LS Weekly Memo Nov. 12th- Nov. 16th

Welcome to Week 12!  Thanks for all of the time, energy and effort that went into gettig ready for and attending Open House.  Many prosective parents got this look of bliss on their faces as they toured your classrooms.  You could just tell that they were imagining the possibilities, envisioning their child in our thriving learning community.  We had a great turn out.  More reflections to come. We’d love to hear your feedback on what went well and what we could do next year to improve on this year’s Open House.  

COMMUNITY

Grandparents Day - 11/20
Plan on having your students in your class from 8:45 - 10:00 am so grandparents can find their grandchildren.  Extra chairs will be available in the BS Hallway, 1st/ 2nd Grade and 4th/ 5th Grade common areas.

AS FOESL Fall Book Fair, Tuesday, 11/13 - Thursday, 11/15
Have fun selecting books for family, friends and you and support the great work of FOESL.

AS Faculty Meeting, Thursday 11/15 7:45 - 8:40am
We will be updating the faculty on strategic initiatives - Intercultural Competence, Professional Growth Plan and Inquiry.

LS Assembly, Friday, 11/16,  8:10 - 8:40
Following the Essential Competencies themes, the assembly will be about I Create. Kristen and her collaborative crew have another new interactive all community event planned for us. Look for details soon.

PROGRAM

LS Curriculum Task Force Meeting, 11/5, Reading Continuum Appreciative Inquiry
We had a great turn out. In addition to our usual CTF crew, a number of interested faculty joined us to share their thoughts on the use of the continuum at our latest round of parent conferences. Chris will send out the notes she took at the meeting.  

Revised Building Design sessions
Due to a scheduling conflict with Suzy Cessor, we are rescheduling our initial design session to Thursday, December 6 from 3:15 - 4:45, location TBD.  Sessions with the Ashley Cadwell will occur on 12/11 and 12/12. Plan on attending an afternoon faculty meeting on 12/12 to review initial ideas.

How Children Succeed, Ch. 2, 3 Discussion
We will meet in the LS Art Room form 11:00 - 11:50 on 11/15 to reflect on the reading.  All are welcome.

OPERATIONS

Special BS Team Meeting, Monday 11/26, 3:15-4:30 to Discuss Assistant’s Schedule
We will gather to discuss possible changes that will meet the needs of our programs and be more assistant teacher-friendly. Assistants, you will be paid for your time. Would someone be willing to host this meeting?

Field Trips
Be sure to get approval and submit the following paperwork for field trips before committing to payments;

Bus Request

Day Trip Form

Catering

Budget Planning
Next year’s budget is due to the Business Office on December 6. If you are anticipating any significant changes to your program that would have financial implication communicate with David.  This could include:

curriculum supplements - online resources, book sets, manipulatives

additional field trips

major purchases

Benefits Enrollments Due Friday, November 16

Gift Cards
The School is no longer able to distribute gift cards or other items redeemable for cash to employees due to IRS Tax issues.  See David if you have questions.