RES PRINCIPAL'S BLOG to STAFF - Sun., Dec. 16, 2018

Dear OUTSTANDING Staff,

Only 5 more days until a well-deserved break. Of course, the next five days will seem like two weeks!  



KUDOS to STAFF Who "Stepped Up":  
  • Christine Morton for all her hard work preparing our students for the concert!
  • Lisa K. for helping support the concert with lovely set items.
  • The teachers who went with the students to the concert hall and helped them practice in class!    
    Important Items to Know:

     Next Blog - The next blog published will be Sun., Dec. 30, 2018.  Happy Holidays!

    Lunch with the Superintendent - Mary Beth would like to meet with teachers during your lunchtime on Thurs. - 11:50 - 12:30 PM to answer any questions you might have regarding the timeline or transitions.  Please plan on meeting in the Gr. 5/6 classroom.  If you do NOT want to attend, please let me know so we can save her the trip.  
    Happening this Week: 
    • Mon., Dec. 17 - 
      • PE is the Special
      • 11 AM - IEP Meeting - Library - 6th Grader
    • Tues., Dec 18 -
      • Library 
      • Staff Meeting Library 2:45 - 3:45 PM
    • Wed., Dec. 19 - Cathy PT 7:30 AM - In by 9 AM
      • Art is the Special
    • Thurs., Dec. 20 
      • Music/Band is the Special - Full Band
      • 11:50 - 12:30 - Lunch w/Mary Beth Banios
      • 2:30 - 5 PM - Cathy at HCRS Respite Meeting 
    • Fri., Dec. 21 - Cathy at PT - In by 9 AM
      • Spanish is the Special
      • "E" - Everyone wears slippers and pajamas!
     Mark Your Calendar/Upcoming Events: (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
    • Per staff request, please check the Google calendar on the Reading website.  
                            Thoughts to Ponder:





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