Staff News Letter

2/3-2/7

I wanted to thank everyone for all of the extra time and effort put into a successful  Curriculum /Multi Cultural Night.  It looked like attendance was fantastic.  I feel that the extra time and effort were worth the interactions we were able to have with our parents and students.  In addition to the wonderful attendance, you each did a fantastic job developing what you shared with your parents.  The PTA did a wonderful job with the multi cultural events in the gym as well.  The number of people that are willing to come into our building and volunteer their time for our school always touches me.

Just a reminder that we will not have faculty meeting this week, but we will have ISTEP training on Wednesday.

For *3-5 grades, I hope you have been able to get your students into the computer lab to practice the new SAGE testing software so students can become familiar with the test format and tools.  If you have not yet had a chance to practice with your students, please schedule time to do so.  The writing portion of the test will begin as early as March.

Looking over the DIBELS test results, we are seeing a great improvement trend with our students.  Solid instruction in the classroom and a wonderful job with reading intervention are making the difference.  Keep up the wonderful work you are doing.

Because I will be gone to a conference for a few days next week, Jennifer will be your contact if you  have disciplinary issues.  Just remember that we have cameras in the school, so I will know if you wear Levis or not while I am gone.  The same thing goes for short shorts, streaking, or visible midriffs.

Thought (Click on Video Link):  Every Kid Needs a Champion

Have a wonderful weekend.   

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