Welcome
to Week 10! Last week ended on a great notes; An informative PAL
Meeting feturing Lara, Debra and Angela, an engaging 2nd Grade Map Fair
and an inspiring Divali Chapel. Thank you to all.
COMMUNITY
Comings and Goings
Kris Van Auken
is completing her music substitute teaching stint this week. Her last
day will be Friday, November 11. Please join me in thanking her fro her
good work.
Kristen Haferbecker will
return to be both music teacher and teaching assistant on Monday,
November 14. She will work full days on M, W, F and work from home on
planning, organizing and special projects.
Claire Kucera is now on call for Tonya Griffin for whenever the baby decides to come. Tonya plans to work until the baby comes and return in early February.
Doug Whitmore
will be taking his Sabbatical this spring, beginning around Spring
Break. Claire Kucera will be teaching his class from Spring Break to
the end of the year.
With Lauren Erickson
announcing her exciting news, we will begin the search for a long term
substitute for PreK. Lauren will begin her maternity leave in April.
Birthday Celebrations
We will celebrate October and November birthdays on Tuesday morning at 7:20 in the faculty room.
Giving Chapel Kick-Off
We
will kick off Giving Chapel with a blessing of the bags in our Friday,
November 11th Chapel. Beginning School, friends, we hope you will attend
too!
Grandparents and Special Friends Day
Our
annual Grandparents and Special Friends Day is coming up on the Tuesday
before Thanksgiving, Nov. 22nd. As in the past our guests will begin
with breakfast and entertainment in the dining hall. They will visit
classrooms from 8:45 - 9:45 and attend a Chapel (Primary-Fifth Grades)
at 10:15. Start thinking how you might include our visitors in your
activities on this special day.
We
will get a guest list to you as soon as possible. Lisa deGrace, in the
Development Office, said we have approximately 80 responses so far, most
of which are Lower School guests.
Kindergarten Observations: Re: Primary Recommendations
It
is that time of year again...the CORE team will be visiting
Kindergarten classrooms to observe children who might benefit from a
Primary placement. We will be looking for feedback from the specialists
teachers who teach Kindergarten students too.
We
will meet before the Winter break to review teachers, specialists, and
the CORE team’s observations. Likely, Wednesday, December 14th’s CORE
meeting.
PROGRAM
LS Curriculum Task Force
LSCTF
met on Thursday to discuss reading and project progress and determine
next steps. We are working on two opportunities for significant time to
work on these initiatives,a ½ day in February with substitutes covering
classes and a full day on April 2, our next professional development
day.
LS Faculty Meeting
The faculty meeting on Thursday morning will include Brain Research #2 and a review of Admissions dates and responsibilities.
LS Leadership Team
The LSLT will be discussing report cards, calendar and experiential education
OPERATIONS
Daily Light Savings Ends
Remember to turn your clocks back an hour on Sunday.
Book Fair
The Book Fair is November 15 - 17. Get your wish lists to Lara
Benefits Meeting
Next
Monday, November 14 is an All School Faculty and Staff meeting to
discuss benefits. Assistants who qualify for benefits will be paid if
they wish to attend.
