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.
Monday, November 7, 2011
Monday, October 31, 2011
Week 9: Oct. 31-Nov 4
COMMUNITY
CORE
CORE meets every Monday for a quick check in about all the students to whom we are providing support. We meet again on Wednesdays to discuss individual students in greater detail. Let Ari or Patti know if you have a student you would like discussed at CORE.
Halloween
Please do not assign homework on Halloween.
PROGRAM
AS Faculty Meeting
No meeting on Monday
LS Faculty Meeting - Thursday
We will all meet in the Art Room for brief announcements.
Classroom teachers will return to their rooms to work on plans from conferences
Specialists will remain to discuss students of concern
Parents will provide snacks in the LS Office
LSCTF
LSCTF will meet Thursday afternoon in Chris Thompson’s classroom to review where we are in reading, plan next steps and review 2nd semester plans for writing. David will be meeting with Jon Holloran this week to review a curriculum template he is developing in preparation of the self-study and will ask him to join us in the near future to share his template.
OPERATIONS
Uniforms
Thank you fro taking the time to review uniforms with your students. It is making a difference. If you have repeat offenders who you may send them to the Office for used uniforms and we will send a letter home.
Daylight Saving Ends
Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, November 6. Enjoy the extra hour.
Field Trips and Special Events
This is a busy week for field trips and special events. Please consult the LS Year at Glance Calendar for details. Classroom teachers be sure to communicate with specialists about any schedule changes.
Budget
David will be presenting the proposed LS budget for next year on Thursday. Thank you for all who have provided input.
4th and 5th Grade ERBs
4th and 5th Grade students and teachers begin standardized ERB testing a week from Monday. Non-standard, untimed testing, will be proctored by Ari in the Science Discovery Room.
As in the past, specialist teachers who teach 4th and 5th Grade students will be asked to sign up for a 20-minute duty or two. Ari will post the schedule on Monday.
Recess breaks will happen from 9:10-9:30 Monday-Wednesday. Fifth Grade teachers wondered if PE teachers could play organized games each day. It is hard on students to not have PE for three consecutive days.
On the late start Thursday the students will have a brief break from 9:50-10, obviously too short a time span for organized games.
Thanks, specialists, for filling in at recess!
Field Trips and Calendar
I see a lot of upcoming field trips and special events coming up on the calendar. Please be sure to notify specialists if you plan to be off campus. Leadership Team reps, please be sure your grade’s calendar entries are up to date on the Google calendar.
CORE
CORE meets every Monday for a quick check in about all the students to whom we are providing support. We meet again on Wednesdays to discuss individual students in greater detail. Let Ari or Patti know if you have a student you would like discussed at CORE.
Halloween
Please do not assign homework on Halloween.
PROGRAM
AS Faculty Meeting
No meeting on Monday
LS Faculty Meeting - Thursday
We will all meet in the Art Room for brief announcements.
Classroom teachers will return to their rooms to work on plans from conferences
Specialists will remain to discuss students of concern
Parents will provide snacks in the LS Office
LSCTF
LSCTF will meet Thursday afternoon in Chris Thompson’s classroom to review where we are in reading, plan next steps and review 2nd semester plans for writing. David will be meeting with Jon Holloran this week to review a curriculum template he is developing in preparation of the self-study and will ask him to join us in the near future to share his template.
OPERATIONS
Uniforms
Thank you fro taking the time to review uniforms with your students. It is making a difference. If you have repeat offenders who you may send them to the Office for used uniforms and we will send a letter home.
Daylight Saving Ends
Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, November 6. Enjoy the extra hour.
Field Trips and Special Events
This is a busy week for field trips and special events. Please consult the LS Year at Glance Calendar for details. Classroom teachers be sure to communicate with specialists about any schedule changes.
Budget
David will be presenting the proposed LS budget for next year on Thursday. Thank you for all who have provided input.
4th and 5th Grade ERBs
4th and 5th Grade students and teachers begin standardized ERB testing a week from Monday. Non-standard, untimed testing, will be proctored by Ari in the Science Discovery Room.
As in the past, specialist teachers who teach 4th and 5th Grade students will be asked to sign up for a 20-minute duty or two. Ari will post the schedule on Monday.
Recess breaks will happen from 9:10-9:30 Monday-Wednesday. Fifth Grade teachers wondered if PE teachers could play organized games each day. It is hard on students to not have PE for three consecutive days.
On the late start Thursday the students will have a brief break from 9:50-10, obviously too short a time span for organized games.
Thanks, specialists, for filling in at recess!
Field Trips and Calendar
I see a lot of upcoming field trips and special events coming up on the calendar. Please be sure to notify specialists if you plan to be off campus. Leadership Team reps, please be sure your grade’s calendar entries are up to date on the Google calendar.
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