RES PRINCIPAL'S BLOG TO STAFF - Sun., Sept. 24, 2017

Dear Dedicated RES Staff,

So I'm writing this in California where I am picking up my 74 yr. old sister to bring her back to Vermont to my home.  This hustle and bustle of traveling and LAX airport are a good reminder of how blessed we are to have our calm, little red school house where we are growing tomorrow's leaders.  I want to personally thank you for your sacrifice and effort on behalf of tomorrow's citizens   I will see you'all on Wed. On the way here I was e-mailing from 35,000 feet up to Sherry, so I'm in touch even if I'm not there physically.  I'm blessed to have such a supportive and competent staff!

KUDOS to STAFF Who "Stepped Up":  
  • Kathi and Pam for turning in their goals on time.
  • Every class who is actively and happily participating in the school wide PBIS program.
  • Joan for being flexible with her schedule and having a great attitude about us changing it!
Important Items to Know:

Goals -ALL STAFF are expected to complete your goal on the attached Google Form as requested by our Superintendent.  This was due by Fri., Sept. 22.    Please see me with questions.

1st Aid/CPR Training - We will be offering a first/aid certification course here at RES on Tuesdays, Oct 3 and 10.   Please let Sherri know if you're interested.  

Wed. Superintendent Visit - During the coffee hour, Spanish will need to be in the classrooms until after 10.  Thank you for your flexibility and understanding.  

Happening this Week: 
  • Mon., Sept. 25 - 
    • Art is the Special
    • Cathy off - "Personal Day"/Family
    • Gr. 6 - Web of Life Day Field Trip (Patty going M, W; Cathy going Thurs.)
  • Tues., Sept. 26 - 
    • PE is the special
    • Cathy "off" 
    • Chuck here in 1/2
  • Wed., Sept. 27-
    • 7 AM - EST Meeting - 2nd Grader
    • Superintendent Coffee Hour 9 - 9:45
    • Superintendent visits classrooms 9:45 - 11
    • Music is the Special
    • Chuck here in 1/2
    • Cathy at HCRS Training in the afternoon
  • Thurs., Sept. 28
    • Chuck here in 1/2
    • Patty here but Cathy in her place at Marsh Billings for Web of Life
  • Fri., Sept. 29- All bills due to SU
  • Sat., Sept. 30 - Cathy at UVM for library course
 Mark Your Calendar/Upcoming Events: (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
  • Mon., Oct. 2 - Staff Meeting w/Susan - Training on Mindfulness
  • Tues., Oct. 3 - 
    • Cathy "off"
    • 6th Gr. Transition Meeting?
  • Wed., Oct. 4 - Picture Day 
  • Thurs., Oct. 5 - 
    • SLT(SU leadership Team-principals, etc.)   Meeting at RES - 8 - 1 PM - THANK YOU PAM for volunteering your classroom!  
  • Fri., Oct. 6 - Payday
  • Mon., Oct. 9 - NO SCHOOL
  • Tues., Oct. 10 - 
    • Cathy at Prof. Development Training (Waddington)
    • Leticia and Pam at PBIS Conference
    • Chuck in
  • Wed., Oct. 11 - 
    • Cathy at Prof. Development Training(Waddington)
    • Chuck in
    • Gr. 5/6 Field Trip to N. Branch River w/Lisa 11:30 - 2:15 PM
  • Thurs., Oct. 12 - 
    • Cathy at Elem. Principal Meeting at SU 2 -4 PM
    • Back to School Open House - 5:30 - 6:30 PM
    • Chuck in
  • Fri., Oct. 13 - Libby in
  • Sun., Oct. 15 - Leaf Peeper's PTO Breakfast 
  • Mon., Oct. 16 - Chuck in
  • Tues., Oct. 17 - 
    • Pam B. out 1:45 PM
    • Chuck in
  • Wed., Oct 18 - 
    • Chuck in
    • Superintendent Visit 9-11 AM
  • Thurs., Oct. 19 - Chuck in
  • Mon., Oct. 23 - 
    • 1 PM CSP Meeting - 4th grader
    • Libby off
  • Tues., Oct. 24 - 
    • Cathy "off"
    • K-2 Teachers at Spelling Training
    • Libby off
  • Fri., Oct. 27 - End Term 1 - Pumpkin Raffle
  • Mon., Oct. 30 - 
    • 4:30 PM - EST Meeting - 2nd grader
    • Pumpkin carving in Art
  • Tues., Oct. 31 - 
    • Cathy "off"
    • Fright Night at Town Hall
  • Wed., Nov. 1 - Photo Retake
  • Thurs., Nov. 2 - Cathy at SLT meeting 8:30 - 1  PM
  • Mon., Nov. 6 - Grades due in VCAT
  • Tues., Nov. 7 - Cathy "off"
  • Wed., Nov. 8 - Report cards go home
  • Tues., Nov. 14 - PK/K Field Trip to Lebanon Opera House
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