Gifts Galore and Craft Day!!!<\/b><\/p>\n
Great work to the 4\/5 team for such successful events. \u00a0For the Gifts Galore the whole process from set up to clean up is model of exercising control over chaos and it\u2019s done beautifully. \u00a0I\u2019ve seen military exercises with less efficiency! \u00a0Craft day was incredibly fun today and I know parents appreciated the opportunity to come craft with the kids, so thank you for making it happen. \u00a0Nice work on both accounts; please know it is appreciated across all levels!<\/span><\/p>\n Office\/Raptor System<\/b><\/p>\n I just wanted to take a moment to acknowledge everyone\u2019s efforts to make our new office check in system work. \u00a0We have very little resistance from our parents and now that we have the kiosk working the process for folks who bring their IDs is very quick and efficient. \u00a0If you could help by providing reminders to bring their IDs in your messages, it would help us out tremendously. \u00a0\u00a0We are starting to see those few outliers who tend to forget more frequently than others, but they are indeed the outliers. \u00a0By no means is it a perfect system and we definitely encounter some challenges every now and then, but Shawna and Deb are handling them with grace and expertise. \u00a0Thank you, both!<\/span><\/p>\n Mini Update<\/b><\/p>\n Thank you everyone for your help with completing the mini-observations. \u00a0If you have questions about what constitutes a mini versus a classroom visit please refer back to the weekly update from 10\/16. \u00a0It has been challenging to be limited to math lessons only and the focus created some limitations for me that are not ideal, as I would love to see more of your classroom action, but I am doing my best to stick to the plan.<\/span><\/p>\n Construction Update<\/b><\/p>\n I am so sorry for all shaking and rattling you had to deal with these past few couple weeks. \u00a0Ideally, the compaction will be done for now. \u00a0We have asked for a structural engineer to come provide an inspection just to put some minds at ease. \u00a0The inspection will happen over break and they will notify me of any concerns. \u00a0\u00a0No news will be considered good news. \u00a0The next couple weeks of construction with us out the building will be pivotal so let\u2019s keep our fingers crossed for ideal conditions. \u00a0The power to this building will be shut off on the 27th from 9:45 to approximately 3:30ish. \u00a0If you are planning on coming into the school at any time over the break, please avoid this time frame. \u00a0We are taking precautions with the appliances to ensure that we are all set in the event that the power shut off last longer than anticipated. \u00a0When we come back from break, we should start to see evidence of a foundation for the building, which will be way more exciting than the dirt-moving show we\u2019ve had recently.<\/span><\/p>\n SBAC<\/b><\/p>\n FYI – The second annual notice to parents regarding state testing and the opt out form will be sent this week in order to comply with the state guidelines for notifying families. \u00a0Obviously, this does not mean we will be testing in 30 days, but since the testing window will be open shortly after the new year the district ensures the notice is shared on time.<\/span><\/p>\n Site Council Meeting<\/b><\/p>\n Just a FYI since this will happen so quickly after we get back from winter break.<\/span><\/p>\n Thursday 1\/11\/18 4:00-5:00 <\/span><\/p>\n SLGGs<\/b><\/p>\n Please make sure these are returned to me immediately. \u00a0I printed the form and completed as much as I could for those of you who have yet to return these to me, so please look them over, add anything necessary and return them to my box promptly.<\/span><\/p>\n 2018 Enrollment Key Dates<\/b><\/p>\n That time of year is coming up on us quickly. \u00a0This year the district is rolling out an online application for magnet schools. \u00a0Paper copies will still be available, but the online application should help streamline the process for each of the school offices tremendously.<\/span><\/p>\n Parent Information Dates<\/span><\/p>\n Tours<\/span><\/p>\n Application Deadline<\/span><\/p>\n Calendar<\/strong><\/p>\n Please take a moment to glance at the calendar. –\u00a0Calendar Link<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Gifts Galore and Craft Day!!! Great work to the 4\/5 team for such successful events. \u00a0For the Gifts Galore the whole process from set up to clean up is model of exercising control over chaos and it\u2019s done beautifully. \u00a0I\u2019ve … Continue reading \n
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