FOR WEEK 18 ---- December 15, 2008
GO BIG
BLUE !!!
QUOTE OF THE WEEK:
A sailor without a destination cannot hope for a favorable
wind. Leon
Tec, M.D.
Birthdays:
Dec 14 -
Anthony Rodriquez June 16 Michael Lorey half June 25 Jade Delong - half
Dec15
Samuel Norland June
17 Emma Duve half June 27 Rex Ree - half
Dec 19
Amber Embrock June
19 Spencer Armstrong half June 28 Thomas Blodgett - half
Dec 20
Taylor Baumann June
19 Colin Weaver half June
28 Olivia Martinson - half
Dec 20
Anna Twait June
22 Jeremy Dirksen - half June
29 Mackenzie Bengtson - half
Dec 23
Rian Helland June
22 Hannah Main half June 29 Cynthia Rodriguez -
half
Dec 29
McKenna Kleveland June 24 Paige Pike half July 2
Sidney Walton - half
June 15
Cadin Fleener half June
25 Jessie Sage - half
Recess
Duty:
M -
Twait, Tu Lockrem, W Sime, Th Giesking/Anderson, F
Monday, December 15
● H S Christmas
concert --- 7:00
● School Board Meeting
(rescheduled)4:30
● School Board
Standing Committees
● MS Boys
Basketball vs Lake Mills 7th there, 8th home 4:15
Tuesday: December 16
● Staffing
● JV G/B
Basketball @
● V G/B Basketball
@
● JV/V Wrestling @
Northwood 6:15
Wednesday: December 17
● Elementary
Faculty Meeting and seasonal treats ---- 3:45 ---
● Community Cares
Coalition --- 1:00 --- YMCA FC
● Duffle Bag
Orders Pick up by Mr. Hills office 3:30-4:00 p.m. or call Sarah Paulson
562-2147
Thursday: December 18
● Theater Arts class performs for the 4th and 5th
grade --- 12:50-2:00 --- AUDITORIUM
● Classroom
Christmas parties
● V G/B Basketball
vs Central Springs - 6:15
Friday: December 19
● Mr. Hill reads Twas The Night Before Christmas to a few
elementary classes
● 1:30 / 1:50 Dismissal for Christmas
break
● V G/B Basketball vs Britt - 6:15
Saturday: December 20
● JV/V Wrestling @
Northwood 10:30
Monday, January 5, 2009:
● Classes Resume
ADDITIONAL ITEMS:
District
Philosophical Statement: It is the goal of the
Science Achievement Goals Long Term Goal: All K-12 students will achieve at
high levels in science, prepared for success beyond high school.
● Wednesday, December 17 is our
elementary faculty meeting at 3:45 p.m. in the elementary media center. This is an open invitation to all elementary
faculty and all support staff members.
Join Becky and myself for some holiday treats.
●Christmas
break begins with at 1:30 / 1:50 dismissal on Friday, December 19. Classes will resume on Monday, January 5,
2009. Enjoy your holiday break.
● If a student is injured while under
your supervision be sure you complete the accident form on-line.
● PROCEDURES MUST BE PRACTICED. Harry Wong ------ Recess
rules need to be practiced. Lining up
when the whistle blows is a procedure.
Practice it ---- explain the purpose for the rule. Be consistent in how the rule is
enforced.
● Design Team Retreat will be Saturday, January 10 at the
● Refer to the Party Protocol on the webpage.
● Respect and Responsibility -------------- How often do your
students use the phases PLEASE
and THANK YOU?.
● Your webpage should be up and running. Keep in mind no one is required to put
personal information on their webpage if they are not comfortable sharing that
information. The purpose behind your
webpage is to be another communications tool with parents (assignments, useful
websites, spelling lists, upcoming events, etc.).
● Cold
and Flu season is upon us. Remind
students to wash their hands frequently.
Get plenty of rest.
● Bullying and Harassment ------ recess supervisors need to
be aggressive in the prevention of any type of bullying or unsportsmanlike
conduct ----- notes home to parents --- denial of recess activities ----
notification of the classroom teacher ---- we need to be proactive.
● December 19 is our final day with students before Christmas break. During the holiday break several small
projects will be undertaken around the buildings. Please call prior to coming
to your classroom to make sure you can get into your room.
● Kindergarten Circus
---- Friday, January 30.
● January 13 is a
1:30/1:50 dismissal for teacher inservice.