LS Weekly Memo Week 26: March 4 - March 8

Thanks for supporting PJ day; a hit of a day for many Lower Schoolers. For our only 5 day week in February, it sure flew by. We have 3 more full weeks before Spring Break. Thanks to Margaret, Sue Jensen and the arts faculty for a great Arts Week.  I particularly enjoyed seeing classes on art tours around the campus.  DId any of you find your way to the OES Music site which includes songs from our own Mr.D?

COMMUNITY

Pajama Day and Primetime Auction Attire a Big Success!
It looked as though a good time was had by all!  What fun to see the imaginative costumes and comfy PJ’s doned by Beginning and Lower School students and teachers...one of our subs even got into the spirit and wore PJs. Yeah, Julie Romberg.

Assistant Teacher Meeting, Thursday, March 7th, 12:05-12:40

Next Assembly, Friday, March 22nd

SST Meetings
We look forward to meeting with you to check in about your students.  Specialist meeting on 3/14 will focus on students of interest.

PROGRAM

All LS Faculty Meeting
March 7th, 7:30-8:30
Building Update -
March 11 overview
Professional Development sharings
Reggio Emilia
Haiti
Inquiry and Planning
Intercultural Competencies
Technology
Math, Science and Inquiry
The majority of the meeting will be dedicated to report-outs on professional development.  Some groups may offer a time to get together for a longer conversation.

AS Faculty Meeting
Monday March 11th, 3:15
Professional Development
We will gather in the dining hall to learn more about the Intercultural Competency training, faculty learning groups and other professional development opportunities for April 1.

Intercultural Competencies Committee- Monday, March 18th.


OPERATIONS

Substitutes - Reminders
Make duty responsibilities clear to your subs
Contact Jenny Strode in advance, or night before.  If you wait until the morning to request a substitute it is more difficult.  
Provide Jenny or Chris feedback about substitutes.

Duty Coverage
Remember to get duty coverage when you are away.

Tidy Up First and Second Grade Wing
Thanks to all who straightened up this common area back in February when we had our Admissions Day.  There is a growing pile of lost clothing in the Wishing Well by Chris’ office.  Please don’t leave lost items there, take them to Lost and Found in Room 10.

SST Post-Conference Check in Meetings
If you haven’t done so, please set up a time through Ari to meet with SST on an upcoming Thursday lunch hour or an alternative time that works for all.

Thanks to all who covered duties for Chris, Jenny while they were away and JAne while she is recovering.  Please let them know if you want to swap a duty in return.