QUOTE OF THE WEEK:

What does it matter how one comes by the truth so long as one pounces upon it and lives by it?

Henry Miller (1891 - 1980)

RECESS DUTY

Thurs.-Hobbs, Fri.-Eichenberger

DATES TO REMEMBER

MONDAY, August 20

a) NO SCHOOL ---- Teacher Inservice --- North Iowa Middle School 8:00 a.m.

b) Noon picnic in the park---- bring your table service, beverage, and a salad, chips, or bars to share with the crew.

TUESDAY, August 21

a)Parent-Teacher-Student Goal setting Conferences 3:00-9:00

b)First day of school for high school

WEDNESDAY, August 22

a)Parent-Teacher-Student Goal setting Conferences 12:00-5:00

THURSDAY, August 23 (Day 1)

a)First Day Of School For Elementary and Middle School Students

FRIDAY, August 24 (Day 2)

a)V FB (H) SC-MT 7:30

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

A) Our Educational Philosophy

We believe the relationship between the teacher and the learner requires a commitment to learning by all parties involved

B) ANNUAL PROGRESS GOAL

Math

Long Term Goal: All K-12 students will achieve at high levels in mathematics, prepared for success beyond high school..

Annual Goal: The percent of students scoring proficient (70%) on the district Computation Test (grades 2-8) and the district Algebra Test (grade 10) will increase using two-year averaging..

C) Thank you for the wonderful inservice days we have had so far this year. Your openness to learning new things is inspiring. This is a wonderful and powerful educational team.

D) Take a moment to stop and visit with our new faculty and support staff members. Remember your first few days as a teacher? Let them know we are all here to help and support each other.

E) Swimming for PE. ----- weather permitting

F) Parent-Teacher-Student Goalsetting Conferences ------ Tuesday and Wednesday ----- This is a perfect time to set forth classroom expectations, share grade-level benchmarks, and review the schedule. Other items to discuss are the bus conduct policy (brochure) and the new bullying/harassment policy.

G) Be at the recess door to walk your class back to your room. Recess supervisors need to hold the students until the teacher arrives to lead them.

. H) GOOD CITIZENSHIP EVERYWHERE----- inside voices ---- line basics ---- “Please” ---- “Thank You” --- “Excuse Me”

I) On Friday discuss with your students what is proper conduct at football or volleyball games during the national anthem. Discuss sportsmanship.

J) ZERO TOLERANCE on the playground for fighting, arguing, teasing, or rough play.

K) Para’s please give Rena a copy of your schedule once it is set.