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Principal Points 9/20

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Showing up matters for R.E.A.L. Access to resources help students and families gain access to basic resources such as meals, physical and mental health services, afterschool programs, enrichment activities, sports, and clubs.

Come support your Panthers this Friday as they take on the Camden Lions for Homecoming 2022. Festivities begin at 6:15 and game time is 7pm! See you Friday!
Principal Points 9/19

Showing up matters for R.E.A.L. Engagement: Being in school helps students get to know peers, teachers, and school staff. Engagement with others can create trusting relationships that motivate students to participate in learning.

PAID Forms for the Week of 9/19
Principal Points 9/16
Did you know? Showing up matters for R.E.A.L.! Build Routines: Daily attendance routines, created at home or in school, can reduce stress for students and families and create a sense of safety and security, especially after chaotic transitions.

Elementary General Education Teacher
The Decatur County School System is seeking applications for an Elementary Teaching position. Applications may be picked up at the Board of Education Office or by clicking the Certified Application link under Employment on our school system website www.decaturcountyschools.com. Only applicants with a current Tennessee teacher license with an appropriate endorsement for elementary education will be considered for the position. Applications should be filled out online or downloaded and sent to Hugh Smith, Human Resources, at Decatur County Board of Education, 59 West Main Street, Decaturville, TN 38329 or emailed to hugh.smith@decaturschools.org. The deadline for submitting an application is Friday, September 30, 2022.

Daily attendance matters, not only for academic success, but because school offers an opportunity to develop social and emotional skills such as listening, paying attention, problem-solving and self-regulation, all which are needed to grow and learn. Showing up matters for R.E.A.L.

Daily attendance matters, not only for academic success, but because school offers an opportunity to develop social and emotional skills such as listening, paying attention, problem-solving and self-regulation, all which are needed to grow and learn. Showing up matters for R.E.A.L.

Principal Points 9/15

Did you know students should miss no more than 9 days of school each year to stay engaged, successful and on track to graduation? #attendancematters

Principal Points 9/14

Reducing chronic absence takes commitment, collaboration & tailored approaches. Will you help? Stay tuned this week for tips on reducing absences! #attendancematters

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
MACHINE TOOL TECHNOLOGY INSTRUCTOR – PARSONS Riverside High School (Hired by TCAT Crump)
The Tennessee College of Applied Technology Crump is accepting applications for the full-time position of Machine Tool Technology Instructor to be located at Decatur County Riverside High School in Parsons, Tennessee.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Machine Tool Technology Diploma from an accredited technical institution and teaching experience preferred
Must have three (3) years of approved employment experience in the occupation to be taught beyond the normal learning period (generally four (4) years)
NIMS Certification or ability to obtain certification within one year
Applicant must have good communications and computer skills and be willing to remain current in the machinist field
Go to https://tbr.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/19/home/requisition/7884?c=tbr to Apply!

When we reduce chronic absence we improve graduation rates, increase academic achievement and give young people the best chance at success in their adult life.

Research shows that missing 10 percent of the school, or about 18 days in most school districts, negatively affects a student’s academic performance. That’s just two days a month and that’s known as chronic absence. #attendancematters

