We have had a very busy week! I have thoroughly enjoyed meeting and speaking with new parents and I hope that we were able to assist you and ease some or your concerns. As previously stated, this blog is one of my primary sources for updates. With that being said, my office staff and I created a list of FAQs. Just click on the link below to access it. Have a great weekend and see you soon!
FAQs
22 July 2011
6th Grade Meet and Greet
We want to welcome all of our incoming 6th grades students! We will have a Meet and Greet on Tuesday August 2nd from 5-6pm in our lecture hall. We hope you can attend. Barbara Williams, Redstone's School Liaison Officer for Child, Youth and School Services, will join us and provide some valuable information about after school care and other services offered on the Arsenal. This will also be an opportunity to meet administrators, teachers and staff and for our new students to connect with one another. We look forward to seeing you!
20 July 2011
Student/Parent Handbook
Please take a look at our Student/Parent Handbook when you get a moment. This includes our bell schedule, basic rules, our Uniform Policy and other pertinent information. Students will receive a copy of this at the beginning of the school year. Thanks for taking the time to review it and we hope it is helpful!
Student/Parent Handbook 2011-2012
Student/Parent Handbook 2011-2012
19 July 2011
Using 21st Century Technology - My Vision for Williams Middle
The start of a new school year is an ideal time to reflect upon what has taken place in the previous year(s) and of course to devise a vision for the new year. This summer, I had the pleasure of participating in an online course, Using Google to become a 21st Century Administrator. As a result, I am more empowered than ever to employ innovative technologies at Williams!
With that being said, I offer the following:
School-wide Technology Goal: Using 21st Century technology, Williams Middle School will reduce the use of paper copies by 50%, thereby saving money and time while eliminating wastes.
Purpose: This goal will allow students to be exposed to 21st Century Technologies that will prepare them for high school, college, the workforce and beyond.
Action Plan:
1. Teachers will use Moodle to complete lessons plans, post assignments, communicate with parents and students and to give additional online resources.
2. Google Calendar will be used to post important dates and reminders. Google Calendar will be accessed by a link on the school website.
3. Google Blogger will be used for school-wide announcements and to give details that are too lengthy for the calendar feature. The blog, Principal's Corner, will be the primary source for this action.
4. Google Docs will be used for teacher, staff and parent communication and collaboration. This tool will also be used (along with Moodle) for vertical teaming by middle school and elementary teachers.
5. School technology leaders will set up a Global Studio to be used for distance learning. Students will use Skype and podcasting as part of this innovative and interactive learning environment.
Time Frame: Implementation will begin immediately with quarterly benchmarks used to monitor progress. All items listed in the Action Plan will be implemented by February 2012.
Side Note - Character education will focus on tolerance and being good digital citizens.
These are lofty goals and actions and they will certainly require collaboration with students, parents and teachers. I'm excited and looking forward to this challenge!
With that being said, I offer the following:
School-wide Technology Goal: Using 21st Century technology, Williams Middle School will reduce the use of paper copies by 50%, thereby saving money and time while eliminating wastes.
Purpose: This goal will allow students to be exposed to 21st Century Technologies that will prepare them for high school, college, the workforce and beyond.
Action Plan:
1. Teachers will use Moodle to complete lessons plans, post assignments, communicate with parents and students and to give additional online resources.
2. Google Calendar will be used to post important dates and reminders. Google Calendar will be accessed by a link on the school website.
3. Google Blogger will be used for school-wide announcements and to give details that are too lengthy for the calendar feature. The blog, Principal's Corner, will be the primary source for this action.
4. Google Docs will be used for teacher, staff and parent communication and collaboration. This tool will also be used (along with Moodle) for vertical teaming by middle school and elementary teachers.
5. School technology leaders will set up a Global Studio to be used for distance learning. Students will use Skype and podcasting as part of this innovative and interactive learning environment.
Time Frame: Implementation will begin immediately with quarterly benchmarks used to monitor progress. All items listed in the Action Plan will be implemented by February 2012.
Side Note - Character education will focus on tolerance and being good digital citizens.
These are lofty goals and actions and they will certainly require collaboration with students, parents and teachers. I'm excited and looking forward to this challenge!
18 July 2011
Welcome New Families!
As our Summer Break comes to close I want to welcome all of our new families to Williams Middle School! We are so excited to have the opportunity to serve you and look forward to getting to know you in the coming months. I know that you may have many questions and concerns and if you are joining us from Providence Middle School I want to reassure you and provide answers to you in a timely manner. To that end, I will use this Blog and our school website for frequent updates. Right now, I want to give you some important dates. We will have Open Registration Monday-Thursday of next week (July 25-28) from 8:30-2pm. Our New Student Orientation and PTSA Open House will take place on the evening of Thursday August 4th. More information about the specific times and location will be provided during registration. Our Uniform Policy is posted on our website and we will have a Uniform Consignment sale during our Open House. Also, keep in mind that there will be a tax-holiday again this year during the weekend of August 5th. Educational Outfitters in Madison is our preferred vendor and I encourage you to visit them soon!
If you have any questions or concerns, please email me at abwilliams@hsv.k12.al.us. I will get back to you within 24 hours. Our office phone number is 256-428-7330. I apologize in advance if your call is not answered immediately, as we do have limited summer staffing. Again welcome and Go Hawks!
If you have any questions or concerns, please email me at abwilliams@hsv.k12.al.us. I will get back to you within 24 hours. Our office phone number is 256-428-7330. I apologize in advance if your call is not answered immediately, as we do have limited summer staffing. Again welcome and Go Hawks!
04 July 2011
Happy Independence Day!!
"Freedom has its life in the hearts, the actions, the spirit of men and so it must be daily earned and refreshed - else like a flower cut from its life-giving roots, it will wither and die." ~Dwight D. Eisenhower
I hope everyone has a happy and safe holiday! God bless you and your families and a special blessing to our men and women in uniform and their families. Take some time to enjoy yourself on this great day but remember that freedom is not free!
I hope everyone has a happy and safe holiday! God bless you and your families and a special blessing to our men and women in uniform and their families. Take some time to enjoy yourself on this great day but remember that freedom is not free!
21 June 2011
Football Summer Conditioning
We are currently having summer conditioning and it’s not too late if you want to join in. It takes place from 8:30-10:30am on Tue, Wed and Thur for the remainder of this month and then picking up again after the 4th of July. Contact Coach Winston for more information at 256-520-0048. We hope to see you out and have a great summer! Go Hawks!!!
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