Pink!

I love how we support one another.  This week was a perfect example of this as we support Colleen with her current battle.  On Tuesday, some of the 7th and 8th grade staff got pink extensions in their hair.  Most of us wore pink on Wednesday.  If I missed you in the email (my sincerest apologies), or you forgot, we'll have another pink day before the end of October.  We're here for you, Colleen!
P.S.- I got Colleen's approval before posting this.

Great things I saw this week...
The picture above
Kids being diligent about completing MAP testing
NJHS breakout early on Wednesday morning
Mary Tylke's endless work on Boosterthon stuff, and doing it all with a smile
Kids and staff enjoying pajama day
Our students welcoming a brand new student to 6th grade
Getting to "co-teach" with Dave (We taught balancing chemical equations.)
The behavior of our kids for the many guest teachers this week
The Color Run and the "cool" dunk tank
Staff interacting with students during the Color Run
All of our guest teachers doing a great job when you were out of class for any reason

Calendar
Intermediate School Special Events

Monday, October 8th
I'm in Madison all morning. Would anyone be able to help with cafeteria and recess coverage for me?  It would be great to have one for 11:44-12:19 and one for 12:13-12:48.  You will get a GOOSE pass from me if you can help out.  Thanks for considering!

Wednesday, October 10th
WIN Wednesday (no assembly)
Picture retake day
Family Fun Night

Thursday, October 11th
PTO meeting

Monday, October 15th
PTO grants due

Wednesday, October 17th
Culver's Night

Thursday, October 18th
Invitational only conferences from 4:30-8:00

Monday, October 22nd-Wednesday, October 24th
Red Ribbon Week

Thursday, October 25th
All day PD day from 8:00-4:00

Friday, October 26th
No school

Saturday, October 27th
EdCamp Walker's Point

Tweets, quotes, and blogs
10 Core Values for Education (from George Couros)

#EdCampML session notes from 9.27 at Concordia (ML=Middle Level)

Few men during their lifetime come anywhere near exhausting the resources dwelling within them. There are deep wells of strength that are never used.

Richard Byrd, naval officer and explorer

#mertonint on Twitter
#MertonProud on Twitter
Merton Intermediate School Facebook page
mertonint on Instagram
Family smore from 10.5.18

Meemic School Grant
If you're interested, and you have a little time, the title of this section contains the link to a grant opportunity for our whole school.  The more applications, the merrier!  The deadline is December 31, 2018.

Thanks for a great week.  It was disjointed at times due to Boosterthon, but you all did such an amazing job keeping the focus on learning.  I know that today, even though the Brewers game will start before school is out, you will continue to keep the focus on the learning.  It's just what you do, and you do it so well.  Thank you!
Be the spark!
Jay
Take care of the kids.  Take care of each other.  Take care of yourself.- John Gunnell