Week of October 31, 2016

Events of the Week: 
Starting this week, a student tardy and all tardy sweeps will be recorded differently. After you sweep a student, please give the form signed by the student to Mrs. O'Neal so that the tardy can be recorded in PowerSchool for the period that the student has been swept. This will ensure that our records will be accurate and parents will also get to see their students attendance daily by using the Parent Portal. Your role will not change except to give the form to Mrs. O'Neal and not the grade administrator. Students will still get consequences, but we are trying to streamline the process. I will explain in further detail at the Wednesday morning faculty meeting.  

This Week:
Oct. 31st
- Teacher workday - No School for Students
Nov. 1st
- Instructional Team Meeting in Mrs. Barnum's office at 11:00 a.m.
- Senior Project Speech Night from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Nov. 2nd
- Faculty Meeting at 8:00 a.m. in the Media Center
Nov. 3rd
- 9th grade incentive trip from 8:00 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.
- Fall School Play The Witch of Edmonton in the Auditorium from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Nov. 3rd
- Fall School Play The Witch of Edmonton in the Auditorium from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Nov. 5th (Saturday)
- Fall School Play The Witch of Edmonton in the Auditorium from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

PLCS this week 

Reminders:
- Implicit Bias Training has been moved to November 8th at 1:30 p.m. in the Media Center. (Mandated by GCS)
- All grades should be complete in Powerschool by 4 p.m. on October 31st.
- Make sure you continue to encourage all parents to complete the AdvancEd survey

Next Week:
Nov. 7th
- Curriculum Night for all grade levels fro 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Auxiliary Gym
Nov. 8th (Election Day)
- Teacher Workday - No school for Students
- Implicit Bias Training in the Media Center at 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Nov. 9th
- Report Cards go out home to Students
Nov. 11th
- Veterans' Day Holiday - No school for Students and Staff

PLCS this week 

Week of October 24, 2016

Events of the Week: At the beginning of the year, we decided to allow students to wear their spirit shirts on Fridays for their particular sports. We found it too difficult to try to figure out who is playing on which days to police dress code. This way they still get to wear them and we know the day. I am also allowing Clubs and the Arts to wear their shirts as well on Fridays to promote their programs. All students will always be in dress code bottoms on Fridays. Monday through Thursday, all students should be in dress code unless we state otherwise. I hope this clears up any confusion. I cannot believe the first 9 weeks will be complete this week! Amazingly fast!   

This Week:
Oct. 25th
- Fall Band Concert from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Oct. 27th
- Fall Chorus Concert from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Oct. 28th
- End of the Grading Period
- Teacher/Staff Appreciation Lunch in Lovett's Room A-106 provided by our PTSA
- PTSA Dinner Night Out at Chick-Fil-A (Palladium) All Day

PLCS this week 

Reminders:
- Implicit Bias Training has been moved to November 8th at 1:30 p.m. in the Media Center. (Mandated by GCS)
- Please make sure you are updating your grades in PowerSchool weekly
- Make sure you continue to encourage all parents to complete the AdvancEd survey
- Please encourage students to complete their make-up time.

Next Week:
Oct. 31st
- Teacher workday - No School for Students
Nov. 1st
- Senior Project Speech Night from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Nov. 2nd
- Faculty Meeting at 8:00 a.m. in the Media Center

PLCS this week 

Week of October 17, 2016

Events of the Week:
I know that last week was fun for the students and teachers with the spirit wear shirts and jeans on Friday. The majority of students did adhere to jeans without holes, but a few decided to push the issue. All in all I think it was fine. I intend to me more clear next time with our expectations. This Wednesday we will need all hands on deck to make sure that the Plan and PSAT testing goes well for our 10th and 11th grade students. Make sure that you are reading the emails that Mrs. Meier is sending out so you know where to be and what is going on for that day. Please encourage all students to come and take these assessments. We will have PD in the afternoon on Wednesday and more information will come to you about what to expect at the beginning of the week. 

This Week:
Oct. 18th
- PTSA Breakfast Morning Out at Biscuitville from 5:00 to 8:00 a.m.
Oct. 19th
- Annual Flu Shots for all Employees from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in our auditorium
- PSAT and ACT/Plan for all 11th and 10th graders
- Early Release day for at 1:35 p.m. Afternoon PD for teachers in Media Center at 1:45 p.m.
Oct. 20th
- Health Care Enrollment in Lab 1 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.
- Fall Orchestra Concert in the Auditorium from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
- Students can wear purple for Suicide Prevention on this day. (It can be a Tee Shirt)
Oct. 22nd
- Saturday School in the Media Center from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

No PLCS this week due to PD on Wednesday afternoon

Reminders:
- Implicit Bias Training on November 3rd at 3:45 p.m. in the Media Center. (Mandated by GCS)
- Please make sure you are updating your grades in Powerschool weekly
- Make sure you continue to encourage all parents to complete the AdvancEd survey
- All students are required to complete their make-up time unless it has been excused. Let's be consistent. 

Next Week:
Oct. 25th
- Fall Band Concert from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Oct. 27th
- Fall Chorus Concert from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
- Fall Orchestra Concert in the Auditorium from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Oct. 28th
- End of the Grading Period
- Teacher/Staff Appreciation Lunch in Lovett's Room A-106 provided by our PTSA
- PTSA Dinner Night Out at Chick-Fil-A (Palladium) All Day

PLCS this week 

Week of October 10, 2016

Events of the Week:
Please plan to come out tonight (10/10) to cheer on your Cowboys as they host the Glenn Bobcats. The game begins at 7:00 p.m. with all our Homecoming festivities at  halftime. For every touchdown that the Cowboys score, our students will get an extra opportunity to wear their Spirit Shirts. 5 touchdowns, win or lose, students can wear their Spirit Shirts with Jeans on Friday 10/14. I hope that you enjoyed our Professional Development on Friday afternoon. All year, we will be talking about purpose and I appreciate everyone allowing us to learn and grow with you this year. Everything we do is a team effort and I know that we will continue to reach greater and greater heights as the year moves forward. This is the best school in the county with the best teachers and students!! 

This Week:
Oct. 10th
- Homecoming Game vs Glenn @ 7:00 p.m.
Oct. 11th
- Instructional Meeting in Mrs. Barnum's room 2nd period
Oct. 12th
- Leadership Meeting in Mrs. Barnum's Room at 7:45 a.m.
Oct. 14th
- Pep-Rally 4th period TBA

PLCS this week 

Reminders:
- Make sure you double check the duty schedule at the beginning of each week 
- Please make sure you are updating your grades in Powerschool weekly
- Make sure you continue to encourage all parents to complete the AdvancEd survey

Next Week:
Oct. 19th
- Annual Flu Shots for all Employees from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in our auditorium
- PSAT and ACT/Plan for all 11th and 10th graders
- Early Release day for at 1:35 p.m. Afternoon PD for teachers TBA
Oct. 20th
- Health Care Enrollment in Lab 1 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.
- Fall Orchestra Concert in the Auditorium from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Oct. 22nd
- Saturday School in the Media Center from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

PLCS this week