AM Announcements
March 01, 2010
1. Today is Day 111.
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: March 01
Access Testing continues
Janie Costello meets with Kindergarten - 2:40 PM
Partners in Math Training - 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM - Various locations
WS/FC Council of PTA's meeting - 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM- Reichert
Tuesday: March 02
Access Testing continues
Joint Principals' meeting - 7:15 AM - 12:00 PM - Reichert off-campus
SIT meeting - 2:40 PM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday: March 03
Access Testing continues
State-wide Tornado Drill - 9:30 AM
Mary Starling Concert - Fifth grade - 11:00 AM - 1:15 PM
Student Council Meeting - 1:30 PM
After school tutoring begins
Thursday: March 04
Access Testing continues
Sneed Collard author visit - 8:00-9:00 AM
Job Site meeting - 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM - Reichert
Friday: March 05
Access Testing continues
Fouth Grade Writing Assessment completed - Content Specific paper
4. Upcoming Calendar Items:
a. 03/08-03/12 - Book Fair
b. 03/08 - Partners in Math training - 4:00-6:00
c. 03/09 - Really Big Night - 6:15-08:00
d. 03/15 - Interim Reports go home
e. 03/23 - Student Council Talent Show
f. 03/30 - Spring Break begins
5. The Statewide Tornado Drill will take place Wednesday, March 3rd, at 9:30 am. The tornado drill will be broadcast over NOAA Weather Radio and will activate the State`s Emergency Alert System including local radio and cable stations. Please make sure that you have practiced with your class prior to the drill.
6. For the next two months, your check will not contain your social security number . At the end of the two month period, the social security number will be replaced with a new specific employee number. This is being done to protect all employees from identity theft.
7. We will begin our after school tutoring program this Wednesday. A schedule of assignments will be placed in your boxes today. I would like to meet all those who can attend this afternoon from 2:40-3:00 in the media center. If you were interested and do not receive a schedule, please attend the meeting. Schedules can always be revised.
8. Ms. Powell will be off-campus all week. If you have disciplinary issues, please send the referrals or requests for assistance to Dr. Reichert.
9. News from Student Council:
a. Talent Show Meeting with the following particpants @ 2:00 p.m. in the cafeteria: Dagenbach Diva's, Christian Keltner, Leo Sandy, Chloe Fletcher, Genesis Padron, Germaine, Messiah Payne, Deyani Cole, Patrick Williams, Dante Wyse, Jordan Anderson, Tierra Wilson, Tianna Wilson, Nashiea Lane, Kyja Faulk.
b. American Idol Talent Show would love to have staff participation. Please notfiy Mr. Cokley, Ms. Mincer, or Mrs. Fletcher if you would like to participate.
c. Please encourage your students to attend the show. The admission cost is a $1.00. There will be a hotdog and hamburger dinner before the show.
d. Student Council will have a meeting on Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 1:30 p.m. in the cafeteria. Students will need to bring their things. On Thursday please allow a student council rep to speak to your class regarding information from the meeting.
10. Can you believe that it is March already?
11. Next week's Staff Meeting on Monday will be rescheduled due to the fact that classroom teachers need time to prepare for Partners in Math trainings being held each Monday this month. We'll get you a date as soon as we can work one out.
12. People demand freedom of speech as a compensation for the freedom of thought which they seldom use.
Soren Kierkegaard (1813 - 1855)
The penalty for success is to be bored by the people who used to snub you.
Nancy Astor (1879 - 1964)
One of the most obvious facts about grownups to a child is that they have forgotten what it is like to be a child.
Randall Jarrell (1914 - 1965)
Humor is also a way of saying something serious.
T. S. Eliot (1888 - 1965)
Friday, February 26, 2010
Thursday, February 25, 2010
AM Announcements - February 26
AM Announcements
February 26, 2010
1. Today is Day 110.
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: February 26
Access Testing for LEP students continues
Box Tops for Education Due
Dollar Dress Down Day
African Book Project comes to a close
4. Upcoming Calendar Items:
a. 02/27 - Title-1 Comprehensive Needs Assessment Training - 9:00-1:00 - Miller and Heyland attending
b. 3/01 - JanieCostello meets with Kindergarten after school
c. 03/02 - SIT
d. 03/04 - Sneed Collard author visit
e. 03/04 - Mary Starling Concert - Fifth grade
f. 03/05 - Fouth Grade Writing Assessment completed
g. 03/09 - Really Big Night
h. 03/30 - Spring Break begins
5. The Statewide Tornado Drill will take place on Wednesday March 3rd at 9:30 am. The tornado drill will be broadcast over NOAA Weather Radio and will activate the State`s Emergency Alert System including local radio and cable stations. Please make sure that you have practiced with your class prior to the drill. Students will only be kept in the cover position until we can verify everyone has done so. Then we will allow everyone to sit up and wait for the end of the drill.
6. The final day to bring books for the African Book Project is today.
7. Last night Tierra Wilson was honored by the Winston-Salem Human Relations Commission at their annual awards banquet. She was accompanied by her parents , Ms. Clodfelter and me. Diego Hernandez was recently honored by the Sertoma Club for his drawing about freedom. He was accompanied by his parents and Ms. Chitty. Finally, Natalia Casas was given the honor of reading a essay she wrote and was pictured in the paper.
8. You can still sign-up in the mailroom to take food or groceries or a meal to Rose Rusch and Amber. Rose has reached the limit for donated days. She can not accept any more. Special thanks to everyone who contributed.
9. For the next two months, your check will not contain your social security number . At the end of the two month period, the social security number will be replaced with a new specific employee number. This is being done to protect all employees from identity theft.
10. It is very important to have a home number or your cell number correct in Human Resources. If your number changes please update it yourself or see Mrs. Higgins and she will do it. On the other hand, this also means you WILL RECEIVE the automated alert message everytime of a school delay or closing. According to Human Resources there is a school policy out there regarding this issue.
11. We will begin our afterschool tutoring/homework assistance this Wednesday. Those involved should receive a schedule and other information on Manday. I will meet with those involved who can attend on Monday afternoon from 2:40-3:00 in the media center. I will arrange individually to get together with those who can't attend.
12. Fortune can, for her pleasure, fools advance, and toss them on the wheels of Chance.
Juvenal (55 AD - 127 AD)
We are the people our parents warned us about.
Jimmy Buffett
There is nothing more demoralizing than a small but adequate income.
Edmund Wilson (1895 - 1972)
Devotees of grammatical studies have not been distinguished for any very remarkable felicities of expression.
Amos Bronson Alcott (1799 - 1888)
February 26, 2010
1. Today is Day 110.
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: February 26
Access Testing for LEP students continues
Box Tops for Education Due
Dollar Dress Down Day
African Book Project comes to a close
4. Upcoming Calendar Items:
a. 02/27 - Title-1 Comprehensive Needs Assessment Training - 9:00-1:00 - Miller and Heyland attending
b. 3/01 - JanieCostello meets with Kindergarten after school
c. 03/02 - SIT
d. 03/04 - Sneed Collard author visit
e. 03/04 - Mary Starling Concert - Fifth grade
f. 03/05 - Fouth Grade Writing Assessment completed
g. 03/09 - Really Big Night
h. 03/30 - Spring Break begins
5. The Statewide Tornado Drill will take place on Wednesday March 3rd at 9:30 am. The tornado drill will be broadcast over NOAA Weather Radio and will activate the State`s Emergency Alert System including local radio and cable stations. Please make sure that you have practiced with your class prior to the drill. Students will only be kept in the cover position until we can verify everyone has done so. Then we will allow everyone to sit up and wait for the end of the drill.
6. The final day to bring books for the African Book Project is today.
7. Last night Tierra Wilson was honored by the Winston-Salem Human Relations Commission at their annual awards banquet. She was accompanied by her parents , Ms. Clodfelter and me. Diego Hernandez was recently honored by the Sertoma Club for his drawing about freedom. He was accompanied by his parents and Ms. Chitty. Finally, Natalia Casas was given the honor of reading a essay she wrote and was pictured in the paper.
8. You can still sign-up in the mailroom to take food or groceries or a meal to Rose Rusch and Amber. Rose has reached the limit for donated days. She can not accept any more. Special thanks to everyone who contributed.
9. For the next two months, your check will not contain your social security number . At the end of the two month period, the social security number will be replaced with a new specific employee number. This is being done to protect all employees from identity theft.
10. It is very important to have a home number or your cell number correct in Human Resources. If your number changes please update it yourself or see Mrs. Higgins and she will do it. On the other hand, this also means you WILL RECEIVE the automated alert message everytime of a school delay or closing. According to Human Resources there is a school policy out there regarding this issue.
11. We will begin our afterschool tutoring/homework assistance this Wednesday. Those involved should receive a schedule and other information on Manday. I will meet with those involved who can attend on Monday afternoon from 2:40-3:00 in the media center. I will arrange individually to get together with those who can't attend.
12. Fortune can, for her pleasure, fools advance, and toss them on the wheels of Chance.
Juvenal (55 AD - 127 AD)
We are the people our parents warned us about.
Jimmy Buffett
There is nothing more demoralizing than a small but adequate income.
Edmund Wilson (1895 - 1972)
Devotees of grammatical studies have not been distinguished for any very remarkable felicities of expression.
Amos Bronson Alcott (1799 - 1888)
AM Announcements - February 25
AM Announcements
February 25, 2010
1. Today is Day 109.
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: February 25
Access Testing for LEP students continues
On Campus field trip - Grade 2 - Museum of Anthropology - 9:00-10:00
Friday: February 26
Access Testing for LEP students continues
Box Tops for Education Due
Dollar Dress Down Day
African Book Project comes to a close
4. Upcoming Calendar Items:
a. 02/27 - Title-1 Comprehensive Needs Assessment Training - 9:00-1:00 - Miller and Heyland attending
b. 3/01 - JanieCostello meets with Kindergarten after school
c. 03/02 - SIT
d. 03/04 - Sneed Collard author visit
e. 03/04 - Mary Starling Concert - Fifth grade
f. 03/05 - Fouth Grade Writing Assessment completed
g. 03/09 - Really Big Night
h. 03/30 - Spring Break begins
5. The Statewide Tornado Drill will take place on Wednesday March 3rd at 9:30 am. The tornado drill will be broadcast over NOAA Weather Radio and will activate the State`s Emergency Alert System including local radio and cable stations. Please make sure that you have practiced with your class prior to the drill. Students will only be kept in the cover position until we can verify everyone has done so. Then we will allow everyone to sit up and wait for the end of the drill.
6. The final day to bring books for the African Book Project is tomorrow! Don't forget to bring yours.
7. WS/FCS is on a two hour delay today. We will serve breakfast then turn right around and serve lunch.
8. You can still sign-up in the mailroom to take food or groceries or a meal to Rose Rusch and Amber. Please see Ms. Higgins if you wish to donate Annual Leave days to Rose. Your support is greatly appreciated.
9. Who is rich? He that is content. Who is that? Nobody.
Benjamin Franklin (1706 - 1790)
Half of the modern drugs could well be thrown out of the window, except that the birds might eat them.
Dr. Martin Henry Fischer
I love quotations because it is a joy to find thoughts one might have, beautifully expressed with much authority by someone recognized wiser than oneself.
Marlene Dietrich (1901 - 1992)
I was always taught to respect my elders and I've now reached the age when I don't have anybody to respect.
George Burns (1896 - 1996)
February 25, 2010
1. Today is Day 109.
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: February 25
Access Testing for LEP students continues
On Campus field trip - Grade 2 - Museum of Anthropology - 9:00-10:00
Friday: February 26
Access Testing for LEP students continues
Box Tops for Education Due
Dollar Dress Down Day
African Book Project comes to a close
4. Upcoming Calendar Items:
a. 02/27 - Title-1 Comprehensive Needs Assessment Training - 9:00-1:00 - Miller and Heyland attending
b. 3/01 - JanieCostello meets with Kindergarten after school
c. 03/02 - SIT
d. 03/04 - Sneed Collard author visit
e. 03/04 - Mary Starling Concert - Fifth grade
f. 03/05 - Fouth Grade Writing Assessment completed
g. 03/09 - Really Big Night
h. 03/30 - Spring Break begins
5. The Statewide Tornado Drill will take place on Wednesday March 3rd at 9:30 am. The tornado drill will be broadcast over NOAA Weather Radio and will activate the State`s Emergency Alert System including local radio and cable stations. Please make sure that you have practiced with your class prior to the drill. Students will only be kept in the cover position until we can verify everyone has done so. Then we will allow everyone to sit up and wait for the end of the drill.
6. The final day to bring books for the African Book Project is tomorrow! Don't forget to bring yours.
7. WS/FCS is on a two hour delay today. We will serve breakfast then turn right around and serve lunch.
8. You can still sign-up in the mailroom to take food or groceries or a meal to Rose Rusch and Amber. Please see Ms. Higgins if you wish to donate Annual Leave days to Rose. Your support is greatly appreciated.
9. Who is rich? He that is content. Who is that? Nobody.
Benjamin Franklin (1706 - 1790)
Half of the modern drugs could well be thrown out of the window, except that the birds might eat them.
Dr. Martin Henry Fischer
I love quotations because it is a joy to find thoughts one might have, beautifully expressed with much authority by someone recognized wiser than oneself.
Marlene Dietrich (1901 - 1992)
I was always taught to respect my elders and I've now reached the age when I don't have anybody to respect.
George Burns (1896 - 1996)
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
AM Announcements - February 24
AM Announcements
February 24, 2010
1. Today is Day 108.
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: February 24:
Access Testing for LEP students continues
Fun with Fiddles presentation - Kindergarten - 9:00 AM - gym
Title-1 Parent Involvement Audit - 8:30-9:30 AM - Ms. Powell
AR Incentive Sessions - 2/3 - 8:00-8:45 AM - gym
Thursday: February 25
Access Testing for LEP students continues
On Campus field trip - Grade 2 - Museum of Anthropology - 9:00-10:00
Friday: February 26
Access Testing for LEP students continues
Box Tops for Education Due
Dollar Dress Down Day
African Book Project comes to a close
4. Upcoming Calendar Items:
a. 02/27 - Title-1 Comprehensive Needs Assessment Training - 9:00-1:00 - Miller and Heyland attending
b. 3/01 - JanieCostello meets with Kindergarten after school
c. 03/02 - SIT
d. 03/04 - Sneed Collard author visit
e. 03/04 - Mary Starling Concert - Fifth grade
f. 03/05 - Fouth Grade Writing Assessment completed
g. 03/09 - Really Big night
h. 03/30 - Spring Break begins
5. The final AR Incentive "Aloha Readers" session is in the gym this morning from 8:00-8:45. Specialists should be sure to be there to assist. Things are tight today. The incentive ends and the Fun with Fiddles Concert is to begin 15 minutes later. Remember that Kindergarten classes will not be called. I would come to the gym about 10 minutes to 9:00 and be seated on the floor in the front.
6. Books for the African Book Project can be dropped off in the front lobby until Friday.
7. If you have not already, you will receive a large post card from the North Carolina State Health Plan which states that all members and their dependents will be place on the basic 70/30 plan effective July 01, 2010. In order to qualify for the Standard 80/20 plan you must go on-line during the enrollment period and attest to the fact that you and your dependents; 1. Do not use tobacco products, or 2. Are actively trying to quit. You will receive your Annual Enrollment Kit soon with important information and the dates of the annual enrollment period. (A copy of this post card was placed in your box on Tuesday morning.)
8. You can still sign-up in the mailroom to take food or groceries or a meal to Rose Rusch and Amber. Please see Ms. Higgins if you wish to donate Annual Leave days to Rose. Your support is greatly appreciated.
9. Addie Hymes will be here this morning to conduct an audit of outm Title-1 Parent Involvement notebook.
10. Next Monday, March 1, we will host Partners in Math sessions taught by Ms. larson and Ms. Hoots.
11. The issue has arisen again regarding students buying snacks in the cafeteria. Please remember that we cannot prevent any child from purchasing items in the cafeteria. No matter how they have behaved or how lacking in nutrition the purchases, we have no authority to tell students and parents how they can spend their money. If a child is purchasing irresponsibly, call it to the parent's attention. It is a matter between parent and child. We are out of the equation. All purchases must be consumed in the cafeteria however. We do have control over that aspect.
12. New York now leads the world's great cities in the number of people around whom you shouldn't make a sudden move.
David Letterman (1947 - )
It is dangerous for a national candidate to say things that people might remember.
Eugene McCarthy (1916 - 2005)
Of course the game is rigged. Don't let that stop you--if you don't play, you can't win.
Robert Heinlein (1907 - 1988)
An ounce of action is worth a ton of theory.
Friedrich Engels (1820 - 1895)
February 24, 2010
1. Today is Day 108.
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: February 24:
Access Testing for LEP students continues
Fun with Fiddles presentation - Kindergarten - 9:00 AM - gym
Title-1 Parent Involvement Audit - 8:30-9:30 AM - Ms. Powell
AR Incentive Sessions - 2/3 - 8:00-8:45 AM - gym
Thursday: February 25
Access Testing for LEP students continues
On Campus field trip - Grade 2 - Museum of Anthropology - 9:00-10:00
Friday: February 26
Access Testing for LEP students continues
Box Tops for Education Due
Dollar Dress Down Day
African Book Project comes to a close
4. Upcoming Calendar Items:
a. 02/27 - Title-1 Comprehensive Needs Assessment Training - 9:00-1:00 - Miller and Heyland attending
b. 3/01 - JanieCostello meets with Kindergarten after school
c. 03/02 - SIT
d. 03/04 - Sneed Collard author visit
e. 03/04 - Mary Starling Concert - Fifth grade
f. 03/05 - Fouth Grade Writing Assessment completed
g. 03/09 - Really Big night
h. 03/30 - Spring Break begins
5. The final AR Incentive "Aloha Readers" session is in the gym this morning from 8:00-8:45. Specialists should be sure to be there to assist. Things are tight today. The incentive ends and the Fun with Fiddles Concert is to begin 15 minutes later. Remember that Kindergarten classes will not be called. I would come to the gym about 10 minutes to 9:00 and be seated on the floor in the front.
6. Books for the African Book Project can be dropped off in the front lobby until Friday.
7. If you have not already, you will receive a large post card from the North Carolina State Health Plan which states that all members and their dependents will be place on the basic 70/30 plan effective July 01, 2010. In order to qualify for the Standard 80/20 plan you must go on-line during the enrollment period and attest to the fact that you and your dependents; 1. Do not use tobacco products, or 2. Are actively trying to quit. You will receive your Annual Enrollment Kit soon with important information and the dates of the annual enrollment period. (A copy of this post card was placed in your box on Tuesday morning.)
8. You can still sign-up in the mailroom to take food or groceries or a meal to Rose Rusch and Amber. Please see Ms. Higgins if you wish to donate Annual Leave days to Rose. Your support is greatly appreciated.
9. Addie Hymes will be here this morning to conduct an audit of outm Title-1 Parent Involvement notebook.
10. Next Monday, March 1, we will host Partners in Math sessions taught by Ms. larson and Ms. Hoots.
11. The issue has arisen again regarding students buying snacks in the cafeteria. Please remember that we cannot prevent any child from purchasing items in the cafeteria. No matter how they have behaved or how lacking in nutrition the purchases, we have no authority to tell students and parents how they can spend their money. If a child is purchasing irresponsibly, call it to the parent's attention. It is a matter between parent and child. We are out of the equation. All purchases must be consumed in the cafeteria however. We do have control over that aspect.
12. New York now leads the world's great cities in the number of people around whom you shouldn't make a sudden move.
David Letterman (1947 - )
It is dangerous for a national candidate to say things that people might remember.
Eugene McCarthy (1916 - 2005)
Of course the game is rigged. Don't let that stop you--if you don't play, you can't win.
Robert Heinlein (1907 - 1988)
An ounce of action is worth a ton of theory.
Friedrich Engels (1820 - 1895)
Monday, February 22, 2010
AM Announcements - February 23
AM Announcements
February 23, 2010
1. Today is Day 107.
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: February 23
Access Testing for LEP students continues
AR Incentive Sessions - 4/5 - 8:00-8:45 AM gym
Staff-development - Marzano - 2:40-4:00
Wednesday: February 24:
Access Testing for LEP students continues
Fun with Fiddles presentation - Kindergarten - 9:00 AM - gym
Title-1 Parent Involvement Audit - 8:30-9:30 AM - Ms. Powell
AR Incentive Sessions - 2/3 - 8:00-8:45 AM - gym
Thursday: February 25
Access Testing for LEP students continues
On Campus field trip - Grade 2 - Museum of Anthropology - 9:00-10:00
Friday: February 26
Access Testing for LEP students continues
Box Tops for Education Due
Dollar Dress Down Day
African Book Project comes to a close
4. Upcoming Calendar Items:
a. 02/27 - Title-1 Comprehensive Needs Assessment Training - 9:00-1:00 - Miller and Heyland attending
b. 03/01 - JanieCostello meets with Kindergarten after school
c. 03/02 - SIT
d. 03/04 - Sneed Collard author visit
e. 03/04 - Mary Starling Concert - Fifth grade
f. 03/05 - Fouth Grade Writing Assessment completed
g. 03/05 - Book Fair Preview
h. 03/09 - Really Big night
i. 03/30 - Spring Break begins
5. The second AR Incentive session is in the gym this morning from 8:00-8:45. Specialists should be sure to be there to assist.
6. Books for the African Book Project can be dropped off in the front lobby until February 26.
7. Review Conferences today: None
8. You can still sign-up in the mailroom to take food or groceries or a meal to Rose Rusch and Amber. Please see Ms. Higgins if you wish to donate Annual Leave days to Rose. Your support is greatly appreciated.
9.If you have not already, you will receive a large post card from the North Carolina State Health Plan which states that all members and their dependents will be place on the basic 70/30 plan effective July 01, 2010. In order to qualify for the Standard 80/20 plan you must go on-line during the enrollment period and attest to the fact that you and your dependents; 1. Do not use tobacco products, or 2. Are actively trying to quit. You will receive your Annual Enrollment Kit soon with important information and the dates of the annual enrollment period. (A copy of this post card was been placed in your box this morning.)
10. Please remember to send your interim reports home this afternoon.
11. It is a good morning exercise for a research scientist to discard a pet hypothesis every day before breakfast. It keeps him young.
Konrad Lorenz (1903 - 1989)
There are 350 varieties of shark, not counting loan and pool.
L. M. Boyd
Take everything you like seriously, except yourselves.
Rudyard Kipling (1865 - 1936)
Men, it has been well said, think in herds; it will be seen that they go mad in herds, while they only recover their senses slowly, and one by one.
Charles Mackay
February 23, 2010
1. Today is Day 107.
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: February 23
Access Testing for LEP students continues
AR Incentive Sessions - 4/5 - 8:00-8:45 AM gym
Staff-development - Marzano - 2:40-4:00
Wednesday: February 24:
Access Testing for LEP students continues
Fun with Fiddles presentation - Kindergarten - 9:00 AM - gym
Title-1 Parent Involvement Audit - 8:30-9:30 AM - Ms. Powell
AR Incentive Sessions - 2/3 - 8:00-8:45 AM - gym
Thursday: February 25
Access Testing for LEP students continues
On Campus field trip - Grade 2 - Museum of Anthropology - 9:00-10:00
Friday: February 26
Access Testing for LEP students continues
Box Tops for Education Due
Dollar Dress Down Day
African Book Project comes to a close
4. Upcoming Calendar Items:
a. 02/27 - Title-1 Comprehensive Needs Assessment Training - 9:00-1:00 - Miller and Heyland attending
b. 03/01 - JanieCostello meets with Kindergarten after school
c. 03/02 - SIT
d. 03/04 - Sneed Collard author visit
e. 03/04 - Mary Starling Concert - Fifth grade
f. 03/05 - Fouth Grade Writing Assessment completed
g. 03/05 - Book Fair Preview
h. 03/09 - Really Big night
i. 03/30 - Spring Break begins
5. The second AR Incentive session is in the gym this morning from 8:00-8:45. Specialists should be sure to be there to assist.
6. Books for the African Book Project can be dropped off in the front lobby until February 26.
7. Review Conferences today: None
8. You can still sign-up in the mailroom to take food or groceries or a meal to Rose Rusch and Amber. Please see Ms. Higgins if you wish to donate Annual Leave days to Rose. Your support is greatly appreciated.
9.If you have not already, you will receive a large post card from the North Carolina State Health Plan which states that all members and their dependents will be place on the basic 70/30 plan effective July 01, 2010. In order to qualify for the Standard 80/20 plan you must go on-line during the enrollment period and attest to the fact that you and your dependents; 1. Do not use tobacco products, or 2. Are actively trying to quit. You will receive your Annual Enrollment Kit soon with important information and the dates of the annual enrollment period. (A copy of this post card was been placed in your box this morning.)
10. Please remember to send your interim reports home this afternoon.
11. It is a good morning exercise for a research scientist to discard a pet hypothesis every day before breakfast. It keeps him young.
Konrad Lorenz (1903 - 1989)
There are 350 varieties of shark, not counting loan and pool.
L. M. Boyd
Take everything you like seriously, except yourselves.
Rudyard Kipling (1865 - 1936)
Men, it has been well said, think in herds; it will be seen that they go mad in herds, while they only recover their senses slowly, and one by one.
Charles Mackay
Friday, February 19, 2010
AM Announcements - February 22
AM Announcements
February 22, 2010
1. Today is Day 106.
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: February 22
Access Testing for LEP students continues
AR Incentive Sessions - K/1 - 8:00-8:45 AM - gym
Interim Progress Reports go home
Tuesday: February 23
Access Testing for LEP students continues
AR Incentive Sessions - 4/5 - 8:00-8:45 AM gym
Staff-development - Marzano - 2:40-4:00
Wednesday: February 24:
Access Testing for LEP students continues
Fun with Fiddles presentation - Kindergarten - 9:00 AM - gym
Title-1 Parent Involvement Audit - 8:30-9:30 AM - Ms. Powell
AR Incentive Sessions - 2/3 - 8:00-8:45 AM - gym
Thursday: February 25
Access Testing for LEP students continues
On Campus field trip - Grade 2 - Museum of Anthropology - 9:00-10:00
Friday: February 26
Access Testing for LEP students continues
Box Tops for Education Due
Dollar Dress Down Day
African Book Project comes to a close
4. Upcoming Calendar Items:
a. 02/27 - Title-1 Comprehensive Needs Assessment Training - 9:00-1:00 - Miller and Heyland attending
b. 03/01 - JanieCostello meets with Kindergarten after school
c. 03/02 - SIT
d. 03/04 - Sneed Collard author visit
e. 03/04 - Mary Starling Concert - Fifth grade
f. 03/05 - Fouth Grade Writing Assessment completed
g. 03/05 - Book Fair Preview
h. 03/09 - Really Big night
i. 03/30 - Spring Break begins
5. There is an AR Incentive session in the gym this morning from 8:00-8:45. Specialists should be sure to be there to assist.
6. Books for the African Book Project can be dropped off in the front lobby until February 26.
7. Review Conferences today: None
8. You can still sign-up in the mailroom to take food or groceries or a meal to Rose Rusch and Amber. Please see Ms. Higgins if you wish to donate Annual Leave days to Rose. Your support is greatly appreciated.
9. Please remember to send your interim reports home in this afternoon's Monday packets.
10. Over the weekend it was brought to my attention by Ms. Dagenbach and Ms. Goliszek that NCWISE Gradebook was down for maintenance. Since it was not set to come back on line until this morning, we will send out Progress Reports tomorrow. We will aslo send out an Alert Now message this afternoon telling parents to expect them then.
11. Women want mediocre men, and men are working hard to become as mediocre as possible.
Margaret Mead (1901 - 1978)
The best way out is always through.
Robert Frost (1874 - 1963)
The fact that man knows right from wrong proves his intellectual superiority to other creatures; but the fact that he can do wrong proves his moral inferiority to any creature that cannot.
Mark Twain (1835 - 1910), What Is Man? (1906)
Walking isn't a lost art: one must, by some means, get to the garage.
Evan Esar (1899 - 1995)
February 22, 2010
1. Today is Day 106.
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: February 22
Access Testing for LEP students continues
AR Incentive Sessions - K/1 - 8:00-8:45 AM - gym
Interim Progress Reports go home
Tuesday: February 23
Access Testing for LEP students continues
AR Incentive Sessions - 4/5 - 8:00-8:45 AM gym
Staff-development - Marzano - 2:40-4:00
Wednesday: February 24:
Access Testing for LEP students continues
Fun with Fiddles presentation - Kindergarten - 9:00 AM - gym
Title-1 Parent Involvement Audit - 8:30-9:30 AM - Ms. Powell
AR Incentive Sessions - 2/3 - 8:00-8:45 AM - gym
Thursday: February 25
Access Testing for LEP students continues
On Campus field trip - Grade 2 - Museum of Anthropology - 9:00-10:00
Friday: February 26
Access Testing for LEP students continues
Box Tops for Education Due
Dollar Dress Down Day
African Book Project comes to a close
4. Upcoming Calendar Items:
a. 02/27 - Title-1 Comprehensive Needs Assessment Training - 9:00-1:00 - Miller and Heyland attending
b. 03/01 - JanieCostello meets with Kindergarten after school
c. 03/02 - SIT
d. 03/04 - Sneed Collard author visit
e. 03/04 - Mary Starling Concert - Fifth grade
f. 03/05 - Fouth Grade Writing Assessment completed
g. 03/05 - Book Fair Preview
h. 03/09 - Really Big night
i. 03/30 - Spring Break begins
5. There is an AR Incentive session in the gym this morning from 8:00-8:45. Specialists should be sure to be there to assist.
6. Books for the African Book Project can be dropped off in the front lobby until February 26.
7. Review Conferences today: None
8. You can still sign-up in the mailroom to take food or groceries or a meal to Rose Rusch and Amber. Please see Ms. Higgins if you wish to donate Annual Leave days to Rose. Your support is greatly appreciated.
9. Please remember to send your interim reports home in this afternoon's Monday packets.
10. Over the weekend it was brought to my attention by Ms. Dagenbach and Ms. Goliszek that NCWISE Gradebook was down for maintenance. Since it was not set to come back on line until this morning, we will send out Progress Reports tomorrow. We will aslo send out an Alert Now message this afternoon telling parents to expect them then.
11. Women want mediocre men, and men are working hard to become as mediocre as possible.
Margaret Mead (1901 - 1978)
The best way out is always through.
Robert Frost (1874 - 1963)
The fact that man knows right from wrong proves his intellectual superiority to other creatures; but the fact that he can do wrong proves his moral inferiority to any creature that cannot.
Mark Twain (1835 - 1910), What Is Man? (1906)
Walking isn't a lost art: one must, by some means, get to the garage.
Evan Esar (1899 - 1995)
Thursday, February 18, 2010
AM Announcements - February 19
AM Announcements
February 19, 2010
1. Today is Day 105.
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: February 19
Access Testing for LEP students continues
Move meeting - 8:00-9:00 - Powell and Reichert off-campus
SolEd Partnership meeting - 3:30-5:30 - Reichert off-campus
4. Upcoming Calendar Items:
a. 02/24 - Title-1 Parent Involvement Audit
b. 02/26 - Dollar Dress Down Day
c. 02/26 - Box Tops for Education Due
d. 02/27 - Title-1 Comprehensive Needs Assessment Training - 9:00-1:00
5. Concern has been expressed about the safety of the beef and veal used in our cafeterias based on the recall of meat products from the Huntington Meat Packing Company. Chartwells immediately put a hold on these products and has confirmed as of yesterday, February 17, 2010 that the beef and veal products from Huntington Meat Packing are not present in our food supply chain.
6. Books for the African Book Project can be dropped off in the front lobby until February 26.
7. Review Conferences today: None
8. You can still sign-up in the mailroom to take food or groceries or a meal to Rose Rusch and Amber. Please see Ms. Higgins if you wish to donate Annual Leave days to Rose. Your support is greatly appreciated.
9. The 2nd Quarter AR Incentive Sessions will take place next week on the following schedule:
Monday, Feb. 22 - 8:00-8:45 : Grades K/1
Tuesday, Feb. 23 - 8:00-8:45 : Grades 4/5
Wednesday, Feb. 22 - 8:00-8:45 : Grades 2/3
10. Ms. Powell and I will be off-campus this morning from 8:00-9:00 at a Move meeting downtown. The meeting is in preparation for our move into the pod on March 27. I will also be off-campus this afternoon beginning at 3:00 for a Sol Ed. Partnership meeting with Dr. Martin from 3:30-5:30.
11. NPR reported yesterday that many states' retirement plans for public workers were woefully underfunded and that unless drastic action was taken, they would be unable to meet their future financial obligations to current and former employees. North Carolina is not one of those states. Our retirement plan is currently funded at 99.3% of the amount needed and is the fifth rated plan in the country.
12. The playgrounds are now installed and the mulch layer around them should be done today or early next week. They are also going to install a temporary path so your students can stay out of the mud when going to and from the equipment. The playgrounds should be operation early next week.
13. There is a Kindergarten Fun with Fiddles presentation scheduled for next Wednesday, 2/24. Classes will not be called to the gym. Please bring your class in time for a 9:00 AM start as the group has a concert at another school immediately following our performance.
14. If you received a draft copy of the new social studies curriculum and planned to comment on it, we just received notice that the current draft is being withdrawn to be re-evaluated and rewritten. There is no need at this time for your teachers to review a Draft that is no longer being considered.
15. I have noticed that the people who are late are often so much jollier than the people who have to wait for them.
E. V. Lucas
If a dog jumps in your lap, it is because he is fond of you; but if a cat does the same thing, it is because your lap is warmer.
Alfred North Whitehead (1861 - 1947)
The only way to make a man trustworthy is to trust him.
Henry Stimson (1867 - 1950)
Thomas Jefferson once said, 'We should never judge a president by his age, only by his works.' And ever since he told me that, I stopped worrying.
Ronald Reagan (1911 - 2004)
February 19, 2010
1. Today is Day 105.
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: February 19
Access Testing for LEP students continues
Move meeting - 8:00-9:00 - Powell and Reichert off-campus
SolEd Partnership meeting - 3:30-5:30 - Reichert off-campus
4. Upcoming Calendar Items:
a. 02/24 - Title-1 Parent Involvement Audit
b. 02/26 - Dollar Dress Down Day
c. 02/26 - Box Tops for Education Due
d. 02/27 - Title-1 Comprehensive Needs Assessment Training - 9:00-1:00
5. Concern has been expressed about the safety of the beef and veal used in our cafeterias based on the recall of meat products from the Huntington Meat Packing Company. Chartwells immediately put a hold on these products and has confirmed as of yesterday, February 17, 2010 that the beef and veal products from Huntington Meat Packing are not present in our food supply chain.
6. Books for the African Book Project can be dropped off in the front lobby until February 26.
7. Review Conferences today: None
8. You can still sign-up in the mailroom to take food or groceries or a meal to Rose Rusch and Amber. Please see Ms. Higgins if you wish to donate Annual Leave days to Rose. Your support is greatly appreciated.
9. The 2nd Quarter AR Incentive Sessions will take place next week on the following schedule:
Monday, Feb. 22 - 8:00-8:45 : Grades K/1
Tuesday, Feb. 23 - 8:00-8:45 : Grades 4/5
Wednesday, Feb. 22 - 8:00-8:45 : Grades 2/3
10. Ms. Powell and I will be off-campus this morning from 8:00-9:00 at a Move meeting downtown. The meeting is in preparation for our move into the pod on March 27. I will also be off-campus this afternoon beginning at 3:00 for a Sol Ed. Partnership meeting with Dr. Martin from 3:30-5:30.
11. NPR reported yesterday that many states' retirement plans for public workers were woefully underfunded and that unless drastic action was taken, they would be unable to meet their future financial obligations to current and former employees. North Carolina is not one of those states. Our retirement plan is currently funded at 99.3% of the amount needed and is the fifth rated plan in the country.
12. The playgrounds are now installed and the mulch layer around them should be done today or early next week. They are also going to install a temporary path so your students can stay out of the mud when going to and from the equipment. The playgrounds should be operation early next week.
13. There is a Kindergarten Fun with Fiddles presentation scheduled for next Wednesday, 2/24. Classes will not be called to the gym. Please bring your class in time for a 9:00 AM start as the group has a concert at another school immediately following our performance.
14. If you received a draft copy of the new social studies curriculum and planned to comment on it, we just received notice that the current draft is being withdrawn to be re-evaluated and rewritten. There is no need at this time for your teachers to review a Draft that is no longer being considered.
15. I have noticed that the people who are late are often so much jollier than the people who have to wait for them.
E. V. Lucas
If a dog jumps in your lap, it is because he is fond of you; but if a cat does the same thing, it is because your lap is warmer.
Alfred North Whitehead (1861 - 1947)
The only way to make a man trustworthy is to trust him.
Henry Stimson (1867 - 1950)
Thomas Jefferson once said, 'We should never judge a president by his age, only by his works.' And ever since he told me that, I stopped worrying.
Ronald Reagan (1911 - 2004)
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
AM Announcements - February 18
AM Announcements
February 17, 2010
1. Today is Day 104.
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: February 18
Access Testing for LEP students continues
Job Site meeting - 9:00-10:00 - Powell and Reichert
Field Trip to Salemtowne - Ms. Say's class - 9:30-11:00
Staff Policy Committee meeting - 4:00-5:00 - Reichert off-campus
Friday: February 19
Access Testing for LEP students continues
Move meeting - 8:00-9:00 - Powell and Reichert off-campus
SolEd Partnership meeting - 3:30-5:30 - Reichert off-campus
4. Upcoming Calendar Items:
a. 02/24 - Title-1 Parent Involvement Audit
b. 02/26 - Dollar Dress Down Day
c. 02/26 - Box Tops for Education Due
d. 02/27 - Title-1 Comprehensive Needs Assessment Training - 9:00-1:00
5. The deadline for CERTL applications is today.
6. Books for the African Book Project can be dropped off in the front lobby until February 26.
7. Review Conferences today: None
8. You can still sign-up in the mailroom to take food or groceries or a meal to Rose Rusch and Amber. Please see Ms. Higgins if you wish to donate Annual Leave days to Rose. Your support is greatly appreciated.
9. The 2nd Quarter AR Incentive Sessions will take place next week on the following schedule:
Monday, Feb. 22 - 8:00-8:45 : Grades K/1
Tuesday, Feb. 23 - 8:00-8:45 : Grades 4/5
Wednesday, Feb. 22 - 8:00-8:45 : Grades 2/3
10. I will be off-campus this afternoon at a Staff Policy Committee meeting downtown. If you need me, I will leave around 3:30 so please catch me before that time.
11. I suppose that I shall have to die beyond my means.
Oscar Wilde (1854 - 1900), upon being told the cost of an operation
Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.
Arthur C. Clarke (1917 - ), "Profiles of The Future", 1961 (Clarke's third law)
Basic research is what I am doing when I don't know what I am doing.
Wernher von Braun (1912 - 1977)
The nice part about being a pessimist is that you are constantly being either proven right or pleasantly surprised.
George F. Will (1941 - )
February 17, 2010
1. Today is Day 104.
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: February 18
Access Testing for LEP students continues
Job Site meeting - 9:00-10:00 - Powell and Reichert
Field Trip to Salemtowne - Ms. Say's class - 9:30-11:00
Staff Policy Committee meeting - 4:00-5:00 - Reichert off-campus
Friday: February 19
Access Testing for LEP students continues
Move meeting - 8:00-9:00 - Powell and Reichert off-campus
SolEd Partnership meeting - 3:30-5:30 - Reichert off-campus
4. Upcoming Calendar Items:
a. 02/24 - Title-1 Parent Involvement Audit
b. 02/26 - Dollar Dress Down Day
c. 02/26 - Box Tops for Education Due
d. 02/27 - Title-1 Comprehensive Needs Assessment Training - 9:00-1:00
5. The deadline for CERTL applications is today.
6. Books for the African Book Project can be dropped off in the front lobby until February 26.
7. Review Conferences today: None
8. You can still sign-up in the mailroom to take food or groceries or a meal to Rose Rusch and Amber. Please see Ms. Higgins if you wish to donate Annual Leave days to Rose. Your support is greatly appreciated.
9. The 2nd Quarter AR Incentive Sessions will take place next week on the following schedule:
Monday, Feb. 22 - 8:00-8:45 : Grades K/1
Tuesday, Feb. 23 - 8:00-8:45 : Grades 4/5
Wednesday, Feb. 22 - 8:00-8:45 : Grades 2/3
10. I will be off-campus this afternoon at a Staff Policy Committee meeting downtown. If you need me, I will leave around 3:30 so please catch me before that time.
11. I suppose that I shall have to die beyond my means.
Oscar Wilde (1854 - 1900), upon being told the cost of an operation
Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.
Arthur C. Clarke (1917 - ), "Profiles of The Future", 1961 (Clarke's third law)
Basic research is what I am doing when I don't know what I am doing.
Wernher von Braun (1912 - 1977)
The nice part about being a pessimist is that you are constantly being either proven right or pleasantly surprised.
George F. Will (1941 - )
AM Announcements - February 17
AM Announcements
February 17, 2010
1. Today is Day 104.
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: February 16
Access Testing for LEP students continues
Technology Staff Development - 2:40-4:15
A's and Bees Tutoring - 6:00-8:00 PM
Wednesday: February 17
Access Testing for LEP students continues
Curriculum Coordinators' meeting - 8:00-3:30 - Marston off-campus
Thursday: February 18
Access Testing for LEP students continues
Job Site meeting - 9:00-10:00 - Powell and Reichert
Field Trip to Salemtowne - Ms. Say's class - 9:30-11:00
Staff Policy Committee meeting - 4:00-5:00 - Reichert off-campus
Friday: February 19
Access Testing for LEP students continues
Move meeting - 8:00-9:00 - Powell and Reichert off-campus
SolEd Partnership meeting - 3:30-5:30 - Reichert off-campus
4. Upcoming Calendar Items:
a. 02/24 - Title-1 Parent Involvement Audit
b. 02/26 - Dollar Dress Down Day
c. 02/26 - Box Tops for Education Due
d. 02/27 - Title-1 Comprehensive Needs Assessment Training - 9:00-1:00
5. CERTL applications are available from Ms. Rhodes. The application deadline is this Thursday, February 18.
6. Books for the African Book Project can be dropped off in the front lobby. The deadline for donations has been extended until February 26.
7. Today is Ash Wednesday.
8. Review Conferences today: Gifford - 8:50
9. I apologize for not attending the yesterday's staff development. Ms. Powell and I were dealing with a discipline issue.
10. There is a sign-up sheet in the mailroom to take food or groceries or a meal to Rose Rusch and Amber. Please see Ms. Higgins if you wish to donate Annual Leave days to Rose. Your support is greatly appreciated.
11. The 2nd Quarter AR Incentive Sessions will take place on the following schedule:
Monday, Feb. 22 - 8:00-8:45 : Grades K/1
Tuesday, Feb. 23 - 8:00-8:45 : Grades 4/5
Wednesday, Feb. 22 - 8:00-8:45 : Grades 2/3
12. From Ms. Laney: Thank you so much for supporting the Arts Council Campaign. There have been many generous donations. It will help make a difference with our children and their experiences. Fund-raising ends on Friday, February 19th. However, I am not at Speas after today. If you plan on donating make sure it gets to me before then. Don't miss out on a studio experience at Speas Elementary! Thanks again.
13. Good-bye. I am leaving because I am bored.
George Saunders, last words
I never vote for anyone; I always vote against.
W. C. Fields (1880 - 1946)
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"
You need only reflect that one of the best ways to get yourself a reputation as a dangerous citizen these days is to go about repeating the very phrases which our founding fathers used in the struggle for independence.
Charles Austin Beard (1874 - 1948)
February 17, 2010
1. Today is Day 104.
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: February 16
Access Testing for LEP students continues
Technology Staff Development - 2:40-4:15
A's and Bees Tutoring - 6:00-8:00 PM
Wednesday: February 17
Access Testing for LEP students continues
Curriculum Coordinators' meeting - 8:00-3:30 - Marston off-campus
Thursday: February 18
Access Testing for LEP students continues
Job Site meeting - 9:00-10:00 - Powell and Reichert
Field Trip to Salemtowne - Ms. Say's class - 9:30-11:00
Staff Policy Committee meeting - 4:00-5:00 - Reichert off-campus
Friday: February 19
Access Testing for LEP students continues
Move meeting - 8:00-9:00 - Powell and Reichert off-campus
SolEd Partnership meeting - 3:30-5:30 - Reichert off-campus
4. Upcoming Calendar Items:
a. 02/24 - Title-1 Parent Involvement Audit
b. 02/26 - Dollar Dress Down Day
c. 02/26 - Box Tops for Education Due
d. 02/27 - Title-1 Comprehensive Needs Assessment Training - 9:00-1:00
5. CERTL applications are available from Ms. Rhodes. The application deadline is this Thursday, February 18.
6. Books for the African Book Project can be dropped off in the front lobby. The deadline for donations has been extended until February 26.
7. Today is Ash Wednesday.
8. Review Conferences today: Gifford - 8:50
9. I apologize for not attending the yesterday's staff development. Ms. Powell and I were dealing with a discipline issue.
10. There is a sign-up sheet in the mailroom to take food or groceries or a meal to Rose Rusch and Amber. Please see Ms. Higgins if you wish to donate Annual Leave days to Rose. Your support is greatly appreciated.
11. The 2nd Quarter AR Incentive Sessions will take place on the following schedule:
Monday, Feb. 22 - 8:00-8:45 : Grades K/1
Tuesday, Feb. 23 - 8:00-8:45 : Grades 4/5
Wednesday, Feb. 22 - 8:00-8:45 : Grades 2/3
12. From Ms. Laney: Thank you so much for supporting the Arts Council Campaign. There have been many generous donations. It will help make a difference with our children and their experiences. Fund-raising ends on Friday, February 19th. However, I am not at Speas after today. If you plan on donating make sure it gets to me before then. Don't miss out on a studio experience at Speas Elementary! Thanks again.
13. Good-bye. I am leaving because I am bored.
George Saunders, last words
I never vote for anyone; I always vote against.
W. C. Fields (1880 - 1946)
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"
You need only reflect that one of the best ways to get yourself a reputation as a dangerous citizen these days is to go about repeating the very phrases which our founding fathers used in the struggle for independence.
Charles Austin Beard (1874 - 1948)
Monday, February 15, 2010
AM Announcements - February 16
AM Announcements
February 16, 2010
1. Today is Day 103.
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: February 16
Access Testing for LEP students continues
Technology Staff Development - 2:40-4:15
A's and Bees Tutoring - 6:00-8:00 PM
Wednesday: February 17
Access Testing for LEP students continues
Curriculum Coordinators' meeting - 8:00-3:30 - Marston off-campus
Thursday: February 18
Access Testing for LEP students continues
Job Site meeting - 9:00-10:00 - Powell and Reichert
Field Trip to Salemtowne - Ms. Say's class - 9:30-11:00
Staff Policy Committee meeting - 4:00-5:00 - Reichert off-campus
Friday: February 19
Access Testing for LEP students continues
Move meeting - 8:00-9:00 - Powell and Reichert off-campus
SolEd Partnership meeting - 3:30-5:30 - Reichert off-campus
4. Upcoming Calendar Items:
a. 02/24 - Title-1 Parent Involvement Audit
b. 02/26 - Dollar Dress Down Day
c. 02/26 - Box Tops for Education Due
d. 02/27 - Title-1 Comprehensive Needs Assessment Training - 9:00-1:00
5. CERTL applications are available from Ms. Rhodes. The application deadline is this Thursday, February 18.
6. Books for the African Book Project can be dropped off in the front lobby. We have until this Friday, February 19.
7. Through the generosity of Ms. Dagenbach and her daughter, we replaced the microwave that died. The new microwave was placed in the cafeteria. Staff members began using it immediately. Unfortuately, those who use it have not always been those who clean up after themselves. When you use the microwaves, please remember to cover your food and if a mess is made, clean it up. Don't just walk away and expect someone else will do it for you. Thanks for your consideration.
8. Review Conferences today:
9. There will be a 4 hour Title-1 Comprehensive Needs Assessment training here in Winston-Salem on Saturday, February 27 from 9:00-1:00. Yesterday, the Title-1 office sent out an e-mail limiting the number of participants to 1-2 per school. Since Ms. Miller serves as the co-chair of SIT, I would like her to attend. I held a drawing from the other three names and Ms. Higgins pulled out Ms. Heyland's name.
10. There is a sign-up sheet in the mailroom to take food or groceries or a meal to Rose Rusch and Amber. Please see Ms. Higgins if you wish to donate Annual Leave days to Rose. Your support is greatly appreciated.
11. The 2nd Quarter AR Incentive Sessions will take place on the following schedule:
Monday, Feb. 22 - 8:00-8:45 : Grades K/1
Tuesday, Feb. 23 - 8:00-8:45 : Grades 4/5
Wednesday, Feb. 22 - 8:00-8:45 : Grades 2/3
12. From Ms. Laney: Thank you so much for supporting the Arts Council Campaign. There have been many generous donations. It will help make a difference with our children and their experiences. Fund-raising ends on Friday, February 19th. However, I am not at Speas after Wednesday. If you plan on donating make sure it gets to me before then. Don't miss out on a studio experience at Speas Elementary! Thanks again.
13. Students involved in Jump Rope for Heart will be with Ms. Alston this morning from 8:05-9:00.
14. Today is Shrove Tuesday ("Fat Tuesday" or "Mardi Gras" in French) the last day before the observence of Lent. It is the final day of Mardi Gras in New Orleans and Mobile, Carnival in Rio and the International Pancake Race in Liberal Kansas. This race dates back to 1445 in Olney, England and has now become a friendly competition between the two cities. It is said to have begun when a woman was making pan cakes and heard the church bell summoning the faithful to have their sins "shriven." She reportedly grabbed her skillet and ran all the way to church where she was granted absolution for her sins. Have you decided to give anything up for Lent?
15. England and America are two countries separated by a common language.
George Bernard Shaw (1856 - 1950)
Human history becomes more and more a race between education and catastrophe.
H. G. Wells (1866 - 1946), Outline of History (1920)
I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work.
Thomas A. Edison (1847 - 1931), (attributed)
The price of freedom of religion, or of speech, or of the press, is that we must put up with a good deal of rubbish.
Robert Jackson
February 16, 2010
1. Today is Day 103.
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: February 16
Access Testing for LEP students continues
Technology Staff Development - 2:40-4:15
A's and Bees Tutoring - 6:00-8:00 PM
Wednesday: February 17
Access Testing for LEP students continues
Curriculum Coordinators' meeting - 8:00-3:30 - Marston off-campus
Thursday: February 18
Access Testing for LEP students continues
Job Site meeting - 9:00-10:00 - Powell and Reichert
Field Trip to Salemtowne - Ms. Say's class - 9:30-11:00
Staff Policy Committee meeting - 4:00-5:00 - Reichert off-campus
Friday: February 19
Access Testing for LEP students continues
Move meeting - 8:00-9:00 - Powell and Reichert off-campus
SolEd Partnership meeting - 3:30-5:30 - Reichert off-campus
4. Upcoming Calendar Items:
a. 02/24 - Title-1 Parent Involvement Audit
b. 02/26 - Dollar Dress Down Day
c. 02/26 - Box Tops for Education Due
d. 02/27 - Title-1 Comprehensive Needs Assessment Training - 9:00-1:00
5. CERTL applications are available from Ms. Rhodes. The application deadline is this Thursday, February 18.
6. Books for the African Book Project can be dropped off in the front lobby. We have until this Friday, February 19.
7. Through the generosity of Ms. Dagenbach and her daughter, we replaced the microwave that died. The new microwave was placed in the cafeteria. Staff members began using it immediately. Unfortuately, those who use it have not always been those who clean up after themselves. When you use the microwaves, please remember to cover your food and if a mess is made, clean it up. Don't just walk away and expect someone else will do it for you. Thanks for your consideration.
8. Review Conferences today:
9. There will be a 4 hour Title-1 Comprehensive Needs Assessment training here in Winston-Salem on Saturday, February 27 from 9:00-1:00. Yesterday, the Title-1 office sent out an e-mail limiting the number of participants to 1-2 per school. Since Ms. Miller serves as the co-chair of SIT, I would like her to attend. I held a drawing from the other three names and Ms. Higgins pulled out Ms. Heyland's name.
10. There is a sign-up sheet in the mailroom to take food or groceries or a meal to Rose Rusch and Amber. Please see Ms. Higgins if you wish to donate Annual Leave days to Rose. Your support is greatly appreciated.
11. The 2nd Quarter AR Incentive Sessions will take place on the following schedule:
Monday, Feb. 22 - 8:00-8:45 : Grades K/1
Tuesday, Feb. 23 - 8:00-8:45 : Grades 4/5
Wednesday, Feb. 22 - 8:00-8:45 : Grades 2/3
12. From Ms. Laney: Thank you so much for supporting the Arts Council Campaign. There have been many generous donations. It will help make a difference with our children and their experiences. Fund-raising ends on Friday, February 19th. However, I am not at Speas after Wednesday. If you plan on donating make sure it gets to me before then. Don't miss out on a studio experience at Speas Elementary! Thanks again.
13. Students involved in Jump Rope for Heart will be with Ms. Alston this morning from 8:05-9:00.
14. Today is Shrove Tuesday ("Fat Tuesday" or "Mardi Gras" in French) the last day before the observence of Lent. It is the final day of Mardi Gras in New Orleans and Mobile, Carnival in Rio and the International Pancake Race in Liberal Kansas. This race dates back to 1445 in Olney, England and has now become a friendly competition between the two cities. It is said to have begun when a woman was making pan cakes and heard the church bell summoning the faithful to have their sins "shriven." She reportedly grabbed her skillet and ran all the way to church where she was granted absolution for her sins. Have you decided to give anything up for Lent?
15. England and America are two countries separated by a common language.
George Bernard Shaw (1856 - 1950)
Human history becomes more and more a race between education and catastrophe.
H. G. Wells (1866 - 1946), Outline of History (1920)
I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work.
Thomas A. Edison (1847 - 1931), (attributed)
The price of freedom of religion, or of speech, or of the press, is that we must put up with a good deal of rubbish.
Robert Jackson
Sunday, February 14, 2010
AM Announcements - February 15
AM Announcements
February 15, 2010
1. Today is Day 103 or 102.
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: February 15
Access Testing for LEP students continues
Tuesday: February 16
Access Testing for LEP students continues
Technology Staff Development - 2:40-4:15
A's and Bees Tutoring - 6:00-8:00 PM
Wednesday: February 17
Access Testing for LEP students continues
Curriculum Coordinators' meeting - 8:00-3:30 - Marston off-campus
Thursday: February 18
Access Testing for LEP students continues
Job Site meeting - 9:00-10:00 - Powell and Reichert
Field Trip to Salemtowne - Ms. Say's class - 9:30-11:00
Staff Policy Committee meeting - 4:00-5:00 - Reichert off-campus
Friday: February 19
Access Testing for LEP students continues
Move meeting - 8:00-9:00 - Powell and Reichert off-campus
SolEd Partnership meeting - 3:30-5:30 - Reichert off-campus
4. Upcoming Calendar Items:
a. 02/24 - Title-1 Parent Involvement Audit
b. 02/26 - Dollar Dress Down Day
c. 02/26 - Box Tops for Education Due
d. 02/27 - Title-1 Comprehensive Needs Assessment Training - 9:00-1:00
5. CERTL applications are available from Ms. Rhodes. The application deadline is this Thursday, February 18. Should you receive any applications from parents, please note the address on the inside front page of thapplication. They should be sent to that address.
6. Books for the African Book Project can be dropped off in the front lobby. Please encourage your students to participate. You can join them in donating books as well. We have until this Friday, February 19.
7. Remember that students who are not here today ARE to be marked ABSENT.
8. Review Conferences today: None Scheduled - u have not had yours, please see Ms. Powell or me to arrange a time.
9. There will be a 4 hour Title-1 Comprehensive Needs Assessment training here in Winston-Salem on Saturday, February 27 from 9:00-1:00. Interested It pays a $75 stipend. At this point Ms. Miller and Ms. Heyland, and Ms. Hoots have expressed interest in attending. You can join them if you wish. Just let me know by e-mail.
10. There is a sign-up sheet in the mailroom to take food or groceries or a meal to Rose Rusch and Amber. Please see Ms. Higgins if you wish to donate Annual Leave days to Rose. Your support is greatly appreciated.
11. The 2nd Quarter AR Incentive Sessions will take place on the following schedule:
Monday, Feb. 22 - 8:00-8:45 : Grades K/1
Tuesday, Feb. 23 - 8:00-8:45 : Grades 4/5
Wednesday, Feb. 22 - 8:00-8:45 : Grades 2/3
12. The following is from the Department of Technology: Please remind teachers and staff that AlertNow notifications concerning weather are for safety and informational purposes. We are seeing a surge in numbers of staff members who do not wish to be inconvenienced by a phone call and are requesting to be removed from the AlertNow data base. Our data base is a pull of data directly from HR and therefore, we cannot honor such request…even if we wanted to cater to specific requests. Certainly, incorrect numbers need to be removed. With the ease of updating records on HR now we are also seeing an increasing number of employees actually changing their phone numbers in HR. HR data bases are designed for accurate data collection and they too strive for accuracy and efficiency. Please understand that notifications are for all!
13. There seems to be a great deal of concern about being on schedule when walk-throughs occur. There is a fear that something bad will happen if you are discovered to be off schedule. As I said last week in an e-mail to Ms. Gifford that I copied to everyone, schedules guide your day. Teaching in elementary school , however, can be a very fluid activity. We do not want you to adhere so strictly to a schedule that you negatively impact your teaching or miss the "teachable moment." As we do walk-throughs we look for certain things. We may wish to see a specific subject and plan walk-throughs based on your schedules. If you are not on schedule we may ask why just to see if you have changed your schedule or run over for a particular reason. There are no punishments or sanctions for being off schedule. If we have a concern, we'll talk with you about it.
14. In literature as in love, we are astonished at what is chosen by others.
Andre Maurois (1885 - 1967)
Your life story would not make a good book. Don't even try.
Fran Lebowitz (1950 - )
When they discover the center of the universe, a lot of people will be disappointed to discover they are not it.
Bernard Bailey
Money doesn't always bring happiness. People with ten million dollars are no happier than people with nine million dollars.
Hobart Brown
February 15, 2010
1. Today is Day 103 or 102.
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: February 15
Access Testing for LEP students continues
Tuesday: February 16
Access Testing for LEP students continues
Technology Staff Development - 2:40-4:15
A's and Bees Tutoring - 6:00-8:00 PM
Wednesday: February 17
Access Testing for LEP students continues
Curriculum Coordinators' meeting - 8:00-3:30 - Marston off-campus
Thursday: February 18
Access Testing for LEP students continues
Job Site meeting - 9:00-10:00 - Powell and Reichert
Field Trip to Salemtowne - Ms. Say's class - 9:30-11:00
Staff Policy Committee meeting - 4:00-5:00 - Reichert off-campus
Friday: February 19
Access Testing for LEP students continues
Move meeting - 8:00-9:00 - Powell and Reichert off-campus
SolEd Partnership meeting - 3:30-5:30 - Reichert off-campus
4. Upcoming Calendar Items:
a. 02/24 - Title-1 Parent Involvement Audit
b. 02/26 - Dollar Dress Down Day
c. 02/26 - Box Tops for Education Due
d. 02/27 - Title-1 Comprehensive Needs Assessment Training - 9:00-1:00
5. CERTL applications are available from Ms. Rhodes. The application deadline is this Thursday, February 18. Should you receive any applications from parents, please note the address on the inside front page of thapplication. They should be sent to that address.
6. Books for the African Book Project can be dropped off in the front lobby. Please encourage your students to participate. You can join them in donating books as well. We have until this Friday, February 19.
7. Remember that students who are not here today ARE to be marked ABSENT.
8. Review Conferences today: None Scheduled - u have not had yours, please see Ms. Powell or me to arrange a time.
9. There will be a 4 hour Title-1 Comprehensive Needs Assessment training here in Winston-Salem on Saturday, February 27 from 9:00-1:00. Interested It pays a $75 stipend. At this point Ms. Miller and Ms. Heyland, and Ms. Hoots have expressed interest in attending. You can join them if you wish. Just let me know by e-mail.
10. There is a sign-up sheet in the mailroom to take food or groceries or a meal to Rose Rusch and Amber. Please see Ms. Higgins if you wish to donate Annual Leave days to Rose. Your support is greatly appreciated.
11. The 2nd Quarter AR Incentive Sessions will take place on the following schedule:
Monday, Feb. 22 - 8:00-8:45 : Grades K/1
Tuesday, Feb. 23 - 8:00-8:45 : Grades 4/5
Wednesday, Feb. 22 - 8:00-8:45 : Grades 2/3
12. The following is from the Department of Technology: Please remind teachers and staff that AlertNow notifications concerning weather are for safety and informational purposes. We are seeing a surge in numbers of staff members who do not wish to be inconvenienced by a phone call and are requesting to be removed from the AlertNow data base. Our data base is a pull of data directly from HR and therefore, we cannot honor such request…even if we wanted to cater to specific requests. Certainly, incorrect numbers need to be removed. With the ease of updating records on HR now we are also seeing an increasing number of employees actually changing their phone numbers in HR. HR data bases are designed for accurate data collection and they too strive for accuracy and efficiency. Please understand that notifications are for all!
13. There seems to be a great deal of concern about being on schedule when walk-throughs occur. There is a fear that something bad will happen if you are discovered to be off schedule. As I said last week in an e-mail to Ms. Gifford that I copied to everyone, schedules guide your day. Teaching in elementary school , however, can be a very fluid activity. We do not want you to adhere so strictly to a schedule that you negatively impact your teaching or miss the "teachable moment." As we do walk-throughs we look for certain things. We may wish to see a specific subject and plan walk-throughs based on your schedules. If you are not on schedule we may ask why just to see if you have changed your schedule or run over for a particular reason. There are no punishments or sanctions for being off schedule. If we have a concern, we'll talk with you about it.
14. In literature as in love, we are astonished at what is chosen by others.
Andre Maurois (1885 - 1967)
Your life story would not make a good book. Don't even try.
Fran Lebowitz (1950 - )
When they discover the center of the universe, a lot of people will be disappointed to discover they are not it.
Bernard Bailey
Money doesn't always bring happiness. People with ten million dollars are no happier than people with nine million dollars.
Hobart Brown
Thursday, February 11, 2010
AM Announcements - February 12
AM Announcements
February 12, 2010
1. Today is Day 102 or 101.
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: February 12
Access Testing for LEP students continues
Pastries for Parents - 10:30-12:30
Honor Roll Assembly - 1:00-1:45
4. Upcoming Calendar Items:
a. 02/15 - Regular School Day
b. 02/24 - Title-1 Parent Involvement Audit
c. 02/26 - Dollar Dress Down Day
d. 02/26 - Box Tops for Education Due
e. 02/27 - Title-1 Comprehensive Needs Assessment Training - 9:00-1:00
5. CERTL applications are available from Ms. Rhodes. The application deadline is February 18. Should you receive any applications from parents, please note the address on the inside front page of thapplication. They should be sent to that address.
6. Books for the African Book Project can be dropped off in the front lobby. Please encourage your students to participate. You can join them in donating books as well. We have until February 19.
7. When staff members arrive for work and bring their own children, they should keep them in their room and/or under their supervision until the bell rings and everyone comes into the building. They should not be around the building unsupervised.
8. Review Conferences today: None Scheduled
9. If you haven't gotten a gift for your sweetie, you have only today and tomorrow. Valentine's Day is Sunday.
10. There will be a 4 hour Title-1 Comprehensive Needs Assessment training here in Winston-Salem on Saturday, February 27 from 9:00-1:00. Interested It pays a $75 stipend. At this point Ms. Miller and Ms. Heyland have expressed interest in attending. You can join them if you wish. Just let me know by e-mail.
11. Dr, Martin has received quite a few questions about going to school Monday. He is going to send out an AlertNow message about perfect attendance. Since parents planned absences in good faith and since perfect attendance is an award that many schools give, Monday's absence WILL COUNT for student accounting purposes but will NOT COUNT against a student receiving a perfect attendance certificate.
12. There is a sign-up sheet in the mailroom to take food or groceries or a meal to Rose Rusch and Amber. Please see Ms. Higgins if you wish to donate Annual Leave days to Rose. Your support is greatly appreciated.
13. Please remind your students that we will have school on Monday.
14. The 2nd Quarter AR Incentive Sessions will take place on the following schedule:
Monday, Feb. 22 - 8:00-8:45 : Grades K/1
Tuesday, Feb. 23 - 8:00-8:45 : Grades 4/5
Wednesday, Feb. 22 - 8:00-8:45 : Grades 2/3
15. Most people ignore most poetry because most poetry ignores most people.
Adrian Mitchell
Never judge a book by its movie.
J. W. Eagan
The graveyards are full of indispensable men.
Charles de Gaulle (1890 - 1970)
The truth is more important than the facts.
Frank Lloyd Wright (1869 - 1959)
February 12, 2010
1. Today is Day 102 or 101.
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: February 12
Access Testing for LEP students continues
Pastries for Parents - 10:30-12:30
Honor Roll Assembly - 1:00-1:45
4. Upcoming Calendar Items:
a. 02/15 - Regular School Day
b. 02/24 - Title-1 Parent Involvement Audit
c. 02/26 - Dollar Dress Down Day
d. 02/26 - Box Tops for Education Due
e. 02/27 - Title-1 Comprehensive Needs Assessment Training - 9:00-1:00
5. CERTL applications are available from Ms. Rhodes. The application deadline is February 18. Should you receive any applications from parents, please note the address on the inside front page of thapplication. They should be sent to that address.
6. Books for the African Book Project can be dropped off in the front lobby. Please encourage your students to participate. You can join them in donating books as well. We have until February 19.
7. When staff members arrive for work and bring their own children, they should keep them in their room and/or under their supervision until the bell rings and everyone comes into the building. They should not be around the building unsupervised.
8. Review Conferences today: None Scheduled
9. If you haven't gotten a gift for your sweetie, you have only today and tomorrow. Valentine's Day is Sunday.
10. There will be a 4 hour Title-1 Comprehensive Needs Assessment training here in Winston-Salem on Saturday, February 27 from 9:00-1:00. Interested It pays a $75 stipend. At this point Ms. Miller and Ms. Heyland have expressed interest in attending. You can join them if you wish. Just let me know by e-mail.
11. Dr, Martin has received quite a few questions about going to school Monday. He is going to send out an AlertNow message about perfect attendance. Since parents planned absences in good faith and since perfect attendance is an award that many schools give, Monday's absence WILL COUNT for student accounting purposes but will NOT COUNT against a student receiving a perfect attendance certificate.
12. There is a sign-up sheet in the mailroom to take food or groceries or a meal to Rose Rusch and Amber. Please see Ms. Higgins if you wish to donate Annual Leave days to Rose. Your support is greatly appreciated.
13. Please remind your students that we will have school on Monday.
14. The 2nd Quarter AR Incentive Sessions will take place on the following schedule:
Monday, Feb. 22 - 8:00-8:45 : Grades K/1
Tuesday, Feb. 23 - 8:00-8:45 : Grades 4/5
Wednesday, Feb. 22 - 8:00-8:45 : Grades 2/3
15. Most people ignore most poetry because most poetry ignores most people.
Adrian Mitchell
Never judge a book by its movie.
J. W. Eagan
The graveyards are full of indispensable men.
Charles de Gaulle (1890 - 1970)
The truth is more important than the facts.
Frank Lloyd Wright (1869 - 1959)
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
AM Announcements - February 11
AM Announcements
February 11, 2010
1. Today is Day 101 or 100.
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: February 11
Access Testing for LEP students continues
Student Council Nursing Home visit - 9:00-10:00 AM
Elementary Principals' meeting - 7:15-12:00 - Reichert off-campus
Friday: February 12
Access Testing for LEP students continues
Pastries for Parents - 10:30-12:30
Honor Roll Assembly
4. Upcoming Calendar Items:
a. 02/15 - No School - Presidents' Day - RS
b. 02/24 - Title-1 Parent Involvement Audit
c. 02/26 - Dollar Dress Down Day
d. 02/26 - Box Tops for Education Due
e. 02/27 - Title-1 Comprehensive Needs Assessment Training - 9:00-1:00
5. CERTL applications are available from Ms. Rhodes. The application deadline is February 18. Should you receive any applications from parents, please note the address on the inside front page of thapplication. They should be sent to that address.
6. Books for the African Book Project can be dropped off in the front lobby. Please encourage your students to participate. You can join them in donating books as well. We have until February 19.
7. When staff members arrive for work and bring their own children, they should keep them in their room and/or under their supervision until the bell rings and everyone comes into the building. They should not be around the building unsupervised.
8. Review Conferences today: Falor - 8:50: Badarin - 11:00: Linhart - 1:30
9. There will be a 4 hour Title-1 Comprehensive Needs Assessment training here in Winston-Salem on Saturday, February 27 from 9:00-1:00. Interested It pays a $75 stipend. At this point Ms. Miller and Ms. Heyland have expressed interest in attending. You can join them if you wish. Just let me know by e-mail.
10. We are in the process of reviewing your mid-year concerns. We will get a listing to you as soon as possible.
11. There is a sign-up sheet in the mailroom to take food or groceries or a meal to Rose Rusch and Amber. Please see Ms. Higgins if you wish to donate Annual Leave days to Rose. Your support is greatly appreciated.
12. Please remind your students today and tomorrow that we will have school on Monday.
13. The following is the schedule for Talent Show tryouts today. Please be sure that your students are there in advance of the time indicated so they will be ready to go.
a. Sofia Hernandez – Maleni Cisneros-Damaso – Genesis Padron-Marin – Goliszek – 9:30 a.m.
b. Curtis Wilks – Badarin – 9:40 a.m.
c. Christian Kletner – Jewell – 9:50 a.m.
d. Kayla DeShazo – Miller – Praise Dance – 10:00 a.m.
e. Jordyn Anderson – Ann Smith – Dancing & Nazjah McBride – Linhart – 10:10 a.m.
f. Tierra Wilson – Smith , Tianna Wilson – Jewell, Jordyn Anderson- Smith, Nazjah McBride, Linhart – Singing - 10:20 a.m.
g. Joshua Keels – Badarin – Singing – 11:00
h. Joseph Foster – Merrill, Lamont Foster – Singing – 10:40 a.m.
i. Dominique Little, Caryn, Daniela, Avery – Dancing – 1:00 p.m.
j. Shaylah Penn – Mincer – Singing – 10:50 a.m.
k. Ariyana Torrence – Mincer – Singing – 11:10 a.m.
l. Dante Wyse – Miller – Dancing – 11:20 a.m.
m. Jordan Penn – Linville – Dancing – 11:30 a.m.
n. Taila Wyse – Merrill – Stepping – 11:40 a.m.
o. Alexandra Walters – Larson – Singing – 11:50 a.m.
p. Kyja Faulks – Kooken – Singing – 12:00 p.m.
q. Khaliah Scott – Linville – Singing – 12:10 p.m.
r. Tanner Inman – Linville – Poet – 12:20 p.m.
s. Leo Sandy – Linhart – Dancing – 12:30 p.m.
t. Patrick Williams – Kelly – Dancing – 12:40 p.m.
u. Deyani Cole – Kelly, Messiah Payne – Kelly – Dancing – 12:50 p.m.
v. Miller's Class – Math Facts Rap – 10:30 a.m.
14. The 2nd Quarter AR Incentive Sessions will take place on the following schedule:
Monday, Feb. 22 - 8:00-8:45 : Grades K/1
Tuesday, Feb. 23 - 8:00-8:45 : Grades 4/5
Wednesday, Feb. 22 - 8:00-8:45 : Grades 2/3
15. The more I study religions the more I am convinced that man never worshipped anything but himself.
Sir Richard Francis Burton (1821 - 1890)
If you don't know what to do, call the media and at least give the appearance of doing something.
David Peterson
Politeness, n. The most acceptable hypocrisy.
Ambrose Bierce (1842 - 1914), The Devil's Dictionary
Indeed, history is nothing more than a tableau of crimes and misfortunes.
Voltaire (1694 - 1778)
February 11, 2010
1. Today is Day 101 or 100.
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: February 11
Access Testing for LEP students continues
Student Council Nursing Home visit - 9:00-10:00 AM
Elementary Principals' meeting - 7:15-12:00 - Reichert off-campus
Friday: February 12
Access Testing for LEP students continues
Pastries for Parents - 10:30-12:30
Honor Roll Assembly
4. Upcoming Calendar Items:
a. 02/15 - No School - Presidents' Day - RS
b. 02/24 - Title-1 Parent Involvement Audit
c. 02/26 - Dollar Dress Down Day
d. 02/26 - Box Tops for Education Due
e. 02/27 - Title-1 Comprehensive Needs Assessment Training - 9:00-1:00
5. CERTL applications are available from Ms. Rhodes. The application deadline is February 18. Should you receive any applications from parents, please note the address on the inside front page of thapplication. They should be sent to that address.
6. Books for the African Book Project can be dropped off in the front lobby. Please encourage your students to participate. You can join them in donating books as well. We have until February 19.
7. When staff members arrive for work and bring their own children, they should keep them in their room and/or under their supervision until the bell rings and everyone comes into the building. They should not be around the building unsupervised.
8. Review Conferences today: Falor - 8:50: Badarin - 11:00: Linhart - 1:30
9. There will be a 4 hour Title-1 Comprehensive Needs Assessment training here in Winston-Salem on Saturday, February 27 from 9:00-1:00. Interested It pays a $75 stipend. At this point Ms. Miller and Ms. Heyland have expressed interest in attending. You can join them if you wish. Just let me know by e-mail.
10. We are in the process of reviewing your mid-year concerns. We will get a listing to you as soon as possible.
11. There is a sign-up sheet in the mailroom to take food or groceries or a meal to Rose Rusch and Amber. Please see Ms. Higgins if you wish to donate Annual Leave days to Rose. Your support is greatly appreciated.
12. Please remind your students today and tomorrow that we will have school on Monday.
13. The following is the schedule for Talent Show tryouts today. Please be sure that your students are there in advance of the time indicated so they will be ready to go.
a. Sofia Hernandez – Maleni Cisneros-Damaso – Genesis Padron-Marin – Goliszek – 9:30 a.m.
b. Curtis Wilks – Badarin – 9:40 a.m.
c. Christian Kletner – Jewell – 9:50 a.m.
d. Kayla DeShazo – Miller – Praise Dance – 10:00 a.m.
e. Jordyn Anderson – Ann Smith – Dancing & Nazjah McBride – Linhart – 10:10 a.m.
f. Tierra Wilson – Smith , Tianna Wilson – Jewell, Jordyn Anderson- Smith, Nazjah McBride, Linhart – Singing - 10:20 a.m.
g. Joshua Keels – Badarin – Singing – 11:00
h. Joseph Foster – Merrill, Lamont Foster – Singing – 10:40 a.m.
i. Dominique Little, Caryn, Daniela, Avery – Dancing – 1:00 p.m.
j. Shaylah Penn – Mincer – Singing – 10:50 a.m.
k. Ariyana Torrence – Mincer – Singing – 11:10 a.m.
l. Dante Wyse – Miller – Dancing – 11:20 a.m.
m. Jordan Penn – Linville – Dancing – 11:30 a.m.
n. Taila Wyse – Merrill – Stepping – 11:40 a.m.
o. Alexandra Walters – Larson – Singing – 11:50 a.m.
p. Kyja Faulks – Kooken – Singing – 12:00 p.m.
q. Khaliah Scott – Linville – Singing – 12:10 p.m.
r. Tanner Inman – Linville – Poet – 12:20 p.m.
s. Leo Sandy – Linhart – Dancing – 12:30 p.m.
t. Patrick Williams – Kelly – Dancing – 12:40 p.m.
u. Deyani Cole – Kelly, Messiah Payne – Kelly – Dancing – 12:50 p.m.
v. Miller's Class – Math Facts Rap – 10:30 a.m.
14. The 2nd Quarter AR Incentive Sessions will take place on the following schedule:
Monday, Feb. 22 - 8:00-8:45 : Grades K/1
Tuesday, Feb. 23 - 8:00-8:45 : Grades 4/5
Wednesday, Feb. 22 - 8:00-8:45 : Grades 2/3
15. The more I study religions the more I am convinced that man never worshipped anything but himself.
Sir Richard Francis Burton (1821 - 1890)
If you don't know what to do, call the media and at least give the appearance of doing something.
David Peterson
Politeness, n. The most acceptable hypocrisy.
Ambrose Bierce (1842 - 1914), The Devil's Dictionary
Indeed, history is nothing more than a tableau of crimes and misfortunes.
Voltaire (1694 - 1778)
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
AM Announcements - February 10
AM Announcements
February 10, 2010
1. Today is Day 100 (according to NCWISE). According to staff members eagerly anticipating HUNDREDS DAY, it is Day 99.
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: February 10
Access Testing for LEP students continues
Construction meeting with the Architect - 1:30-2:30 - Powell and Reichert
Thursday: February 11
Access Testing for LEP students continues
Student Council Nursing Home visit - 9:00-10:00 AM
Elementary Principals' meeting - 7:15-12:00 - Reichert off-campus
Friday: February 12
Access Testing for LEP students continues
Pastries for Parents - 10:30-12:30
Honor Roll Assembly
4. Upcoming Calendar Items:
a. 02/15 - No School - Presidents' Day - RS
b. 02/24 - Title-1 Parent Involvement Audit
c. 02/26 - Dollar Dress Down Day
d. 02/26 - Box Tops for Education Due
e. 02/27 - Title-1 Comprehensive Needs Assessment Training - 9:00-1:00
5. CERTL applications are available from Ms. Rhodes. The application deadline is February 18. Should you receive any applications from parents, please note the address on the inside front page of thapplication. They should be sent to that address.
6. Books for the African Book Project can be dropped off in the front lobby. Please encourage your students to participate. You can join them in donating books as well. We have until February 19.
7. Please turn in your names for the The Honor Roll assembly by today at 12:00 noon to Ms. Rhodes.
8. Review Conferences today: 9:30 - Heyland; 12:15 - Kelly
9. Please see Ms. Higgins if you wish to donate Annual Leave days to Rose.
10. There will be a 4 hour Title-1 Comprehensive Needs Assessment training here in Winston-Salem on Saturday, February 27 from 9:00-1:00. Interested It pays a $75 stipend. At this point Ms. Miller has express interest in attending. You can join her if you wish. Just let me know by e-mail.
11. As was stated in yesterday's staff meeting, we are now half way through the year. We need to identify any problems that we aare facing and develop strategies to address them and enable students to progress. In other words "when your horse dies in the middle of the road, get off." Please submit a comment by clicking COMMENT at the bottom. This can be done anonymously if you don't feel comfortable using your name. Please submit your comment by 4:00PM today. Thanks for your thoughtful responses.
12. There is a sign-up sheet in the mailroom to take food or groceries or a meal to Rose and Amber. Thanks for your support.
13. At last night's Board of Education meeting, the board decided to use this coming Monday, February 15 as a student day. In that way, they were able to save a day of Spring Break. Our make-up days, barring in further bad weather, are February 15, June 9-10 and March 29. We are in the process of checking to see which staff-development offerings for that day have been cancelled, rescheduled or are going on as planned. As soon as we have that information, we will share it with you. According to the recorded message received last night. Parents who had activities previously planned for 2/15 should send in a note and their child's absence will be EXCUSED.
14. I love Mickey Mouse more than any woman I've ever known.
Walt Disney (1901 - 1966)
The chief value of money lies in the fact that one lives in a world in which it is overestimated.
H. L. Mencken (1880 - 1956)
There is no nonsense so arrant that it cannot be made the creed of the vast majority by adequate governmental action.
Bertrand Russell (1872 - 1970)
An alcoholic is someone you don't like who drinks as much as you do.
Dylan Thomas (1914 - 1953), in Constantine Fitzgibbon, Life of Dylan Thomas (1965)
February 10, 2010
1. Today is Day 100 (according to NCWISE). According to staff members eagerly anticipating HUNDREDS DAY, it is Day 99.
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: February 10
Access Testing for LEP students continues
Construction meeting with the Architect - 1:30-2:30 - Powell and Reichert
Thursday: February 11
Access Testing for LEP students continues
Student Council Nursing Home visit - 9:00-10:00 AM
Elementary Principals' meeting - 7:15-12:00 - Reichert off-campus
Friday: February 12
Access Testing for LEP students continues
Pastries for Parents - 10:30-12:30
Honor Roll Assembly
4. Upcoming Calendar Items:
a. 02/15 - No School - Presidents' Day - RS
b. 02/24 - Title-1 Parent Involvement Audit
c. 02/26 - Dollar Dress Down Day
d. 02/26 - Box Tops for Education Due
e. 02/27 - Title-1 Comprehensive Needs Assessment Training - 9:00-1:00
5. CERTL applications are available from Ms. Rhodes. The application deadline is February 18. Should you receive any applications from parents, please note the address on the inside front page of thapplication. They should be sent to that address.
6. Books for the African Book Project can be dropped off in the front lobby. Please encourage your students to participate. You can join them in donating books as well. We have until February 19.
7. Please turn in your names for the The Honor Roll assembly by today at 12:00 noon to Ms. Rhodes.
8. Review Conferences today: 9:30 - Heyland; 12:15 - Kelly
9. Please see Ms. Higgins if you wish to donate Annual Leave days to Rose.
10. There will be a 4 hour Title-1 Comprehensive Needs Assessment training here in Winston-Salem on Saturday, February 27 from 9:00-1:00. Interested It pays a $75 stipend. At this point Ms. Miller has express interest in attending. You can join her if you wish. Just let me know by e-mail.
11. As was stated in yesterday's staff meeting, we are now half way through the year. We need to identify any problems that we aare facing and develop strategies to address them and enable students to progress. In other words "when your horse dies in the middle of the road, get off." Please submit a comment by clicking COMMENT at the bottom. This can be done anonymously if you don't feel comfortable using your name. Please submit your comment by 4:00PM today. Thanks for your thoughtful responses.
12. There is a sign-up sheet in the mailroom to take food or groceries or a meal to Rose and Amber. Thanks for your support.
13. At last night's Board of Education meeting, the board decided to use this coming Monday, February 15 as a student day. In that way, they were able to save a day of Spring Break. Our make-up days, barring in further bad weather, are February 15, June 9-10 and March 29. We are in the process of checking to see which staff-development offerings for that day have been cancelled, rescheduled or are going on as planned. As soon as we have that information, we will share it with you. According to the recorded message received last night. Parents who had activities previously planned for 2/15 should send in a note and their child's absence will be EXCUSED.
14. I love Mickey Mouse more than any woman I've ever known.
Walt Disney (1901 - 1966)
The chief value of money lies in the fact that one lives in a world in which it is overestimated.
H. L. Mencken (1880 - 1956)
There is no nonsense so arrant that it cannot be made the creed of the vast majority by adequate governmental action.
Bertrand Russell (1872 - 1970)
An alcoholic is someone you don't like who drinks as much as you do.
Dylan Thomas (1914 - 1953), in Constantine Fitzgibbon, Life of Dylan Thomas (1965)
Monday, February 8, 2010
AM Announcements - February 09
AM Announcements
February 09, 2010
1. Today is Day 99.
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: February 09
Access Testing for LEP students continues
Staff Meeting - 2:40-4:00
A's and Bees Tutoring
Wednesday: February 10
Access Testing for LEP students continues
Thursday: February 11
Access Testing for LEP students continues
Student Council Nursing Home visit - 9:00-10:00 AM
Elementary Principals' meeting - 7:15-12:00 - Reichert off-campus
Friday: February 12
Access Testing for LEP students continues
Pastries for Parents - 10:30-12:30
Honor Roll Assembly
4. Upcoming Calendar Items:
a. 02/15 - No School - Presidents' Day - RS
b. 02/24 - Title-1 Parent Involvement Audit
c. 02/26 - Dollar Dress Down Day
d. 02/26 - Box Tops for Education Due
e. 02/27 - Title-1 Comprehensive Needs Assessment Training - 9:00-1:00
5. CERTL applications are available from Ms. Rhodes. The application deadline is February 18. Should you receive any applications from parents, please note the address on the inside front page of thapplication. They should be sent to that address.
6. Books for the African Book Project can be dropped off in the front lobby. Please encourage your students to participate. You can join them in donating books as well. The deadline is February 19.
7. Please turn in your names for the The Honor Roll assembly by tomorrow at 12:00 noon to Ms. Rhodes.
8. Review Conferences today: 8:50 - Gifford
9. There is a staff meeting this afternoon from 2:40-4:00.
10. There will be a 4 hour Title-1 Comprehensive Needs Assessment training here in Winston-Salem on Saturday, February 27 from 9:00-1:00. Interested members of the SIT team should let me know if they would like to attend. It pays a $75 stipend.
11. Please keep Ms. Alston and her family in your thoughts and prayers. Her father had a kneee replacement and is suffering from blood clots in his legs and lungs.
12. There is a sign-up sheet in the mailroom to take food or groceries or a meal to Rose and Amber. Thanks for your support. It is greatly appreciated.
12. I am still in need of a staff member to cover A's and Bees Tutoring tonight from 6:00-8:00. If you can, just send me an e-mail.
13. According to the calendar, we will make up the four days missed due to inclement weather on June 9, 10, March 29 and 30. it looks like we have dodged the bullet today!
14. Please remember that Rose is in need of donated Annual Leave days as she sits out her 6 month waiting period prior to qualifying for disability. She now qualifies for individuals to donate days if they wish. Ms. Higgins has the forms. All you have to do is ask. Annual Leave is the only type of leave that can be donated.
15. All the world's a stage and most of us are desperately unrehearsed.
Sean O'Casey (1880 - 1964)
Always be nice to your children because they are the ones who will choose your rest home.
Phyllis Diller
Few people can see genius in someone who has offended them.
Robertson Davies
Like I always say, there's no 'I' in "team". There is a 'me', though, if you jumble it up.
David Shore, House M.D., DNR, 2004
February 09, 2010
1. Today is Day 99.
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: February 09
Access Testing for LEP students continues
Staff Meeting - 2:40-4:00
A's and Bees Tutoring
Wednesday: February 10
Access Testing for LEP students continues
Thursday: February 11
Access Testing for LEP students continues
Student Council Nursing Home visit - 9:00-10:00 AM
Elementary Principals' meeting - 7:15-12:00 - Reichert off-campus
Friday: February 12
Access Testing for LEP students continues
Pastries for Parents - 10:30-12:30
Honor Roll Assembly
4. Upcoming Calendar Items:
a. 02/15 - No School - Presidents' Day - RS
b. 02/24 - Title-1 Parent Involvement Audit
c. 02/26 - Dollar Dress Down Day
d. 02/26 - Box Tops for Education Due
e. 02/27 - Title-1 Comprehensive Needs Assessment Training - 9:00-1:00
5. CERTL applications are available from Ms. Rhodes. The application deadline is February 18. Should you receive any applications from parents, please note the address on the inside front page of thapplication. They should be sent to that address.
6. Books for the African Book Project can be dropped off in the front lobby. Please encourage your students to participate. You can join them in donating books as well. The deadline is February 19.
7. Please turn in your names for the The Honor Roll assembly by tomorrow at 12:00 noon to Ms. Rhodes.
8. Review Conferences today: 8:50 - Gifford
9. There is a staff meeting this afternoon from 2:40-4:00.
10. There will be a 4 hour Title-1 Comprehensive Needs Assessment training here in Winston-Salem on Saturday, February 27 from 9:00-1:00. Interested members of the SIT team should let me know if they would like to attend. It pays a $75 stipend.
11. Please keep Ms. Alston and her family in your thoughts and prayers. Her father had a kneee replacement and is suffering from blood clots in his legs and lungs.
12. There is a sign-up sheet in the mailroom to take food or groceries or a meal to Rose and Amber. Thanks for your support. It is greatly appreciated.
12. I am still in need of a staff member to cover A's and Bees Tutoring tonight from 6:00-8:00. If you can, just send me an e-mail.
13. According to the calendar, we will make up the four days missed due to inclement weather on June 9, 10, March 29 and 30. it looks like we have dodged the bullet today!
14. Please remember that Rose is in need of donated Annual Leave days as she sits out her 6 month waiting period prior to qualifying for disability. She now qualifies for individuals to donate days if they wish. Ms. Higgins has the forms. All you have to do is ask. Annual Leave is the only type of leave that can be donated.
15. All the world's a stage and most of us are desperately unrehearsed.
Sean O'Casey (1880 - 1964)
Always be nice to your children because they are the ones who will choose your rest home.
Phyllis Diller
Few people can see genius in someone who has offended them.
Robertson Davies
Like I always say, there's no 'I' in "team". There is a 'me', though, if you jumble it up.
David Shore, House M.D., DNR, 2004
Monday, February 1, 2010
AM Announcements - February 08
AM Announcements
February 08, 2010
1. Today is Day 98.
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: February 08
Access Testing for LEP students continues
Interim Reports go home
ESL Principals' meeting - 3:30-5:00 - Reichert off-campus
LWS Education Day Committee meeting 4:30-6:00 - Reichert off-campus
Tuesday: February 09
Access Testing for LEP students continues
Staff Meeting - 2:40-4:00
A's and Bees Tutoring
Wednesday: February 10
Access Testing for LEP students continues
Thursday: February 11
Access Testing for LEP students continues
Student Council Nursing Home visit - 9:00-10:00 AM
Elementary Principals' meeting - 7:15-12:00 - Reichert off-campus
Friday: February 12
Access Testing for LEP students continues
Pastries for Parents - 10:30-12:30
Honor Roll Assembly
4. Upcoming Calendar Items:
a. 02/15 - No School - Presidents' Day - RS
b. 02/24 - Title-1 Parent Involvement Audit
c. 02/26 - Dollar Dress Down Day
d. 02/26 - Box Tops for Education Due
e. 02/27 - Title-1 Comprehensive Needs Assessment Training - 9:00-1:00
5. CERTL applications are available from Ms. Rhodes. The application deadline is February 18. Should you receive any applications from parents, please note the address on the inside front page of thapplication. They should be sent to that address.
6. Books for the African Book Project can be dropped off in the front lobby. Please encourage your students to participate. You can join them in donating books as well.
7. The Honor Roll assembly, originally scheduled for last Friday has been moved to Friday, February 12. The time remains at 1:00.
8. Review Conferences today: 10:10 - Merrill, 10:50 - Johnson
9. We have received the OK to begin spending our additional allotment of Title-1 funds as of tomorrow. Ms. Higgins is in the process of ordering the SmartBoard for Ms. Heyland's class ($3,791); the touch screen for Ms. Holman's class ($272); math tutoring materials for Ms. Spaventa ($2,000); New books for the library ($3,624); and eight document cameras to complete the deployment in all classrooms ($4,654). That leaves approximately $18,500 to be spent on tutoring for students who do not qualify for Grade 3/5 at-risk tutoring. Therefore, I am in need of individuals who would be willing to work after school Monday-Thursday providing homework and tutoring assistance to students in grades K-5. We will not be able to offer snacks as Title-1 will not pay for them, but we can offer the homework assistance so badly needed and provide time for students to use SuccessMaker via the Mobile lab. We would also like to open up tutoring on Saturday mornings. We will discuss the "how" of all of these initiatives tomorrow at Staff Meeting.
11. There will be a 4 hour Title-1 Comprehensive Needs Assessment training here in Winston-Salem on Saturday, February 27 from 9:00-1:00. Interested members of the SIT team should let me know if they would like to attend. It pays a $75 stipend.
12. I am in need of someone to cover A's and Bees Tutoring tomorrow night. If you are interested in helping out, please let me know.
13. There is a sign-up sheet in the mailroom to take food or groceries or a meal to Rose and Amber. Ms. Clodfelter will cover this coming week, February 8. Below is a list of foods that they eat. Rose also needs non-clumpy cat litter for her 3 precious cats. Thanks for your support of Rose and Amber.
Rose:
Fruit, especially apples and oranges
Juices
Canned greens
Vegetables
Yogurt
Skim milk
Jello
Raisin bran
Other high fiber grains
*No spices please
Amber:
Bananas
Green beans
White rice (boil-in-bag)
Creamy peanut butter
Honey nut Cheerios
Franchetta cheese pizza
Linguine with alfredo sauce
Trix yogurt
Non-meat spaghetti sauce
Broccoli/cheese packets
Sargento cheese snax
Watermelon and strawberries
12. It is true that I was born in Iowa, but I can't speak for my twin sister.
Abigail Van Buren (1918 - ), (Dear Abby)
I won't take my religion from any man who never works except with his mouth.
Carl Sandburg (1878 - 1967)
If I only had a little humility, I'd be perfect.
Ted Turner
Man is equally incapable of seeing the nothingness from which he emerges and the infinity in which he is engulfed.
Blaise Pascal (1623 - 1662)
February 08, 2010
1. Today is Day 98.
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: February 08
Access Testing for LEP students continues
Interim Reports go home
ESL Principals' meeting - 3:30-5:00 - Reichert off-campus
LWS Education Day Committee meeting 4:30-6:00 - Reichert off-campus
Tuesday: February 09
Access Testing for LEP students continues
Staff Meeting - 2:40-4:00
A's and Bees Tutoring
Wednesday: February 10
Access Testing for LEP students continues
Thursday: February 11
Access Testing for LEP students continues
Student Council Nursing Home visit - 9:00-10:00 AM
Elementary Principals' meeting - 7:15-12:00 - Reichert off-campus
Friday: February 12
Access Testing for LEP students continues
Pastries for Parents - 10:30-12:30
Honor Roll Assembly
4. Upcoming Calendar Items:
a. 02/15 - No School - Presidents' Day - RS
b. 02/24 - Title-1 Parent Involvement Audit
c. 02/26 - Dollar Dress Down Day
d. 02/26 - Box Tops for Education Due
e. 02/27 - Title-1 Comprehensive Needs Assessment Training - 9:00-1:00
5. CERTL applications are available from Ms. Rhodes. The application deadline is February 18. Should you receive any applications from parents, please note the address on the inside front page of thapplication. They should be sent to that address.
6. Books for the African Book Project can be dropped off in the front lobby. Please encourage your students to participate. You can join them in donating books as well.
7. The Honor Roll assembly, originally scheduled for last Friday has been moved to Friday, February 12. The time remains at 1:00.
8. Review Conferences today: 10:10 - Merrill, 10:50 - Johnson
9. We have received the OK to begin spending our additional allotment of Title-1 funds as of tomorrow. Ms. Higgins is in the process of ordering the SmartBoard for Ms. Heyland's class ($3,791); the touch screen for Ms. Holman's class ($272); math tutoring materials for Ms. Spaventa ($2,000); New books for the library ($3,624); and eight document cameras to complete the deployment in all classrooms ($4,654). That leaves approximately $18,500 to be spent on tutoring for students who do not qualify for Grade 3/5 at-risk tutoring. Therefore, I am in need of individuals who would be willing to work after school Monday-Thursday providing homework and tutoring assistance to students in grades K-5. We will not be able to offer snacks as Title-1 will not pay for them, but we can offer the homework assistance so badly needed and provide time for students to use SuccessMaker via the Mobile lab. We would also like to open up tutoring on Saturday mornings. We will discuss the "how" of all of these initiatives tomorrow at Staff Meeting.
11. There will be a 4 hour Title-1 Comprehensive Needs Assessment training here in Winston-Salem on Saturday, February 27 from 9:00-1:00. Interested members of the SIT team should let me know if they would like to attend. It pays a $75 stipend.
12. I am in need of someone to cover A's and Bees Tutoring tomorrow night. If you are interested in helping out, please let me know.
13. There is a sign-up sheet in the mailroom to take food or groceries or a meal to Rose and Amber. Ms. Clodfelter will cover this coming week, February 8. Below is a list of foods that they eat. Rose also needs non-clumpy cat litter for her 3 precious cats. Thanks for your support of Rose and Amber.
Rose:
Fruit, especially apples and oranges
Juices
Canned greens
Vegetables
Yogurt
Skim milk
Jello
Raisin bran
Other high fiber grains
*No spices please
Amber:
Bananas
Green beans
White rice (boil-in-bag)
Creamy peanut butter
Honey nut Cheerios
Franchetta cheese pizza
Linguine with alfredo sauce
Trix yogurt
Non-meat spaghetti sauce
Broccoli/cheese packets
Sargento cheese snax
Watermelon and strawberries
12. It is true that I was born in Iowa, but I can't speak for my twin sister.
Abigail Van Buren (1918 - ), (Dear Abby)
I won't take my religion from any man who never works except with his mouth.
Carl Sandburg (1878 - 1967)
If I only had a little humility, I'd be perfect.
Ted Turner
Man is equally incapable of seeing the nothingness from which he emerges and the infinity in which he is engulfed.
Blaise Pascal (1623 - 1662)
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