RES PRINCIPAL'S BLOG TO STAFF - Sun., April 23, 2017

Dear Re-Energized Staff,

I hope each of you had a wonderful, relaxing, and recharging break.  Sadly, there are only 37 days of school left, so let's make them count!  

 We are celebrating Libbet Downs as our amazing Admin. Asst. during this "Admin Asst." Appreciation week!  Bless you Libbet!  


KUDOS to STAFF Who "Stepped Up":  
  • Beth Ann and  Pam B. for helping out at the Souper Supper!
  • All of you who got your report cards to me early to review!
  • Patty C. for getting the greenhouse cleaned out.
Important Items to Know:   

SBAC Testing - SBAC Interim testing will be taking place the next two weeks at RES, with the formal testing beginning Monday, May 8 for Gr. 5/6.  Teachers giving the test should complete the required video training.

 Literacy Coaching - This will occur Wed., May 3 for Gr. 1-6.  Please check out the Google Doc that was shared with you for the expected agenda.   Please check out the Google schedule of it as well.  

Music Concert Rehearsal Schedule - April 27 and May 4
  • 8:30-9:00 Ms. Mayo
  • 9:00-9:30 Ms. Boyer-Sheldon
  • 9:30-10:00 Ms. Drinker
  • 10:00-10:15 Violins
  • 10:30-11:00 Ms. Collins
  • 11:00-11:30 Band
  • 11:30-12:30 Recess/Lunch
  • 1:00-? All School Rehearsal(starting with Violins)
Maintenance Work Log - In an effort to streamline and coordinate building maintenance , there are "maintenance work requests" being placed in your mailbox tomorrow. Please use these forms for requesting maintenance. Thanks!
Happening this Week: 
  • Mon., April 24 - 
    • Library Media/Tech (Gr. K, 3-6 in MPR please - students bring tech.)  
    • K Swimming 12:30 - 2:30 PM
  • Tues., April 25 - 
    • Cathy "off"
    • IEP Meeting 12:30 - Check your schedule.
    • Patty off in PM
  • Wed., April 26
    • Jean here in the morning
    • Gr. 3/4 Swimming 12 - 2:30 PM
    • Afterschool 2:45 - 5 PM
    • RES Board 6 PM
  • Thurs., April 27 - Libbet off 10-3
      • Potential new Pre-K 3 parent visits 9:30 AM
      • PK - 4  Swimming
      • Music Concert Practice TODAY


    • Fri., April 28

      • PK -3 Swimming
      • 9:30 AM Visit from Ken Kramberg - PBIS
       Mark Your Calendar/Upcoming Events: 
      • Mon., May 1 - Staff Meeting - 3 PM
      • Tues., May 2 - Pam B. & Cathy at MTSS Conference
      • Wed., May 3 - 
        • Aimee Toth here
        • Pam B. & Cathy at MTSS Conference
      • Thurs., May 4 - 
        • Cathy at Admin. Team Meeting
        • Concert Rehearsal during the day
        • 6 PM Spring Concert
      • Fri., May 5 - Deb Ledoux Concert Practice 3 - 5 PM
      • Sat., May 6 - RES Day of Caring 8 - 12
      • Mon., May 8 - 
        • EST Meeting 3 - 4 PM
        • Gr. 1/2 Swimming 8 - 11 AM
        • K 12:30 - 2:30 PM
      • Tues., May 9 - Cathy "Off"
      • Thurs., June 11, 2017 - Pre-K/K Field Trip to Leb. Opera House
      • Fri., June 12 - PK 3 Swimming 8 - 11:30
        • Gr. 5/6 Swimming 12:30 - 2:30
      • Mon., May 15 - 19 - Gr. 6 at Nature's Classroom
        • Gr. 5 Sub - Sarah M.
      • Tues., May 16 - Pre-K, K - VINS Visit
      • Wed., May 17 - RES School Board
      • Thurs., May 18 - PK 4 Swimming
      • Fri., May 19 - PK 3 Swimming
      • Mon., May 22 - 
        • Gr. 1/2 Swimming 8 - 11 AM
        • K 12:30 - 2:30 PM
      • Tues., May 23 - 
        • Cathy "off"
        • IEP Transition Meetings 2:15 - 3:15 PM
      • Thurs., May 25 - PK 4 Swimming
      • Fri., May 26 - PK 3 Swimming
      • Mon., May 29 - NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day
      • Thurs., June 1 - Cathy at Admin Team
      • Fri., June 2 - 
        • 1/2 - Jr. Ranger 8 - 2:30 PM
        • 12:30 - 2:30 PM - Gr. 5/6 Swimming 
      • Mon., June 5
        • Gr. 1/2 Swimming 8 - 11 AM
        • K 12:30 - 2:30 PM
        • Staff Meeting 3 -4 PM
      •  Tues., June 6
        • VINS visits Pre-K, K
      • Wed., June 7 - 
        • Pre-K/K Field Trip to Montshire Museum
        • RES PTO 6 PM
      • Fri., June 9 - End of Term 4
      • Mon., June 12 - 
        • Gr. 1/2 Jr. Rangers & Camp Drinker
        • EST Meeting 3 -4 PM
      • Wed., June 14 - Step-Up Day for Gr. 6 - Last Day for Students
      • Thurs., June 15 - Teacher Work Day
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