Staff Fun

Monday, February 9: Staff Twin Day
Coordinate with one or more staff members to dress alike. The bigger the group and the crazier the outfit, the more memorable you will look.

Tuesday, February 10: Inside-Out/Backwards Day
Wear your clothes inside-out or backwards and proceed as if everything is perfectly normal.

Wednesday, February 11: Dress Like a Pun
Pick a pun and dress to represent it—literally. The goal is to look confusing to students but hilarious to adults who get it. An example would be “Smarty Pants” by taping Smarties candy to your pants.

Thursday, February 12: Show Some Love or Anti-Valentine’s Day
Staff can either “Show Some LOVE” by wearing the same attire as students or embrace Anti-Valentine’s Day and dress in the opposite style. Think dark colors, goth vibes, etc.

Friday, February 13: Accessory Overload
Go all out with accessories—scarves, hats, necklaces, bracelets, sunglasses, or any silly props. The more, the better!

Staff Meeting Agenda

 

Starting at 3:45 on Tuesday, please go to the staff lounge to sign in, pick up documents, and grab some snacks. Our staff meeting will begin promptly at 4:00 pm in the technology room.

You may click HERE for the agenda.

Black History Month

 

In recognition of Black History Month, I encourage each homeroom to do an activity each week in honor of Black History Month. Please make sure to focus on the accomplishments and achievements of African Americans, instead of the difficulties that were/are endured. We would like to reserve those topics (slavery, Civil Rights Movements, etc.) for 5^th and 8^th grade where there are standards and resources to support the accuracy and sensitivity that is required to teach these topics. 

Furthermore, I want to encourage you to go beyond African American athletics, actors, musicians, and those whom students are already familiar with (MLK, Rosa Parks, Harriet Tubman, etc.). Instead introduce students to scientists, lawyers, inventors, entrepreneurs, etc. that will broaden their knowledge of the contributions made by so many other African Americans.

Lastly, please invite me into your classroom when you are doing these activities so I can take pictures and include them in the Sunday night phone cast and on our social media pages.

February 13 PD

Our ½ day on Friday is our annual reunification training. All staff (hourly, salary, SFE, and Aramark) need to attend to learn/review our reunification plan. Please bring your red emergency bag containing an updated emergency contact list to the gym presentation. See the schedule below.

11:45-12:15           Lunch on your own

12:15-1:15             Reunification Review (Gym)

1:15-3:15               Extra Prep (Enjoy 😊)

Four years later and the leadership team is still upholding our promise to you. We are providing you with two hours of additional planning time, which is ½ hour more than normal. We hope the additional 6.5 hours of prep that our half days provide reaffirm that “you matter!”

ABCDE Goal-Attendance

Congratulations to Mrs. Higgins’ class for spelling the word, HERE and Ms. Laurinec’s class for spelling the word, ATTENDANCE.  

Affirmations

 

Nikki for supporting the leadership team and allowing a student to spend time in your classroom. You were an important part of holding a student accountable to our high behavioral standards.

Tameka for stepping in to lead the mandatory attendance meeting in my absence. Your steady leadership kept everything moving forward.

Monique for using your personal time to ensure the safety and well-being of our staff. Thank you for exemplifying care.

Gloria, Kim B, Sally, Theresa, Lisa, Sandy and Robyn P for jumping in to substitute teach with little to no notice. That kind of readiness and selflessness speaks volumes about your commitment to our students and team.

Stacey, Robyn, Sally, and Tameka for managing the stress that comes with frequent staff absences, especially during early mornings. Balancing those challenges with professionalism and calm does not go unnoticed.

Steve for knowing that I will need something to make it through our special visit.

Kim J for taking on all the grade levels during without any hesitation. You are doing a phenomenal job supporting students and staff.

This Week

 

Tuesday, February 10:

     ·       Jessica W’s Birthday

     ·       Staff Meeting

     ·       Staff Meeting Snacks-7^th Grade

Wednesday, February 11:

     ·       Count Day

Thursday, February 12:

     ·       Morning Assembly Presentation Due (Black History Month-who and how)-Baker

     ·       Show Some Love Dress Down-FREE

Friday, February 13:

      ·       ½ Day of School-Staff PD

Happy Birthday

Important Dates

February 16: No School-Presidents’ Day

February 18: Dress Down & Hat $1.00 each

February 18: Sunrise Social 7:35-8:00 AM

February 19: Sunrise Social 7:35-8:00 AM

February 19: Morning Assembly Presentation Due (National Women’s History Month-what and why?)-Nelson

February 20: SPED Team Pay Day Breakfast  

February 20: Change Bulletin Boards

February 20: Spirit Day

February 23: Saima’s Birthday

February 23: Social Studies Mock Interim-Grades 5 & 8-(2/23-3/20)

February 23-27: Leadership (Principal & Dean) Appreciation Week

February 24: Team PLC Meetings

February 24: Megan M’s Birthday

February 24: Stefanie’s Birthday

February 25: Lisa’s Birthday

February 26: Family Learning Night

February 26: Tri 2 School Store

February 27: End of Tri 2

February 27: No School-Regional PD

February 27: Social Media Post Due to Jorvonna-5^th Grade

February 26: Jessica S’s Birthday

*If you have an event to add or something has been forgotten, please let me know!