The River Way, Every Day!
Updates for the week of January 16, 2023
Put First Things First –
Habit 4: Think Win-Win- people work effectively and efficiently with others to achieve optimal results. Competitive and selfish behaviors produce win-lose or even lose-lose outcomes. A win-win mentality is a balancing act between courage and consideration that ensures true collaboration taking place in all conflicts.
Staff Links
DPS Central (curriculum resources)
Bernard Sterling bernard_sterling@dpsnc.net Please email Mr. Rebollo for custodial issues.
Electronic Financial Forms Web Links
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- Check Request Form (Click Here)
- Pre-approved Reimbursements (Click Here)
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- LR Supply Request (click Here)
HR Forms – Sick/Vacation Leave Forms
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- Link to the HR Forms Web Page (Click Here)
- Next, scroll/click on Leave_Form_short_version.pdf
- Complete the form and sent to Dr. Hogans electronically
Payroll
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- 12 Month Central Services Holiday Calendar (Click Here)
- Federal 2020 – W4 Form (Click Here)
- Installment Election Form (Click Here)
- TACS Time Adjustments (Click Here)
Purchasing Department
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- Requisition Form (Click Here)
From Cory’s Desk
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Professional Learning Opportunities (Optional) for January 17 January 17, 2023 optional Traditional work day. See professional development opportunities below:
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For Classified Staff & Staff who supervise Classified Staff: Staff who supervise Classified Staff should conduct a mid-year conference to review performance. This conference should be conducted by January 31. Please use the Classified Evaluation Instrument revised November 2019. Review it here as a template for your conference. This conference is not an evaluation and does not need to be submitted to Dr. Hogans; however, supervising staff should meet with Dr. Hogans if it is likely that any performance area will be noted ‘Needs Improvement’ or ‘Unsatisfactory’ at the mid-year conference.
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Declaration of Intent See last week’s FBB. The survey is projected to be live from January 23, 2023 until February 10, 2023. All staff must complete.
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MATH ENRICHMENT MATERIALS FOR GRADES 4-8 COMING SOON DPS is leveraging Math Enrichment funds for grades 4-8 to provide EOG review books for each student enrolled in EOG math courses (4th-8th grade math). The book that will be purchased is from School Specialty. Please share questions to Dr. Hogans.
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Leave and Health Update: Note that with Covid-19 related leave that State contagious leave may be applicable. State contagious leave for Covid-19 is still potentially available for those but a lab-certified PCR positive test (not an at-home COVID-19 test) coupled with the letter from the Durham Health Department must be provided..
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Little River Robotics Academy: Little River is slated to begin a Robotics Saturday Academy beginning in February and operating through March (ending the week before Spring Break).
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Weekend/Afterhours Access-January 21-22
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The building will be closed Monday, January 16.
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PLC Agenda Items (for week of January 23)
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Kid Talk (Grades 3-8)
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Dr. Hogans’ MOY Review
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Classroom-Focused Improvement Process (CFIP) Overview.
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Q2 Report Card Timeline (All Grade Levels)
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Refer to Dawn’s recent email
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Grade/Program Level WIG’s For January 25 (All Grade Levels)
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From Andy’s Desk
Wave Makers- Link
Monday (1/16/23) Encore Day 0
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Holiday/MLK Day
Tuesday (1/17/23) Encore Day 0
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Teacher Workday
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ALL GRADES IN PS
Wednesday (1/18/23) Encore Day C
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Kids Heart Challenge Fundraiser Kick Off
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National Thesaurus Day
Thursday (1/19/23) Encore Day D
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Kids Heart Challenge Fundraiser Kick Off
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MS Verification Due to Dawn
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National Popcorn Day
Friday (1/20/23) Encore Day E
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Kids Heart Challenge Fundraiser Kick Off
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National DJ/National Cheese Lovers Day
Up Coming Dates
1/24 – Reports Cards Ready for View
1/24 – Reports Cards Printed/Staff Meeting
1/25 – Caleb Auffret Principal of the Day/ LR Elementary Chorus Winter Concert
1/31 – Hot Chocolate Day
2/1 – First day of Black History Month
2/2 – 4th Grade to NC Science Museum
2/6 – SI-L Meeting 2:45
2/8 – Early Release
2/8-2/15 – Kids Heart Challenge Events (During PE class)
2/14 – Valentine’s Day/ Red, White & Pink Day
2/17 – Kids Heart Challenge Slime Event
2/20 – Teacher Workday
2/21 – Evening To Shine (Formerly Evening of Entertainment)
2/22 – Jack Morton Principal of the Day
2/22 – Staff Meeting 2:45
Sunday Bulletin:
Good evening Beavers! This is Ms. Moose for Principal Hogans with some notes for this week.
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Thank you for those of you able to come out to our PTO meeting last Monday. Your support and partnership is very much appreciated. We also are grateful for the staff lunch provided on Wednesday. We appreciate the work of our PTO in supporting our students!
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There will be no school on Monday and Tuesday of this week due to the holiday and teacher workday. School will resume on Wednesday, January 18.
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In last week’s email update from Dr. Hogans, he shared that Little River is slated to begin a Robotics Saturday Academy beginning in February for students in grades 4-8. Look for registration information this week. The Little River Robotics Academy will operate through March 18.
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One last item, for those who are impacted by the adjustment to car-rider lane access, we thank you for your patience. Little River will have its roof replaced over the next few months and part of the parking lot is being used for staging of materials. We appreciate your cooperation!