LS Weekly Memo
Week 25: February 3 - 7
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Happy Groundhogs Day. Thank you to Lauren, Colesie, Lara, Kristen, Patti, Chris and Sarah for their fine work evaluating PreK applicants this weekend. Admissions work when they are so young takes a lot of thought and keen observation.
My thanks also to Jenny Cleveland, along with current parents and John Holloran, for participating on the panel answering parents’ questions. I do wish you could have heard some of the personal testimonies from current parents who were on the panel and those who are applying for a sibling. Some of their own stories brought tears of joy to their eyes. You are doing great work.
COMMUNITY
The last use of the incident form was before Winter Break. If you have an incident that requires more than the usual intervention remember to complete a form. This provides us with powerful data to help us best serve the students.
Aggressive Play on Playground
I have received several recent reports of aggressive play on the playground from teachers and parents. Be vigilant, observant and proactive when you are on duty. If you have a concern about a student, complete an Incident Report.
Thank you to those who have already met with SST. It is a great time to check in about your students as you write reports and and prepare for conferences. See link for your time.
PROGRAM
Progress Reports Posted Monday
Thank you for your hard work. Angela is wrestling with a few PCR quirks. Reports should be posted by Monday afternoon.
AS Faculty & Staff Meeting, Monday, 2/3 - State of School
Mo will present about the state of our school including finance, admissions and development at the mandatory faculty and staff meeting (optional for Teaching Assistants). This is an opportunity for you to become a well informed school community member about the financial health of our school.
LS Faculty Meeting, Thursday 2/6
You may want to review the Faculty Agreements drafted in LSLT before the meeting. We will break into groups and discuss them at the meeting.
7:40 AM
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Appreciations
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7:50 AM
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8:10 AM
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Admissions
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8:30 AM
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Announcements - Auction (Chris Gong)
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Inclement Weather Policy
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Benefits survey - Reminder
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Winter Coffee Format
1st and 2nd Grades, with the help of PE and Patti, presented well received information about social development and problem solving in school. Thank you.
Third through Fifth Grade Coffee - Wednesday, February 5th
Agenda:
• Standardized Testing at OES
• Break out sessions for 3rd, 4th and 5th grades
Service Learning Affinity Coffee, Tuesday, February 11th 8-9am
Essential Competencies Poster
The Communications Department, working with Mo and the Division Heads, has developed a new look for the Essential Competencies. See the attachement. Let me know if you would like an EC poster as we are preparing to print. I would like to replace all the old posters at least.
US Students to Help - February 21
On Friday, February 21, the US will host our annual science fair. Most of the senior class does not participate in that event. From 10:00-12:30 on that day Kara Tambelini will have approximately 35 students who are interested in helping out around campus. They especially love being in the Lower School. Contact her if you are interested.
Teacher Visits from Cascade Academy, 2/21/14
Two teachers will be visiting from the school in Bend, observing classes and eager for conversations about teaching and curriculum.
US Students Available to Help during Winterim - March 17 -20
See email from Robin Weitzer
NWAIS All Schools Conference Presentations
We host the NWAIS Conference on October 10, 2014 . Let us know if you or your team have ideas. Mike Gwaltney, History Department Chair, is on the conference planning committee. Contact him with questions. Some Summer Stipends will be available to plan your presentation.
OPERATIONS
Admissions
Lower School Admissions Day, Friday, 2/7, 7:30 - 3:30
All faculty are expected to participate in the Admissions Day and to be on campus for the full day. See David if you have questions. We will prepare for the day at the LS Faculty Meeting.
Custodial Notebook
See Lyn’s email for location of the log in each wing. Record current needs and any future needs that custodians should be aware of.
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