K8 Monday Memo

As we come up Thanksgiving, I think of the appreciation and gratitude to a few people I celebrated this last weekend. On Saturday, our community celebrated the life of Tim Goad. It was repeated several times at his memorial that heaven got a little louder. Indeed it has! We will remember Tim for his roaring laughter and loving community spirit. On Sunday, my siblings and I hosted a 50th-anniversary celebration for my parents. It was wonderful to see old friends and family members gather to celebrate their enduring love.   

As you observe this Thanksgiving, please take time to share your appreciation to those who support, love, and encourage you!

Parent Conference 

Conferences are one of the most important family connections in your classroom and help promote positive outcomes for students. Below are some key points for your conferences:

1. Create a welcoming environment.

2. Open with positives.

3. Discuss progress and growth.

1. Progress Report

2. Test Data

4. Watch your language…define educational language.

5. Ask questions and listen.

6. Make a plan.

7. Share District Forms:

1. Race- Ethnicity Data

2. Free and Reduced

1. One per household

2. Needed to maintain free meal program

3. Helps with district grants. 

3. Family ID 

1. Complete at school

2. Conference Room / Hallway

Additionally, please reach out to any families who may not have yet confirmed a conference with you. Then, by the end of today, please share with me a photocopy of your finalized parent-conference schedule.  

Staff Meeting Agenda Links:

Thank you for gathering for our staff meeting last week. I am committed to being prepared and ready to make the most of our time when we meet. Would you please help by being on time and actively present in the meeting? Here is the link to our rolling agenda: tinyurl.com/sk821

TPEP Goals:

 I like the direction that the elementary and middle schools are going with your TPEP goals. Would you please review your notes from our last two TPEP meetings and connect with your team to wrap up your TPEP goals? I will be meeting with Mr. Spear to share and review the goals when we get back from the Thanksgiving Break. Please let me know if you would like to meet with me to review or finish your TPEP goals.  

"We must find the time to stop and thank the people who make a 

difference in our lives." ~JFK

THIS WEEK

Monday

• 9:00 AM, Standup Office Meeting, 

• 9:30 AM, Student Support Team Meeting: Restorative Justice 

• 2:30 PM, Brett off Campus

Tuesday

• Parent-Teacher Conferences 

 

Wednesday

• Parent-Teacher Conferences 

• 12:30 PM, Release 

Thursday

• Thanksgiving! 

Friday

• No School: Thanksgiving Break