FOR WEEK 11 ---- October 26, 2008
GO BIG
BLUE !!!
QUOTE OF THE WEEK:
I am still determined to be cheerful and happy, in whatever
situation I may be; for I have also learned from experience that the greater
part of our happiness or misery depends upon our dispositions, and not upon our
circumstances. Martha
Washington (1732 - 1802)
Birthdays:
October
26 – MacKenzy Jensvold
October
29 – Brooke Hovland
October
29 – Kali Bengtson
Recess Duty:
M – Lockrem,
Tu – Sime, W – Giesking/Anderson, Th –
Monday, October 27
● The FINAL full week of October, 2008
----- are you ready for November????
● Mr. Hill attends
a staffing in
Tuesday: October 28
● BC-Mini course-7:30
● TH-Mini course-Noon
● Mr. Hill attends
an ICN at the middle school in the early p.m.
●
● Parent -Teacher
conferences 4-8:00 – Book Fair
● District Volleyball game – 7:00
Wednesday: October 29
● District Tech
Committee 1:00 p.m.
● Mr. Hill meets with a group of employees
in the afternoon
● Emergency
Procedure drill --- 3:55
Thursday: October 30
● Parent-Teacher conferences 4:00-8:00 –
Book Fair
● Administrators Meeting 5:30
● Final school day
of October, 2008
Friday: October 31
● NO SCHOOL – Teacher Comp Day
ADDITIONAL ITEMS:
Board Goal:
We must provide students with an understanding of the global
nature of society, the interdependence of the world’s people, and their effect
on the world’s environment.
Culture Climate Goals - Long Term Goal:
● We will be testing the district emergency
procedure on WEDNESDAY this week.. This
test will take place after students have left for the day. Review the procedures. Our job as adults is to remain calm ---
convey a feeling of confidence and security to our students. I know you will each do just that. Thank you.
● THANK YOU to everyone
who contributed to the success on Thursday when we hosted
● No school FRIDAY,
October 31. Teacher Comp Day
following conferences.
● Awesome Parent Advisory Committee
meeting last week. A special thank you
to all those who are willing to serve on those various committees district-wide.
● The
● Parent-Teacher
Conferences will be Tuesday, October 28 and Thursday, October 30. We will accept nothing less than 100%
participation from each family. If they
miss their appointment, be sure to call and schedule another meeting. Parent involvement is vital to the success of
children. Make every
attempt to complete your conference will “ALL” parents by Tuesday, November 4.
● We are hosting a tournament
volleyball game during one night of conferences plus a blood drive plus a
Pampered Chef fund raiser for the FCCLA plus a book fair ------------- YES IT
IS BUSY!!!!
● Remember as a
General Education teacher you are required to attend special education staffing
and GEI brainstorming sessions
● Respect and Responsibility ------ How often
do your students use the phases “PLEASE” and “THANK YOU?”
●
Your WebPages should now contain:
ü your daily schedule,
ü a link to your lesson plans,
ü helpful links/hints for parents to
use when working with their children,
ü a brief statement about yourself,
family, background,
ü something about your educational
philosophy.
● Monday, November
3rd is the 50th day of school for elementary. The Fonz
says, “Dress for the Day”! Think 50’s: Poodle skirts, saddle shoes, jeans,
leather jackets, varsity sweaters, scarves, penny loafers”
● Tuesday, November 4 is
the first Tuesday following the first Monday in an even-number year ------- we
all know that means it is a federal election year ----- Plan to do your civic
duty and vote ----- Make an informed vote ---- do the research.
● Lookin’ Great in
2008! Wear Red, White, and Blue on Election Day, Tuesday, November 4, 2008
● November 15 is Bucks for
Boosters. Our music booster group does
wonderful things for our students ---- please support his great fundraiser.
● November 11 is Veteran’s Day -------
what can you do in your classroom to highlight what our service personnel has
done to protect our freedoms?