RES PRINCIPAL'S BLOG TO STAFF - SUN., MARCH 26, 2017

Dear Resilient Staff,

Last week was a tough week for many of us.  This past weekend was an emotional one for many of us as we grieved together at the various services for Stephen, as well as at his celebration of life at the school.  Being a school employee, we all have access to "EAP" - Employee Assistance Program, a free and confidential service, to help us all through the grieving. There's a card on the staff bulletin board if you need the number.   (If you're participating in PATH, there's also a bonus of points....)  Please take care of yourselves AND each other.   Spring IS coming and with it, it's healing powers of mud and birds singing!  


KUDOS to STAFF Who "Stepped Up":  
  • Elaine "Señor" who volunteered to help with a  busy lunch Friday.
  • Lisa, Libbet, Pam, and Liza for attending the CPR course Thursday night to help keep us safe!
  • Pam B. and Lisa who helped us clean up Saturday after Stephen's Celebration of Life reception.
Important Items to Know:   

Extra Support - During this transition time between counselors, Jean check will be coming an additional half day per week and we have added some mindfulness time on as well.  Jean would like to come into your classes for 5-10 min. for small "health" lessons.  Please talk to her about a time she can do this Tues. or Wed.  I am available for "Social Thinking" lessons with your students on Wed. and Thurs. as well.  

PBIS - Please review the expectations chart with your students and make sure it's posted somewhere in your classroom.
Afterschool Club - So afterschool club continues this Wed. again for 5 weeks.  Please see me if you'd like to help with this.  

Happening this Week: 
  • Mon., March 27 - Pam B. out, Emma in
    • Library/Media Tech in MPR - Please bring tech with you.  (Gr. K, 3-6 only)
  • Tues., March 28 - Pam B. out, Emma in
    • Cathy "off"
    • 8 AM - Visiting parent with potential new student (Gr. 2)
  • Wed., March 29 - 
    • Jean here in the morning
    • Fritz Weis visiting 7:30  AM
    • Gr. 3/4 Swimming 12 - 2:30 PM
    • Afterschool 2:45 - 5 PM
  • Thurs., March 30 - 
  • Fri., March 31 - 
    • End of Term 3
    • Aimee Both here K-2
     Mark Your Calendar/Upcoming Events: 
    • Mon., April 3 - Staff Meeting 3 - 4
    • Wed., April 5 -
      • Jean here in the morning
      • Gr. 3/4 Swimming 12 - 2:30 PM
      • Afterschool 2:45 - 5 PM
    • Thurs., April 6 - Cathy at Admin. Team Meeting, Woodstock
    • Fri., April 7 - Pam B. out
    • Sun., April 9 - PTO CSA Soup Dinner
    • Mon., April 10 - 
      • Kathy Ernst here
      • EST Meeting 3 - 4 PM
    • Tues., April 11 -
      • Kathy Ernst here
      • VINS here PK/K
      • IEP - 3 -4 PM - Check your schedule.
    • Wed., April 12
      • Jean here in the morning
      • Gr. 3/4 Swimming 12 - 2:30 PM
      • Afterschool 2:45 - 5 PM
      • IEP 3 - 4 PM - Check your schedule
    • Thurs., April 13 - Libbet off 9-12
      • PK - 4 Swimming
    • Fri., April 14 - 1:45 - 2 PM - IEP Meeting - Check your schedule.
    • Mon., April 17 - Fri., April 21 - SCHOOL CLOSED - SPRING BREAK
    • Mon., April 24 - 
      • Library Media/Tech
      • K Swimming 12:30 - 2:30 PM
    • Tues., April 26 - 
      • Cathy "off"
      • IEP Meeting 12:30 - Check your schedule.
    • Wed., April 27
        • Jean here in the morning
        • Gr. 3/4 Swimming 12 - 2:30 PM
        • Afterschool 2:45 - 5 PM
    • Thurs., April 27 - Libbet off 10-3
        • Potential new Pre-K 3 parent visits 9:30 AM
        • PK - 4  Swimming
        • Concert Rehearsal
      • Fri., April 28
        • PK -3 Swimming
        • 9:30 AM Visit from Ken Kramberg - PBIS
        Thoughts to Ponder:








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