Instead of writing a paragraph of my thoughts, I decided to share some quotes that might make you think. And for those of you who have been here a while, do you remember when there used to be a "Posick's Ponderings" section in the Mustang Memo? That's the reason for the title of this week's nuts and bolts, and I'm sure Barb remembers as she took alliteration to another level during my first year!
mrskinnypants.com
"Now is the time to be constructive, not destructive, and we're just getting started."-
Tina Craig, business executive, entrepreneur, fashion influencer
allposters.com
"Chance is the first step you take, luck is what comes afterward."-
Amy Tan, writer
thesimplesherpa.com
"Follow your heart, your instincts. People might try to dissuade you from your passion, but no one can live your life but you."-
Olympia Dukakis, actor, director, producer
Calendar
Monday, May 10th Full allotment of personal days has been allocated/ BLT meeting 4:15PM (Join us for a tour of the remodel to start our meeting!)
Tuesday, May 11th PTO meeting
Friday, May 14th All budget orders are due!/ Full allotment of personal days has been allocated
Tuesday, May 18th Band concerts 5:30PM and 7PM
Monday, May 24th School board meeting
Tuesday, May 25th Choir concerts 5:30PM and 7PM
Thursday, May 27th NJHS induction 6PM
Friday, May 28th No School
Monday, May 31st No School
A-team update from last week
COVID update- looking for 3 feet in the fall. Biggest challenge/discussion is around masks. Summer school at this time is status quo (possible mask change depending with the BOE decision- talk about mask optional).
BOE- Andrew Lehman joined last week. Changes to the board positions were voted on at the last meeting. Each administrator will be meeting with Mr. Lehman.
Staffing- Thank you to Mr. Darwin Peterson, one of our custodians, for his support and love for Merton. Darwin has decided to retire and we can only wish him the best. He will be truly missed.
Tanya Koike will be the new Intermediate School secretary. Tanya will be a perfect fit as she brings various knowledge and skills to this role. Thanks to Tanya for all that she has done in our business office!
Forward testing- The state of Wisconsin has decided that this assessment will not be used this year in determining funding, rankings, etc. and it is no longer mandatory. This decision was made last week, but we will continue to complete makeups.
It's a short nuts and bolts this week, and I hope that you're alright with that. There's been a lot going on, more so than I remember in a normal week in May. Our PTO went over the top to show their appreciation this week and I hope you enjoyed the theme. Be on the lookout for an email closer to the start of school for a final little bit of fun for the week.
I'm off to Fox Lake for the weekend for some family time. I hope that you can enjoy some time with family and friends this weekend. Leave your school work behind. It will be there when you get back to school on Monday.
Jay
Take care of the kids. Take care of each other. Take care of yourself.- John Gunnell
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