PRINCIPAL'S REPORT TO STAFF - SUN., NOV. 13, 2016

Dear Dedicated and Hardworking Staff,

Another week of night meetings, your dedication is commendable!  
  

KUDOS to STAFF Who "Stepped Up":  
  • All of you who worked all day and had parent conferences at night as well!
  • All of you who met with the EQR visitors!
Important Items to Know:

SURPRISE - There is a new large copier in the office. The codes have not been implemented yet, so please limit your color copies.

ACT 46 FORUM - Please join us so you'll see the presentation. You are free to participate and ask questions.

Literacy PD - AT RES, this Thurs., Nov. 17 -Teacher expectations - please plan ahead:
  • Collect a class set of Writing about Reading response to planning.  
  • Co-plan with Aimee a Mini-Lesson.  
  • Teach the lesson.  Debrief about what was found 
  • Please read the "November Focal Area for Literacy" that was placed in your mailboxes.  
Happening this Week:
  • Mon., Nov. 14 - 
    • Cathy teaches Library Media/Tech
    • EST Team Meets 3 PM
    • 6 PM - PTO Meeting
  • Tues., Nov. 15 - 
    • Reading Elem. Act 46 Community Form 6 - 8 PM
  • Wed., Nov. 16 - 
    • Cathy at Principal Conference - Killington 9 - 3 PM
    • 6 PM - Reading School Board Meeitng
  • Thurs., Nov. 17 - 
    • Amy H. in Pre-K this morning
    • Amy Toth - 2 day coaching
    • Pre-K 4 yr. old swimming
    • Cathy "off"
  • Fri., Nov. 18 - 
    • Pie Baking
    • Pre-K 3 yr. old swimming
  • Sat., Nov. 19 - Pie Sale
 Mark Your Calendar/Upcoming Events: 
  • Mon., Nov. 21 - Sherry Hatt off
  • Tues., Nov. 22 - 
    • Off:  Sherry Hatt
    • Alice Worth visits again
    • Amy H. in Pre-K today
    • Thanksgiving Feast
  • Wed., Nov. 23 - Fri., Nov. 25 - SCHOOL CLOSED - THANKSGIVING
  • Tues., Nov. 29 - 
    • Cathy "off"
    • Amy H. in Pre-K today
  • Thurs., Dec. 1 - 
    • Cathy at WCSU Team Meeting
  • Fri., Dec. 2 - Payday
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