I hope that you enjoyed the first few days of our 12 days before Winter Break. More is on the horizon, including a lot of food! Hopefully these "fun" days have been a bit of a mental break or pick me up or maybe both. As we get closer to break I want you to think about your focus and how it can, and should, be different at different times of the day and week. When we are here at school, let's keep our focus on our kids and each other. When we aren't here at school, please shift your focus, as much as possible, on yourself and your family and friends. If you can shift your focus, and I'm giving you permission to do so, you'll find that you might have just a little more energy for your area of focus.
Calendar
Friday, December 10th PTO meeting 9:45AM
Monday, December 13th BLT meeting 4:15PM/ Blue Christmas Day (wear blue)
Tuesday, December 14th Wear Red and Green
Wednesday, December 15th Grade level meetings 7:45AM/ PTO Culver's Night
Thursday, December 16th Lunch on Jen
Friday, December 17th Ugly Sweater Day
Monday, December 20th Board meeting 6PM
Wednesday, December 22nd Building meeting 7:45AM
Thursday, December 23rd-Sunday, January 2nd Winter Break
Monday, January 3rd School resumes
Tweets, quotes, and blogs
"One can sometimes do good by being the right person in the wrong place."
G.K. Chesterton, writer, philosopher, critic
(from George Couros' blog post)
"One of the greatest and simplest tools for learning more and growing is doing more."
Washington Irving, writer, essayist, historian, diplomat
(from SylviaDuckworth.com)
"Stop making excuses, you're the only one stopping you."
Issa Rae, actor, writer, producer
(from George Couros' blog post)
"Success is a moving goal post. You celebrate in those moments and then look at what's next."
Issa Rae, actor, writer, producer
(from Inspiring Quotes)
(from Inspiring Quotes)
5 minute check ins
Thanks to you all for this week's 5 minute check ins! I was able to meet with each and every one of you. Sometimes we exceeded the 5 minutes, but I really enjoyed the conversations and look forward to our 5 minute check in next week. Next week let's highlight a student or personal success and, if we have time, discuss next steps for a challenge you're facing.
Student Showcases return in January
Starting in January, the Student Showcase will be returning to our School Board meetings. The Intermediate School will be showcased in January and March. If you would like to participate, please let me know.
Expense Reimbursements
Before any purchases are made, you need to go through Skyward for approval from me. Check requests after the fact are no longer being accepted. Please see me if you have any questions or concerns.
A-team update
-2022-2023: 1st grade new furniture; 5K flooring updates
-Building schedules are beginning to be drafted with teams at the Primary and Intermediate Schools. This is tied to staffing and ESSER funds
-Electronic signs- getting bids now
-Emergency procedures- discussion on unplanned needs to be ready/ communication, ability to read the fire board, etc. Updating Emergency plans over Winter with numbers updated
-Fitness room use- All staff will be added to have access to the front door and the fitness room. Hours for the card reader are 6AM-9:45PM. Tentatively effective January 1st
It's been a long week and a great week. We had excellent concerts on Tuesday night. Michelle, Heidi, Dan and I had two wonderful interviews for a Math Interventionist on Wednesday, and today is Flannel Friday! Weekend plans for me include going to the Fireside Theater with my family, a first for me. All I know is I'm hoping to enjoy the weekend with my family and some friends so that I can come back focused on the kids and you for the last full week of the calendar year.
Let's make it the best Friday of the week!
Jay
Take care of the kids. Take care of each other. Take care of yourself.- John Gunnell
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