Monday Memo

Good Monday Morning!

As I was walking down the Middle School hall, I was excited to see the following bulletin board with the quote, "Wherever life takes you, walk proud," by R. Stacey LaForme, the elected Chief of the Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation in Canada. 

I love how Ms. Smith use this quote in her teaching and then had students color tennis shoes to build the bulletin board! Great Move!

State Testing

This last week the 4th-8th grade completed their state testing. We ran into some tech issues with the elementary laptops; however, the MS Chromebooks worked quite well. Much appreciation goes to Mike for his quick response and assistance with the technical issues. Thank you. Over the next two weeks, teachers will be scheduling make-up testing for those who missed it.

Attendance

We continue to have a high attendance issue. Several teachers shared names and attendance concerns with me via email. I will personally be reaching out to those families to see how we can help their children attend school regularly. Please reach out to the parents of your students who are missing school.

Building Leadership Team  

The Building Leadership Team will be meeting this Tuesday after school. The goal of this team is to have hall representatives to help navigate initiatives, projects, and concerns. Tomorrow we will discuss Staff Meeting, Work Day(7.5 hour), 4-Day Week, PBIS:SWIS Data/Handbook, School Shirts, Remote Learning 2.0.

Transitions Help: Recess and Lunch 

We are seeing much better behaviors in our transitions times; however, we still have work to do in that area. Teachers, please help your students transition by walking with them to lunch and reviewing the 4 Star Line expectations.  

Camper of the Month Assembly

Please be sure to select two students for the Camper of the Month...one for Excellence and one for Growth! Additionally, be sure to invite parents to attend the conference and get your 'L'li Camper Tent' from the office to write your encouraging message. All tents need to be returned to the office by Monday, Nov 1, 2021.

Job Postings

We have several open job postings: custodial, bus driver(paid training provided), and paraeducators. Would you please encourage individuals to apply?

Have a great week, and seek opportunities to share your care! 

THIS WEEK

Monday

- Informal Observations

Tuesday

 - 10:00 AM, Admin PBIS Meeting with Stephanie Dietrick

 - 1:00 PM, K8 Office Meeting

 - 3:30 PM BLT Meeting

 

Wednesday

 - 8:30 AM, ESD 101 Regional Leaders Fall Meeting - Zoom

 - 9:00 AM, Leadership Admin Meeting, District Office

 - 9:30 AM, Food Service Meeting

Thursday

 - 1:00 PM, K8 Office Meeting

 - 4:00 PM, MS Football at Wellpinit 

Friday

  - Halloween Parties and Parade

  - 1:00 PM, Staff Meeting: Collaboration School Conferences 

  - 2:00 PM, Counselor Time: Character Strong Overview