RESVTSTAFFREPORT

Dear Dynamic Staff, I was at my UVM library class this weekend and am reminded how blessed I am to work in such a small but caring school.  The book that we're currently reading is called Best Schools by Thomas Armstrong, and it is what our school culture resonates naturally.  KUDOS to STAFF Who "Stepped Up":   Heather for "filling in the holes" whenever we're shorthanded! Sherry for subbing in K when we were short a sub!   Pam S. for helping with lunch duties w/the skiers on Fridays! Important Items to Know : Technology Survey  - Final Reminder - Please complete the attached for our Technology Committee ASAP.     https://goo.gl/forms/ ljSrSBJ46nskdv8N2    Afterschool Programs   -  These are postponed this Wed. EXCEPT for Amy Harkins Bookmaking group. Act 46 Meeting - Wed., Feb. 1 - 3:30 PM SU - hope you will attend. Happening this Week :   Mon., Jan. 29 -  Mindfulness continues in classrooms -

Dear Loving Staff, I know many of you spent the weekend working on report cards.  Thank you!  Report cards will be printed Monday and go home on Wed.  I would like to review all report cards BEFORE they go home.  Specials teachers, please get your grades in by Monday  at noon.  Thanks!   KUDOS to STAFF Who "Stepped Up":   Sherry for subbing in Pre-K when we were short a sub! Elaine for being the staff point person and transport at Ski Runners.   Important Items to Know : Technology Survey  - Please complete the attached for our Technology Committee ASAP.     https://goo.gl/forms/ ljSrSBJ46nskdv8N2 New Students  - On Monday, two students will be joining our school (but perhaps temporarily.)  The family is living with one of our student's families and is looking for affordable housing.  Camden will be in 2nd grade, and Linnie will be in the Kindergarten class.   Mindfulness - Begins Monday at school.  The schedule was sent to

Dear Industrious Staff, Happiest of birthdays to two amazing employees  who are ALWAYS willing to help without a complaint and with a smile!   We're celebrating their birthdays a little late, because in our "busy-ness," the dates slipped by without a TRUE celebration!  Sherry's was Friday, Jan. 13, and Pam's on Thurs., Dec. 23.  Cathy will be baking cakes for them.  We'll celebrate Sherry's on Tuesday, Jan. 17, and Pam's on Mon., Jan. 23.    Ladies, please forgive us for our oversight!  We respect and admire you more than we can say!  KUDOS to STAFF Who "Stepped Up":   Shajen for driving the skiers and being the staff person at the lodge! Elaine for helping out with the skier's lunchtime while the others were at recess.   Pam for stepping up to help with the PBIS team. Important Items to Know : Inservice Monday Schedule:  (The following is cut and pasted from the SU.)   Inservice start time: 

Dear Tireless Staff, You are all such professionals and your hard work and dedication is commendable!   KUDOS to STAFF Who "Stepped Up":   Pam Boyer-Sheldon who really pitched in and helped cover lunch and early morning duties with a smile!   Shajen for stepping up and offering to drive the ski runner students who did not have a ride, and provide staff coverage at the ski lodge at the next two weeks until Elaine takes over again!  Elaine for being the staff point person for the Ski Runners at the lodge! Important Items to Know : Afterschool Programs   -  These will begin this week.  Details can be found in the parents blog.  Many thanks to those of you who agreed to provide an after-school program please check out this  LINK .   Happening this Week :   Mon., Jan. 9 -  Library day - please bring your students to the cafeteria with their technology!  Thank you!    Student  Meeting w/Consultant - 2:50 - 4 PM  Tues.,

Dear Re-energized Staff, What a refreshing break!  So exciting to be starting a new year with recharged batteries!   KUDOS to STAFF Who "Stepped Up":   All of you who met with Walt on Wed., Dec. 22. Those of you who have offered to tutor/teach in the after school program. Important Items to Know : Literacy PD  - From Aimee,   all K-6 teachers district wide need to collect a sample from the December testing window of the writing about reading portion. Please submit your samples to your principals by Jan. 3.  Let me know if you have questions! Afterschool Programs   -  Last call for teachers/tutors for the after school program.     Happening this Week :   Mon., Jan. 2  - NO SCHOOL Tues., Jan. 3 -  Cathy "off"  (I would normally switch this week to Thurs. but can't because of Admin. Team.)   NO staff meeting today   Wed., Jan. 4 -  Staff Meeting - 2:50 - 4 PM Act 46 Study Committee Meeting 6:30 PM