Someone mentioned to me recently that, in the last two weeks, the people in Michigan have seen snow, hail, rain, 76 degrees, 14 degrees, and an earthquake! Well, this may be true, but today was absolutely beautiful so I'll take living here in Michigan. I hope you had a chance to get outside and enjoy the beautiful weather and sunshine. I'm choosing to take it as a symbol that it's blue skies from here on into June!
Calendar:
4/24 - PSAT 9 make up
SAT make up
4/25 - PSAT 10 make up
4/26 - M-STEP make up
School Improvement meeting @ 2:30 pm @ SHS
My personal goal is to live a healthy, loving, life with my children and grandchildren, surrounded by family. Professionally I have met my goals by not only teaching at all levels age 3-18, but also teaching at EMU to undergrads and graduate students.
I am number nine of eleven children and grew up in Livonia. I have three children who attended Salem High School; Kristen Dobias-2005, Justin Dobias -2007, and Anna Dobias- 2013. All of my children are out of the house and living on their own. Kristen is in Indiana with her husband and my two adorably cute grandsons; Lucas and Everett, Justin is in California avoiding the snow, and Anna is living on her own in Garden City. I enjoy traveling and spending time with my kids and grandkids. Each of my children took a different path in their lives after high school and I am passionate about supporting them in their choices. In my spare time I enjoy outdoor activities. I moved to a farm in the country a year ago and help my partner, Glen, grow and sell hay and goats. I have chickens who play hide-and-seek with their eggs, but when I find them I enjoy baking and cooking. I enjoy swimming and reading, and am anxious to get back to riding my bike.
Five words that describe Plymouth High school would be friendly, diverse, accepting, caring, and fun!
1. K12 Insight Student Survey: Students received a personal invitation and survey link in their school email account from the district’s survey partner K12 Insight. Please have students complete the survey using a connected device of any kind, including a smartphone, chromebook, or tablet during 3rd hour announcement time. The survey will take between 5 and 10 minutes to complete. Thank you in advance!
2. Entering District Provided Professional Development: You can access directions on how to input the hours HERE. This year's PD is listed below for you to reference.
8/29/17 – 6.5 hours
8/30/17 – 3.25 hours
8/31/17 – 3.25 hours
11/7/17 – 6.5 hours
3/14/18 – 3.25 hours
3/15/18 – 3.25 hours
8/30/17 – 3.25 hours
8/31/17 – 3.25 hours
11/7/17 – 6.5 hours
3/14/18 – 3.25 hours
3/15/18 – 3.25 hours
Four 1 hour staff meetings will count as PD: 9/27/17, 11/29/17, 2/28/18, and 3/21/18
Plus 3 additional work hours entered into RESA.
3. Guest Speaker form: This is more formally called the Educational Resource Form. It's under the regular links on the right side of this blog. Please use this form for any guest speaker you are inviting to come in to your class. Thank you!
4. Going through your closets? If you have any long shorts (i.e, basketball) you would like to donate then please send them to Rachelle. She has a supply of clothes for students who are in dress code violation.
5. Grant Opportunity: Please see the grant opportunity from the Meemic Foundation. Apply today for classroom funding with their $100 Back-to-School Supplies grant. Apply at: MeemicFoundation.org/BacktoSchool Need new books? Math manipulative? Microscopes? Art supplies? A special school-wide speaker? Whatever the need, our second quarter Traditional grant provides funding up to $500. Apply at: MeemicFoundation.org/Traditional. Deadline for both grants is June 30th.
6. College Decision Day: As a reminder, College Decision Day will be celebrated on May 4th during 5th hour at the Varsity football field. The goal of College Decision Day is to recognize high school seniors for their post-secondary educational plans whether it's trade school, military, workforce or college.
7. Scholastic Book Fair: Warehouse sale is from June 6-June 16 at the Scholastic Book Fairs Warehouse at 41873 Ecorse Rd, Suite 260, Van Buren Twp, 48111.
