Monday, December 4, 2023

K8 Staff Memo

Last week was an exceptionally productive week!  Great job with the fire drill! Thank you for all the hard work on our LID, it is exciting to see the progress on the Unit Plans.  The middle school's Charger of the Month assembly went very well…even with the most dangerous and deadly weapon of all time: a cow tongue to highlight the hurtfulness of words. 


The next two weeks are going to fly by!  Please be sure to focus on our core instruction.  Additionally, the CharacterStrong/Purposeful People lessons are very valuable at this time, as they are focusing on Empathy! 


Have a wonderful week.


Holiday Support 

The Holiday Season is in full swing!  It is an exciting time for many; however, not all celebrate the holidays, and some find the 'joyful season' difficult due to struggles and crises in their lives! 


Our k-12 support staff is eager and ready to help with any students you see struggling during this holiday season!  Please be sure to reach out for any additional support:


Student Support Team Members

Rebecca Abercombie, K8 Counselor

Erin Wilson, Student Assistant Professional

McKensie Brittos, Behavioral Intervention

Chelsea Shelton, Community in Schools

Diane Ball, MTSS Coordinator

Jewelle Collins, School Psychologist

Sherri Watson, School Nurse

Holiday Wishes


We wish for you a holiday
That's better than your dreams,
Filled with peace, good will and hope
And firelight that gleams,


Overflowing with holiday spirit
Good food and holiday laughter;
And when it's done, We hope that you
Live happily ever after!


By Joanna Fuchs


Good Reads 




Staff Celebrations 

In addition to the items below, I am sure Ms. Smith will shout out "Ugle Sweeter Contest!"


Points of Interest


Tuesday's PLC

This Tuesday's PLC is Committee work from 7:15 to 8:00 AM.


K5 Christmas Sing-Along Concert Song Signup 

Thank you for selecting your class songs for the Christmas Sing-Along concert.  During the concert, we will use a YouTube playlist with the music and words for the audience to sing along with the students.  This format will be just like last year.  I will be getting a detailed schedule out to you this week; additionally, I am going to see if we can get access to the auditorium for classes to do a rehearsal. More information to come! 


Remember, don't fret about having your students in perfect pitch...this sing-along concert is a fun way to usher in our winter break! 


Cookies and CoCoa will follow the concert in the classrooms.   


MS Wrestling

MS Wrestling will be heading to Kettle Falls on Thursday.  Please do not release athletes, until the office makes an announcement over the intercom, this will be approximately 1:50 PM


MTSS Updates

FastBridge and Skyward are finally synched!  Rosters should now automatically update. If you find that data is missing, let me know. The tech folks from the company gave suggestions on how to find it.


I will be out the afternoon of Dec. 7.  If I work with your kids I will let you know how that group is being covered. Hopefully, there will be minimal impact because of assemblies and the second-grade field trip.


Community in School's Christmas BINGO

Chelsey is coordinating a Christmas BINGO event for December 13th from 4-6 PM.  Please connect with her if you are interested in helping.  



Calendar

23-24 Calendar

Monday, 12.04

  • Office Standup Meeting @ 9 AM 

  • Student Support Team @ 10:00 AM 

  • Office Meeting @ 1 PM

  • MS After School Leadership Club


Tuesday - 12.05

  • K5 Attendance Conferences, 8:15-9:15 AM

Wednesday - 12.06

  • MTSS Round Table, 7:45 AM

  • Admin Meeting, 9:30 AM

  • MS Attendance Conferences, 2-3 PM

  • K8 Staff Christmas Dinner (Lunch)


Thursday - 12.07

  • K-5 Charger Assembly: 

    • K-2 @ 2:00 - 2:30 

    • 3-5 @ 2:30 - 3:00

  • ToothSavers

  • MS Wrestling @ Kettle Falls, Depart 1:50


Friday - 12.08

  • Friday School


UP and Coming Events:

  • Dec 11, After School Holiday Craft Workshop, 3-5 Grade

  • Dec. 13th, Blood Drive

  • Dec. 13th, School Board Meeting

  • Dec 13th, Community in School's Christmas BINGO

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