FOR WEEK 13--- NOVEMBER 14, 2005

QUOTE OF THE WEEK:

Breathe. Let go. And remind yourself that this very moment is the only one you know you have for sure.

Oprah Winfrey (1954 - ),

BIRTHDAYS

Sat., Nov. 19: Steven Rodriguez

RECESS DUTY

Mon.-Hagedorn, Twait, Tues.-Brooks, Lockrem, Wed.-Oldenkamp, Sime, Thurs.-Jutting, Hobbs, Fri.-Blodgett, Eichenberger

DATES TO REMEMBER

Mon., Nov. 14 (Day 1)

a) Electronic Grade Book committee meets in the HS media center at 3:40.

b) School Board Mtg.

c) 7^th B BB @ LM-4:15

d) 8^th B BB (H) LM-4:15

e) High School Wr. Practice begins

Tues., Nov. 15 (Day 2)

a) PARENTING FAIR 2005 --- 6:00 – 7:30 ---- Commons

b) North Iowa Drug Task Force presents this evening at our Parenting Fair

c) Teacher Evaluation

Wed., Nov. 16 (Day 3)

a) Staffing

b) Staffing

c) Special Education Team meets at the Middle School at 3:50. Bring your article for discussion.

d) District FCCLA Mtg.

Thurs., Nov. 17 (Day 4)

a) Iowa Association of School Boards Convention

b) 7^th B BB (H) Garner-4:15

c) 8^th B BB @ Garner-4:15

d) 5-8 OPUS Honor Choir-Ames

Fri., Nov. 18 (Day 5)

a) Iowa Association of School Boards Convention

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

A) BROAD PROGRAM GOALS

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.

B) ANNUAL PROGRESS GOALS

Culture Climate for Learning

Long Term Goal: North Iowa students will treat each other respectfully.

Annual Goal: The percent of students responding 3 or higher on question 6 of the Building Tomorrow Survey will increase.

C) Thank you to everyone who had a role to play in the dedication, design, placement, or funding of the “LOVE OF LEARNING” statue. A special think you to the hard working district Art Committee.

D) “Music and art are vital to a well-rounded education.” Simon Estes, October 12, 2005.

E) Body Basics in the hallways.

F) Thank you to everyone who has contributed to the planning and implementation of the 2005 PARENTING FAIR. The Early Childhood Committee suggested the change in topic for this year and the timing could not have been better. Several committee members and elementary teachers have volunteered to serve as facilitators for the small group break-out session following the large group presentation. Thank you to everyone.

G) Take a moment to call a few families from you class to encourage them to attend the PARENTING FAIR.

H) DECEMBER 5 ---- Teacher Inservice --- 1:10/1:30 dismissal.

I) PARENTING FAIR INCENTIVE : The elementary section that has the highest percentage of parents attend the PARENTING FAIR will receive a pop and popcorn party next week (the teacher will select the day and time). By counting all the potential parents, children from single parent households are not at a disadvantage. The winning group is the group with the highest percentage in attendance. If a parent has children in several grades the child in each grade gets credit for their attendance.

J) There are door prizes for the PARENTING FAIR.

K) Respect. Responsibility. Good Citizenship. Good Sportsmanship.

L) 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.

M) November 22 is a 1:10/1:30 dismissal.

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