FOR WEEK 1 --- A U G U S T 22, 2005

QUOTE OF THE WEEK:

“There is nothing like returning to a place that remains unchanged to find the ways in which you yourself have altered.”

Nelson Mandela, 'A Long Walk to Freedom'

Monday:

√ Teacher Inservice ---- at the middle school --- 8:00 – 12:00

√ Elem. staff works in their room in the p.m.

Tuesday:

√ FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

√ Elem. and MS conferences with parents --- 3:00 – 8:00

Wednesday:

√ Elem. and MS conferences continue ---- 12:00 – 5:00

√ Family / Church Night ---- no school activities in the building after 6:00 p.m.

Thursday: (Day 1)

√ FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR ELEMENTARY / MIDDLE SCHOOL

Friday: (Day 2)

Saturday:

*V. FB@ Fort Dodge 1:00 p.m.

ADDITIONAL ITEMS:

• Welcome Back. It is exciting to see everyone return to the school routine.

• Celebrate all the wonderful changes around our buildings and grounds. Thank the custodians for all they have done to make our environment so pleasant and accommodating.

• HAVE STUDENTS CREATE PLAYGROUND POSTERS. THESE ARE TO SHOW “WHAT WOULD YOU SEE OR HEAR AT A GOOD RECESS?”

• We expect GOOD CITIZENSHIP everywhere and in all situations. We are united as a team.

• Be sure to pull out your curriculum writing materials from this summer. Who is suppose to communicate with the rest of the staff about our FINANCE curriculum? Check the timelines.

• Post your grades, expectations, and classroom rules.

• We will have 100% participation in our Before School Conferences with parents. If they do not come to us ----- call them and have a conversation about the same items we discussed at conferences.

• We will be saving Campbell Soup labels, Box Tops & Milk Caps again this year. The bins for them will be in the mailroom this year.