February 1st

“The world no longer cares how much you know; the world cares about what you can do with what you know.” - Tony Wagner, Creating Innovators. 

Communication 

Be sure to email Mr. Marrow for cleaning concerns, room temperature checks and other custodial needs, so he can address them or contact people that can resolve the concern.  

Per Security: Reminders -- 

Code Red: A Code Red Lockdown is used only when there is an immediate threat to the safety and security of the school, staff, and students.  This threat can either be in the building or on building grounds. Examples: Armed/ dangerous intruder in the building, confirmed armed/danger individual on building grounds

Code Yellow:A Code Yellow Lockdown is used when there is a threat in the surrounding community.  This lockdown occurs when there is no direct threat to the school at present time, but the event could quickly impact the school in the future. Examples: Suspect running from Law Enforcement in area, nearby bank/business robbery or hostage situation, criminal or suspicious activity in surrounding community

Critical Thinking

Ignite Vision 2020 - we (whole staff) will be dialoguing about the district mission. At 8:20 at the February 18th in the media center we will be viewing Dr. Merrill's video speaking to our Strategic Plan (if you would like to view it before hand). At February 19th's business meeting, we will be dialoguing about how to apply the Strategic Plan at Underwood and supports that we would need through guided questions. I am bringing our thoughts to the Principals' meeting on the 25th to have a discussion with district leaders on a plan to support schools. 

Collaboration

Great example of learning opportunities at NCCAT -- Strategies for teaching and learning in our digital environment (many other offerings through out the year. 

No Leadership Team meeting today, if you have leadership item please let Christine know she can add it to the agenda. We will be meeting next Monday. 

Creativity

 

Vocabulary examples -- Vocabulary in Art

WOW! What a fun Carnival! Thanks to all that participated and helped promote it. Thanks Tonya for capturing some of the highlights -- Animoto video.

Celebrations

Thank you to all of classes that made cards to support the patients at Rex Hospital. These were delivered over the weekend and will be given to patients on Valentines Day! -- Photo