Sunday, October 31, 2021

Family News

Please keep Lori Phillips and her family in your thoughts and prayers.  Her son, Zac passed away yesterday.


Mary Rountree is going to be out for a period of time.  Heather Mays will be helping out in the office until Mary returns.  We will be looking for someone to sub in the library during this time.  

Please keep Lynsey Phillips in your thoughts and prayers as she continues to recover at home.

Saturday, October 30, 2021

Weekly Update

A Week

“Defining moments can be consciously created. You can be the architect of moments that matter.”
― Chip Heath, The Power of Moments: Why Certain Moments Have Extraordinary Impact


Custodian Schedule

We are so excited to announce that we will be utilizing a nighttime clearning service in addition to our current team of PES custodians.  Paine Elementary custodial staff will be responsible for all classrooms, library, teacher restrooms, teacher workrooms and offices. They will also be responsible for keeping the soap, paper towels, and toilet paper dispensers full in the restrooms.  We will be implementing a new schedule for each of our PES custodians based on these changes.  

With the exception of the responsibilities of the PES custodial staff listed above the nighttime clearning crew will be responsible for the following:  all hallways, both gyms, including the upper area in the gym, both cafeterias, the nurses clinics, all bathrooms open to the hallways, and the office lobby.  All hallways will be buffed with a propane buffer every Tuesday and Thursday evening and surfaces will be dusted after buffing.  

The nighttime crew will have access to our building between the hours of 4:00pm-2:00am Monday-Friday.  Please make it a habit to lock your classroom door each evening when you leave (since they will not need access to any classrooms).  The nighttime crew will begin on Monday, November 1st.


Team Member of the Month

Please use the link below to vote for our Team Member of the Month for INDIVIDUALITY.  Two team members will be honored with a parking space for the month of November and a $25 Amazon gift card.  Please vote by Tuesday afternoon so we can announce by Wednesday morning.


Food Drive



United Way Campaign

The United Way Campaign will run until November 5th.  Please be sure to return the forms to Christy Naylor by that date.  


Book Fair

The Book Fair will run November 1st-10th.   It will be open for shopping every morning until noon.  The bookfair will be open to parents (outside) during our Fall Festival on Thursday

Wednesday

There will be NO required collaboration on Wednesday.  This is to provide teachers with additional time to catch up on grading, etc. for upcoming report cards.

Tornado Drill - Thursday Morning

We will have a Tornado Drill right after announcements on Thursday.  Please make sure you review your designated location prior to Thursday.  

Fall Festival - Thursday

Please promote our Fall Festival with your parents!  It is Thursday from 3:00 until dark.  We are going to have so much fun!  Thank you to everyone who has worked so hard on the preparations.  Ellen will be putting the detailed flyer on social media on Monday, and flyers will be in your boxes to send home.


Early Dismissal on Friday/Lunch Schedule

As reported to all TCS stakeholders, we will dismiss this Friday at 1:00.  In order to get all student fed and ready for early dismissal, we will need to make a minor adjustment to our lunch schedule.  All classes will go to lunch 5 minutes earlier than their scheduled time and only stay for 25 minutes.  For example:  If your regular lunch time is 12:00-12:30, you would arrive in the lunchroom at 11:55 and leave at 12:20 (25 minutes later).  


Friday Freeze

Friday Freeze was originally scheduled for this Friday, November 5th.  Due to early dismissal, we will move Friday Freeze to Friday, November 12th.


Keeping the PACE Tickets

We will keep a supply of Keeping the PACE tickets in each mailroom.  Please get what you need from this supply and let's keep handing out those tickets!


ACAP Individual Student Reports

ACAP Individual student reports will be sent home with report cards on November 12th.  We will provide classroom teachers with the ACAP data on current students prior to that date.


Paine Precepts

M:  When we seek to discover the best in others, we somehow bring out the best in ourselves. - William Arthur Ward
T:  One kind words can change someone's entire day. - Unknown
W: There is no need to be perfect to inspire others...Let people get inspired by how you deal with your imperfections. - Robert Tew
T:  I believe the world is one big family and we need to help each other. -  Jet Li
F:  The time is always right to do what is right. - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Saturday, October 23, 2021

Weekly Updates

  B Week

Thank you for your hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence!  You are making a difference in the lives of your students every day!  You are the best!


PST Zoom Meetings - Monday & Tuesday

PST Zoom Meetings will be held Monday and Tuesday during planning times.  You will receive an email and Zoom link with your scheduled time.


Wednesday Collaboration 

Grades 2-5 will finish your ACAP individual goals and grade level content area goal.  Please leave the completed grade level content area posters in the collaboration room.  We will collect the individual sheets, make copies, and return them to you.  Please use the remainder of the time for lesson planning.  Grades K & 1 will plan lessons during this time.


Thursday Afternoon

We will have a brief faculty meeting in the library to communicate and finalize plans for our Fall Festival on November 4th.

School Pictures

Makeup day for any blurry pictures will be 10/29 from 8:00-10:00.


Friday Morning Food Truck Schedule

Cahaba Bread and Bagel: 10/29  
Warrior River Coffee: 11/05 
Travelin' Tom's Coffee: 11/12 
A whole Latte Drip: 11/19 
Street Bowls: 11/3

Family News

Please keep Julie Young in your thoughts and prayers.  She will be having knee surgery on Tuesday.  Please continue to pray for Lynsey Phillips' recovery.



Paine Precepts

M:  The meaning of life is to find your gift.  The purpose of life is to give it away. - Pablo Picasso
T:   Real generosity is doing something nice for someone who will never find out. - Frank A. Clark
W:  Do things for people; not because of who they are or what they do in return, but because of who you are. - Harold S. Kushner
T:   Remember that the happiest people are not those getting more, but those giving more. - H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
F:  Your greatness is not what you have, it's what you give. - Unknown

Wednesday, October 20, 2021

District PD - Thursdays

We will complete our monthly district PD in LincSpring alongside colleagues in PLCs (Professional Learning Communities) each month beginning tomorrow.  Please bring your laptop at 2:15 to the designated location based on the indicator you chose for your PLP this year (see list below).  Your estimated meeting time is from 2:15-3:00. 

The only exception to this is that the group of teachers enrolled in LETRS this year will have the opportunity to work together on these Thursday afternoons to complete your coursework, catch up on your reading, discuss what you are learning, etc.  Note:  You will also need to complete your district PD on LincSpring sometime in the next few weeks.  If you would rather meet with the PLC for your indicator of choice, you may also do that.

There will be a sign-in sheet in each location for PD tracking & credit.

PLC - Location     
LETRS - Library
Content Knowledge - 3rd Grade Collaboration Room
Differentiation - 1st Grade Collaboration Room
Formative Assessment - 5th Grade Collaboration Room
Learning Targets - 4th Grade Collaboration Room
Rigor & Relevance & Discourse - Kindergarten Collaboration Room
Positive Classroom & Well Managed Classroom - 2nd Grade Collaboration Room

Thank you all for your hard work, dedication, and commitment to continuous learning!!!

According to Gerhard Fischer, director of the Center for LifeLong Learning & Design (L3D) at the University of Colorado, Boulder, “lifelong learning is an essential challenge for inventing the future of our societies; it is a necessity rather than a luxury to be considered … It is a mindset and a habit for people to acquire. It creates the challenge to understand, explore, and support new essential dimensions of learning such as: (1) self-directed learning, (2) learning on demand, (3) informal learning, and (4) collaborative and organizational learning.” Fischer explains that lifelong learning “requires progress and an integration of new theories, innovative systems, practices, and assessment.” For teachers, putting in this kind of lifelong work will help better amplify their capabilities, collaborate with colleagues, and transform in turn the way their students navigate the world.

Friday, October 15, 2021

Weekly News

 A Week


“It’s going to be way harder than you think to create peaks. But once you’ve done it, you’re going to consider every ounce of effort worth it.””    
― Chip Heath, The Power of Moments


Friday Morning Food Trucks

We had our first Friday morning food truck at Paine!  Thank you so much to Dominique Parker for this amazing idea!  What a great way to start our Friday!


Student Assemblies for September Recognitions

Our assemblies for September student recognitions will held Tuesday on the PE Field.  Please refer to the schedule below for your grade's assembly time.

Kindergarten - 8:30-9:00
1st Grade - 9:30-10:00
2nd Grade - 10:30-11:00
4th Grade - 11:30-12:00
3rd Grade -  12:30-1:00
5th Grade - 1:30-2:00


Wednesday Collaboration 

TCS Literacy Coaches will be providing training for ALL teachers on the new ELA Standards.


Thursday Afternoon

We will participate in our monthly district PD through LincSpring.  

School Pictures

Please put in your weekly news that their will be another make-up time for any pictures that turned out blurry.  It will be on 10/29 from 8:00-10:00.

Family News

Congratulation to Mitch and Taylor Knuppel on the birthday of their beautiful baby girl, Emerson Jo.  She was born Wednesday night at 9:17 pm.  She weighs 9 pounds 10 ounces and is 21 inches long.



Please keep Layton Dyess and her family in your thoughts and prayers.  Her grandfather passed away on Thursday.

Paine Precepts

M:  A goal without a plan is just a wish. - Jeff Rich
T:   People with goals succeed because they know where they are going. - Earl Nightingale
W:  Great things never came from comfort zones. - Unknown
Th:  If you aim for nothing, you will hit it every time. - Unknown
F:    A goal is a dream with a deadline. - Napolean Hill

Sunday, October 10, 2021

Weekly News

B Week


“If you want to be part of a group that bonds like cement, take on a really demanding task that’s deeply meaningful. All of you will remember it for the rest of your lives.”    ― Chip Heath, The Power of Moments: Why Certain Moments Have Extraordinary Impact


3rd Grade Music Programs

The Music Program for South Music Students will be Tuesday, October 12th at 8:30 on the PE Field.  The program for North Music Students will be on Thursday, October 14th at 8:30 on the North PE Field.

October PST Links

Google Form to submit new referrals to PST for October:  
https://forms.gle/KPqECUkS12cucBU86

 

For students on an existing RtI Plan:

Kindergarten October Update Form: https://forms.gle/BRpM4e5df7H2sNfd7

First Grade October Update Form: https://forms.gle/GoTT4ay2TKuvBDaCA

Second Grade October Update Form: https://forms.gle/8Gzgy4wLQk1zDe1z9

Third Grade October Update Form: https://forms.gle/nqPiPj1799yhFBSq8

Fourth Grade October Update Form: https://forms.gle/wQikaaDUpNFjPP596

Fifth Grade October Update Form: https://forms.gle/2wP8Sg38Ha45hPsg8



Wednesday Collaboration - Data Meeting

We will analyze our Spring 2021 ACAP Data.



Fall Festival Planning Meeting - Thursday afternoon

We will meet briefly in the library to provide any updates on Fall Festival planning.


Classroom Safety Bags

Classroom teachers:  Please click on the link below to provide information on what you need for your classroom safety bags.

Paine Precepts

T:   The more you are in a state of gratitude, the more you will attract things to be grateful for. - Walt Disney
W:  Count your rainbows, not your thunderstorms. - Alyssa Knight, age 12.
Th:  Those who have the ability to be grateful are those that have the ability to achieve greatness. - Steve Maraboli
F:   The root of joy is gratefulness. - Unknown

Tuesday, October 5, 2021

Arrangements for Brian Weyerman

Hello, I have been overwhelmed by the love and generosity of everyone at school. I can’t begin to thank you all enough. You are all such a blessing. I have attached the obituary and the service information is listed below. I appreciate you! Cynthia

A Celebration of Life will be held at 6:00 (visitation 5:00-6:00), on Thursday, October 7th, at Church of the Highlands Chapel, 4700 Highlands Way, Birmingham, AL 35210


OBITUARY 

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Brian Weyerman of Trussville on October 3rd, 2021. He will be lovingly remembered by his beloved wife of 27 years, Cynthia; children; Elizabeth, Abigail, and Isabella; in-laws, John and Sandra McCluskey; sister, Angela; brother, Burton; sister-in-law Gwen, and numerous other precious relatives. He will also be dearly missed by his much-loved coworkers and fellow church members. He was predeceased by his parents; Russell and Rita, and brother, Brigham. 


Brian was born at Fort McClellan Noble Army Hospital in Anniston on December 28, 1970. Growing up Brian went to many different schools due to frequent moves before graduating from Ohatchee High School. He went on to graduate from one of his favorite places in the world, Auburn University and then received his MBA from Samford University’s Brock School of Business. He had a wonderful career as a mechanical engineer with the last 19 years spent with Mercedes Benz. Brian’s most treasured memories were travelling to all 50 states and multiple countries with Cynthia and his cherished daughters. He loved hiking, kayaking the Cahaba River, playing basketball, and watching football. He was known to be able to fix anything around the house or on a car and constantly trying to make people laugh. He was a faithful member of Church of the Highlands, knowing and confessing that his eternal salvation is secure through his Lord Jesus. “


Very, truly, I tell you, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life and will not be judged but has crossed over from death to life.” John 5:24 


A Celebration of Life will be held at 6:00 (visitation 5:00-6:00), on Thursday, October 7th, at Church of the Highlands Chapel, 4700 Highlands Way, Birmingham, AL 35210 


In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations may be mailed to T.E.A.M. (Trussville Ecumenical Assistive Ministry) 147 N. Chalkville Road, Trussville, AL 35173 


Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ridoutstrussvillechapel.com for the WEYERMAN family.

 

Sunday, October 3, 2021

Family News

I am so very sad to inform you that Cynthia Weyerman's husband, Brian passed away last night.  We pray Cynthia will know how loved she is by our entire Paine Family and we will lift her up!  

Please pray for Cynthia and her daughters to find courage, strength, and peace in God's Promise during this very difficult time!  


Weekly News

 A Week



The ‘occasionally remarkable’ moments shouldn’t be left to chance! They should be planned for, invested in. They are peaks that should be built.  And if we fail to do that, look at what we’re left with: mostly forgettable.”   ― Chip & Dan Heath, The Power of Moments



PST (Problem Solving Team) Meetings

We will finish our September PST Meetings on Monday.

Wednesday Collaboration 

The agenda items for our collaboration meetings are listed below:

  1. Take another look at our Roster Activity.
  2. Mrs. Killmeyer will be coming in to work with teachers on IELP updates.
  3. Finalize Trimester 1 EPIC moments.
  4. Planning for Upcoming Lessons
      * Kindergarten & 1st:  Bring Heggerty Materials
      * 1st Grade:  Bring Math materials


Fall Festival Planning Meeting - Thursday afternoon

We will meet again in the library to work on Fall Festival Planning.  Anyone who would like to help is welcome!  We want to make this one the best ever!


Family News

Thank you for all the prayers!  Lynsey Phillips is now at home.  She still has some recovery ahead, but we are so thankful she is home!

Continued prayers for Amanda Hatcher as she recovers from surgery.

Thank you for your continued prayers for my grandson, Ford!  He was in the ER twice last week and admitted to the hospital this weekend.  He is doing much better and we are hoping he will be discharged today.  Your prayers give us strength when things get tough.


Paine Precepts

M:  By failing to prepare you are preparing to fail. - Benjamin Franklin
T:   If you can dream it you an do it. - Walt Disney
W:  This one step - choosing a goal and sticking to it - changes everything. - Scott Reed
Th:  Setting goals is the first step of turning the invisible into the visible. - Tony Robbins
F:    All our dreams can come true if we have the courage to pursue them. - Walt Disney

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