ELEMENTARY WEEKLY BULLETIN
FOR
WEEK 18—DECEMBER 17, 2007
QUOTE
OF THE WEEK:
Level with your
child by being honest. Nobody spots a phony quicker than a child.
BIRTHDAYS
Tues., Dec. 18:Madison Lodin
(Half)
Wed., Dec. 19: Spencer Armstrong (Half), Colin Weaver (Half)
Thurs., Dec. 20: Taylor Baumann, Anna Mutchler
Sat., Dec. 22: Jeremy Dirksen (Half), Hannah Main (Half)
Mon., Dec. 24: Paige Pike (Half)
Tues., Dec. 25: Jessie Sage (Half), Jade DeLong
(Half)
Thurs., Dec. 27: Rex Ree (Half)
Fri., Dec. 28: Thomas Blodgett (Half), Olivia Martinson
(Half)
Sat., Dec. 29: McKenna Kleveland,
Mackenzie Bengtson (Half), Cynthia Rodriguez (Half)
Sun., Dec. 30: Zephaniah Hess (Half)
RECESS DUTY
Mon.-Sime, Hagedorn, Tues.-Hobbs,
Oldenkamp, Wed.-Eichenberger, Jutting, Thurs.-Leerar, Brooks
DATES
TO REMEMBER
MONDAY,
Dec. 17 (Day 5)
a) Teacher Evaluation in the a.m.
b) Mr. Hill meets
with
c) HS Concert-7:00
TUESDAY, Dec. 18 (Day 6)
a)Six shopping days
until Christmas!!!!
b)Teacher Evaluation
--- a.m.
c) V G/B BB @
Garner-6:30
d) Clover Kids-3:30
WEDNESDAY,
Dec. 19 (Day 1)
a) Elementary
Christmas Parties
b) Mr. Hill attends
staffing --- p.m.
c)Mr. Hill meets
with parents and students in the p.m.
d)H.S. Theater Arts
class performs for 4the grade students –12:40 -- auditorium
e) Treats in elementary library
THURSDAY,
Dec. 20 (Day 2)
a)Mr. & Mrs.
Hill host elementary faculty and all support staff for Christmas treats in the
b) JV/V Wr. @ Newman-6:00
c) V G/B BB @
NC-NSRF-6:30
FRIDAY, Dec.
21
a)NO SCHOOL
b)Teacher Professional Development Day 8:00-3:00 --- BC Commons
c) Staff Christmas gathering at the Branding Iron --- evening
Wednesday, JANUARY 2,
2008:
a)No school for students ---- Professional Development Day for
teachers
THURSDAY: JANUARY 3, 2008
a)First day back to school for all K-12 students and staff
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
A) BOARD GOALS
It is the goal of the
B) ANNUAL PROGRESS
GOAL
Science
Long Term Goal: All
K-12 students will achieve at high levels in science, prepared for success
beyond high school.
Annual Goal: The percent
of students in grades 6, 8 and 11 that score at the intermediate level or
higher will increase (ITBS, ITED) or the percent of students scoring proficient
(3 or higher) will increase from fall to spring on the district science
assessment (grades 5-8 and 10).
C) December 21 and January 2 are Professional
Development Days. December 21 is at
the Elem/HS and January 2 is at the middle school.
D) Weather announcements are listed on the following radio
stations:
KIOW, KJLY, KFMC, KGLO, KLSS/KRIB, KLGA, KBEW.
KIMT- TV 3 is the television
station we notify.
We also utilize the parent
alert system (e-mail or text message) and the district Homepage to notify
parents, students, employees and the public regarding weather announcements.
E) Fuel Oil costs have increased over
300% in the last four years. That
expense comes directly out of the General Fund. That impact all available
discretionary funds (classroom budgets, salaries, technology, supplies, etc.)
F)
Classroom Christmas parties this week. Please
let Rena know when your class party will take place.
Please
invite parents to help with the parties --- I know we have several parents who
would love to assist you.
G) Thank you in
advance to Mr. Huntington for his work pulling together the Christmas gathering
scheduled for December 21. It will be a great evening of fellowship with
faculty, staff, and family members.
H) “Never assume giving a kind word to someone
is not a noble deed. It is always
honorable and noble to show kindness and caring toward a fellow human.”Darrell
Scott, father of Rachel Scott, Rachel’s Challenge
I)Teacher Lesson Plans need to
entered on-line each Friday.
.J) Take
down the level of voices and the volume of moving around during lunch. Be sure we hold our students to a higher
standard regarding their behavior everywhere.
K) SharePoint assignments are
not suggestions ---- they are an expectation of all faculty. Learn to use the technology.
L) Professional Development days on December
21 and January 2.
M) No school for students on
December 21 or January 2.
N) ZERO TOLERANCE
on the playground for fighting, arguing, teasing, or rough play.
O)
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Who delivers cat's Christmas presents ? |
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P) Friday, January 11 is the end of the first
semester. There is a 1:30/1:50
dismissal.
Q)
Saturday, January 12 is the Design Team
Retreat
Greek Salad
Half a
cucumber For
the dressing:
1 lb.
ripe tomatoes 1
clove of garlic
1 red
onion 4 tbs. olive oil
7 oz.
package feta cheese 1
tbs. white wine vinegar
3 oz.
pitted black or green olives, drained ¼
tsp. dried oregano
a
pinch of sugar
a pinch of salt and of ground
black pepper
eat on the day you make it and
serve with bread rolls.
1. Cut the ends off the
cucumber, then cut it in half along its length.
Lay each half flat side down, then cut the cucumber into thin slices.
2. Cut the tomatoes into
quarters, then cut out the green cores.
Then, put the tomato quarters and cucumber slices into a large bowl.
3. Peel the papery skin off the
red onion. Cut the onion into quarters,
then carefully cut each quarter into slices.
4. Cut the feta into cubes,
then add it to the bowl. Add the onion
and most of the olives, then use your hands to mix everything together.
5. Peel and crush the
garlic. Then, put the oil, vinegar,
garlic, oregano, sugar, salt and pepper into a jar, screw the lid on tightly.
6. Shake the jar well. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and mix
it in. Then, scatter the rest of the
olives over the top.
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