Author Archives: Brian Kissell

10/2 SIW: The District SIW this Wednesday 10/2 is being turned back over to sites for our own professional development with the understanding we will complete an Equity & Excellence Prioritization Session as a staff on another Wednesday prior to … Continue reading →

SafeTOUCH Parent Information Night – Thursday 10/17 5:30 in the library Once I have the parent night completed we can get started soon after with the lessons.  Below are some target dates to get these on the calendar – please … Continue reading →

“I’m jealous of my childhood self now when I remember that every fall we got to start over, as if our lives were getting a routine software upgrade. I cleaned out my bookbag, tossed old notebooks, lined up fresh pencils, … Continue reading →

“Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless.” – Mother Teresa Great Start! You are an amazing team.  Thank you for keeping things positive.  Thank you for being flexible. Thank you for giving … Continue reading →

“Continuous improvement is better than delayed perfection.” – Mark Twain   Art with Alma 2019-2020 – Please click here for a quick photo review of the “best teacher workshop ever!!!” More great tips on feedback for your students; Teachers shared with … Continue reading →

I want to start by thanking Lorin, Cami, Marina, and JJ for joining me on Tuesday at our leadership academy.  We spent the majority of the day with Mary Ehrenworth and my head is still spinning with all the information … Continue reading →

“A day without laughter is a day wasted.” – Charlie Chaplin SELCO’s SPARK! Creative Learning Grants As a credit union founded by teachers, SELCO is excited about projects that inspire curiosity, bring students together, and spark something new. That’s why … Continue reading →

Welcome back! I hope this letter finds you recharged and excited for another new year!  It’s amazing what a little time away can do for our mind and body. The Kissell family took another international trip to Costa Rica for … Continue reading →

“You cannot change the circumstances but you can change yourself. That is something you have charge of.” – Jim Rohn Variety Show Huge Kudos to Marieka for another fantastic Variety Show this year.  I had an opportunity to observe the … Continue reading →

“There is virtue in work and there is virtue in rest. Use both and overlook neither.” – Alan Cohen Kudos to Culminations Almost there!  Congrats to all of you and your students for another successful round of culminations.  There was … Continue reading →