RES PRINCIPAL'S BLOG TO STAFF - Sun., Nov. 26, 2017

Dear Talented RES Staff,

I hope everyone had a lovely and rejuvenating five day break! I have college class today, but I look forward to seeing you on Monday!    



KUDOS to STAFF Who "Stepped Up":  
  • Hilder, Jarred, and Heather for all their help with the feast!
  • Jill and Rose for their help setting up and decorating!
  • Gr. 3/4 students for helping clean up!
  • Gr. 5/6 students for serving the food! 
Important Items to Know:   

SU Committee Representatives - Every school in the SU but Reading Elementary has a teacher representative on the two committees set up by the new superintendent to help move the unified SU forward.  It's imperative that Reading be represented so our school has a voice in upcoming change!  There is a stipend provided for the extra time.   Please complete the necessary form that came with the e-mail from the SU and let me know you are doing so.  Thank you!  

Artist in Residence - Due to the amount of time needed to do the puppets, Art classes are being extended to the following schedule:  
  • 8:00-9:00       Grades 3/4 (10 students)
  • 9:15-9:45       Pre-K (three-year-olds, 10 students)
  • 10:00-10:45   Kindergarten (7 students)
  • 12:30-1:15     Grades 1/2  (13 students)
  • 1:20-2:20       Grades 5/6  (12 students) 
Lisa Kaija has asked that classroom teachers stay to help during the puppetry sessions  She said it is  pretty essential to have as many "hands on deck" as possible for the puppetmaking, which happens on the first three days.  The puppets are quite ambitious.  If so, classroom teachers will not have a planning period on Monday 11/27, Thursday11/30 and Monday 12/4.  Though this is not ideal, it will be worth it to have the teachers involved in the residency and interacting with their students in the process.    Contractually, you are entitled to a planning period and I am happy to provide one for those who want it.  Either a sub or myself can do keyboarding without tears with your students and you can "plan" in the guidance office.  Please let Sherri know what time you would like it and we will do our best to provide one.  We're so blessed to work with patient and flexible professionals!

Bullying Puppets in Education Field Trip - Our students have a wonderful field trip for our students on Wed., Dec. 13 which has been scheduled since August.  This was scheduled before the dates of the Artist in Residence were announced, so we will participate as follows:
  • K/2 - 8 -9 AM Bully Prevention & Feelings
  • Gr. 5/6 - 9:05 AM -  10:20 AM - Bully Prevention Workshop
  • Gr. 3/4 10:20 - 11:20 AM - Bully Prevention & Learning Differences
  • Gr. 3/4 will have recess when then return.  
All teachers will attend with their classes and you are welcome to invite a parent to join you.  Bus transportation is provided.  We will adjust the Artist in Residence schedule for this day.

Wellness Opportunities - Marie Anderson sent out a wonderful listing of wellness opportunities for SU staff.   

Happening this Week: 
  • Mon., Nov. 27 - 
    • Art is the Special
    • Mindfulness
    • Puppet Residency
    • Noon - Cathy meeting with potential 1/2 bball coach
    • 1:30 PM - IEP Meeting Gr. 3/4 Student
    • 2:15 PM - Cathy leaves for appt.
  • Tues., Nov. 28 - 
    • PE is the Special 
    • Cathy "OFF" but in at 8 to observe Rose
    • PK/K VINS Field Trip
  • Wed., Nov. 29 -
    • Spanish is the Special
    • Inv. 3 - GR. K-2; 1:15 - 4 PM - FOREST CENTER
  • Thurs., Nov. 30 -
    • Music is the Special
    • Puppet Residency
    • Libby off
  • Fri., Dec. 1
    • Payday
    • Library - Students should bring tech devices to MPR please.
Mark Your Calendar/Upcoming Events: (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
    • Mon., Dec. 4 - 
      • Puppet Residency
      • Staff Meeting 2:45 - 3:45 PM
    • Tues., Dec. 5 - Cathy "off"
    • Wed., Dec. 6 - Sherry out
    • Thurs., Dec. 7 - 
      • Sherry out
      • Cathy at dr. appt.at DHMC - in late
      • Puppet Residency
    • Fri., Dec. 8 - Bills due
    • Mon., Dec. 11 - 
      • Cathy off (in place of 11/22)
    • Tues., Dec. 12 - Cathy "off"
    • Wed., ,Dec. 13 - 
      • All School Field Trip for Bullying Workshop 8 - 12 Noon
      • Puppet Residency/practice - schedule will be adjusted
    • Thurs., Dec. 14 - Final performance/Winter Concert - Town Hall
    • Mon., Dec. 18 - 2:30 PM EPT Meeting - Gr. 6/ 3:30 PM EPT Meeting 
    • Tues., Dec. 19 - Cathy "off"
    • Wed., Dec. 20 - 
      • Joan off
      • Snowflake Bazaar
      • Superintendent visits 1 - 3 PM
      • Board Meeting 6 PM
    • Mon., Dec. 25 - Mon., Jan. 2 - School Closed
    • Tues., Jan. 2 - 
      • In-service Day for Staff - Will occur in WES and SU Office
      • Cathy "off"
    • Thurs., Jan. 4 - 
      • Cathy at School Leadership Team Meeting in Barnard 8 AM - 2 PM
    • Fri., Jan. 5 - Bills due
    • Mon., Jan. 8 - Staff Meeting 2:45 - 3:45 PM
    • Tues., Jan. 9 - Cathy "off"
    • Fri., Jan. 12 - Payday
    • Mon., Jan. 15 - No School
    • Tues., Jan. 16 - Cathy "off"
    • Wed., Jan. 17 & Thurs. Jan. 18 - Kathy Ernst here
    • Fri., Jan. 19 - 
      • Bills due
      • End Term 2
      • IEP Eval Plan Gr. 1 Student
    • Mon., Jan. 22 - IEP Planning Meeting 2:30 - 3:30 PM
    • Tues., Jan. 28 - Cathy "off"
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    • Wed.,Jan. 24 - Superintendent Visit 8:30 - 10:30 AM
    • Mon., Jan. 29 - EST Meeting 2:45 - 3:45 PM
    • Mon., Feb. 19 -23 - School Closed - February Break
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