FOR WEEK 20 ---- January 12, 2009
GO BIG
BLUE !!!
QUOTE OF THE WEEK:
Character is like a tree and reputation like its shadow.
The shadow is what we think of it; the tree is the real thing. Abraham Lincoln (1809 - 1865),
Birthdays:
January
18 – Megan Henn July
12 – Tristan Tabb - half
January
19 – Megan Davis July
12 – Jenna Berschman - half
January
19 – Bethany Zenk July
13 – Krista Schutter - half
January
20 – Amelia Blodgett July
13 – Rachel Schutter - half
July
15 – Natalie Dirksen - half
Recess Duty:
M - Sime,
Tu – Giesking/Anderson, W –
Monday, January 12
● School Board Meeting
● School Board
Standing Committees – est. 6:00
● Var. G/B Basketball
vs WCLT – 6:30
Tuesday: January 13
● End of first
Semester
● 1:30/1:50 dismissal – Staff
Development
● Staffing - 1:30
● Mr Hill meets with a prospective open enrollment family in the p.m.
● JV G/B
Basketball vs Garner - 6:15
● JV/V Wrestling @
Northwood – 6:00
Wednesday: January 14
● North Iowa Conference Superintendent’s
Meeting --- FC – 9:30
● Mr. Hill meets with Caring Communities
Coalition committee dealing with family/economic issues county-wide
Thursday: January 15
● 7/8 G Basketball
@ WCLT – 4:00
● JV G/B
Basketball @ N Kossuth - 4:00
Friday: January 16
● “Coffee on the Supe”- Lakota – a.m.
● 7/8 G Basketball vs N Kossuth – 4:00
● V G/B Basketball
vs Osage - 6:15
Saturday: January 17
● JV/V Wrestling @
Lake Mills 10:00
ADDITIONAL ITEMS:
ESSENTIAL LEARNING
and INDICATORS OF SUCCESS
Successful problem solvers:
• apply
skills to real life situations,
• learn from past experiences,
• use a variety of appropriate
technology,
• demonstrates appropriate risk
taking,
• demonstrates flexibility in
their thinking,
• shows conflict management
skills.
Culture Climate Goal - Long Term Goal:
●
Community Cares Coalition Resource
Fair. This is a joint effort to get
information to families who are struggling during this difficult economic
time. There will be a wide range of
agencies represented who can provide services to our families. The Fair is from 1:00-5:00 at the
●
“Ag In The Classroom”
will take place January 26-30. Each section will have
30 to 40 minutes. Please contact Mrs.
Keil with the following information: 1) a time that works all 5
days, 2) subject you want presented
(keep the old one or pick a new one),
3) how many students you have in your class.
●
January 13 is a 1:30/1:50 dismissal for teacher in-service.
If you have a desire to visit
another school in the p.m. and learn a new strategy from another teacher in
another district --- this would be the perfect day to do that.
If you can pool a group together I
will gladly free up a school vehicle to use.
If you are planning to
visit another school please contact Mr. Hill by Monday.
●
December 9 was a snow day ---- we will
make that day up on Friday, February 13.
●
December 19 was a snow day --- the day
will be made up on Thursday, April 9.
●
Mr. Hill represents the
●
“PROCEDURES MUST BE PRACTICED.” Harry Wong ------
Recess rules need to be practiced.
Lining up when the whistle blows is a procedure. Practice it ---- explain the purpose for the
rule. Be consistent in how the rule is
enforced. Now that we have returned from Christmas it is especially
important to review procedures and practice them over and over again.
●
Stebens Children’s Theater will present
“Why Mosquitoes Buzz” in the auditorium gym on Friday, January 23 at 2:00 p.m.
for grades 1-5
● Next elementary
faculty meeting is Wednesday, January 21.
● Respect and Responsibility
-------------- How often do your students use the phases “PLEASE” and “THANK
YOU?”.
● Cold and Flu season is upon us. Remind students to wash their hands
frequently. Get plenty of rest.
● Bullying
and Harassment ------ recess supervisors need to be aggressive in the
prevention of any type of bullying or unsportsmanlike conduct ----- notes home
to parents --- denial of recess activities ---- notification of the classroom
teacher ---- we need to be proactive.
● Kindergarten Circus ---- Friday, January 30.
●
Budget Task Force Meeting ---- Monday, January 26.
● Special Education Team meeting ---- Thursday, March 12– 4:00 --- AEA meeting room