Monday Morning Memo

11/26-11/30

I appreciate all that you have done for our students and our school.  As you well know, there is a difference between a job and a career.  As I watch your interaction with students, parents and each other, I am thankful to be in a caring and nurturing environment where teachers are invested beyond instruction loving all of our students.  I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving and some time to rest.  I look forward to the next couple of weeks and the rest of the year.

Below are more images of our peer observations.  Thank you for being opening your classrooms to your colleagues and sharing your quality Tier 1 instructional practices with each other.

Mrs. Hradsky and her choir were showcased at Patrick Henry High School before the Thanksgiving Break.  Thank you to the students and Mrs. Hradsky for representing our school.

Professional Development Release-

During the week of 12/3-12/7 All teachers will be released for more Tier 1 instructional strategies (Balanced Literacy and Guided Reading).  Please reserve your substitutes on When we get back from the break to help ensure you are released for your professional development.

• Monday, 12/3- ILT Full Day Release
• Tuesday, 12/4 - 2^nd and 3^rd grade full day release
• Thursday, 12/6 - TK, Kinder and 1^st grade full day release
• Friday, 12/7 - 4^th and 5^th grade full day release

Instructional Focus-

I will be continuing to observing Tier1 instructional practices throughout the next couple of weeks.  I will also be collecting some pre-data on Guided Reading.  Please ensure that your daily/weekly schedule has been updated to ensure that I come in the appropriate time frame for guided reading.

Awards Assembly-

Each of you have sent me confirmation that you have communicated with the families of the award winners.  Please be prepared with your certificates and be prepared to say some kind words to your students. 

Recess Duty

Group D

Week of 11/26-11/30

M 11/26- SSC Meeting @ 2:30 in room 11

T 11/27-

W 11/28- Character Trait/Academic Awards TK-2^nd @ 8:00, 3^rd-5^th @ 8:45, Certificated Prep

Th 11/29-Fire Drill 1:15, Chillin with the Principal from 1:40-2:10

F  11/30- Choir performs at KUSI

Week of 12/3-12/7

M 12/3- ILT Full Day Release

T 12/4 - 2^nd and 3^rd grade full day release, Staff Meeting (SST Process) @ 2:30 in room 11

W 12/5- Certificated Prep

Th 12/6 - TK, Kinder and 1^st grade full day release

F 12/7 - 4^th and 5^th grade full day release

Week of 12/10-12/14

M 12/10-

T 12/11-

W 12/12- PLC room 11 (sharing of data and guided reading lessons)

Th 12/13- Attendance Dance Party in the auditorium (TK-2^nd 12:45-1:15) (3^rd-5^th 1:30-2:00)

F 12/14-

Week of 12/17-12/21

M 12/17-

T 12/18-

W 12/19- CPJMA Holiday Staff Party 1:00-5:00 pm @ Mrs. Sor’s house

Th 12/20- Choir, Strings, Recorder Concert in the auditorium 9:00-9:45, Chillin with the Principal 1:40-2:00 in the Foyer

F 12/21- Holiday Sing-along 8:00-9:00 in the auditorium