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)