Author Archives: Gary Defrang

Thank you for opening up your classrooms to Shay and Lora after the breakfast this morning.  Shay was not able to visit as many rooms as originally planned due to a change in his schedule for today.   He said to … Continue reading →

Colleagues, I hope you have a fun and restful Thanksgiving Break!  Here are some notes for when we return. From the PBIS Team: Thank you for your continued reminders to students to be taking pictures of kind acts.  Pictures can … Continue reading →

It’s Book Fair Week! DHS is no longer accepting faxes.   All reports must be made by phone or in person.  We have updated forms in the office in the event a report needs to be made.  Thank you for … Continue reading →

Colleagues, I hope you have a great weekend!  Below is information for next week and beyond. 4th grade has been using jig-saw protocols to assist their students in understanding text this year.  The students were rockin’ this one…High levels of  … Continue reading →

Colleagues, Thank you for all of your hard work with conferences!  You do such a great job of making our families feel so welcome! The latest efficiency from the Pam, Amber and Miriam Team….Batch Print!   After learning the names … Continue reading →

Colleagues, Below are some notes for next week and beyond.  I hope you have a great weekend (so does the group below!) For those anxiously awaiting our next school newsletter….the publisher has delayed publication (due to the shortened upcoming week) … Continue reading →

Colleagues, Below are some notes for next week and beyond.  I hope you have a great weekend! Welcome Miriam Dunn!  Miriam was selected by our interview team this week to serve as our 2 hour secretary.   Carole’s SIOP tip … Continue reading →

Colleagues, Below are some notes for next week, from this one, and for others in the future…I hope you have a good weekend! Nice job launching Lava Read this week everyone!  Below is picture from the 1st grade kick-off. Student … Continue reading →

Colleagues, What a great week!  Thank you for all of your hard work.  Below are some notes for next week and beyond. Welcome to Lava Ridge!  We’ve got glass!  Pam and Amber have been rockin’ the new slider and the … Continue reading →

Colleagues,  Thank you for providing a rich week of learning for our students!  Below are some notes for next week and beyond… Pac-Man!  At lunch duty I noticed this and it got me thinking of the different strategies we can … Continue reading →