ELEMENTARY WEEKLY BULLETIN

 

 FOR  WEEK 35-- APRIL 23,  2007               

QUOTE  OF  THE  WEEK:

If a problem has no solution, it may not be a problem, but a fact - not to be solved, but to be coped with over time.

Shimon Peres (1923 - )

 

BIRTHDAYS

Mon., April 23: Rebecca Murray, Colton Skarpohl-Ost

Thurs., April 26: Rhiannon Eyanson

 

RECESS DUTY

Mon.-Sime, Oldenkamp, Tues.-Hobbs, Jutting, Wed.-Eichenberger, Heidecker, Thurs.-Leerar, Jacobson, Fri.-Huntington, Keil

 

DATES TO REMEMBER

MONDAY,  APRIL 23 (Day 6)

a) MS G Track @ Britt-4:30

b) FFA Banquet

c) Prom Week ---- the auditorium gym will be tied up most of the week

TUESDAY, APRIL 24 (Day 1)

a) V B/G Tr. (H) 5:00

b) Mr. Hill meets with a small group of parents

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25 (Day 2)

a) Administrative Professional Day

b) Mr. Hill is in the Preschool/Head Start

c) ICN training for Mr. Hill and a team

d) Fitness Room Training --- 5:30 --- gym lobby

THURSDAY, APRIL 26 (Day 3)

a) V G/B Golf @ Wesley-4:00

b 2007-2008 Calender Planning Session ---- NIMS --- 9:30

c) Administrative Team Meeting --- NIMS ---- 10:30

d) Staffing

FRIDAY, APRIL 27 (Day 4)

a) MS G/B Bison Relays-4:30

b) V B/G Golf (H)-4:00

c) Mr. Hill meets with AEA consultant

Saturday, April 28

a) Prom-Grand March 5:00

 

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

A) BOARD GOALS

It is the goal of the North Iowa Community School District to expect all learners, regardless of age or background to demonstrate the appropriate use and understanding of technology as a tool in learning and work.

 

B) ANNUAL PROGRESS GOAL

Culture Climate for Learning

Long Term Goal: North Iowa students will treat each other respectfully.

Annual Goal: The percent of students responding 3 or higher on question 6 of the Building Tomorrow Survey will increase.

 

C) Please have the completed bank coloring/drawing contest pictures to Rena by then end of the day on Monday, April 23rd.  They will pick them up on Tuesday.

 

D) The Elementary Spring Concert will be held Monday, May 7, 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium.

 

E) The Elementary track meet will be held on Tuesday, May 22 at 12:30.  The rain date will be Wednesday, May 23.

 

F)   “Every child is unique.   Every co-worker is unique.  Every family member is unigue.  When will our nation’s leaders figure out the fact a ‘cookie cutter’ educational program does not meet the needs of our children. ”   Murray Banks,  October 11, 2006

 

G) Our clerical staff is a wonderful group of people and we appreciate all they do every day  BUT  WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25 is a day to make a point to show our appreciation.  

 

H)  Take a moment to reflect back on your Professional Growth goal.

 How is your team coming on the Team Professional Growth goal?

 

I)  Prom Week ----

 

 J) April is ASSESSMENT  MONTH. 

 

K) Bison Relays ---- April 24

     Middle School Bison Relays --- April 27

 

L)  June 13 is our summer inservice day.  We are very fortunate to have Cathy Angel presenting.   Ms. Geitzenauer has worked very hard to make this day reality and we owe her a hearty thank you.  She is also ordering the materials for the day.  We will be able to use those throughout the year next year.

 

M)  MAKE – UP    DAYS:

     November 10 was made-up on February 16.

     January 15 will be made-up on April 5.

     March 1 will be made-up on April 9.

     March 2 will be made-up on May 29.

     April 11 will be made-up on May 30

 

N) Bison Clubhouse Summer School --- June 11 – July 12 --- Monday – Thursday

K-2nd  = 8:30-10;       3rd – 4th = 10:00-11:30;    Middle School = 9:00- 11:00

Reading and Math benchmarks are the focus.

We need two certified teachers.

 

 O)  The planning group will begin to put together the activity calendar for 2007-2008 with our final meeting April 26.  What can we do as an elementary to build some fun into our schedule ------ can we plan a special day in mid-winter or perhaps a special week focused on a given topic?  Please discuss the thought and share your ideas.

 

P)  Our next Elementary Faculty meeting is Tuesday, MAY 1.

 We will meet in the Elem. Media Center  promptly at 3:40.

 Tentatively the dates for our final spring meeting will be May 15. 

Remember when you are presenting  with your group around the book study.

 

Q) BOOK  STUDY  FORMAT:   10-15 minutes of team-led discussion regarding the chapter followed by an activity which challenges us to implement something learned in that portion of the book.   Each elementary faculty member will share their implementation.  

Every faculty member will take part in the book study.

Those taking the book study for credit will have extra things to complete.

 

R) Personal leave is dependent on the availability of  a substitute.  Plan ahead.

Spring is a difficult time to find available substitute teachers.   Please take this into consideration.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

     

 

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