BAND EXHIBITION THIS WEEKEND
Just a reminder about the Williamson County High School Exhibition of Bands that will take place this Saturday at Page High School, featuring all of our high school bands. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. and performances begin at 7 p.m.
DISTRICT KICKS OFF UNITED WAY CAMPAIGN
The 2008 United Way Campaign kicks off across the district next week as we work to exceed last year’s outstanding number of pledges. Attached is my letter of support, encouraging our employees who have contributed so generously in the past to participate again this year.
ParentConnection Communicates Student Grades to Parents
ParentConnection is the updated portal for families of Williamson County Schools students. This update replaces K12Planet in the district. Parents of students in grades 6-12 will be able to see their children’s assignment grades and attendance. Parents of K-5 students will be able to use the portal in the spring. Grade information is visible to the parent as soon as it is entered into the grade book by the teacher. A special feature allows parents to set “triggers” to inform them of certain events. Basically, parents can set specified criteria - like the student's grade dipping below a certain level or when he/she misses class - and then receive automated notification when the criteria is met. Trigger notifications can be sent as email or even a text message to a cell phone. Each middle and high school is currently in the process of communicating the steps for requesting accounts to their school community. To support a safe and secure system, accounts are approved by building administration before access is granted. For more information contact Belinda Moss at 472-4078 or the GradeSpeed School Administrator at each school.
ATHLETICS UPDATE
Two Williamson County Schools excelled in our local volleyball tournament. Ravenwood defeated Page in the championship match of the Ravenwood Classic last weekend. Both schools had to win several matches to get to the championship round.
Franklin High School Girls Cross Country team won the Kenwood Cross- Country Classic this past week.
Coach Brian Rector of Ravenwood was named the Titans High School Coach of the Week for his team’s victory over nationally ranked Brentwood Academy. The Titans Foundation also donated $1000 to the Ravenwood football program.
Franklin High School and Brentwood High School are ranked in the top ten in the latest AP football poll. Franklin is ranked second while Brentwood is ranked ninth. Both schools are 2-0 heading into tonight’s games. Tonight’s games are as follows: Ravenwood hosts Franklin, Page hosts David Lipscomb, Independence hosts Centennial, Brentwood travels to Dickson County, and Fairview hosts Hickman County.
Brentwood High School soccer coach Mike Purcell has been named the 2007-08 State of Tennessee Soccer Coach of the Year. He has also been nominated by the TSSAA as the National Federation of High School Association’s Coach of the Year. Coach Purcell led the Bruin Soccer Team to a 24-0 record and the TSSAA AAA State Championship. The team recorded 20 shut-outs and finished the season as the top ranked team in the nation.
If you have questions about any district teams or sporting events, please call our Athletic Program Specialist, Ralph Ringstaff, at 472-4095.
FYI SCHEDULE
I will not send FYI… next Friday since we will be on retreat together.
