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"As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them." ~John F. Kennedy
Thank you...
...Dorothy for your keen observation of our students' basic needs including their footwear and even more importantly for obtaining so many pairs of shoes for our Hawks who were in dire need of them.
...Sunshine Team, especially Angie, for coordinating "breaking-bread" type of community-building activities for our Hawk Team.
...third grade team and academic support team (Title I, Resource, ELL) for stepping up to the plate to field test common reading assessments and working to create an exemplar process and protocol for RTI-driven dialogue and collaboration.
Reminders of the Week:
Let's all be mindful and proactive about some of our students who may be concern about the upcoming long weekend due to Thanksgiving Break.
Something to Consider:
The story of Thanksgiving has long been taught in schools from a specific perspective. Teaching about the history of Thanksgiving from multiple perspective can be a challenge and may even feel uncomfortable, but it is hard to dispute that it will be worthwhile as we refine our skills in cultural competency. One wonderful resource for this is a book called Rethinking Columbus.
This week:
While report cards are not due to Lisa or Almai until the 28th, feel free to let them know if yours are done before the 28th.
11/21 Mon. Monday Tech Madness, 3-3:20, Library; Focus: SMARTBOARD features
- Zumba, 3:30-4:30, gym
11/22 Tues. - Individual Student Picture Retake
- Zumba, 3:30-4:30, gym
- PTA Fundraiser Pick-up, 3-6 PM, Gym
- Adult ELL Classes, 6-7:30, P32
11/23 Wed. - Planning Time Make-up LIC
- Zumba, 12:15-1:15, gym
11/24 Thurs. - No School/Thanksgiving Break; Happy birthday, Nancy W!
11/25 Fri. - No School/Thanksgiving Break
Coming up:
11/28 Mon. - Report cards due to Lisa or Almai
- Monday Tech Madness, 3-3:20, Library; Focus: SMARTBOARD features
- Zumba, 3:30-4:30, gym
11/29 Tues. - Zumba, 3:30-4:30, gym
- Adult ELL Classes, 6-7:30, P32
11/30 Wed. - Individual Planning LIC
- Zumba, 3:00-4:00, gym
12/1 Thurs. - Lisa and Almai at PSD Annual Administrators' Waffle Breakfast with School Board, 7:30-9:30, downtown
- Zumba, 3:30-4:30, gym
- Hidden Glen Family Outreach Night, 5:30-7:30 PM, Focus: Organizational Skills (see agenda in the staff room posted on the soda machine)
- Adult ELL Classes, 6-7:30, P32
12/2 Fri. - Report cards sent home with students
- Zumba, 3:15-4:15, gym
12/5 Mon. - Monday Tech Madness, 3-3:20, Library; Focus: SMARTBOARD features
- Zumba, 3:30-4:30, gym
12/6 Tues. - Zumba, 3:30-4:30, gym
- Adult ELL Classes, 6-7:30, P32
12/7 Wed. - Principal-Directed LIC
- Zumba, 3:00-4:00, gym
12/8 Thurs. - Lisa and Almai at Puyallup Elementary Principals' Meeting then to Region II Meeting, 8:30-11:30, ESC
- CSIP, 3:00-4:00, Library
- Zumba, 4:00-5:00, gym
- Adult ELL Classes, 6-7:30, P32
12/9 Fri. - Zumba, 3:15-4:15, gym
12/12 Mon. - Monday Tech Madness, 3-3:20, Library; Focus: SMARTBOARD features
- Zumba, 3:30-4:30, gym
12/13 Tues. - Safety Meeting, 7:40-8:10, Conference Room
- Staff Meeting, 3:00-4:00, Library
- Grades K-2 Bridges Collaboration, 4-7, Firgrove
- Zumba, 3:30-4:30, gym
- Adult ELL Classes, 6-7:30, P32
12/14 Wed. - Individual Planning LIC
- Grades 3-5 Bridges Collaboration, 4-7, Firgrove
- Zumba, 3:00-4:00, gym
12/15 Thurs. - Winter Community Sing-along - 6:00-7:00, Firgrove Plaground
- Zumba, 4:00-5:00, gym
- Adult ELL Classes, 6-7:30, P32
12/16 Fri. - Living the Creed Awards Assembly; 9:00 Intermediate, 10:00 Primary
- Winter Sing-along Assembly, 2:15-2:45, Gym
- Zumba, 3:00-4:00, gym
Other BIG Events to Note in Calendar/Planbook:
12/19-30 - Winter Break
1/18 Wed. - CT LIC: SMART Board Training with Sandra Jacobson at Firgrove
1/27 - Elementary Math Supplemental Day/Required Math Training
2/10 Fri. - Grandparent's Day Lunch
2/21 - Math and Science Night - stay tuned for more information from our Science Coordinator, Karen Gonderman, and the Math/Science Learning Team
REPOSTS:
From Student Learning - January 27 Math Supplemental Day
Our distict is working collaboratively with the Math Cadre to bring an effective and meaningful professional development to all teachers on January 27th. This day-long event will be held on the campuses of Glacier View JH and Emerald Ridge HS. Teachers will be working together in K-2, 3-5 or Title/LAP/Resource groups. Keynotes and break-out sessions are being planned. This is a required training for elementary teachers. Specialists work time are still pending and details will be communicated out to specialists by Rick Wells, Brian Fox and Vince Pecchia.
From District Communications - Take the Opportunity to have an input for the Superintendent Search by Completing a Survey:
The community is invited to complete an online survey that will be used to help develop a leadership profile to guide the school board in its search for a new superintendent.
The deadline for completing the Superintendent Search Leadership Profile Survey is Saturday, December 10. Click here to take the survey: http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/WEB22CPWTAGWT5
The leadership profile and selection criteria developed at the outset of the search become the guiding documents in evaluating candidates and making the final selection.
The survey asks participants to respond to questions using a rating system, with 1 being "Not Important" and 4 being "Extremely Important," as well as by providing extended responses to questions.
The survey is one of several ways the community will be involved in providing input in the selection for a new superintendent. Tony Apostle, who was hired as superintendent in 2004, has announced he will retire in June 2012.
