FOR WEEK 15--- NOVEMBER 28, 2005

QUOTE OF THE WEEK:

There's only one corner of the universe you can be certain of improving, and that's your own self.

Aldous Huxley (1894 - 1963)

BIRTHDAYS

Thurs., Dec. 1^st: Brittany Winkleman (Half)

Sat., Dec. 3^rd: Carly Main

WORKERS

Fri., Dec. 2: Sell: Rita Salazar, Take: Dee Hobbs, Loree Huntington

Sat., Dec. 3: Sell: Lisa Oldenkamp, Take: Cheri Mayland, Diane Jacobson

RECESS DUTY

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

DATES TO REMEMBER

Mon., Nov. 28 (Day 3)

a) Electronic Gradebook Committee meeting --- 3:40 – Elem. Media Center

b) Teacher Evaluation

c) JV B BB (H) CWL-6:30

d) 7/8 B BB @ FC-4:15

Tues., Nov. 29 (Day 4)

a) Mr. Hill meets with prospective open enrollment family

b) Staffing

c) JV/V G BB @ W. Bend-6:30

d) MS B BB @ Titonka-4:15

Wed., Nov. 30 (Day 5)

a) Mr. Hill conducts a home visit

Thurs., Dec. 1 (Day 6)

a) 7/8 B BB (H) Garner-4:00

b) Elementary Concert @ 7:00-Auditorium

Fri., Dec. 2 (Day 1)

a) Are you still eating leftovers from Thanksgiving????

b) JV/V B BB (H) Estherville-6:30

Sat., Dec. 3

a) V G/B BB (H) N. Kossuth-6:30

b) HS Holiday Dance

c) JV/V Wr. @ Manly-9:30

d) Music Boosters-Soup Supper

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

A) OUR EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY

We believe the relationship between the teacher and the learner requires a commitment to learning by all parties involved.

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) Thank you to all those who have decorated the Christmas trees around the building

D) “The teachers I remember most and respected the most were those who took time to get to know us and who we were outside of their classroom.” Simon Estes, October 12, 2005.

E) Snowboots, mittens, and snowpants are in season.

F) Body Basics in the hallways.

G) Theater Arts class will perform a play for students in grades K – 2 at 10:25 on December 15.

H) .It is your professional responsibility to submit your TEAM or PERSONAL professional growth plan goal.

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

J) December 21 and January 3 are staff development days. These are scheduled to be full days.

K) Visit with your students as a reminder as to what we do during the National Anthem at the start of a game.

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

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

N) Our staff / faculty Christmas gathering is December 22. Thank you Mr. Huntington for taking care of the details.