 We had strong Louise Archer support for the Nats!
From the Principal's Desk:
This time of year provides so many opportunities for us to join together to recognize all the things we are thankful for and how we can contribute to our school and community. Let’s continue to find ways to give back to our community in ways that model what we value the most. Our SCA and Jr. Optimist Club works hard to find, promote, and complete service learning projects throughout the year. A current project is underway to support the Special Love organization which helps children with cancer. It is such a pleasure to see our students taking an active role in providing service to the community.
Progress Reports
Students will receive a progress report in their Tuesday folder on Tuesday, November 12th. Thanks to all the parents who were able to attend a conference during the past several weeks or on the upcoming workdays.
From our music teachers, Mr. Cator and Ms. Dini:
We’ve had a great start to the year so far in General Music! In the first quarter, we assessed our students on their Singing and Movement Standards. Each grade level worked on a dance, or a Move It! activity, and have been doing a fantastic job. In our primary grades, we have been working with our students on singing solos in class, and also creating their own melodies.
In the second quarter we will be focusing on instrument playing and music literacy. Please encourage your students in 4th-6th grade to practice their recorders at home, though do know that we are available by appointment before and after school for additional help with their playing. For our 3rd graders, they are extremely excited to be starting their recorder instruction over the coming weeks.
At the beginning of October we held auditions and accepted applications for this year’s 6th grade musical, Mary Poppins Jr. We have already met with our Student Directors and Stage Managers to prepare for rehearsals. Next week we will be jumping head first into our rehearsal process learning music with the Ensemble and Main Cast, and discussing set and prop ideas with the Stage Crew.
This year our choruses were once again selected to perform for the Vienna Tree Lighting on Monday, December 2nd and the National Tree Lighting on Thursday, December 20th. These opportunities are always a great way to showcase some of our students’ talents on the local and national levels!
Louise Archer Outstanding Employee Awards
Nominations are now open for the Outstanding Employee Awards!
To submit a nomination for a Louise Archer Elementary Outstanding Employee in one of the categories below, please complete a nomination by clicking one of the links below. You may nominate an employee in one or more categories. All that is required for a preliminary nomination is a brief statement about how this employee demonstrates exceptional work in the criteria for that category. The links below have more information regarding the criteria for each of these awards.
The deadline to submit a nomination is Friday, November 22nd.
Outstanding Teacher
Eligibility: Has at least three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district); librarians are included in this category
Outstanding New Teacher
Eligibility: Within their first three years of being a teacher (in any school/school district). Anyone who started teaching after February 2017 is eligible for this award.
Outstanding Principal*
Eligibility: Has at least three years’ experience as a building principal (in any school/school district)
*At Louise Archer ES, only Ms. Makrigiorgos is eligible for this award.
Outstanding Leader*
Eligibility: At least one year of experience in their current position as a Schedule-C or School-Based Administrator scale employee (that is not the building principal):
Common positions in this category: Assistant and Associate Principals, Director of Student Activities, Director of Student Services
*At Louise Archer ES, only Ms. Condra is eligible for this award.
Outstanding Professional Employee
Eligibility: At least one year experience in current position as a Schedule-B employee or other non-instructional employee in a school that supports school leadership
Common positions in this category: School-Based Technology Specialist, Technology Support Specialist, Assessment Coach, Career Center Specialist, Instructional Coach, Psychologist, Social Worker, School Counselor, Safety and Security Specialist, Resource Teachers that serve in an administrative role in a school
Outstanding Operational Employee
Eligibility: At least one year of experience in current position as Schedule-A or Classroom Instructional Support Scale employee
Common positions in this category: Administrative and Office Staff, Safety and Security Assistant, Custodial Staff, Food Service Staff, IA, PHA, PHTA, All Parent Liaisons (regardless of how they are paid)
After all Louise Archer nominations are received, a selection committee will convene to select the Louise Archer winner in each category. Those employees selected will then have their names sent forward to the Pyramid for potential awards at the Pyramid, Region and County levels.
Reminder: the deadline to submit a nomination is Friday, November 22nd 2019. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Edwards at skedwards@fcps.edu.
Book Fair
The book fair is open! You can stop by on the Teacher Workdays to purchase books. We will be open all next week and during the Sock Hop event as well, starting at 6pm on November 8th. Hope to see you there!
Please Bring ID
As a reminder, please bring your driver's license each time you visit the school. FCPS requires identification each time you check into the visitor system to get a pass to go to any part of the building beyond the school office. Thanks for your support with this security requirement.
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