RES PRINCIPAL'S BLOG TO STAFF - Sun., Oct. 1, 2017

Dear Dedicated RES Staff,

 We are small, but have mighty members.  Let's be kind to one another and breathe before we speak.  We don't tolerate attitude from our students, we should not tolerate them it each other. We are all going through stress carrying our own struggles.  Employee Assistance Program is a FREE program able to support us through difficult times.  It's helpful to share our burdens with an objective party and no one knows you've accessed it.  Flyers will be in your mailboxes this week.  Enjoy this beautiful weather.


KUDOS to STAFF Who "Stepped Up":  
  • Pam for volunteering her classroom for Thursday's SU leadership meeting! 
  • Heather for nourishing our souls, minds, and bodies with her "concrete poems activity" and incredible food!
  • Sherry for being so dependable and calm in spite of the storms!  
Important Items to Know:

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.  

 Picture Day - This Wed., Spanish will need to be in the classrooms until after 11.  Thank you for your flexibility and understanding.  

 Thursday Visitors - On Thursday, Oct. 5, the entire WCSU Admin. Team will be here for a meeting from 8 - 1 PM.  We will be meeting in the Kindergarten room, but touring the school throughout the day.   Please review expectations with your students.  All visitors will have name badges on.  We are the FIRST school being visited, so let's show them how awesome our school community is!  

 Technology Needs - Please complete the technology repair forms if there is a tech need.  This form helps be able to keep track of needs.  Forms were placed in your boxes last week, and extras can be found in the copy room.

 Lunchroom Duty - We appreciate everyone's assistance during lunch duty.  In order to have consistency of procedures, please read this and see Cathy with any questions.  

Happening this Week: 
  • Mon., Oct. 2 - 
    • Art is the Special
    • Staff Meeting w/Susan - Training on Mindfulness
  • Tues., Oct. 3 - 
    • PE is the special
    • Cathy "off" 
    • Bill here in 1/2
    • 6th Gr. Transition Meeting?
  • Wed., Oct. 4-
    • Picture Day
  • Thurs., Oct. 5
    • Music is the Special
    • SLT(SU leadership Team-principals, etc.)   Meeting at RES - 8 - 1 PM 
  • Fri., Oct. 6 - Payday
 Mark Your Calendar/Upcoming Events: (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
  • 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
    • TIMESHEETS ARE DUE! 
  • 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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