{Week of October 26-30}
Monday, October 26: Lunch: Breakfast for Lunch
- Red Ribbon Week ~ consider providing a short lesson about the meaning of Red Ribbon Week {a treat bag will also be provided for each classroom to use as you wish - sometime during the week}. Here are some videos from You Tube that have been viewed and seem like possible videos to share. Use your own things or these for ideas.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fnotLcPt5q4 (Red Ribbon History / Sad, but full story - Nonfiction story / 7 min. 33 sec - probably best for grades 2 up...)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Ih4tBBiPTc (Michael Jackson song - 'Just Say No' / Cartoon like / 1 min. 38 sec)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FeY0M_Q3m5Q (Red Ribbon Week Song - kids have to be able to read slides - Int. grades / 3 min. 10 sec.)
- Scratch for Schools event in Boise - PM {Good Luck Jodi & Brandi}!
- Teen Reality Party ~ Community event to help parents see what is going on with teens today...must schedule an appt.
Tuesday, October 27: Lunch ~ Tacos
- Red Ribbon Week: "Sock It to Drugs" (wear crazy socks)
- Espanol Rapido (Spanish) Lessons ~ Grades 2, 3, 4 with Mrs. Jackson
- 3:15-3:45 ~ Certified Teacher Staff Meeting in the library (Bring your performance goals, and class list for classroom teachers ~ We will work on sibling Parent Teacher Conference scheduling and clarify student achievement goals).
Wednesday, October 28: Lunch ~ Grilled Cheese/ Tomato Soup
- Red Ribbon Week: "Team Up Against Drugs" (wear favorite team shirt)
- 3:00-3:45 ~ Annual IEP Mtg (Anderegg, Doane, Berg)
- 3:45 ~ District Danielson Framework Class
Thursday, October 29: Lunch ~ Fish Stick/Tater Tots
- Red Ribbon Week: "Say BOO to Drugs" (Halloween Parties in classrooms / costumes up to your team / Staff can wear costumes if you wish or just wear black and orange)
- Last day of the 1st Quarter
- 4th Grade Field Trip (all day)
- Espanol Rapido (Spanish) Lesson #2
- Positive Action Lesson with Mrs. Pierce
Friday, October 30: NO SCHOOL!
- NO SCHOOL: Teacher Work Day! (Certified Staff & Jodi & Donna) ~ per contract it is your work day to finish grades, etc. We made special arrangements to fit in two special IEP meetings with staff support, due to scheduling conflicts. Other than those meetings, no other meetings are scheduled.
- Mrs. Standar offered her parents this day to do Parent Conferences in the event she isn't here for the conference days. You may see parents roaming.
- 9:00-9:30: IEP Mtg (Davydov, Quirk, Hill, Berg)
- 11:15-12:00: Houghton Mifflin Math Lunch & Learn ~ come hear an overview of "Go Math" (OPTIONAL) in lounge!
- 12:00-1:00: IEP Mtg. (Quirk, Standar, Olson, Berg)
- 5:00-7:00: Fall PTA Costume Dance for kids and families (free) ~ in the cafe! Volunteers are needed. Sign up online through PTA website.
Saturday, October 31: Happy Halloween!
{Other NOTES from the DUGOUT}
Grade Level Common Prep Time Mtg: I cancelled common prep time meetings for this coming week as I think we only need 1 or 2 per month and we had 2 in October! Check your calendars if you got confused. Enjoy your prep time! Next ones are week of conferences.
MDSD Creative Arts Committee:
Thank you to Kim & Holly for inviting me to their meeting with community folks too! It was very exciting to hear all the ideas and support our community has in the areas of dance, drama, art, & music! I dream of seeing our elementary kids have more Creative Arts within their day - someday.
Writing Team Update: Each grade level is to administer the persuasive writing prompt prior to November 12. Each team will have a half day as a team to score the prompts as a team on either November 17, 18, or 19th.
Storage Rooms: Thank you to many of you who started to dig out a bit. I see lots of 'give aways' and simply getting things back where they belong. Work day is another great day to keep digging/sorting/cleaning!
Staffing Update: We are/will be in the process of screening applicants for our special ed para pro position and a counselor.
MDSD Creative Arts Committee:
Thank you to Kim & Holly for inviting me to their meeting with community folks too! It was very exciting to hear all the ideas and support our community has in the areas of dance, drama, art, & music! I dream of seeing our elementary kids have more Creative Arts within their day - someday.
Writing Team Update: Each grade level is to administer the persuasive writing prompt prior to November 12. Each team will have a half day as a team to score the prompts as a team on either November 17, 18, or 19th.
Storage Rooms: Thank you to many of you who started to dig out a bit. I see lots of 'give aways' and simply getting things back where they belong. Work day is another great day to keep digging/sorting/cleaning!
Staffing Update: We are/will be in the process of screening applicants for our special ed para pro position and a counselor.
Future Events ~
PTA sponsored "Holiday Craft Fair with Student Entrepreneurs" ~ December 3rd from 3:00-6:00 PM in our Cafe. Our students are invited to make something to sell at a Craft Fair just for them. Forms just went home with students.
PTA will be hosting a 'design a new student tshirt' contest in the coming weeks. Watch for that information and help to encourage the kids to enter. Maybe staff can enter too!
PTA will be hosting a 'design a new student tshirt' contest in the coming weeks. Watch for that information and help to encourage the kids to enter. Maybe staff can enter too!
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| Weekly Compliment Slips turned into me ... would love to see more! |
- Batter of the Week ~ Victoria received the bat last week! As soon as she recognizes a new "HOMERUN" hitter, she is to sign the bat, take a picture with the bat and send it to Val, then pass it on with a note! Keep the bat going!
- Sean for being someone so respected by so many
- Jodi, Donna, and all Teachers for going extra mile to help cafe with a Lunch Count!
- Cynthia for her amazing love and spirit!
- Lesley, Chelsey, and Win for rocking out all the 1st grade work!
- Shanna and Tina for accommodating different lunch schedules for specific kids!
