Howdy Campers,
It’s March, the Variety Show was a huge success, and I hope, like me, you are all feeling renewed energy as we head into this last part of the year!
A few notes to get you going:
1) A reminder that Compassion is the theme for March. We have books on order that should be arriving soon. Also, I found what looks like a very useful website called the Compassion Project: Compassion Project
This is a direct link to a lesson plan: Compassion Lesson Plan
2) Please remember that if you are going to be absent:
*Reach out to folks on our sub list (emailed to you by Patti)
*Put the request into Frontline
*Text me and Patti
3) SIW this week is Teacher directed. A good opportunity to take a breath and get caught up on all the things that have been on hold during Variety Show prep.
4) Photocopying: I get a monthly report on our photocopying. At this point about 60% of our photocopying is happening here at school, and 40% is happening at the Print Shop. As a result we are spending nearly 3x what we should be spending on photocopying (11 cents per copy versus 4 cents per copy). This may seem insignificant but it means we will spend in the neighborhood of $1500 more on photocopying that we need to. Like you, I think I’d rather spend that money on something else! Most schools have a 40/60 ratio (school photocopying/Print shop), and I’d like to move in that direction. Whenever possible please plan ahead and send your orders to the Print Shop. Thanks!
5) Auction update: We are under 2 weeks away from the auction. There are a few things we could use your help with as we continue preparations:
*Continue to work with parents who are helping with the art projects
*Promote donations to the class basket in your communications with parents (Class Leads are doing the same)
6) I am taking my daughter Kaila to visit Sonoma State University down in California this week and will be taking Friday off to do so. Brad will be here to help out.
Upcoming
March 18: Auction
March 27-31: Spring Break!
Here’s to a great week ahead!
Andy