It’s been a long couple of days. We are going to keep notes short for you so you can begin the recovery early. 🙂
Conferences- Thank you for all of the time, effort, thought, energy and commitment you put into conferences. We realize how mentally draining they are. You are, after all, talking with people about the MOST IMPORTANT THING IN THE WORLD TO THEM- their kids. We’ve heard so many positives from parents. It’s been a testament to the great job you are doing. Thank you. We appreciate it.
Websites- Third and first grade have both created fantastic websites to share information with their parents. These are great communication tools as well as something that keeps the teams working together and keeping pace with each other. This helps PLC’s run more smoothly as well as giving parents comfort that no matter what teacher their child has, they’ll be getting the same curriculum. Great work, first and third!
Final Thoughts- One of my favorite activities is following the sports of track and field, cross country, and running in general. The University of Oregon is to track and field what Hollywood is to movie making and Wall Street is to finance. Running track and field at the University of Oregon is a dream for most every high school runner, yet only the elite, the best of the best, ever get an opportunity to run at Oregon. In the same way, every college runner’s dream is to sign a professional contract with a shoe company like Nike, Adidas or Brooks. Outside of making an Olympic team or World Championship team, signing a professional contract with a shoe company is the pinnacle of the sport. At the University of Oregon, for those who love running but aren’t one of the elite few to make the team, students have the opportunity to join the running club. Below is a video of University of Oregon student, Justin Gallegos. Justin has Cerebral Palsy. Justin loves to run and has dedicated himself to pursue his goals and passion for running, even if he will never run for Oregon or make an Olympic team. Justin is proof that when you work your hardest at something you love, good things happen. If you haven’t already (or even if you have-I’ve watched it multiple times and it’s still super dusty in my office) seen this video, it is well worth the 2:36.
We are fortunate to have a job where everyday we get to be a part of helping students find and pursue their passion. Thanks for helping your students’ dreams come true.
Have a fantastic three day weekend.
Upcoming Events
November 2- Staff Meeting- 2:30- Library
November 3- 2nd Grade EBISS- 1:00- 2nd grade classroom
November 3- SIW- Library- 1:45
November 10- 1st Grade EBISS- 1:00- 1st grade classroom
November 10- SIW- 1:45- Library
November 11- Veterans’ Day- No School
November 19- Fire Drill- 1:35
November 22-26- Thanksgiving Break- No School
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