FOR WEEK 11--- 0CTOBER 31, 2005

QUOTE OF THE WEEK:

A true friend knows your weaknesses but shows you your strengths; feels your fears but fortifies your faith; sees your anxieties but frees your spirit; recognizes your disabilities but emphasizes your possibilities.

William Arthur Ward

BIRTHDAYS

Mon., Oct. 31: Alyssa Swearingen

Tues., Nov. 1: Jenna Koppen

Wed., Nov. 2: Krista Hovland, Tanner Weaver

Fri., Nov. 4: Cassandra Burke

Sat., Nov. 5: Kameron Rohwedder

RECESS DUTY

Mon.-Jacobson, Leerar, Tues.-Keil, Huntington, Wed.-Hagedorn, Twait, Thurs.-Brooks, Lockrem

DATES TO REMEMBER

Mon., Oct. 31 (Day 4)

A) GhOuLs AND GOBLINS will be about --- drive careful.

B)Did you remember to set your clock back Saturday night????? What did the folks at church say when you walked in the time you THOUGHT church was suppose to begin?????

Tues., Nov. 1 (Day 5)

a) P-T Conferences 4:00-8:00

b)Teacher Evaluation

c) Staffing

Wed., Nov. 2 (Day 6)

A) Staffing

Thurs., Nov. 3 (Day 1)

a) P-T Conferences 4:00-8:00

b) Mr. Hill will be on a conference call with county attorney in the a.m.

Fri., Nov. 4

a) No School-Comp. Day

b) Boosters Supper & Variety Show-6:30

Sat., Nov. 5

a) “The Medicine Show” at the Lakota Eagle Center-7:00

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

A) BROAD PROGRAM GOALS

We must produce students who can adapt to change, respect others, and work cooperatively to become contributing members of society.

B) ANNUAL PROGRESS GOALS

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) Parent-Teacher-Student Conferences --- November 1 and November 3 ---- WE WILL HAVE 100% participation --- if parents do not attend each teacher will contact the parent at home the following week. Our conferences are important to gain greater parental involvement in the education of each child.

D) “Always be humble in life and grateful for all we have.” Simon Estes, October 12, 2005.

E) No school November 4 --- Comp Day

F) Utilize the “sandwich” method when giving difficult news to parents. Empathy.

G) How do you assess growth toward the benchmarks listed as indicators of specific standards for your grade-level or content? Are we utilizing standards-based teaching strategies?

H) Elementary Faculty Meeting --- Monday, November 7 --- 3:40 --- Elem. Media Center --- Bring your yellow “Faculty Handbook” TOPICS: a) Parenting Fair b) Teacher Evaluation tool training

I) Schedule your classroom evaluation. Pick a lesson you enjoy and let’s get it on the calendar.

J) Respect. Responsibility. Good Citizenship. Good Sportsmanship.

K) Body Basics in the hallways.

L) The “Facilities Request Form” can be located under “Staff Links” on the homepage.

M) ELECTRONIC GRADE BOOK COMMITTEE: Connie Brooks, Allen Twait, Sue Sime, Louise Hagedorn. Our remaining meetings will be November 14, November 28, and December 19. We will meet in the HS media center at 3:40

N) Ole, Swen, and Lars have been seen in the neighborhood ----- I sure hope they are not going to attempt to get on stage again Friday night at the Variety Show !!!?!???!

O) NOVEMBER 15 WILL BE THE 2005 PARENTING FAIR. The elementary early childhood committee is coordinating the effort. The early childhood committee has great things planned. Promote the event during your conferences --- there will be a handout.