FOR WEEK 12 ---- November 3, 2008

GO BIG BLUE !!!

QUOTE OF THE WEEK:

The unspoken word never does harm. Kossuth

Birthdays:

November 3 – Paige Goodnight

November 4 – Cassandra Burke

November 5 – Kameron Rohwedder

November 6 – Tyler Murray

Recess Duty:

M – Eichenberger, Tu – Leerar, W – Huntington, Th – Twait, F – Lockrem

Monday, November 3

● WELCOME to November, 2008

● Mr. Hill attends a regional meeting in the late p.m.

● Mr. Hill meets with a group in a planning meeting ---- 8:45

● 50^th Day of School ----- 1950s Dress is the attire for the day!!!!!

Tuesday: November 4

● FEDERAL ELECTION DAY

● A guest chef at the Elementary/High School today as part of Team Nutrition

● WEAR RED, WHITE AND BLUE TODAY!!!!

AutA

Wednesday: November 5

● AEA 267 Superintendent’s Meeting ---- Cedar Falls

● Middle School Faculty meeting 7:45

● Teacher Quality Committee --- 4:10 ---ICN

Thursday: November 6

● Administrator Team meets with AEA administrative team --- 9:00

● KBEW Education Week interviews --- 1:00 ---- ICN room

● Administrative Team meeting ---- 10:00 --- Mr. Hill’s office

● SMART BOARD demonstration

● District Community Technology Advisory Committee ---5:00

Friday: November 7

● Fall Play ----- “Phantom of the Soap Opera”

Saturday: November 8

●Fall Play ----- “Phantom of the Soap Opera”

ADDITIONAL ITEMS:

Board Goal:

It is the goal of the North Iowa Community School District to expect all learners, regardless of age or background, to demonstrate the appropriate use and understanding of technology as a tool in learning and work.

Culture Climate Goals - Long Term Goal: All K-12 students will achieve at high levels in science, prepared for success beyond high school.

● 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.

● Thank you to all those who have worked so hard to make connections for students around the election. Thank you to Kim Ostermann and Deb Aukes for their efforts around Team Nutrition and the ties to the election.

● We host a professional chef on Tuesday as part of our Team Nutrition efforts. Stress to students the importance of this event and the efforts our food service staff makes to guarantee a high quality balanced menu.

● Make an effort to attend one of the performances of the fall play “Phantom of the Soap Opera” on Friday or Saturday. The students notice who attends and it means a great deal to them to see their current or former teachers in attendance.

● THANK YOU for all the cooperation and feedback following our emergency procedure drills.

● Remember to contact parents who may have missed their Parent-Teacher conference. We want 100% participation.

● Veterans Day is Tuesday, November 11. What will you do in your class to recognize those who have served or are currently serving in the military to protect our freedoms?

● Next Special Education Team meeting is Thursday, November 13 ----- 4:00.

● Remember as a General Education teacher you are required to attend special education staffings 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 3^rd is the 50^th 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”

● November 15 is Bucks for Boosters. Our music booster group does wonderful things for our students ---- please support his great fundraiser.