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