AM Announcements
December 01, 2008
1. Today is Day 62.
2. It is the mission of Speas Elementary School to provide its students with the tools necessary to successfully meet the challenges they will face in a diverse world.
3. Calendar items for this week:* This is a draft version of AM Announcements done Sunday morning. More information will be added throughout Sunday and on Monday morning. Please check back to insure that you don't miss any important information.
Monday: December 01
Holiday Door Decorating Contest begins
Interim reports go home
Holiday Program practice per Mr. Baker's schedule
ESL Principals' Meeting - 3:30-5:00 PM
Tuesday: December 02
Joint Principals' Meeting - Reichert off-campus - 7:30-12:00
Architect's Meeting on Speas renovation plans - 1:30-3:00
SIT - 2:40 PM
Holiday Program practice per Mr. Baker's schedule
Holiday Program 7:00 PM - Students arrive by 6:30
Wednesday: December 03
Spelling Bee Practice - 1:00 PM
Orders due for Books are Fun
Thursday: December 04
NCI Training - Reichert and Powell off-campus
Orders delivered for Books are Fun
Friday: December 05
Speas Spelling Bee - 9:00 AM
2nd Grade - Moravian Candle Tea - 10:00 AM
NCI Training - Reichert and Powell off-campus
4. At the end of each day please do the following:
a. PLEASE CLOSE ALL BLINDS
b. TURN ALL TV's OFF
c. TURN OFF ALL MONITORS and COMPUTERS (CPU's)
5. Our third grade has been selected to attend a presentation of Swan Lake at R.J. Reynolds Auditorium on February 4, 2009 at 12:30 pm. Transportation is being arranged by the Arts Department. Teachers should place this date on their calendar.
6. There is a display by Book are Fun in the media center. Orders may be placed through December 03 and delivered on December 04.
7. Upcoming dates for your calendar:
a. December 06 - Holiday Open House - The Reichert's House
b. December 12 - Speas Meeting with Dr. Martin
8. Classified staff members may depart at 2:30 PM on December 18 and 19. Ms. Rhodes, Ms. Higgins, Ms. Fletcher, Mr. Ireland and Mr. Cokley will leave two hours earlier than their normal times on December 19. That means that the building will close at 4:00 PM on December 19. Please place this on your calendars.
9. It is time to schedule quarterly visits to teachers at other schools. We will post a schedule in the mail room of when you can schedule your observation. We will bring in a substitute for the day who will spend the morning in one classroom and the afternoon in another.
10. Pre-K staff should get together with Mr. Ireland and Mr. Cokley to determine which toy storage sheds need to be repaired.
11. Remind your students that there will be no A's and Bees tutoring tomorrow night due to the Holiday program.
12. My wife and I are looking forward to welcoming you and your significant other to our Holiday Open House this coming Saturday, December 06. Please come hungry. There will be lots of food and a variety of beverages. Attendance is purely voluntary. The doors will be open from 4:00-10:00 PM. Directions to our home will be placed in you box along with a map. We hope to see you then.
13. Our Superkids officer, Kim Ruff, will be here December 15 through February 06. Kindergarten, Second and Fifth grades should sign-up for sessions on the sheet in the mail room by the sign-in sheet.
14. Christmas parties will be held from 1:00-2:00 on December 18 to allow the custodians to clean up before the last day of school. This is especially important with the custodial staff leaving two hours earlier than normal on December 19. If you are showing a video/movie as part of your party, remember that it is perfectly legal since we have paid for viewing rights. These can only be rated G however. Any other rating requires the approval of an administrator and notification of parents. As your party approaches, grade levels should meet together to ensure that all classrooms are on the same page. Please let the Dr. Reichert or Ms. Powell know if you need anything in order to make your party a successful experience for your students.
15. Rogues are preferable to imbeciles because they sometimes take a rest. - Alexandre Dumas
The least of learning is done in the classrooms. - Thomas Merton
Politics is the art of looking for trouble, finding it whether it exists or not, diagnosing it incorrectly, and applying the wrong remedy. - Ernest Benn
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
AM Announcements - November 25
AM Announcements
November 25, 2008
1. Today is Day 61.
2. It is the mission of Speas Elementary School to provide its students with the tools necessary to successfully meet the challenges they will face in a diverse world.
3. Calendar items for this week:
Tuesday: November 25
2-3 AR Celebration - 8:15
SIP Rough Draft Due
A's and Bees Tutoring 6:00-8:00 - cancelled
4. There will be an energy audit during the Thanksgiving vacation. Please follow the steps listed below:
a. PLEASE CLOSE ALL BLINDS
b. TURN ALL TV's OFF
b. TURN OFF ALL MONITORS and COMPUTERS (CPU's)
5. The office will be open tomorrow but the building will not be heated. It will be closed Thursday and Friday. If you want to come in and work for some reason, make sure you dress warmly.
6. There is a display by Book are Fun in the media center. Orders may be placed through December 03 and delivered on December 04.
7. Upcoming dates for your calendar:
a. December 02 - Holiday Program
b. December 06 - Holiday Open House - The Reichert's House
c. December 12 - Speas Meeting with Dr. Martin
8. Remember that classified staff members may depart at 2:30 PM today. Ms. Rhodes, Ms. Higgins, Ms. Fletcher, Mr. Ireland and Mr. Cokley will leave an hour earlier than their normal time. That means that the building will close at 5:00 today. Mr. Hart will be the last one out the door on Tuesday following the departure of the last magnet express student.
9. When we return from Thanksgiving we will begin scheduling quarterly visits to teachers at other schools.
10. The AR celebration for 2-3 is at 8:15.
11. Remind your students that there will be no A's and Bees tutoring tonight.
12. Some individuals have raised the question about the relationship between the Open House my wife and I host each December and support from Social Committee dues. My wife and I have hosted a Christmas Open House for 30 years. We invite her staff, my staff, our neighbors and our friends. It is our way of kicking off the holiday season. There is no relationship between our Open House and Social Committee or any other group. We receive no support in terms of money or personnel. It is wholly and completely a gift from our family to all invited. We hope you will be able to join us on December 6 between 4:00 and 10:00.
13. Our Superkids officer, Kim Ruff, will be here December 15 through February 06. Kindergarten, Second and Fifth grades should sign-up for sessions on the sheet in the mail room by the sign-in sheet.
14. Every man is wise when attacked by a mad dog; fewer when pursued by a mad woman; only the wisest survive when attacked by a mad notion. - Robertson Davies
Democracy is a device that ensures we shall be governed no better than we deserve. - George Bernard Shaw
Competence, like truth, beauty and contact lenses, is in the eye of the beholder. - Laurence J. Peter
November 25, 2008
1. Today is Day 61.
2. It is the mission of Speas Elementary School to provide its students with the tools necessary to successfully meet the challenges they will face in a diverse world.
3. Calendar items for this week:
Tuesday: November 25
2-3 AR Celebration - 8:15
SIP Rough Draft Due
A's and Bees Tutoring 6:00-8:00 - cancelled
4. There will be an energy audit during the Thanksgiving vacation. Please follow the steps listed below:
a. PLEASE CLOSE ALL BLINDS
b. TURN ALL TV's OFF
b. TURN OFF ALL MONITORS and COMPUTERS (CPU's)
5. The office will be open tomorrow but the building will not be heated. It will be closed Thursday and Friday. If you want to come in and work for some reason, make sure you dress warmly.
6. There is a display by Book are Fun in the media center. Orders may be placed through December 03 and delivered on December 04.
7. Upcoming dates for your calendar:
a. December 02 - Holiday Program
b. December 06 - Holiday Open House - The Reichert's House
c. December 12 - Speas Meeting with Dr. Martin
8. Remember that classified staff members may depart at 2:30 PM today. Ms. Rhodes, Ms. Higgins, Ms. Fletcher, Mr. Ireland and Mr. Cokley will leave an hour earlier than their normal time. That means that the building will close at 5:00 today. Mr. Hart will be the last one out the door on Tuesday following the departure of the last magnet express student.
9. When we return from Thanksgiving we will begin scheduling quarterly visits to teachers at other schools.
10. The AR celebration for 2-3 is at 8:15.
11. Remind your students that there will be no A's and Bees tutoring tonight.
12. Some individuals have raised the question about the relationship between the Open House my wife and I host each December and support from Social Committee dues. My wife and I have hosted a Christmas Open House for 30 years. We invite her staff, my staff, our neighbors and our friends. It is our way of kicking off the holiday season. There is no relationship between our Open House and Social Committee or any other group. We receive no support in terms of money or personnel. It is wholly and completely a gift from our family to all invited. We hope you will be able to join us on December 6 between 4:00 and 10:00.
13. Our Superkids officer, Kim Ruff, will be here December 15 through February 06. Kindergarten, Second and Fifth grades should sign-up for sessions on the sheet in the mail room by the sign-in sheet.
14. Every man is wise when attacked by a mad dog; fewer when pursued by a mad woman; only the wisest survive when attacked by a mad notion. - Robertson Davies
Democracy is a device that ensures we shall be governed no better than we deserve. - George Bernard Shaw
Competence, like truth, beauty and contact lenses, is in the eye of the beholder. - Laurence J. Peter
Monday, November 24, 2008
Seasonal Decorations and Christmas Trees
As we move into the holiday season,please keep in ming the following information from the Fire Department:
- Candles and open flames are prohibited.
-Decorations must not block or obstruct exits and corridors. The 20% limit on artwork on walls in the halls would apply to decorations.
- Exits and corridors are safe havens that must remain free of materials on the floor space.
- Natural "Cut Trees" are only allowed in buildings with an Automatic Fire Sprinkler System and trees must be kept fresh and water checked daily. No lights or cords.
- Live trees with a root ball must be kept fresh and may be treated as potted plants. No lights or cords.
- Artificial Trees and vegetation must be approved and listed as non-combustible with a NFPA 701 certification for flame resistance that meets educational occupancies restrictions. (listed materials should display a factory tag) *No lights or cords.
- Metal trees may not have lights or cords.
- Standards for decorative lights and cords are very restrictive and expensive for educational occupancies. Store bought cords and lights are not approved for schools and therefore a safe policy is not to allow lights and cords on decorations in schools.
- Cooking in classrooms may occur for special instructional sessions and must involve staff supervision, Have a fire extinguisher on stand-by and after use assure the
cooking appliance is cool, removed from the classroom and secure.
- Candles and open flames are prohibited.
-Decorations must not block or obstruct exits and corridors. The 20% limit on artwork on walls in the halls would apply to decorations.
- Exits and corridors are safe havens that must remain free of materials on the floor space.
- Natural "Cut Trees" are only allowed in buildings with an Automatic Fire Sprinkler System and trees must be kept fresh and water checked daily. No lights or cords.
- Live trees with a root ball must be kept fresh and may be treated as potted plants. No lights or cords.
- Artificial Trees and vegetation must be approved and listed as non-combustible with a NFPA 701 certification for flame resistance that meets educational occupancies restrictions. (listed materials should display a factory tag) *No lights or cords.
- Metal trees may not have lights or cords.
- Standards for decorative lights and cords are very restrictive and expensive for educational occupancies. Store bought cords and lights are not approved for schools and therefore a safe policy is not to allow lights and cords on decorations in schools.
- Cooking in classrooms may occur for special instructional sessions and must involve staff supervision, Have a fire extinguisher on stand-by and after use assure the
cooking appliance is cool, removed from the classroom and secure.
AM Announcements - November 24
AM Announcements
November 24, 2008
1. Today is Day 40.
2. It is the mission of Speas Elementary School to provide its students with the tools necessary to successfully meet the challenges they will face in a diverse world.
3. Calendar items for this week:
Monday: November 24
K-1 AR Celebration - 8:15
Equity+ Principals' Meeting -12:00-1:30 - Reichert off-campus
Applebee's Decorating - 8:00 AM
Tuesday: November 25
2-3 AR Celebration - 8:15
SIP Rough Draft Due
A's and Bees Tutoring 6:00-8:00 - cancelled
4. We continue to have computers, monitors and TV's left on at the end of the day. We also have blinds that are not closed. Remember to:
a. TURN ALL TV's OFF
b. TURN OFF ALL MONITORS and COMPUTERS (CPU's)
5. The office will be open Wednesday, November 26 but the building will not be heated. It will be closed on November 27 and 28. Once again the building will not be heated over the Thanksgiving Holiday. If you want to come in and work for some reason, make sure you dress warmly.
6. Fliers regarding The "Retirement Information Center" dates for 2008-2009 are in the lounge and the mail room.
7. Upcoming dates for your calendar:
a. December 02 - Holiday Program
b. December 06 - Holiday Open House - The Reichert's House
c. December 12 - Speas Meeting with Dr. Martin
8. Remember that classified staff members may depart at 2:30 PM today and tomorrow. Ms. Rhodes, Ms. Higgins, Ms. Fletcher, Mr. Ireland and Mr. Cokley may leave an hour earlier than their normal time. That means that the building will close at 5:00 tomorrow. Mr. Hart will be the last one out the door on Tuesday following the departure of the last magnet express student.
9. Human Resources has announced 403b Fairs for the following companies: American Century, Edward Jones (The Hartford), Wachovia Securities (The Hartford, ING), Horace Mann, Security Benefit.
Wednesday, December 3: East Forsyth HS, Cafeteria, 4:00-6:00pm.
Thursday, December 4: North Forsyth HS, Media Center, 4:00-6:00pm.
Wednesday, December 10:West Forsyth HS, Cafeteria, 4:00-6:00pm.
Thursday, December 11: Parkland HS - Cafeteria, 4:00-6:00pm.
(Registration is not required for these events!)
10. The AR celebration for K-1 is todayday at 8:15. The 2-3 celebration is tomorrow at 8:15.
11. Please be reminded that on days when school is delayed, staff members are expected to arrive at their regular time. Safety of course is the primary concern and we don't want anyone traveling when it is unsafe.
12. Due to tomorrow being the last day before a three day vacation, there will be no A's and Bees Tutoring tomorrow night.
13. Jendah Thomas was selected to have her art displayed "Seeing the City" at Reynolda House. There is an exhibit on loan from NYC , artist John Sloan, and WS/FCS was to have students do city scape exhibits. Jendah's is a beautiful pastel and is very abstract and hers was one of 12 in the whole county of ES schools. The exhibit is December 5 - the Christmas holidays. PLEASE go by and see it. Once again Ms. Rusch has had one of her students' pieces selected for recognition.
14. Anna Salas is going with the 4th grade on the field trip. Ms. Clodfelter will cover the only class she will miss at 11:30 - 12:05.
15. In the United States there is more space where nobody is than where anybody is. That is what makes America what it is. - Gertrude Stein
The opposite of the religious fanatic is not the fanatical atheist but the gentle cynic who cares not whether there is a god or not. - Eric Hoffer
Reality is the leading cause of stress amongst those in touch with it. - Jane Wagner
November 24, 2008
1. Today is Day 40.
2. It is the mission of Speas Elementary School to provide its students with the tools necessary to successfully meet the challenges they will face in a diverse world.
3. Calendar items for this week:
Monday: November 24
K-1 AR Celebration - 8:15
Equity+ Principals' Meeting -12:00-1:30 - Reichert off-campus
Applebee's Decorating - 8:00 AM
Tuesday: November 25
2-3 AR Celebration - 8:15
SIP Rough Draft Due
A's and Bees Tutoring 6:00-8:00 - cancelled
4. We continue to have computers, monitors and TV's left on at the end of the day. We also have blinds that are not closed. Remember to:
a. TURN ALL TV's OFF
b. TURN OFF ALL MONITORS and COMPUTERS (CPU's)
5. The office will be open Wednesday, November 26 but the building will not be heated. It will be closed on November 27 and 28. Once again the building will not be heated over the Thanksgiving Holiday. If you want to come in and work for some reason, make sure you dress warmly.
6. Fliers regarding The "Retirement Information Center" dates for 2008-2009 are in the lounge and the mail room.
7. Upcoming dates for your calendar:
a. December 02 - Holiday Program
b. December 06 - Holiday Open House - The Reichert's House
c. December 12 - Speas Meeting with Dr. Martin
8. Remember that classified staff members may depart at 2:30 PM today and tomorrow. Ms. Rhodes, Ms. Higgins, Ms. Fletcher, Mr. Ireland and Mr. Cokley may leave an hour earlier than their normal time. That means that the building will close at 5:00 tomorrow. Mr. Hart will be the last one out the door on Tuesday following the departure of the last magnet express student.
9. Human Resources has announced 403b Fairs for the following companies: American Century, Edward Jones (The Hartford), Wachovia Securities (The Hartford, ING), Horace Mann, Security Benefit.
Wednesday, December 3: East Forsyth HS, Cafeteria, 4:00-6:00pm.
Thursday, December 4: North Forsyth HS, Media Center, 4:00-6:00pm.
Wednesday, December 10:West Forsyth HS, Cafeteria, 4:00-6:00pm.
Thursday, December 11: Parkland HS - Cafeteria, 4:00-6:00pm.
(Registration is not required for these events!)
10. The AR celebration for K-1 is todayday at 8:15. The 2-3 celebration is tomorrow at 8:15.
11. Please be reminded that on days when school is delayed, staff members are expected to arrive at their regular time. Safety of course is the primary concern and we don't want anyone traveling when it is unsafe.
12. Due to tomorrow being the last day before a three day vacation, there will be no A's and Bees Tutoring tomorrow night.
13. Jendah Thomas was selected to have her art displayed "Seeing the City" at Reynolda House. There is an exhibit on loan from NYC , artist John Sloan, and WS/FCS was to have students do city scape exhibits. Jendah's is a beautiful pastel and is very abstract and hers was one of 12 in the whole county of ES schools. The exhibit is December 5 - the Christmas holidays. PLEASE go by and see it. Once again Ms. Rusch has had one of her students' pieces selected for recognition.
14. Anna Salas is going with the 4th grade on the field trip. Ms. Clodfelter will cover the only class she will miss at 11:30 - 12:05.
15. In the United States there is more space where nobody is than where anybody is. That is what makes America what it is. - Gertrude Stein
The opposite of the religious fanatic is not the fanatical atheist but the gentle cynic who cares not whether there is a god or not. - Eric Hoffer
Reality is the leading cause of stress amongst those in touch with it. - Jane Wagner
Thursday, November 20, 2008
AM Announcements - November 21
AM Announcements
November 20, 2008
1. Today is Day 59.
2. It is the mission of Speas Elementary School to provide its students with the tools necessary to successfully meet the challenges they will face in a diverse world.
3. Calendar items for this week:
Friday: November 21
Fourth Grade field trip to Old Salem 9:00-1:00
Dollar Dress Down Day
Reichert Off-campus after 11:00
4. I will be off-campus after 11:00 AM today.
5. At the end of every day:
a. TURN ALL TV's OFF
b. TURN OFF ALL MONITORS and COMPUTER (CPU's)
6. The office will be open on Wednesday, November 26 but the building will not be heated. It will be closed on November 27 and 28. Once again the building will not be heated over the Thanksgiving Holiday.
7. Fliers regarding The "Retirement Information Center" dates for 2008-2009 are in the lounge and the mail room.
8. Upcoming dates for your calendar:
a. December 02 - Holiday Program
b. December 06 - Holiday Open House - The Reichert's House
c. December 12 - Speas Meeting with Dr. Martin
9. Review conferences scheduled for today are:
10. Classified staff members should depart at 2:30 PM on Monday and Tuesday of next week to give them the time for Veteran's Day and Thanksgiving.
11. Human Resources has announced 403b Fairs for the following companies: American Century, Edward Jones (The Hartford), Wachovia Securities (The Hartford, ING), Horace Mann, Security Benefit.
Wednesday, December 3: East Forsyth HS, Cafeteria, 4:00-6:00pm.
Thursday, December 4: North Forsyth HS, Media Center, 4:00-6:00pm.
Wednesday, December 10:West Forsyth HS, Cafeteria, 4:00-6:00pm.
Thursday, December 11: Parkland HS - Cafeteria, 4:00-6:00pm.
(Registration is not required for these events!)
12. AR celebrations for K-1 will be on Monday at 8:15. For 2-3 they will be on Tuesday at 8:15.
13. Please be reminded that on days when school is delayed, staff members are expected to arrive at their regular time. Safety of course is the primary concern and we don't want anyone traveling when it is unsafe.
14. The fourth grade field trip to Old Salem has been cancelled and is being rescheduled for another day.
15. I have read your book and much like it. - Moses Hadas
The most erroneous stories are those we think we know best - and therefore never scrutinize or question. - Stephen Jay Gould
Why isn't there a special name for the tops of your feet? - Lily Tomlin
November 20, 2008
1. Today is Day 59.
2. It is the mission of Speas Elementary School to provide its students with the tools necessary to successfully meet the challenges they will face in a diverse world.
3. Calendar items for this week:
Friday: November 21
Fourth Grade field trip to Old Salem 9:00-1:00
Dollar Dress Down Day
Reichert Off-campus after 11:00
4. I will be off-campus after 11:00 AM today.
5. At the end of every day:
a. TURN ALL TV's OFF
b. TURN OFF ALL MONITORS and COMPUTER (CPU's)
6. The office will be open on Wednesday, November 26 but the building will not be heated. It will be closed on November 27 and 28. Once again the building will not be heated over the Thanksgiving Holiday.
7. Fliers regarding The "Retirement Information Center" dates for 2008-2009 are in the lounge and the mail room.
8. Upcoming dates for your calendar:
a. December 02 - Holiday Program
b. December 06 - Holiday Open House - The Reichert's House
c. December 12 - Speas Meeting with Dr. Martin
9. Review conferences scheduled for today are:
10. Classified staff members should depart at 2:30 PM on Monday and Tuesday of next week to give them the time for Veteran's Day and Thanksgiving.
11. Human Resources has announced 403b Fairs for the following companies: American Century, Edward Jones (The Hartford), Wachovia Securities (The Hartford, ING), Horace Mann, Security Benefit.
Wednesday, December 3: East Forsyth HS, Cafeteria, 4:00-6:00pm.
Thursday, December 4: North Forsyth HS, Media Center, 4:00-6:00pm.
Wednesday, December 10:West Forsyth HS, Cafeteria, 4:00-6:00pm.
Thursday, December 11: Parkland HS - Cafeteria, 4:00-6:00pm.
(Registration is not required for these events!)
12. AR celebrations for K-1 will be on Monday at 8:15. For 2-3 they will be on Tuesday at 8:15.
13. Please be reminded that on days when school is delayed, staff members are expected to arrive at their regular time. Safety of course is the primary concern and we don't want anyone traveling when it is unsafe.
14. The fourth grade field trip to Old Salem has been cancelled and is being rescheduled for another day.
15. I have read your book and much like it. - Moses Hadas
The most erroneous stories are those we think we know best - and therefore never scrutinize or question. - Stephen Jay Gould
Why isn't there a special name for the tops of your feet? - Lily Tomlin
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
AM Announcements - November 20
AM Announcements
November 20, 2008
1. Today is Day 58.
2. It is the mission of Speas Elementary School to provide its students with the tools necessary to successfully meet the challenges they will face in a diverse world.
3. Calendar items for this week:
Thursday: November 20
Ms. Say's class field trip to Salemtowne 9:30-11:30
Technology Staff Development - 2:40-4:00
PTA Teacher of the Year Dinner - Village Inn - Clemmons - 6:30-8:30
Friday: November 21
Fourth Grade field trip to Old Salem 9:00-1:00
Dollar Dress Down Day
Reichert Off-campus after 11:00
4. There is a Technology staff development this afternoon. We will be divided into two groups like we were in October.
5. At the end of every day:
a. TURN ALL TV's OFF
b. TURN OFF ALL MONITORS and COMPUTER (CPU's)
6. The office will be open on Wednesday, November 26 but the building will not be heated. It will be closed on November 27 and 28. Once again the building will not be heated over the Thanksgiving Holiday.
7. Fliers regarding The "Retirement Information Center" dates for 2008-2009 are in the lounge and the mail room.
8. Upcoming dates for your calendar:
a. December 02 - Holiday Program
b. December 06 - Holiday Open House - The Reichert's House
c. December 12 - Speas Meeting with Dr. Martin
9. Review conferences scheduled for today are: 8:50 - Gifford; 11:30 - Badarin; 12:20 - Kelly
10. Classified staff members should depart at 2:30 PM on Monday and Tuesday of next week to give them the time for Veteran's Day and Thanksgiving.
11. Human Resources has announced 403b Fairs for the following companies: American Century, Edward Jones (The Hartford), Wachovia Securities (The Hartford, ING), Horace Mann, Security Benefit.
Wednesday, December 3: East Forsyth HS, Cafeteria, 4:00-6:00pm.
Thursday, December 4: North Forsyth HS, Media Center, 4:00-6:00pm.
Wednesday, December 10:West Forsyth HS, Cafeteria, 4:00-6:00pm.
Thursday, December 11: Parkland HS - Cafeteria, 4:00-6:00pm.
(Registration is not required for these events!)
12. If you followed the news yesterday, the State of North Carolina has asked school districts to return a portion of the funds allocated earlier this year. It amounts to about $39 per student or around $2.3 million for WS/FCS. Our system has not announced where the cuts will be as of yet. The board will decide this at its meeting next Tuesday.
13. I base my fashion taste on what doesn't itch. - Gilda Radner
The purpose of life is to fight maturity. - Dick Werthimer
A committee is a cul-de-sac down which ideas are lured and then quietly strangled. - Sir Barnett Cocks
November 20, 2008
1. Today is Day 58.
2. It is the mission of Speas Elementary School to provide its students with the tools necessary to successfully meet the challenges they will face in a diverse world.
3. Calendar items for this week:
Thursday: November 20
Ms. Say's class field trip to Salemtowne 9:30-11:30
Technology Staff Development - 2:40-4:00
PTA Teacher of the Year Dinner - Village Inn - Clemmons - 6:30-8:30
Friday: November 21
Fourth Grade field trip to Old Salem 9:00-1:00
Dollar Dress Down Day
Reichert Off-campus after 11:00
4. There is a Technology staff development this afternoon. We will be divided into two groups like we were in October.
5. At the end of every day:
a. TURN ALL TV's OFF
b. TURN OFF ALL MONITORS and COMPUTER (CPU's)
6. The office will be open on Wednesday, November 26 but the building will not be heated. It will be closed on November 27 and 28. Once again the building will not be heated over the Thanksgiving Holiday.
7. Fliers regarding The "Retirement Information Center" dates for 2008-2009 are in the lounge and the mail room.
8. Upcoming dates for your calendar:
a. December 02 - Holiday Program
b. December 06 - Holiday Open House - The Reichert's House
c. December 12 - Speas Meeting with Dr. Martin
9. Review conferences scheduled for today are: 8:50 - Gifford; 11:30 - Badarin; 12:20 - Kelly
10. Classified staff members should depart at 2:30 PM on Monday and Tuesday of next week to give them the time for Veteran's Day and Thanksgiving.
11. Human Resources has announced 403b Fairs for the following companies: American Century, Edward Jones (The Hartford), Wachovia Securities (The Hartford, ING), Horace Mann, Security Benefit.
Wednesday, December 3: East Forsyth HS, Cafeteria, 4:00-6:00pm.
Thursday, December 4: North Forsyth HS, Media Center, 4:00-6:00pm.
Wednesday, December 10:West Forsyth HS, Cafeteria, 4:00-6:00pm.
Thursday, December 11: Parkland HS - Cafeteria, 4:00-6:00pm.
(Registration is not required for these events!)
12. If you followed the news yesterday, the State of North Carolina has asked school districts to return a portion of the funds allocated earlier this year. It amounts to about $39 per student or around $2.3 million for WS/FCS. Our system has not announced where the cuts will be as of yet. The board will decide this at its meeting next Tuesday.
13. I base my fashion taste on what doesn't itch. - Gilda Radner
The purpose of life is to fight maturity. - Dick Werthimer
A committee is a cul-de-sac down which ideas are lured and then quietly strangled. - Sir Barnett Cocks
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
AM Announcements - November 19
AM Announcements
November 19, 2008
1. Today is Day 57.
2. It is the mission of Speas Elementary School to provide its students with the tools necessary to successfully meet the challenges they will face in a diverse world.
3. Calendar items for this week:
Wednesday: November 19
SIP Meetings - 2:40-4:00
Thursday: November 20
Technology Staff Development - 2:40-4:00
PTA Teacher of the Year Dinner - Village Inn - Clemmons - 6:30-8:30
Friday: November 21
Dollar Dress Down Day
Reichert Off-campus after 11:00
4.
5. At the end of every day:
a. TURN ALL TV's
b. TURN OFF ALL MONITORS and COMPUTER (CPU's)
6. Social Committee dues are $25 and can be paid in a single payment, or installments throughout the year. See Ms. Johnson to work out payment of your dues.
7. Fliers regarding The "Retirement Information Center" dates for 2008-2009 are in the lounge and the mail room.
8. Upcoming dates for your calendar:
a. December 02 - Holiday Program
b. December 06 - Holiday Open House - The Reichert's House
c. December 12 - Speas Meeting with Dr. Martin
9. Review conferences scheduled for today are:
10. Classified staff members should depart at 2:30 PM on Monday and Tuesday of next week to give them the time for Veteran's Day and Thanksgiving.
11. We meet this afternoon on our SIT plan rough draft.
12.
November 19, 2008
1. Today is Day 57.
2. It is the mission of Speas Elementary School to provide its students with the tools necessary to successfully meet the challenges they will face in a diverse world.
3. Calendar items for this week:
Wednesday: November 19
SIP Meetings - 2:40-4:00
Thursday: November 20
Technology Staff Development - 2:40-4:00
PTA Teacher of the Year Dinner - Village Inn - Clemmons - 6:30-8:30
Friday: November 21
Dollar Dress Down Day
Reichert Off-campus after 11:00
4.
5. At the end of every day:
a. TURN ALL TV's
b. TURN OFF ALL MONITORS and COMPUTER (CPU's)
6. Social Committee dues are $25 and can be paid in a single payment, or installments throughout the year. See Ms. Johnson to work out payment of your dues.
7. Fliers regarding The "Retirement Information Center" dates for 2008-2009 are in the lounge and the mail room.
8. Upcoming dates for your calendar:
a. December 02 - Holiday Program
b. December 06 - Holiday Open House - The Reichert's House
c. December 12 - Speas Meeting with Dr. Martin
9. Review conferences scheduled for today are:
10. Classified staff members should depart at 2:30 PM on Monday and Tuesday of next week to give them the time for Veteran's Day and Thanksgiving.
11. We meet this afternoon on our SIT plan rough draft.
12.
Monday, November 17, 2008
AM Announcements - November 18
AM Announcements
November 18, 2008
1. Today is Day 56.
2. It is the mission of Speas Elementary School to provide its students with the tools necessary to successfully meet the challenges they will face in a diverse world.
3. Calendar items for this week:
Tuesday: November 18
Marzano Staff Development - 2:40-4:00
First Tee Evening - Session #1 5:00 - set up; 6:00 - program
McDonalds Night - 5:00-8:00
A's and Bees Tutoring - 6:00-8:00
Wednesday: November 19
SIP Meetings - 2:40-4:00
Thursday: November 20
Technology Staff Development - 2:40-4:00
PTA Teacher of the Year Dinner - Village Inn - Clemmons - 6:30-8:30
Friday: November 21
Dollar Dress Down Day
Reichert Off-campus after 11:30
4. Tonight is the first session of First Tee, a golfing program for children. It will take place in the gym under the direction of Susan Sidden. She will begin setting up at 5:00 with the session beginning at 6:00.
5. At the end of every day:
a. TURN ALL TV's
b. TURN OFF ALL MONITORS and COMPUTER (CPU's)
6. Social Committee dues are $25 and can be paid in a single payment, or installments throughout the year. See Ms. Johnson to work out payment of your dues.
7. Fliers regarding The "Retirement Information Center" dates for 2008-2009 are in the lounge and the mail room.
8. Upcoming dates for your calendar:
a. December 02 - Holiday Program
b. December 06 - Holiday Open House - The Reichert's House
c. December 12 - Speas Meeting with Dr. Martin
9. Review conferences scheduled for today are: 8:50 - Falor; 9:30 - Merrill; and 10:15 - Say
10. Classified staff members should depart at 2:30 PM on Monday and Tuesday of next week to give them the time for Veteran's Day and Thanksgiving.
11. We meet this afternoon on our SIT plan rough draft.
12. The meeting with the architect has been postponed until December 02. I'll keep you informed.
13. Today is our monthly Marzano training. This will be the last one until Ms. Falor returns from maternity leave.
14. I am in need of someone to cover A's and Bees tutoring tonight. I am doing a police ride-along for Leadership Winston-Salem.
15. Please come out and support Speas tonight between 5:00-8:00 PM at McDonalds on North Point Blvd. Eat in or drive thru, it all goes to support our program.
16. I heard today that Mickey Mouse is 80 today. He is the most recognized figure in the United States.
17.There are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies, and statistics.
Benjamin Disraeli (1804 - 1881)
It took me fifteen years to discover that I had no talent for writing, but I couldn't give it up because by that time I was too famous.
Robert Benchley (1889 - 1945)
The only really good place to buy lumber is at a store where the lumber has already been cut and attached together in the form of furniture, finished, and put inside boxes.
Dave Barry (1947 - ), "The Taming of the Screw"
All the President is, is a glorified public relations man who spends his time flattering, kissing and kicking people to get them to do what they are supposed to do anyway.
Harry S Truman (1884 - 1972), Letter to his sister, Nov. 14, 1947
November 18, 2008
1. Today is Day 56.
2. It is the mission of Speas Elementary School to provide its students with the tools necessary to successfully meet the challenges they will face in a diverse world.
3. Calendar items for this week:
Tuesday: November 18
Marzano Staff Development - 2:40-4:00
First Tee Evening - Session #1 5:00 - set up; 6:00 - program
McDonalds Night - 5:00-8:00
A's and Bees Tutoring - 6:00-8:00
Wednesday: November 19
SIP Meetings - 2:40-4:00
Thursday: November 20
Technology Staff Development - 2:40-4:00
PTA Teacher of the Year Dinner - Village Inn - Clemmons - 6:30-8:30
Friday: November 21
Dollar Dress Down Day
Reichert Off-campus after 11:30
4. Tonight is the first session of First Tee, a golfing program for children. It will take place in the gym under the direction of Susan Sidden. She will begin setting up at 5:00 with the session beginning at 6:00.
5. At the end of every day:
a. TURN ALL TV's
b. TURN OFF ALL MONITORS and COMPUTER (CPU's)
6. Social Committee dues are $25 and can be paid in a single payment, or installments throughout the year. See Ms. Johnson to work out payment of your dues.
7. Fliers regarding The "Retirement Information Center" dates for 2008-2009 are in the lounge and the mail room.
8. Upcoming dates for your calendar:
a. December 02 - Holiday Program
b. December 06 - Holiday Open House - The Reichert's House
c. December 12 - Speas Meeting with Dr. Martin
9. Review conferences scheduled for today are: 8:50 - Falor; 9:30 - Merrill; and 10:15 - Say
10. Classified staff members should depart at 2:30 PM on Monday and Tuesday of next week to give them the time for Veteran's Day and Thanksgiving.
11. We meet this afternoon on our SIT plan rough draft.
12. The meeting with the architect has been postponed until December 02. I'll keep you informed.
13. Today is our monthly Marzano training. This will be the last one until Ms. Falor returns from maternity leave.
14. I am in need of someone to cover A's and Bees tutoring tonight. I am doing a police ride-along for Leadership Winston-Salem.
15. Please come out and support Speas tonight between 5:00-8:00 PM at McDonalds on North Point Blvd. Eat in or drive thru, it all goes to support our program.
16. I heard today that Mickey Mouse is 80 today. He is the most recognized figure in the United States.
17.There are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies, and statistics.
Benjamin Disraeli (1804 - 1881)
It took me fifteen years to discover that I had no talent for writing, but I couldn't give it up because by that time I was too famous.
Robert Benchley (1889 - 1945)
The only really good place to buy lumber is at a store where the lumber has already been cut and attached together in the form of furniture, finished, and put inside boxes.
Dave Barry (1947 - ), "The Taming of the Screw"
All the President is, is a glorified public relations man who spends his time flattering, kissing and kicking people to get them to do what they are supposed to do anyway.
Harry S Truman (1884 - 1972), Letter to his sister, Nov. 14, 1947
Sunday, November 16, 2008
AM Announcements - November 17
AM Announcements
November 17, 2008
1. Today is Day 55.
2. It is the mission of Speas Elementary School to provide its students with the tools necessary to successfully meet the challenges they will face in a diverse world.
3. Calendar items for this week:
Monday: November 17
SIP Meetings - 2:40-4:00
Tuesday: November 18
Architect/Operations meeting on Speas renovation - 1:30
Marzano Staff Development - 2:40-4:00
First Tee Evening - Session #1 5:00 - set up; 6:00 - program
McDonalds Night - 5:00-8:00
A's and Bees Tutoring - 6:00-8:00
Wednesday: November 19
SIP Meetings - 2:40-4:00
Thursday: November 20
Technology Staff Development - 2:40-4:00
PTA Teacher of the Year Dinner - Village Inn - Clemmons - 6:30-8:30
Friday: November 21
Dollar Dress Down Day
Reichert Off-campus after 11:30
4. Tomorrow night will be the first session of First Tee, a golfing program for children. It will take place in the gym under the direction of Susan Sidden. She will begin setting up at 5:00 with the session beginning at 6:00.
5. At the end of every day:
a. TURN ALL TV's
b. TURN OFF ALL MONITORS and COMPUTER (CPU's)
6. Social Committee dues are $25 and can be paid in a single payment, or installments throughout the year. See Ms. Johnson to work out payment of your dues.
7. Fliers regarding The "Retirement Information Center" dates for 2008-2009 are in the lounge and the mail room.
8. Upcoming dates for your calendar:
a. December 02 - Holiday Program
b. December 06 - Holiday Open House - The Reichert's House
c. December 12 - Speas Meeting with Dr. Martin
9. Review conferences scheduled for today are: TBA
10. Ms. Fletcher and Ms. Powell will accompany Ms. Goliszek to the PTA Teacher of the Year Banquet on Thursday night at 6:30.
11. We meet this afternoon on our SIT plan rough draft.
12. There is a meeting this afternoon of the architect and our operations department regarding our upcoming renovation. I will share drawings and plans with you as soon as I am able.
13. Tomorrow is our monthly Marzano training. This will be the last one until Ms. Falor returns from maternity leave.
14. I am in need of someone to cover A's and Bees tutoring tomorrow night. I am doing a police ride-along for Leadership Winston-Salem.
15. So this is how liberty dies. With thunderous applause. - George Lucas
A wise man will make more opportunities than he finds. - Sir Francis Bacon
The sad truth is that excellence makes people nervous. - Shana Alexander
November 17, 2008
1. Today is Day 55.
2. It is the mission of Speas Elementary School to provide its students with the tools necessary to successfully meet the challenges they will face in a diverse world.
3. Calendar items for this week:
Monday: November 17
SIP Meetings - 2:40-4:00
Tuesday: November 18
Architect/Operations meeting on Speas renovation - 1:30
Marzano Staff Development - 2:40-4:00
First Tee Evening - Session #1 5:00 - set up; 6:00 - program
McDonalds Night - 5:00-8:00
A's and Bees Tutoring - 6:00-8:00
Wednesday: November 19
SIP Meetings - 2:40-4:00
Thursday: November 20
Technology Staff Development - 2:40-4:00
PTA Teacher of the Year Dinner - Village Inn - Clemmons - 6:30-8:30
Friday: November 21
Dollar Dress Down Day
Reichert Off-campus after 11:30
4. Tomorrow night will be the first session of First Tee, a golfing program for children. It will take place in the gym under the direction of Susan Sidden. She will begin setting up at 5:00 with the session beginning at 6:00.
5. At the end of every day:
a. TURN ALL TV's
b. TURN OFF ALL MONITORS and COMPUTER (CPU's)
6. Social Committee dues are $25 and can be paid in a single payment, or installments throughout the year. See Ms. Johnson to work out payment of your dues.
7. Fliers regarding The "Retirement Information Center" dates for 2008-2009 are in the lounge and the mail room.
8. Upcoming dates for your calendar:
a. December 02 - Holiday Program
b. December 06 - Holiday Open House - The Reichert's House
c. December 12 - Speas Meeting with Dr. Martin
9. Review conferences scheduled for today are: TBA
10. Ms. Fletcher and Ms. Powell will accompany Ms. Goliszek to the PTA Teacher of the Year Banquet on Thursday night at 6:30.
11. We meet this afternoon on our SIT plan rough draft.
12. There is a meeting this afternoon of the architect and our operations department regarding our upcoming renovation. I will share drawings and plans with you as soon as I am able.
13. Tomorrow is our monthly Marzano training. This will be the last one until Ms. Falor returns from maternity leave.
14. I am in need of someone to cover A's and Bees tutoring tomorrow night. I am doing a police ride-along for Leadership Winston-Salem.
15. So this is how liberty dies. With thunderous applause. - George Lucas
A wise man will make more opportunities than he finds. - Sir Francis Bacon
The sad truth is that excellence makes people nervous. - Shana Alexander
Friday, November 14, 2008
AM Announcements - November 14
AM Announcements
November 14, 2008
1. Today is Day 54.
2. It is the mission of Speas Elementary School to provide its students with the tools necessary to successfully meet the challenges they will face in a diverse world.
3. Calendar items for this week:
Friday: November 14
Honor Roll - 8:15
4. The Honor Roll assembly is at 8:15. Classes will not be called. They should come to the gym immediately following the morning broadcast.
5. At the end of every day:
a. TURN ALL TV's
b. TURN OFF ALL MONITORS and COMPUTER (CPU's)
6. Social Committee dues are $25 and can be paid in a single payment, or installments throughout the year. See Ms. Johnson to work out payment of your dues.
7. Fliers regarding The "Retirement Information Center" dates for 2008-2009 are in the lounge and the mail room.
8. Upcoming dates for your calendar:
a. December 02 - Holiday Program
b. December 06 - Holiday Open House - The Reichert's House
c. December 12 - Speas Meeting with Dr. Martin
9. Review conferences scheduled for today are:
Johnson - 10:00
Miller - 11:30
Linhart - 12:50
10. "Thanks" to everyone who attended last night's "Make It, Take It" night. Attendance was small but we reached individuals we might not normally reach. Classified staff members should see Ms. Powell for their COMP time coupons.
11. We will be meeting next Monday afternoon on our SIT plan rough draft.
12. A special "Job Well Done" goes out to Rose Rusch. Three of her students received recognition in the Superintendent's Holiday Card Contest. Kolbe Adkin's card was selected by Dr. Martin and Board Chairman Donnie Lambeth for special recognition. Riho Isa's card was selected by Ken Simington and Ana Guajardo's card was selected by Cheryl Johnson. We are proud of MS., Rusch and our students.
13. One of the serious obstacles to the improvement of our race is indiscriminate charity. - Andrew Carnegie
To be stupid, selfish, and have good health are three requirements for happiness, though if stupidity is lacking, all is lost. - Gustave Flaubert
War is a series of catastrophes that results in a victory. - Georges Clemenceau
November 14, 2008
1. Today is Day 54.
2. It is the mission of Speas Elementary School to provide its students with the tools necessary to successfully meet the challenges they will face in a diverse world.
3. Calendar items for this week:
Friday: November 14
Honor Roll - 8:15
4. The Honor Roll assembly is at 8:15. Classes will not be called. They should come to the gym immediately following the morning broadcast.
5. At the end of every day:
a. TURN ALL TV's
b. TURN OFF ALL MONITORS and COMPUTER (CPU's)
6. Social Committee dues are $25 and can be paid in a single payment, or installments throughout the year. See Ms. Johnson to work out payment of your dues.
7. Fliers regarding The "Retirement Information Center" dates for 2008-2009 are in the lounge and the mail room.
8. Upcoming dates for your calendar:
a. December 02 - Holiday Program
b. December 06 - Holiday Open House - The Reichert's House
c. December 12 - Speas Meeting with Dr. Martin
9. Review conferences scheduled for today are:
Johnson - 10:00
Miller - 11:30
Linhart - 12:50
10. "Thanks" to everyone who attended last night's "Make It, Take It" night. Attendance was small but we reached individuals we might not normally reach. Classified staff members should see Ms. Powell for their COMP time coupons.
11. We will be meeting next Monday afternoon on our SIT plan rough draft.
12. A special "Job Well Done" goes out to Rose Rusch. Three of her students received recognition in the Superintendent's Holiday Card Contest. Kolbe Adkin's card was selected by Dr. Martin and Board Chairman Donnie Lambeth for special recognition. Riho Isa's card was selected by Ken Simington and Ana Guajardo's card was selected by Cheryl Johnson. We are proud of MS., Rusch and our students.
13. One of the serious obstacles to the improvement of our race is indiscriminate charity. - Andrew Carnegie
To be stupid, selfish, and have good health are three requirements for happiness, though if stupidity is lacking, all is lost. - Gustave Flaubert
War is a series of catastrophes that results in a victory. - Georges Clemenceau
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
AM Announcements - November 13
AM Announcements
November 13, 2008
1. Today is Day 53.
2. It is the mission of Speas Elementary School to provide its students with the tools necessary to successfully meet the challenges they will face in a diverse world.
3. Calendar items for this week:
Thursday: November 13
Linhart Field Trip to Reynolda Manor - 8:15 (postponed)
Ident-A-Kid - 8:15
Elementary Principal's Meeting - Reichert off-campus 7:15-12:00 PM
SIP Committee Meetings - 2:40-3:40
WS/FCS Staff Policy Committee - 4:00-5:00 PM - Reichert off-campus
Make It , Take It Night - 6:30-7:30
Friday: November 14
Honor Roll - 8:15
4. Tomorrow's Honor Roll assembly is at 8:15. Classes will not be called. They should come to the gym immediately following the morning broadcast.
5. At the end of every day:
a. TURN ALL TV's
b. TURN OFF ALL MONITORS and COMPUTER (CPU's)
6. Social Committee dues are $25 and can be paid in a single payment, or installments throughout the year. See Ms. Johnson to work out payment of your dues.
7. Fliers regarding The "Retirement Information Center" dates for 2008-2009 are in the lounge and the mail room.
8. Upcoming dates for your calendar:
a. December 02 - Holiday Program
b. December 06 - Holiday Open House - The Reichert's House
c. December 12 - Speas Meeting with Dr. Martin
9. Review conferences scheduled for today are: None
10. Classified staff are not expected to attend tonight's "Make It, Take It" night. Those who do will receive COMP time, however.
11. We will be meeting Thursday afternoon on our SIT plan rough draft.
12. Due to the forecast of rain, Ms. Linhart's class trip to Reynolda Manor has been postponed..
13. You know, you can't please all the people all the time... and last night, all those people were at my show. - Mitch Hedberg
I write down everything I want to remember. That way, instead of spending a lot of time trying to remember what it is I wrote down, I spend the time looking for the paper I wrote it down on. - Beryl Pfizer
The last time somebody said, 'I find I can write much better with a word processor.', I replied, 'They used to say the same thing about drugs.' - Roy Blount Jr.
November 13, 2008
1. Today is Day 53.
2. It is the mission of Speas Elementary School to provide its students with the tools necessary to successfully meet the challenges they will face in a diverse world.
3. Calendar items for this week:
Thursday: November 13
Linhart Field Trip to Reynolda Manor - 8:15 (postponed)
Ident-A-Kid - 8:15
Elementary Principal's Meeting - Reichert off-campus 7:15-12:00 PM
SIP Committee Meetings - 2:40-3:40
WS/FCS Staff Policy Committee - 4:00-5:00 PM - Reichert off-campus
Make It , Take It Night - 6:30-7:30
Friday: November 14
Honor Roll - 8:15
4. Tomorrow's Honor Roll assembly is at 8:15. Classes will not be called. They should come to the gym immediately following the morning broadcast.
5. At the end of every day:
a. TURN ALL TV's
b. TURN OFF ALL MONITORS and COMPUTER (CPU's)
6. Social Committee dues are $25 and can be paid in a single payment, or installments throughout the year. See Ms. Johnson to work out payment of your dues.
7. Fliers regarding The "Retirement Information Center" dates for 2008-2009 are in the lounge and the mail room.
8. Upcoming dates for your calendar:
a. December 02 - Holiday Program
b. December 06 - Holiday Open House - The Reichert's House
c. December 12 - Speas Meeting with Dr. Martin
9. Review conferences scheduled for today are: None
10. Classified staff are not expected to attend tonight's "Make It, Take It" night. Those who do will receive COMP time, however.
11. We will be meeting Thursday afternoon on our SIT plan rough draft.
12. Due to the forecast of rain, Ms. Linhart's class trip to Reynolda Manor has been postponed..
13. You know, you can't please all the people all the time... and last night, all those people were at my show. - Mitch Hedberg
I write down everything I want to remember. That way, instead of spending a lot of time trying to remember what it is I wrote down, I spend the time looking for the paper I wrote it down on. - Beryl Pfizer
The last time somebody said, 'I find I can write much better with a word processor.', I replied, 'They used to say the same thing about drugs.' - Roy Blount Jr.
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
AM Announcements - November 12
AM Announcements
November 12, 2008
1. Today is Day 52.
2. It is the mission of Speas Elementary School to provide its students with the tools necessary to successfully meet the challenges they will face in a diverse world.
3. Calendar items for this week:
Wednesday: November 12
Leadership Winston-Salem - Community Day - Reichert off-campus all day
Ms. Powell - Staff Development - Off-campus until 10:45
Smith Field Trip to Reynolda Manor - 8:15
Thursday: November 13
Linhart Field Trip to Reynolda Manor - 8:15
Ident-A-Kid - 8:15
Elementary Principal's Meeting - Reichert off-campus 7:15-12:00 PM
SIP Committee Meetings - 2:40-3:40
WS/FCS Staff Policy Committee - 4:00-5:00 PM - Reichert off-campus
Make It , Take It Night - 6:30-7:30
Friday: November 14
Honor Roll - 8:15
4. As was stated in the e-mail of Monday afternoon, all certified and classified staff members with the exception of custodial and office personnel serve on SIP committees. There are no exceptions. When a staff member is excused from a meeting it is done based on the information available at the time and is not discussed with the staff as a whole.
5. At the end of every day:
a. TURN ALL TV's
b. TURN OFF ALL MONITORS and COMPUTER (CPU's)
6. Social Committee dues are $25 and can be paid in a single payment, or installments throughout the year. See Ms. Johnson to work out payment of your dues.
7. Fliers regarding The "Retirement Information Center" dates for 2008-2009 are in the lounge and the mail room.
8. Upcoming dates for your calendar:
a. December 02 - Holiday Program
b. December 06 - Holiday Open House - The Reichert's House
c. December 12 - Speas Meeting with Dr. Martin
9. A sign-up sheet for first quarter review conferences is in the mail room. Please sign -up for a time that is convenient for you. Please check with the other individuals on your grade level so that everyone uses a similar form. We want to review the performance of every child and put strategies in place to help them be successful.
10. Classified staff who worked at Family Fun Night should see Ms. Powell for their COMP Time Coupons.
11. Thank you notes for our author/illustrator presentation last Friday can be sent to the following:
Anna Chamis
Jefferson Elementary School
4000 Jefferson School Ln.
Winston-Salem, NC 27106
12. We will be meeting Thursday afternoon on our SIT plan rough draft.
13. Please remember to send Ms. Powell a copy of your weekly newsletter each Monday. She needs it for the Title-1 notebook.
14. We can have facts without thinking but we cannot have thinking without facts. - John Dewey
Look for the ridiculous in everything and you will find it. - Jules Renard
Anyone who is capable of getting themselves made President should on no account be allowed to do the job. - Douglas Adams
November 12, 2008
1. Today is Day 52.
2. It is the mission of Speas Elementary School to provide its students with the tools necessary to successfully meet the challenges they will face in a diverse world.
3. Calendar items for this week:
Wednesday: November 12
Leadership Winston-Salem - Community Day - Reichert off-campus all day
Ms. Powell - Staff Development - Off-campus until 10:45
Smith Field Trip to Reynolda Manor - 8:15
Thursday: November 13
Linhart Field Trip to Reynolda Manor - 8:15
Ident-A-Kid - 8:15
Elementary Principal's Meeting - Reichert off-campus 7:15-12:00 PM
SIP Committee Meetings - 2:40-3:40
WS/FCS Staff Policy Committee - 4:00-5:00 PM - Reichert off-campus
Make It , Take It Night - 6:30-7:30
Friday: November 14
Honor Roll - 8:15
4. As was stated in the e-mail of Monday afternoon, all certified and classified staff members with the exception of custodial and office personnel serve on SIP committees. There are no exceptions. When a staff member is excused from a meeting it is done based on the information available at the time and is not discussed with the staff as a whole.
5. At the end of every day:
a. TURN ALL TV's
b. TURN OFF ALL MONITORS and COMPUTER (CPU's)
6. Social Committee dues are $25 and can be paid in a single payment, or installments throughout the year. See Ms. Johnson to work out payment of your dues.
7. Fliers regarding The "Retirement Information Center" dates for 2008-2009 are in the lounge and the mail room.
8. Upcoming dates for your calendar:
a. December 02 - Holiday Program
b. December 06 - Holiday Open House - The Reichert's House
c. December 12 - Speas Meeting with Dr. Martin
9. A sign-up sheet for first quarter review conferences is in the mail room. Please sign -up for a time that is convenient for you. Please check with the other individuals on your grade level so that everyone uses a similar form. We want to review the performance of every child and put strategies in place to help them be successful.
10. Classified staff who worked at Family Fun Night should see Ms. Powell for their COMP Time Coupons.
11. Thank you notes for our author/illustrator presentation last Friday can be sent to the following:
Anna Chamis
Jefferson Elementary School
4000 Jefferson School Ln.
Winston-Salem, NC 27106
12. We will be meeting Thursday afternoon on our SIT plan rough draft.
13. Please remember to send Ms. Powell a copy of your weekly newsletter each Monday. She needs it for the Title-1 notebook.
14. We can have facts without thinking but we cannot have thinking without facts. - John Dewey
Look for the ridiculous in everything and you will find it. - Jules Renard
Anyone who is capable of getting themselves made President should on no account be allowed to do the job. - Douglas Adams
Sunday, November 9, 2008
AM Announcements - November 10
AM Announcements
November 10, 2008
1. Today is Day 51.
2. It is the mission of Speas Elementary School to provide its students with the tools necessary to successfully meet the challenges they will face in a diverse world.
3. Calendar items for this week:
Monday: November 10
SIP Committee Meetings - 2:40-3:40
Report Cards go home
Tuesday: November 11
No School - Veterans' Day Holiday
Wednesday: November 12
Leadership Winston-Salem - Community Day - Reichert off-campus all day
Ms. Powell - Staff Development - Off-campus until 10:45
Smith Field Trip to Reynolda Manor - 8:15
Thursday: November 13
Linhart Field Trip to Reynolda Manor - 8:15
Ident-A-Kid - 8:15
Elementary Principal's Meeting - Reichert off-campus 7:15-12:00 PM
SIP Committee Meetings - 2:40-3:40
WS/FCS Staff Policy Committee - 4:00-5:00 PM - Reichert off-campus
Make It , Take It Night - 6:30-7:30
Friday: November 14
Honor Roll - 8:15
4. All certified staff members are expected to remain for the entire Family fun might.
5. I want to remind you again that you are to TURN ALL TV's, MONITORS and COMPUTER (CPU's) off every day when you leave. This will be checked on a regular basis by Energy Management. I found a number of TV's and computers on Thursday and Friday evenings. Remember that we will have an energy audit over the Veteran's Day holiday.
6. Social Committee dues are $25 and can be paid in a single payment, or installments throughout the year. See Ms. Johnson to work out payment of your dues.
7. Fliers regarding The "Retirement Information Center" dates for 2008-2009 are in the lounge and the mail room.
8. Upcoming dates for your calendar:
a. December 02 - Holiday Program
e. December 06 - Holiday Open House - The Reichert's House
f. December 12 - Speas Meeting with Dr. Martin
9. A sign-up sheet for first quarter review conferences is in the mail room. Please sign -up for a time that is convenient for you. Please check with the other individuals on your grade level so that everyone uses a similar form. We want to review the performance of every child and put strategies in place to help them be successful.
10. I want to thank all of you who worked so hard to make Family Fun Night a success. Special "Thanks" go to Ms. Fletcher for organizing things so well. It really does take all of us. Classified staff who worked should see Ms. Powell for their COMP Time Coupons.
11. Thank you notes for our author/illustrator presentation can be sent to the following:
Anna Chamis
Jefferson Elementary School
4000 Jefferson School Ln.
Winston-Salem, NC 27106
12. We will be meeting this afternoon Thursday afternoon on our SIT plan rough draft. Committee assignments are listed below on the blog. Please let me know if your name has been inadvertantly left off.
13. There are only two kinds of people who are really fascinating: people who know absolutely everything, and people who know absolutely nothing. - Oscar Wilde
We learn something every day, and lots of times it's that what we learned the day before was wrong. - Bill Vaughan
Politics is the skilled use of blunt objects. - Lester B. Pearson
November 10, 2008
1. Today is Day 51.
2. It is the mission of Speas Elementary School to provide its students with the tools necessary to successfully meet the challenges they will face in a diverse world.
3. Calendar items for this week:
Monday: November 10
SIP Committee Meetings - 2:40-3:40
Report Cards go home
Tuesday: November 11
No School - Veterans' Day Holiday
Wednesday: November 12
Leadership Winston-Salem - Community Day - Reichert off-campus all day
Ms. Powell - Staff Development - Off-campus until 10:45
Smith Field Trip to Reynolda Manor - 8:15
Thursday: November 13
Linhart Field Trip to Reynolda Manor - 8:15
Ident-A-Kid - 8:15
Elementary Principal's Meeting - Reichert off-campus 7:15-12:00 PM
SIP Committee Meetings - 2:40-3:40
WS/FCS Staff Policy Committee - 4:00-5:00 PM - Reichert off-campus
Make It , Take It Night - 6:30-7:30
Friday: November 14
Honor Roll - 8:15
4. All certified staff members are expected to remain for the entire Family fun might.
5. I want to remind you again that you are to TURN ALL TV's, MONITORS and COMPUTER (CPU's) off every day when you leave. This will be checked on a regular basis by Energy Management. I found a number of TV's and computers on Thursday and Friday evenings. Remember that we will have an energy audit over the Veteran's Day holiday.
6. Social Committee dues are $25 and can be paid in a single payment, or installments throughout the year. See Ms. Johnson to work out payment of your dues.
7. Fliers regarding The "Retirement Information Center" dates for 2008-2009 are in the lounge and the mail room.
8. Upcoming dates for your calendar:
a. December 02 - Holiday Program
e. December 06 - Holiday Open House - The Reichert's House
f. December 12 - Speas Meeting with Dr. Martin
9. A sign-up sheet for first quarter review conferences is in the mail room. Please sign -up for a time that is convenient for you. Please check with the other individuals on your grade level so that everyone uses a similar form. We want to review the performance of every child and put strategies in place to help them be successful.
10. I want to thank all of you who worked so hard to make Family Fun Night a success. Special "Thanks" go to Ms. Fletcher for organizing things so well. It really does take all of us. Classified staff who worked should see Ms. Powell for their COMP Time Coupons.
11. Thank you notes for our author/illustrator presentation can be sent to the following:
Anna Chamis
Jefferson Elementary School
4000 Jefferson School Ln.
Winston-Salem, NC 27106
12. We will be meeting this afternoon Thursday afternoon on our SIT plan rough draft. Committee assignments are listed below on the blog. Please let me know if your name has been inadvertantly left off.
13. There are only two kinds of people who are really fascinating: people who know absolutely everything, and people who know absolutely nothing. - Oscar Wilde
We learn something every day, and lots of times it's that what we learned the day before was wrong. - Bill Vaughan
Politics is the skilled use of blunt objects. - Lester B. Pearson
Thursday, November 6, 2008
SIT Committees
Globally Competitive Students-Language Arts
Badarin
Miller
Schwabe
Linhart
Bumbrey
Taylor
Falor
Arora
Brown
Globally Competitive Students - Math
Larson
Marston
Dagenbach
Corley
Chitty
Say
Smutek
Hoots
Bushey
21st Century Personnel
Alston
Fussell
Kooken
Merrill
Smith, C.
Starling
Zinn
Cartwright
Odom
Wooten
Reichert
Safe and Caring Schools
Clodfelter
Gifford
Johnson
Smith, A.
Powell
Causey
Martin
Summey
Tuttle
21st Century Systems
Grisard
Kelly
Linville
Mincer
Salas
Van Horn
Reynolds
Gerber
Pfitzner
Collaborative Patnerships
Baker
Goliszek
Holman
Ferguson
Rusch
Spaventa
Brawley
Gore
Jarrett
Badarin
Miller
Schwabe
Linhart
Bumbrey
Taylor
Falor
Arora
Brown
Globally Competitive Students - Math
Larson
Marston
Dagenbach
Corley
Chitty
Say
Smutek
Hoots
Bushey
21st Century Personnel
Alston
Fussell
Kooken
Merrill
Smith, C.
Starling
Zinn
Cartwright
Odom
Wooten
Reichert
Safe and Caring Schools
Clodfelter
Gifford
Johnson
Smith, A.
Powell
Causey
Martin
Summey
Tuttle
21st Century Systems
Grisard
Kelly
Linville
Mincer
Salas
Van Horn
Reynolds
Gerber
Pfitzner
Collaborative Patnerships
Baker
Goliszek
Holman
Ferguson
Rusch
Spaventa
Brawley
Gore
Jarrett
AM Announcements - November 07
AM Announcements
November 07, 2008
1. Today is Day 50.
2. It is the mission of Speas Elementary School to provide its students with the tools necessary to successfully meet the challenges they will face in a diverse world.
3. Calendar items for this week:
Friday: November 07
Family Fun Night
4. All certified staff members are expected to remain for the entire Family fun might.
5. I want to remind you again that you are to TURN ALL TV's, MONITORS and COMPUTER (CPU's) off every day when you leave.
6. Social Committee dues are $25 and can be paid in a single payment, or installments throughout the year. See Ms. Johnson to work out payment of your dues.
7. Fliers regarding The "Retirement Information Center" dates for 2008-2009 are in the lounge and the mail room.
8. Upcoming dates for your calendar:
a. November 10 - Report cards go home
b. November 11 - No School
c. November 13 - "Make It, Take It" night
d. December 02 - Holiday Program
e. December 06 - Holiday Open House - The Reichert's House
f. December 12 - Speas Meeting with Dr. Martin
9. A sign-up sheet for first quarter review conferences is in the mail room. Please sign -up for a time that is convenient for you. Please check with the other individuals on your grade level so that everyone uses a similar form. We want to review the performance of every child and put strategies in place to help them be successful.
10. Classified staff who work Family Fun Night should see Ms. Powell for their COMP Time Coupons.
11. Thank you notes for our author/illustrator presentation can be sent to the following:
Anna Chamis
Jefferson Elementary School
4000 Jefferson School Ln.
Winston-Salem, NC 27106
Mr. Clay told me that he had determined to use whatever time he had left to share his love of drawing with children and to show them how to create. Most importantly he wanted them to see that they don't need to fall back on "I can't do it, I messed up." They need continue what they are doing and move on.
12. We will be meeting next Monday and Thursday afternoons on our SIT plan rough draft. You will receive your committee assignments today. Please plan on this.
13. Nothing you can't spell will ever work.
Will Rogers (1879 - 1935)
Humor can be dissected as a frog can, but the thing dies in the process and the innards are discouraging to any but the pure scientific mind.
E. B. White (1899 - 1985), Some Remarks on Humor, introduction
The place where optimism most flourishes is the lunatic asylum.
Havelock Ellis (1859 - 1939)
Charm is the quality in others that makes us more satisfied with ourselves.
Henri-Frédéric Amiel
November 07, 2008
1. Today is Day 50.
2. It is the mission of Speas Elementary School to provide its students with the tools necessary to successfully meet the challenges they will face in a diverse world.
3. Calendar items for this week:
Friday: November 07
Family Fun Night
4. All certified staff members are expected to remain for the entire Family fun might.
5. I want to remind you again that you are to TURN ALL TV's, MONITORS and COMPUTER (CPU's) off every day when you leave.
6. Social Committee dues are $25 and can be paid in a single payment, or installments throughout the year. See Ms. Johnson to work out payment of your dues.
7. Fliers regarding The "Retirement Information Center" dates for 2008-2009 are in the lounge and the mail room.
8. Upcoming dates for your calendar:
a. November 10 - Report cards go home
b. November 11 - No School
c. November 13 - "Make It, Take It" night
d. December 02 - Holiday Program
e. December 06 - Holiday Open House - The Reichert's House
f. December 12 - Speas Meeting with Dr. Martin
9. A sign-up sheet for first quarter review conferences is in the mail room. Please sign -up for a time that is convenient for you. Please check with the other individuals on your grade level so that everyone uses a similar form. We want to review the performance of every child and put strategies in place to help them be successful.
10. Classified staff who work Family Fun Night should see Ms. Powell for their COMP Time Coupons.
11. Thank you notes for our author/illustrator presentation can be sent to the following:
Anna Chamis
Jefferson Elementary School
4000 Jefferson School Ln.
Winston-Salem, NC 27106
Mr. Clay told me that he had determined to use whatever time he had left to share his love of drawing with children and to show them how to create. Most importantly he wanted them to see that they don't need to fall back on "I can't do it, I messed up." They need continue what they are doing and move on.
12. We will be meeting next Monday and Thursday afternoons on our SIT plan rough draft. You will receive your committee assignments today. Please plan on this.
13. Nothing you can't spell will ever work.
Will Rogers (1879 - 1935)
Humor can be dissected as a frog can, but the thing dies in the process and the innards are discouraging to any but the pure scientific mind.
E. B. White (1899 - 1985), Some Remarks on Humor, introduction
The place where optimism most flourishes is the lunatic asylum.
Havelock Ellis (1859 - 1939)
Charm is the quality in others that makes us more satisfied with ourselves.
Henri-Frédéric Amiel
AM Announcements - November 06
AM Announcements
November 06, 2008
1. Today is Day 49.
2. It is the mission of Speas Elementary School to provide its students with the tools necessary to successfully meet the challenges they will face in a diverse world.
3. Calendar items for this week:
Thursday: November 06
CoGat Practice Test - Grade 2 - 8:15
Author Presentation - K-5 - Gym - 1:30
Friday: November 07
Family Fun Night
5. We have told you over the last few weeks to turn off your TV's and monitors but only log off your computer. That is now changed. TURN ALL TV's, MONITORS and COMPUTER (CPU's) off every day when you leave. Dr. Martin did a study and found that leaving all our CPU's on all the time cost the school system $438,000 a year. Therefore, we are turn turn them off when we leave at the end of the day.
6. Social Committee dues are $25 and can be paid in a single payment, or installments throughout the year. See Ms. Johnson to work out payment of your dues.
7. Fliers regarding The "Retirement Information Center" dates for 2008-2009 are in the lounge and the mail room.
8. Upcoming dates for your calendar:
a. November 10 - Report cards go home
b. November 11 - No School
c. November 13 - "Make It, Take It" night
d. December 02 - Holiday Program
e. December 06 - Holiday Open House - The Reichert's House
f. December 12 - Speas Meeting with Dr. Martin
9. A sign-up sheet for first quarter review conferences will be placed in the mail room today. Please sign -up for a time that is convenient for you. Please check with the other individuals on your grade level so that everyone uses a similar form. We want to review the performance of every child and put strategies in place to help them be successful.
10. If your Family Fun Night group needs anything in preparation for Friday night, please let us know now so we can make sure everything is ready.
11. We are asking staff members if they would be willing to donate a cake to the Cake Walk. If you can, please let Ms. Fletcher know and bring your cake tomorrow morning.
12. There is a PTA Board meeting tonight at 5:00 PM.
13. We were notified by Jefferson Elementary that children's author Will Clay will be here at Speas today to talk to our students from 1:30-2:15. We will set aside a place in the gym where your students can place their book bags so you will not have to return to the classroom before dismissal.
14. We will be meeting next Monday and Thursday afternoons on our SIT plan rough draft. You will receive your committee assignments today. Please plan on this.
15. Grown-ups never understand anything for themselves, and it is tiresome for children to be always and forever explaining things to them.
Antoine de Saint-Exupery (1900 - 1944), "The Little Prince", 1943
The best way to keep one's word is not to give it.
Napoleon Bonaparte (1769 - 1821)
An adventure is only an inconvenience rightly considered. An inconvenience is an adventure wrongly considered.
G. K. Chesterton (1874 - 1936)
I can picture in my mind a world without war, a world without hate. And I can picture us attacking that world, because they'd never expect it.
Jack Handey (1949 - ), Deep Thoughts
November 06, 2008
1. Today is Day 49.
2. It is the mission of Speas Elementary School to provide its students with the tools necessary to successfully meet the challenges they will face in a diverse world.
3. Calendar items for this week:
Thursday: November 06
CoGat Practice Test - Grade 2 - 8:15
Author Presentation - K-5 - Gym - 1:30
Friday: November 07
Family Fun Night
5. We have told you over the last few weeks to turn off your TV's and monitors but only log off your computer. That is now changed. TURN ALL TV's, MONITORS and COMPUTER (CPU's) off every day when you leave. Dr. Martin did a study and found that leaving all our CPU's on all the time cost the school system $438,000 a year. Therefore, we are turn turn them off when we leave at the end of the day.
6. Social Committee dues are $25 and can be paid in a single payment, or installments throughout the year. See Ms. Johnson to work out payment of your dues.
7. Fliers regarding The "Retirement Information Center" dates for 2008-2009 are in the lounge and the mail room.
8. Upcoming dates for your calendar:
a. November 10 - Report cards go home
b. November 11 - No School
c. November 13 - "Make It, Take It" night
d. December 02 - Holiday Program
e. December 06 - Holiday Open House - The Reichert's House
f. December 12 - Speas Meeting with Dr. Martin
9. A sign-up sheet for first quarter review conferences will be placed in the mail room today. Please sign -up for a time that is convenient for you. Please check with the other individuals on your grade level so that everyone uses a similar form. We want to review the performance of every child and put strategies in place to help them be successful.
10. If your Family Fun Night group needs anything in preparation for Friday night, please let us know now so we can make sure everything is ready.
11. We are asking staff members if they would be willing to donate a cake to the Cake Walk. If you can, please let Ms. Fletcher know and bring your cake tomorrow morning.
12. There is a PTA Board meeting tonight at 5:00 PM.
13. We were notified by Jefferson Elementary that children's author Will Clay will be here at Speas today to talk to our students from 1:30-2:15. We will set aside a place in the gym where your students can place their book bags so you will not have to return to the classroom before dismissal.
14. We will be meeting next Monday and Thursday afternoons on our SIT plan rough draft. You will receive your committee assignments today. Please plan on this.
15. Grown-ups never understand anything for themselves, and it is tiresome for children to be always and forever explaining things to them.
Antoine de Saint-Exupery (1900 - 1944), "The Little Prince", 1943
The best way to keep one's word is not to give it.
Napoleon Bonaparte (1769 - 1821)
An adventure is only an inconvenience rightly considered. An inconvenience is an adventure wrongly considered.
G. K. Chesterton (1874 - 1936)
I can picture in my mind a world without war, a world without hate. And I can picture us attacking that world, because they'd never expect it.
Jack Handey (1949 - ), Deep Thoughts
Monday, November 3, 2008
AM Announcements - November 05
AM Announcements
November 05, 2008
1. Today is Day 48.
2. It is the mission of Speas Elementary School to provide its students with the tools necessary to successfully meet the challenges they will face in a diverse world.
3. Calendar items for this week:
Wednesday: November 05
Joint Principals' Meeting - 7:30-12:00 - Reichert Off-campus
Behavior Assemblies - (K-2 - 8:15-8:35, 3-5 - 8:45-9:10)
CoGat Practice Test - Grade 2 - 8:45
SIT Meeting - 2:40-4:00
Thursday: November 06
CoGat Practice Test - Grade 2 - 8:15
Friday: November 07
Family Fun Night
5. At the end of each day please take the following steps:
a. Turn off your TV
b. Log off your computers but do not shut them down
c. Turn off all monitors
6. Social Committee dues are $25 and can be paid in a single payment, or installments throughout the year. See Ms. Johnson to work out payment of your dues.
7. Fliers regarding The "Retirement Information Center dates for 2008-2009 are in the lounge and the mail room.
8. Upcoming dates for your calendar:
a. November 10 - Report cards go home
b. November 11 - No School
c. November 13 - "Make It, Take It" night
d. December 02 - Holiday Program
e. December 06 - Holiday Open House - The Reichert's House
f. December 12 - Speas Meeting with Dr. Martin
9. A sign-up sheet for first quarter review conferences will be placed in the mail room today. Please sign -up for a time that is convenient for you. Please check with theother individuals on your grade level so that everyone uses a similar form. We want to review the performance of every child and put strategies in place to help them be successful.
10. If your Family Fun Night group needs anything in preparation for Friday night, please let us know now so we can make sure everything is ready.
11. This is the first day of the second quarter. Everyone starts off with a clean slate academically and behaviorally. Stress this with your students.
12. There is a SIT meeting in the media center this afternoon from 2:40-4:00. All staff members are welcome to come and express their opinions.
13. Man is the only animal that can remain on friendly terms with the victims he intends to eat until he eats them.
Samuel Butler (1835 - 1902)
God runs electromagnetics by wave theory on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, and the Devil runs them by quantum theory on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.
Sir William Bragg (1862 - 1942)
I think age is a very high price to pay for maturity.
Tom Stoppard (1937 - )
Here's a rule I recommend: Never practice two vices at once.
Tallulah Bankhead (1903 - 1968)
November 05, 2008
1. Today is Day 48.
2. It is the mission of Speas Elementary School to provide its students with the tools necessary to successfully meet the challenges they will face in a diverse world.
3. Calendar items for this week:
Wednesday: November 05
Joint Principals' Meeting - 7:30-12:00 - Reichert Off-campus
Behavior Assemblies - (K-2 - 8:15-8:35, 3-5 - 8:45-9:10)
CoGat Practice Test - Grade 2 - 8:45
SIT Meeting - 2:40-4:00
Thursday: November 06
CoGat Practice Test - Grade 2 - 8:15
Friday: November 07
Family Fun Night
5. At the end of each day please take the following steps:
a. Turn off your TV
b. Log off your computers but do not shut them down
c. Turn off all monitors
6. Social Committee dues are $25 and can be paid in a single payment, or installments throughout the year. See Ms. Johnson to work out payment of your dues.
7. Fliers regarding The "Retirement Information Center dates for 2008-2009 are in the lounge and the mail room.
8. Upcoming dates for your calendar:
a. November 10 - Report cards go home
b. November 11 - No School
c. November 13 - "Make It, Take It" night
d. December 02 - Holiday Program
e. December 06 - Holiday Open House - The Reichert's House
f. December 12 - Speas Meeting with Dr. Martin
9. A sign-up sheet for first quarter review conferences will be placed in the mail room today. Please sign -up for a time that is convenient for you. Please check with theother individuals on your grade level so that everyone uses a similar form. We want to review the performance of every child and put strategies in place to help them be successful.
10. If your Family Fun Night group needs anything in preparation for Friday night, please let us know now so we can make sure everything is ready.
11. This is the first day of the second quarter. Everyone starts off with a clean slate academically and behaviorally. Stress this with your students.
12. There is a SIT meeting in the media center this afternoon from 2:40-4:00. All staff members are welcome to come and express their opinions.
13. Man is the only animal that can remain on friendly terms with the victims he intends to eat until he eats them.
Samuel Butler (1835 - 1902)
God runs electromagnetics by wave theory on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, and the Devil runs them by quantum theory on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.
Sir William Bragg (1862 - 1942)
I think age is a very high price to pay for maturity.
Tom Stoppard (1937 - )
Here's a rule I recommend: Never practice two vices at once.
Tallulah Bankhead (1903 - 1968)
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