Tue, 11/5 - Assemblies for 3-5 (8:30, 9:30, 10:30)
Tue, 11/5 - Election Day!
Wed, 11/6 - Collaboration in North Training Room
Thu, 11/7 - Veteran's Day Celebration (8:30)
Thu, 11/7 - First Day of EnRICh
Thu, 11/7 - EL Training at 2:15
Fri, 11/8 - Veteran's Day Celebration (8:30)
Fri, 11/8 - 3rd Grade Field Trip (McWane)



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We need to see the learning through our students’ eyes. Only then we will be able to know how our teaching is impacting on the learning of our students. - John Hattie


 Assemblies

We will have our quarterly grade level assemblies on Monday and Tuesday in the SOUTH Gym.  

Monday:  K-8:30, 1st-9:30 2nd 10:30

Tuesday:  3rd-8:30 4th-9:30 5th-10:30


Wednesday Collaboration

Please come prepared to unpack upcoming lessons.  
Grades 3-5 may work on their EnRICh plans if needed.


Thursday - EL Trai+ning

All certified staff will participate in EL Training in the North Training Room at 2:15.


EnRICh

We had to make a couple of adjustment to our EnRICh planning calendar, but will still start our EnRICh sessions Thursday at 1:00.  Please see adjusted timeline below.

Friday, October 25 - Applications are due by the end of the day.
Monday, November 4  - All EnRICh placements will be finalized and preliminary rosters will be provided to Homeroom Teachers for their class
Tuesday, November 5  - Students will be notified of their EnRICh placement and EnRICh teachers will receive and EnRICh roster.
Thursday, November 7 - First day of EnRICh classes.


Veteran's Day Celebration 




Paine Family News


Congratulations to Hannah and Micah Lutz on the birth of Baker Samuel Lutz.  He is absolutely beautiful!!!



Paine Precepts (Gratitude)
  • “Gratitude and attitude are not challenges; they are choices.” – Robert Braathe
  • “The way to develop the best that is in a person is by appreciation and encouragement.” – Charles Schwab
  • “Thankfulness is the beginning of gratitude. Gratitude is the completion of thankfulness. Thankfulness may consist merely of words. Gratitude is shown in acts.” – Henri Frederic Amiel
  • “When I started counting my blessings, my whole life turned around.” – Willie Nelson
  • “As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.” – President John F. Kennedy

Friday, October 25, 2024

Weekly Update

  B Week - October 28-November 1, 2024

North PE - Outside
Character Trait - Self Control

Important Events this Week
Down Syndrome Awareness Month - Blue & Yellow Day on Monday
Wed, 10/30 - PST Meetings during Collaboration
Fri, 11/1 - Blank Field Trip
Sat, 11/2 - PES Turkey Trot



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Thank you to Mr. McAbee and all who helped to make our bookfair such a huge success!

Congratulations to Madison Blank, our 2024-2025 Paine Teacher of the Year.  She is pictured with former Paine Teachers of the Year!

Students in Mrs. Massey's 2nd Grade Class sharing their math strategies.




Veteran's Day Celebration 


Look for Veteran sign up link from our music teachers and send to parent distribution.



Wednesday PST Meetings

We will have our PST Meetings during collaboration on Wednesday. Please make sure all PST electronic files are complete.

Thursday - Brief Faculty/Staff Meeting

We will meet in the North Training Room for approximately 15-20 minutes.  Please bring your laptops because we will complete an online survey before we leave.


Paine Precepts 

Our Paine Precepts this week are about inclusivity - in honor of Down's Syndrome Awareness Month.
  • Everyone belongs here
  • “The greater the diversity, the greater the perfection.” – Thomas Berry
  • “Diversity is the one true thing we all have in common. Celebrate it every day.” – Anonymous
  • In a world where you can be anything, be inclusive.
  • We are like a box of crayons, each one of us is unique, but when we get together, the picture is complete.” – Anonymous

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

EnRICh 2024-2025

 EnRICh 2024-2025


We will being our EnRICh sessions on each Thursday beginning November 7th from 1:00-1:50.  The first step in determining participation in these learning experiences is to have all students in grades 3-5 submit an application for the experiences they are interested in.  Listed below are the links to the application for each grade level.  Teachers, please provide students with access to the application for their designated grade level through your Schoology (by Thursday morning at 8:00).  Students will submit an application by the end of the day on Friday, October 25th.  Please provide students with time during morning meeting and/or IE block to submit their online application.  Listed below are important dates for your reference.

Friday, October 25 - Applications are due by the end of the day.
Thursday, October 31 - All EnRICh placements will be finalized.
Friday, November 1 - Preliminary rosters will be provided to Homeroom Teachers for their class
Monday, November 4 - Students will be notified of their EnRICh placement and EnRICh teachers will receive and EnRICh roster.
Thursday, November 7 - First day of EnRICh classes.

The links to the online student applications are listed below:


Friday, October 18, 2024

Weekly Update

 A Week - October 21-25, 2024

South PE - Outside
Character Trait - Self Control

Important Events this Week
10/21-10/25 - Red Ribbon Week & Book Fair
Tues, 10/22 - Wes Wyatt, Meteorologist to visit 3rd grade
Tues, 10/22 - Flu Clinic from 8:30-11:00
Wed, 10/23 - Grade Level Team Collaboration
Thu, 10/24 - PES Fall Festival from 3:00-6:00 pm
Fri, 10/25 - Choir Field Trip
Fri, 10/25 - Matos Field Trip
Our Teacher of the Year to be announced this week!



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Mrs. McCormick dancing with her students on 50's day!

Mr. Margavio using his table to create a math model for a student!

Mrs. Trowbridge went "all in" for her book talk on "Giraffes Can't Dance".

Ms. Strange facilitating a discussion with her students!


Red Ribbon Week


Wednesday Collaboration

Please bring your teacher guides to unpack and plan upcoming lessons.

Thursday - Fall Festival




Downs Syndrome Awareness - Monday, Oct 28

Down's Syndrome Awareness Month is October. Please join us in wearing blue and yellow on Monday, October 28th to raise awareness.  Please encourage student participation and include parent communication.



Paine Precepts (Self Control)

M - Self-control is the ability to control the expression of our emotions and impulses. – Anonymous
T - Discipline is choosing between what you want now and what you want most. – Abraham Lincoln
W - Self-control is a sign of inner strength. – Anonymous
T - Patience and perseverance have a magical effect before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish. – John Quincy Adams
F - Self control is strength. The right thought is mastery. Calmness is power. - James Allen

Tuesday, October 15, 2024

Teacher of the Year Nomination Form

 Teacher of the Year Nominations


It is that exciting time of year again...the teacher of the year selection process!  Please use the link below to nominate one of our amazing teachers!  The PES Teacher of the Year will be announced the last week of October.  Please have nominations submitted by the end of the day on Friday, October 18, 2024 at 4:00 pm.


Sunday, October 13, 2024

Weekly Update

 

  B Week - October 15-18, 2024

North PE - Outside
Character Trait - Self Control

Important Events this Week
Tue, Oct 15 - E-Learning for Students; Teacher and Staff PD
Wed, Oct 16 - Turn Trussville Pink
Wed, Oct 16 - Dyslexia Training for teachers
Thur, Oct 17 - Report Cards Published
Thurs, Oct 17 - Math PLC will meet
Thurs, Oct 17 - Grade Level Collaboration
Fri, Oct 18 - 1st Grade 50's Day; SockHop at 1:00 on Courtyard
(Friday, please change your recess location if you're scheduled for the courtyard between 12:45-2:45 so 1st Grade may use for their Sock Hop. Please let the front office know where your class will be.)



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As we wrap up the first nine weeks of the school year, I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for all that you do. Your dedication, passion, and relentless support have made a significant impact on every student in our building.  You have also had an impact on each other; together, we are better! Thank you for inspiring, challenging, and believing in the potential of your students. 
Your IMPACT does not go unnoticed!




Tuesday Schedule

Tuesday, October 15, 2024  - Agenda
Morning – PES
7:45-8:45
PES Leadership Team (North Training Room
3rd Grade Literacy – re: 3rd grade portfolios (Jenni Peters’ Room)
All other teachers will work with their teams or in their rooms
8:45-9:45
Faculty Meeting for all certified staff (North Training Room)
Please bring your IMPACT Binder.
9:45-10:15
Testing Training for all staff (North Training Room)
10:15-10:45
Digital Citizenship Training for all staff (North Training Room)
10:45-11:00
Transition Break
11:00-11:45
Math Teacher PD for all K&1 and all math teachers in 2-5 (North Training Room)
Literacy Teachers PD for 2-5 (STREAM Studio)
11:45-12:45
Lunch on your own
Afternoon – ALL TCS will meet at PES
1:00-3:00
Math Teachers (2-5) will be provided with an overview of the Alabama Numeracy Act by our OMI partner (North Training Room)
Literacy Teachers (K-5) will meet in the following designated rooms:

Kindergarten: Ms. Barrett Trowbridge- South Campus

1st Grade: Ms. Kylee McCormick- North Campus

2nd Grade: Ms. Shanya Swann- South Campus

3rd Grade: Ms. Jennifer Abney- North Campus

4th Grade: Ms. Holly Moore- South Campus

5th Grade: Ms. Hannah Foust- North Campus


TCS Elementary Science ONLY teachers (5th) will collaborate (Rashel Darnell’s Room)
Counselors will meet with Dr. Poovey (Kelly Bowles’ Room)
Specialists Teachers will meet:  Music (Lesley Roger’s Room, Art (Jamie Myers’ Room, STEM (North Conference Room)
All Sped Teachers will meet with Dr. Guilbeau and Erin Piper (Library)
Librarians/Media Center Specialists to meet with Rachel Brockman and April Chamberlain (North Conference Room)

Turn Trussville Pink - Wednesday

Please join us in wearing pink to raise awareness for finding a cure for breast cancer! A mass email was sent out to parents inviting students to wear pink on Wednesday.


Downs Syndrome Awareness - Monday, Oct 28

Down's Syndrome Awareness Month is October. Please join us in wearing blue and yellow on Monday, October 28th to raise awareness.  Please encourage student participation and include parent communication.


Wednesday Collaboration

All certified teachers will participate in Dyslexia Training (part 2) during planning time.


Thursday Early Release Time

TCS New Math Teacher PLC will meet in the North Training Room.  You should have received an invitation from Cynthia Weyerman to participate in this year-long PLC. It is going to be so beneficial and engaging!

All other teachers will participate in collaborative planning in the grade level chair's classroom.


Red Ribbon Week

Please communicate the upcoming Red Ribbon Week activities in future parent communication.


Paine Precepts (KINDNESS)

Never look down on anybody unless you’re helping him up. - JESSE JACKSON

If you judge people, you have no time to love them.- MOTHER TERESA

If you see someone without a smile, give them one of yours.-dOLLY PARTON

Wednesday, October 9, 2024

Library Newsletter & Important Information about Book Fair

Please find the link below to the library newsletter.  It contains important information about our upcoming book fair.

Library Newsletter

Weekly Update

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