RES PRINCIPAL'S BLOG TO STAFF - Sun., Sept. 9, 2018

Dear Resilient Staff,

 It's been a super busy and hot seven days of school.   I want to acknowledge everyone's hard work as we strive together to provide the best possible learning environment for our students.  We were all exhausted on Friday, so hopefully everyone had a chance to refresh and recharge!  It won't be as hot this week, so it will be easier for all! 

           

KUDOS to STAFF Who "Stepped Up":  
  • Glen for coming in on the 1st day of school AND Tuesday so students could meet him!
  • Jen for all her extra effort and patience.
  • Amy for her flexibility!

Important Items to Know:

 Blogs - Both blogs will be coming out on Sunday. 

Tuesday Collaboration Time - This Tues., teachers are asked to collaborate with each other during the staff meeting time.  Please see me with questions or for assistance contacting other teachers in your grade level at other schools.

Happening this Week: 

  • Mon., Sept. 10 - PE
    • Cathy at SLT Meeting - WCSU - 9 - 11:30 AM
  • Tues., Sept. 11 - 
    • Library/Tech - in the RES Library 
    • Staff Collaboration  2:45 - 3:45 PM - each other's classrooms.
  • Wed., Sept. 12- 
    • Art
    • Nurse (Sue) here
  • Thurs., Sept. 13 - 
    • Music is the Special - Band Starts!
    • Cathy at SLT Meeting at the Forest Center - 7:30 - 3:30 -Chuck V. in for her  
  • Fri., Sept. 14 - 
    • Spanish
 Mark Your Calendar/Upcoming Events: (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
  • Per staff request, please check the Google calendar on the Reading website.  
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