February 10, 2012

Kathy Richardson math assessments viewed during a previous PD have been ordered (click here to read more about them). When they arrive, I will let teams know. We may have future PD devoted to collaboration and questions around this resource if there is need. Please communicate this with your BLT member.


Iowa Assessments for 3rd-5th graders start on Tuesday (why not on Valentines' Day, right?) so all students should move through the halls in a mindful and quiet manner to help keep our students focused! Testing will take place from 9:00-10:30 am Tuesday-Thursday but there will be pockets of kids testing throughout the building each day.


Pizza Ranch night is approaching: February 27th! Thank you to those who signed up for the first shift! We are still looking for 3-4 more for the 2nd shift (6:45p-8:45p). Please sign up here. PTO is using the funds to help us purchase additional iPads for the classroom.


Know what's really embarrassing?  Yes...wearing a checker design on the back of your head all weekend and to the Eason carnival, but even more embarrassing is calling a parent to ask them if their child is home sick and finding out the child is at school that day. This has happened several times in recent weeks and it is something that should be prevented. If you mark a child absent and they show up without a pass, you must call down so Paula can make the necessary changes.


Please complete the online training for the Overview of State Requirements Regarding Seclusion and Restraint prior to March 2nd. Start here. Give completed form to Paula.


PLC Institute - Those signed up to attend should receive an email confirmation of your registration sometime over the next week or so. ALL Teachers: we have a few teachers attending who may end up having a conflict with the June dates. If you're interested in being on the "waiting" list to attend (whether you've been before or not), please email me today so I can add your name.


Recess Odds-n-Ends - I will have all the balls filled up over the weekend and add new balls to the mix! This is a must: DO NOT stand next to the other person on duty at recess. This is a supervision and a liability concern. Those on duty should be moving around the playground throughout recess. Thank you for following through with this starting Monday. I'm not a fan of Inside Recess but it does take place on occasion.  To assist our recess associates and other staff who may move from one duty to another, teachers, please be back in your room at least 3 minutes prior to the end of recess.  

February At-Bat Songs!

The office team had a banner month in January with 8 correct matches plus

the bonus point for getting their card in on time! Results found here.

This month's contestants include:

Miller, Steenhoek, Whipps, Schleisman
Arp, Goerend, Millsap, Marron

Don't Worry, Be Happy - Bobby McFerrin

Dream Life, Life - Colbie Caillat

Good Times Bad Times - Led Zeppelin