Congratulations to Carla Dillard on her first grandbaby!!! Welcome to the grandmother club!
Congratulations to Madison Slade. She was married this weekend and is now Mrs. Lewis!
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Friday, March 28, 2025
Family News
Please keep Janet Curlee and her family in your thoughts and prayers. Janet's mother passed away this morning.
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Weekly Update
It's hard to believe we are starting our last 9 weeks of school. Thank you for your dedication, passion, and commitment to our students! You continue to make a lasting impact on your students and colleagues. Let's finish strong, Paine Family!
A Week - March 31-April 4, 2025
South PE - Outside (Weather permitting)
Reminder: Each teacher should sign up to observe at least one other teacher each 9 weeks and complete the post observation reflection form.
Important Events for Remainder of School Year
(This will be updated each week)
4/1 - AEA will be in faculty lounge areas
4/7-4/11 - ACAP Testing
4/14-4/17 - AIMs Web Testing for 1st Grade
4/14-4/17 - AIMs Web ORF Testing for 2nd/3rd
4/15 - 3rd Grade Field Trip Bot Gardens/Child Theatre
4/17 - PTO Duty Free Lunch for Classroom Teachers
4/17 - EnRICh will resume
4/18 - Retention Consideration Meetings with Admin during planning
4/21-4/23 - AIMs Web Testing for Kindergarten
4/23 - PST Meetings
4/24 - 4th/5th Grade Choir Program
4/25 - Last Day for Lunch Visitors
4/25 - Kinder Field Trip Bham Zoo
4/25 - Matos Field Trip Trussville Community
4/30 - Data Meetings During Collaboration
5/1 - Kinder Music Programs (8:00 & 10:00)
5/1 - Sped Data Meeting @ 12:00
5/5-5/9 - Teacher Appreciation Week (Library)
5/5-5/9 - 2nd Grade Wax Museum in North Training Room
5/6 - 4th Grade Field Trip to Montgomery
5/6 - Kindergarten Round Up at 6:00 pm
5/9 - EnRICh Showcase
5/12 - Blanche's Birthday Celebration
5/13 - 5th Grade Field Trip to HTMS
5/14 - 2nd Grade Field Trip to Amerex
5/15 - Kinder Classes Awards Day
5/16 - Kindergarten Field Day on North Field
5/19 - 5th Grade Extravaganza
5/22 - Last Day for Students (Noon Dismissal)
ACAP Makeup Training - Monday at 3:00
If you were unable to attend the ACAP Training for all faculty and staff before spring break, the makeup training will be Monday, March 31st at 3:00 in the North Training Room. If you need to attend and have duty, please trade with someone so we can begin and end on time.
Wednesday - Collaboration
Collaboration in the North Training Room.
2nd Grade Math to meet in Mrs. Weyerman's Room.
Thursday (Early Release)
No faculty meeting; please use this time to prepare classrooms for testing and/or collaborate with grade level PLC.
ACAP Testing - Week of 4/7-4/11
We will send you our ACAP video on Friday, 4/4 (before 8:00 am). Please show to your students during your Morning Meeting that day. Thank you to everyone who participated in making this video, and especially to Joshua and Rebekah Ferguson for their creativity and hard work! Our kids really look forward to this video each year to kick off our spring testing!
Please remind your parents that students should have their headphones turned in before 4/2. Please communicate their will be NO lunchroom visitors the week of testing.
Spring Exact Path & AIMS Testing Schedule
- Exact Path Testing for Math should be completed for all 2-5 Students between (4/14 - 4/23)
- All Sped students should also take Exact Path Reading in the same window.
- We will begin Exact Path Testing for K & 1 right after completion of ACAP testing (more information to follow on this process).
- AIMS Web Reading for 1st will be completed by the TCS testing team 4/14-4/17.
- AIMS Web ORF for 2-5 will be completed by the testing team 4/14-4/17.
- AIMS Web Reading for Kindergarten will be completed by the TCS t4esting team 4/21-4/23.
- AIMS Web Reading for 2-5 (computerized) should be completed between 4/14 - 4/23.
We will have our PES End of Year Data Meetings on 4/30 during Collaboration & on 5/1 during Sped Collaboration.
Family News
Catherine Marie Seeley arrived on March 26, 2025 at 9:54am weighing 7lbs 2oz and measuring 20 inches long! Mom and baby are both doing great!
Paine Precepts (Effort)
- "Believe you can and you're halfway there." - Theodore Roosevelt
- "Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice and most of all, love of what you are doing or learning to do."
- "The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time." - Thomas Edison
- "There is no substitute for hard work." - Thomas Edison
- "Nothing is impossible, the word itself says 'I'm possible'!"
Friday, March 14, 2025
Weekly Update
Only one week until Spring Break! We've got this!
B Week - March 17-21, 2025
North PE - Outside (Weather permitting)
Character Trait: Cooperation
Reminder: Each teacher should sign up to observe at least one other teacher each 9 weeks and complete the post observation reflection form.
Important Upcoming Events
3/17-3/21 - PES Book Fair
3/18 - GaTE Marketplace
3/20 - 1st Grade Music Program (8:30 & 10:00)
3/20 - Required ACAP Test Training (Faculty & Staff)
3/24-3/28 - Spring Break
4/1/ - AEA will be in faculty lounge areas
4/7-4/11 - ACAP Testing
4/17 - EnRICh will resume
KNOW YOUR IMPACT
 |
| Ms. Stanton unpacking her learning target with students...what a rich discussion! |
PES Bookfair
GaTE Marketplace
Wednesday - Collaboration
Collaborative Planning in the North Training Room.
Thursday (Early Release)
All Faculty & Staff will have required ACAP Test Training in the North Training Room at 2:15.
Alabama School Climate Survey
Teachers and Staff, Please see the attached information and link to an important survey. Please complete this survey by March 21st. The surveys will close on 4:00 pm on 3/21.
In accordance with the Principal Act, we are seeking to understand the school experiences of administrators, instructional staff, students (Grades 5-12), and families through the Alabama School Climate Surveys.
We ask that your district coordinate efforts with school administrators to send out the survey links for instructional staff, students, and parents. We also ask that you please encourage survey participation so that we can meet the data collection requirements of the law and learn how to support school climate improvement.
The Alabama Instructional Staff School Climate Survey seeks input from teachers and other staff who provide instruction to students in schools serving grades 5–12.
I cannot thank you enough for all your efforts to support this new law and program. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you need anything.
Paine Precepts
Friday, March 7, 2025
Weekly Update
A Week - March 10-14, 2025
South PE - Outside (Weather permitting)
Reminder: Each teacher should sign up to observe at least one other teacher each 9 weeks and complete the post observation reflection form.
Important Upcoming Events
3/10-3/14 - ACAP Alternate Testing
3/12 - State Literacy Rep to visit Classrooms
3/13 - Report Cards Published
3/13 - Brief TDW Training for ELA
3/17-3/21 - PES Book Fair
3/18 - GaTE Marketplace
3/20 - Required ACAP Test Training (Faculty & Staff)
3/24-3/28 - Spring Break
4/7-4/11 - ACAP Testing
4/17 - EnRICh will resume
Alabama School Climate Survey
Teachers and Staff, Please see the attached information and link to an important survey. Please complete this survey by March 21st. The surveys will close on 4:00 pm on 3/21.
In accordance with the Principal Act, we are seeking to understand the school experiences of administrators, instructional staff, students (Grades 5-12), and families through the Alabama School Climate Surveys.
We ask that your district coordinate efforts with school administrators to send out the survey links for instructional staff, students, and parents. We also ask that you please encourage survey participation so that we can meet the data collection requirements of the law and learn how to support school climate improvement.
The Alabama Instructional Staff School Climate Survey seeks input from teachers and other staff who provide instruction to students in schools serving grades 5–12.
I cannot thank you enough for all your efforts to support this new law and program. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you need anything.
Wednesday - Collaboration
Collaborative Planning in the North Training Room.
Thursday (Early Release)
Literacy teachers (2-5) will briefly meet with Mrs. Peters for the last component of our training on Text Dependent Writing. This will be in the North Training Room.
Paine Precepts (Doing your best)
- “Do the best you can in every task, no matter how unimportant it may seem at the time” – Sandra Day O’Connor
- “Advancement only come with habitually doing more than you are asked” – Gary Ryan
- “When you reach the top, keep climbing” – Proverb
- “When we do the best that we can, we never know what miracle is wrought in our life, or in the life of another.” – Helen Keller
- “Do more than is required. What is the distance between someone who achieves their goals consistently and those who spend their lives and careers merely following? The extra mile.” – Gary Ryan Blair
Friday, February 28, 2025
Weekly Update
B Week - March 3-7, 2025
North PE - Outside (Weather permitting)
Reminder: Each teacher should sign up to observe at least one other teacher each 9 weeks and complete the post observation reflection form.
Important Upcoming Events
3/3-3/7 - ACAP Alternate Testing
3/3 - PES New Teacher Meeting after school
3/5 - PST Meetings
3/6 - State Literacy Rep to visit Classrooms
3/7 - End of 3rd 9 Weeks
3/7 - AFT at PES
3/10-3/13 - ACAP Alternate Testing
3/13 - Report Cards Published
3/17-3/21 - PES Book Fair
3/18 - GaTE Marketplace
3/20 - Required ACAP Test Training (Faculty & Staff)
3/24-3/28 - Spring Break
4/7-4/11 - ACAP Testing
4/17 - EnRICh will resume
KNOW YOUR IMPACT
 |
| Mrs. Swatek uses manipulatives to deepen student understanding. |
 |
| TCS Board Vice President, Sherrye Tolbert read to Mrs. Moore's 1st grade class to celebrate black history month. |
 |
| Mrs. Burns and our 5th Grade Math Team. Mrs. Burns worked to create a TCS Math Competition and it was a great success. Also, special thanks to Cynthia Weyerman for her support. Our teams came in 1st, 4th, and 5th! |
Read Across America
Please begin including our Read Across America plans in your parent communication.
Wednesday - PST Meetings
We will have PST Meetings in the North Training Room during collaboration time.
Thursday (Early Release)
Dr. Martin will meet with Paine Faculty and Staff in the North Training Room at 2:15. As he prepares to fill our principal position, he would like to invite you to share your insights on the skills, experience, and leadership qualities you feel would make a successful Principal for our amazing school. Your input will be invaluable in ensuring a leader is selected who will best support our students, staff and overall program goals.
Library Newsletters
Please click on the link below for important information in the Paine Library Newsletter.
Peer Observations
Please try to have a total of 3 peer observations with feedback (using our form) completed before spring break. Remember, our goal is for every classroom teacher to complete 1 per quarter. If you need any assistance with this, please let us know. We have received such positive feedback about how much Paine Teachers are learning from observing each other....that is the best PD we can offer!
Family News
We would like to welcome Coach Stevie Creel to Paine Elementary. He is our new ISS Teacher.
Please keep Heather Matos' dad (and the entire family) in your thoughts and prayers. Her dad's health is declining and they are moving to palliative care.
Paine Precepts (Learning)
“Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great.”– Mark Tw
“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” – Nelson Mandela
“The Best way to predict your Future is to create it.”– Abraham Lincoln
“Learning is not attained by chance; it must be sought for with ardour and diligence.”– Abigail Adams
“Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new.”– Albert Einstein
Friday, February 21, 2025
Weekly Update
A Week - February 24-28, 2025
South PE - Outside (Weather permitting)
Character Trait: Uniqueness
Reminder: Each teacher should sign up to observe at least one other teacher each 9 weeks and complete the post observation reflection form.
Important Upcoming Events
2/28 - TCS Math Team Competition at PES
3/3 - PES New Teacher Meeting after school
3/5 - PST Meetings
3/6 - State Literacy Rep to visit Classrooms
3/7 - End of 3rd 9 Weeks
3/7 - AFT at PES
3/10-3/13 - ACAP Alternate Testing
3/13 - Report Cards Published
3/17-3/21 - PES Book Fair
3/18 - GaTE Marketplace
3/20 - Required ACAP Test Training (Faculty & Staff)
3/24-3/28 - Spring Break
4/7-4/11 - ACAP Testing
KNOW YOUR IMPACT
Thank you to the following teachers for making our Frozen musical a tremendous success: Lesley Rogers, Joshua Ferguson, Jamie Brown, Anna Claire Culp, Lynsey Phillips, and Kathleen Daniel. Our students did a great job and we all loved watching it!
Read Across America
Please begin including our Read Across America plans in your parent communication.
Wednesday - Collaboration
Grade Level PLCs will collaborate in the North Training Room. Please bring current & upcoming teacher resources.
Thursday (Early Release)
We will have a faculty meeting in the North Training Room.
EnRICh
EnRICh will be paused until state testing is complete to allow time for review and test prep. EnRICh will resume on Thursday, 4/17. This will give EnRICh classes 4 Thursdays to prepare for the EnRICh Showcase on Friday, May 9th.
Paine Precepts (Black History Month)
"Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.” - Harriet Tubman, American abolitionist
“Never underestimate the power of dreams and the influence of the human spirit. We are all the same in this notion: The potential for greatness lives within each of us.” — Wilma Rudolph, Olympic track and field athlete
“Obstacles don’t have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don’t turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it.” — Michael Jordan, former professional basketball player
“The time is always right to do what is right.” — Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., minister and civil rights activist
“Never be limited by other people’s limited imaginations.” — Dr. Mae Jemison, engineer and former Nasa astronaut
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
Family News
Congratulations to Carla Dillard on her first grandbaby!!! Welcome to the grandmother club! Congratulations to Madison Slade. She was marr...
-
Dear Paine Family, I hope you are enjoying your last week of summer break! As we enjoy the last days of summer break, I want to take a mome...
-
A Week - January 7-10, 2025 South PE - Outside Peer Observation Sign-Up Calendar Post Observation Reflection Form Reminder: Each teache... -
B Week - February 18-21, 2025 North PE - Outside (Weather permitting) Character Trait: Uniqueness Peer Observation Sign-Up Calendar Post ...