Quote to consider:
“If your actions create a legacy that inspires others to dream more, learn more, do more, and become more, then you are an excellent leader.” ~Dolly Parton
To Dos:
SUMMER ASSIGNMENT: Rest, recover, relax, recharge, and rejuvenate!
Collectively we have recorded the positive adjustments the pandemic forced us to make in our practice; we will use this as a launching point to going back to better in the fall. In the meantime, my hope for all of us is that this summer is full of life giving activities that allow us to process and heal from the roller coaster of this past school year.
CELEBRATE TOGETHER: Please join your colleagues for a picnic on the patio after school Thursday at 3:15pm! Sandwiches, wraps, chips, drinks, and cookies provided!!
ALL HANDS ON DECK: For the last day of school, please prioritize being in the halls during passing period and at the bus or front pick up zones after school if at all possible. We know that having a positive staff presence during less structured times helps ensure all our students are safely meeting expectations.
SUSTAINABILITY FOR SUMMER: As the school year begins to come to a close, please be aware of the BLS holiday standard operating procedure. This document is meant to help guide you on how to close down at the end of the school year. Please make sure to closely follow the guidance in this document as we approach summer break.
RETURN DATE IN THE FALL: Here is the 21/22 school year district calendar. Note the first day back for returning staff is on Tuesday, August 31st. EAs: please connect with a member of the HDMS SPED team to ensure you know what date you are expected to report back to work in the fall.
Bits and Bobs:
21/22 STAFFING UPDATE:
- Welcome to HDMS:
- Tami Hertzler – Media Manager
- Tami joins HDMS after having a long history of serving in a variety of administrative support roles in different PNW local government agencies and a stint as temporary office manager at Marshall HS.
- She shared that she is “thrilled and so excited to work with fun, energetic, engaging folks and is very passionate about equity and how to support varied voices and experiences being visible in our media center.”
- Tami Hertzler – Media Manager
EDUCATION FOUNDATION GRANT INFO: Please click here for a letter from the executive director of the education foundation. Here is information on the education foundation grants and here is the grant application form.
Reminders:
END OF THE YEAR CHECKOUT FORM: Here is the digital copy of the end of the year checkout form. Please print it, follow the directions, and submit completed forms to Nole on Friday, June 18th. See Nole’s email on 6/15 for additional details.
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