Any1Can! Painting Party

I am so excited!  I had an awesome time with members of Mothering Across Continents and the SHS Heritage Panel at our first Any1Can Painting Party fundraiser.  You may have seen the article in the Post earlier this week.  The fundraiser is to aid our newest country, South Sudan.  Progress has been made to build new schools, provide quality education and supply clean drinking water.  We hope to host another painting party this fall.  Thanks to all who participated and I look forward to seeing our shirts displayed in Charlotte next month!  Have an Incredible Week and Go Hornets!

My shirt!

Math Teachers Celebrate Pi Week!

This week Ms. Waller, Ms. Moore, Mr. Byrum, and Mrs. Young are celebrating Pi Week!

It's SHS Pi- Spirit Week and even if you missed the Pi-ink Day on Monday, it's not too late to join in on the the fun!  Check out the cool door decorations too.  Here is what is in store for the SHS Pi Week:

Monday is PI-ink Day!
Tuesday is PI-rate Day!
Wednesday is American Pi Day...wear Red, White, and Blue!
Thursday is Pi T-shirt Day or Dress as Einstein Day!

Some classes are doing week long activities and others have a full day of Pi activities ready for 3/14...Pi Day!

Classes are bringing in circular foods (pies, cookies, cakes, doughnuts, etc.) to help celebrate Pi Day on Thursday.

Thursday during 4th block, Ms. Waller and Mrs. Young will be participating in a Pi Eating Contest. If you are free stop by the cafeteria. We will also name our first ever Pi Day King and Queen (students and teachers)!

Please encourage your student to join the fun by participating in one of the Spirit Days, if you like to bake, bring in a Pi for Thursday, or come check out the Pi Eating Contest.  Have an Incredible Pi Week and Go Hornets!

Spring has Sprung!

Welcome to our Spring Sports Season!  We have some exciting opportunities for you to come out and support our coaches and athletes.  Baseball, Softball, Girls Soccer, Boys Golf and Tennis and Track are all on tap for this spring.  Calendars went home last Friday and also available at the school and online.  Check out the dates and make plans to join us as we cheer our Hornets on to victory!  Spring sports make great outdoor fun for the entire family so I hope to see you out!  Have an Incredible Week and Go Hornets!

Safe and Orderly Learning Environment

Greetings!  Last week I held student assemblies to emphasize students' responsibility in SHS maintaining a safe and orderly learning environment.  The following was discussed:

• Attendance and Tardies - Students should monitor their absences and ensure that they are not in danger of losing credit due to absenteeism.  Research shows that school attendance is one of the greatest predictors as to whether or not a student will graduate high school in four years.  Students were also encouraged to get to class on time.  Five minutes are allotted for class change at this time but this can be reduced if students do not need this length of time.  Passes out of class will be limited to emergencies and reasons of an academic nature.  We need you in class.
• Safety and SRO -  Officer Hunter, our School Resource Officer, spoke about his role.  He has and will continue to intervene as necessary.  He is a valued resource for our students and staff and works very hard to ensure that all students are safe.
• Credit Recovery and Night School - These will continued to be offered but students should work on getting their credits initially rather than relying on these structures.  
• Gangs - Our community has a gang presence.  There are times when this presence shows itself at our school.  This will not be tolerated.  Students are not allowed to wear their flags and are strongly cautioned about participating in ANY gang-related activities at our school.  Please see page 26 of the RSS Student Code of Conduct for more details to include the district's definition of a gang.
• Drugs and Alcohol - Ms. Chinaka, our intervention specialist, spoke about her role in providing services for students in need.  Whether it's substance abuse or pregnancy, she has vital information and support to help meet the needs of our students.  We also have guidance counselors and a social worker available to work with our students and families.  I encourage you not to wait until you are in trouble.  Seek help early!

In closing, I want to restate my commitment to ensuring that SHS has a safe and orderly learning environment for students, teachers, staff and the community.  This is a group effort though.  I ask that parents and other concerned citizens work with us, not against us.  Our students deserve that!  Please also know that I am open to suggestions and I value your input.  Thanks for all you do and have an Incredible Week!

Teacher of the Year - Chris Painter!

Congratulations to Chris Painter, our 2013-2014 Teacher of the Year!  He will certainly represent Salisbury High School well.  Mr. Painter is an outstanding Social Studies teacher and coach.  He is also a 21st Century Teacher and is one of our local technology experts.  Students in his class enjoy hands-on learning experiences that are connected to the real-world.  I am so excited for him to receive this much-deserved honored.  Please join me in congratulating Mr. Painter!