LS Weekly Memo
Week 35: April 14-18
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What a great way to end the week; a Kindergarten Music Informances, a Mad Science Water Cycle demonstration, a Blessing of the Bounds and the return of the 3rd graders from Pioneer Camp. Enjoy the sunny weekend to come.
COMMUNITY
Kudos to the Third Grade on Their Successful Pioneer Overnight. Thank You Volunteers.
The Third Grade Pioneer Camp was a huge success, thanks to the mighty troop of camp counselors, outdoor school volunteers and our very own OES team. Thank you Kiah, Erin and Paula and the many volunteers who helped make it happen. We couldn’t have asked for better Spring weather. It was a truly memorable experience for our students.
Kudos to Kristen and Amy on their Music Informances
Kristen, Amy and their students put on stellar Informances in the past weeks, with more to come in the weeks ahead. It is such a treat for the OES community see our music teachers at work with their students. They are joyful and enthusiastic.
Need a Substitute
Jenny Strode is away this weekend, and Jenny and Lyn are both out on Monday. The Character Education Conference takes place on campus with 9 people attending. Substitutes will be hard to get for the day.
PLEASE SEND COPIES OF YOUR SUB PLANS TO THE SUB (if possible) AND CHRIS (JUST IN CASE!).
If for some reason you do need a substitute over the weekend or on Monday, please call David (971.645.1472) as soon as possible.
Teacher Appreciation Celebration - Wednesday, April 16
3:15, Dining Room
Come be appreciated by the parents of your students. Stephanie Knight and volunteers have planned a fine appreciation of you.
Trips
Thank you to those of you who have stepped up and offered to chaperone one of the trips. They are always memorable events. In the future we will need to figure out how to share the load of supporting these amazing experiences for the students.
For safety reasons we need to have 2 adults plus the bus driver on each bus. Chaperones are asked to ride the bus, unless exceptions are granted by the trip leader.
Good Luck PE Team on the BS Movement Program, Thursday, 4/17 at 9am
We look forward to another fun and skill filled program. Thanks for your efforts PE Team!
Upper School Helpers
Starting this Thursday, Robin Schauffler has another fresh team of Upper School students available to perform all types of on-campus service during the Upper School Activity period:
Every Wednesday, 10:20-10:50, beginning April 9
Every Thursday, 10:50-11:50, beginning April 10
See Robin’s email for details.
PROGRAM
NWAIS All Schools Conference Proposals - see email from Mike Gwaltney. Follow link for proposal process.
Technology Security update
See letter sent out by Anne Weston for latest.
Here’s a list of sites that were compromised by the “Heartbleed” threat that Brad K. reported on and for which you should change passwords immediately.
Faculty Meeting
Thursday, April 17 - Department/ Team Meetings
- Click on the link above.
- Please review to determine when you are needed. First, Third and Fifth Grade teams, please let us know who is representing your team at each coffee. We want to start scheduling planning meetings after break, before Spring Trips and Class Placement.
Supervision During Explorations
As you look to take advantage of the opportunities for exploration around campus, be sure you maintain good supervision of your students. Be sure to bring the first aid pack and a cell phone with Lyn’s number on your speed dial, if possible.
Awards
As Mo announced in Chapel on Monday, there are three awards given annually. You may nominate colleagues and/ or yourself. See Anne Weston’s email for additional details.
- Mary G. Stephenson Award
- to the OES faculty member or members who has or have excelled in challenging and inspiring students to question, to think, to speak out, and to care. Faculty may apply on their own behalf or may nominate a colleague.
- OES Faculty and Staff Graduate Award
- A faculty or staff member who wishes to pursue a job-related graduate degree program leading to an advanced degree may receive 50% of tuition costs, up to a program cap of $10,000.
- Staff Excellence Award
- The Staff Excellence Award is awarded annually to a non-faculty employee who has exemplified the highest standards of mission-minded performance in her/his position.
Canoe Training with Tom Handel
Tom will offer another Canoe Training when the launching dock is repaired. He hopes to do so soon.
Spring Trips
Now on to preparations for the Fourth and Fifth Grade trips. May the sun shine.
OPERATIONS
Fire Drill Reflection
The fire drill was a bit chaotic. Granted, it happened during the 4/5 recess, but it was overall, pretty noisy. Please remind students to come out in a calm and orderly fashion and stand quietly waiting for the signal to return to the building. Adults, please model this type of behavior and limit your conversations to essential communications.
Complete Substitute Request Form
If you are attending a conference or one of the Spring overnight trip, be sure to complete a Sub Request Form.
Lacrosse - Only at Lunch Recess. For safety reasons students are not allowed to use lacrosse sticks at other recesses. We need to be consistent about this.
Benefits Meeting - See email from Andrea Bride
You are invited to an optional meeting about the Benefits Survey in the MS Library at 3:15 on Monday, May 12. We will show you the results and seek additional comments or questions from you. Ice cream will be provided! Please click here to RSVP and add your name to the sign-up list. Attendance will be limited to those who have RSVP’d.
We will reschedule the LSCTF meeting scheduled on 5/12.
For Those Who Supervise Second Graders- Imaginative Games Gone Awry
The Second Graders continue to be challenged with imaginative games that go awry. Games start out innocently, but they often take a physical turn where someone gets hurt. The Second Grade Team is working hard , discussing issues at class meetings, reminding students about their recess agreements- have fun, be fair, kind and safe. Please be vigilant. Fill out an incident report if you have any issues while on duty.
Send Two Buddies to the Office When a Child is to Go Home Early or When a Child is Sick
We’ve noticed that students often come to the office with just one student when they are ill, and need to stay in the office. Please send two children to escort that sick child, We don’t want children walking from building to building alone.
Lacrosse
The 4th and 5th graders have requested time to practice lacrosse skills during recess. THis is a great opportunity for them to practice basic skills. They will be provided with a supervised opportunity with the following guidelines:
- Monday and Wednesday Lunch Recess ONLY
- Adult supervision required.
- On the designated area of the turf field ONLY
- Passing and shooting ONLY
- Tennis balls ONLY (bucket of tennis balls in the recess shed)
- Goalies are NOT allowed
- Checking in NOT allowed
- Lacrosse sticks will be stored in the recess shed after recess
The guidelines are for safety purposes. Students who do not follow the guidelines will lose the privilege for the week.
