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RES PRINCIPAL'S BLOG TO STAFF - Sun., March 25, 2018

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Dear Dedicated RES Staff, KUDOS to STAFF Who "Stepped Up":   All of you who helped out with the field trip last Wed. Pam for being the "point person" for the week. Kathi and Pam for sending me blog pics for the week! Important Items to Know : Safety Drills   - The SU is in the process of doing a safety audit in the SU schools.  A consultant will be coming by this week to inspect our school and review our procedures. Happening this Week :   Mon., March 26 -  8 AM IEP Eval. Meeting 3rd Gr. Tues., March 27 - Jean in, Cathy "off" Wed., March 28  - End of Quarter 3 Spanish is the special 8 AM - Cathy in Meeting  Thurs., March 29-  Music is the Special Bills and time sheets due Fri., March 30 -  Library - Students(Gr. 3-6) should bring tech devices to MPR please. Jill in Annie Luke here for lunch buddies Mark Your Calendar/Upcoming Events :  (SUBJECT TO CHANGE) Mon., April 2  -  Staff Me

RES PRINCIPAL'S BLOG TO STAFF - Sun., March 18, 2018

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Dear Talented RES Staff, Hope we've all caught up from Daylight Savings Time and 2 hr. delays!  I recently saw this image and wanted to share it with each of you.  At any given moment a child is reaching for all of these things and trying to avoid the others.  Our job is to help "belay" and support them in your classrooms daily.    As professionals, you all have the ability to do that and I commend you for your efforts!   KUDOS to STAFF Who "Stepped Up":   Ms. Tofferi for being flexible about her workspace! Ms. Liebley for coming in on a 2 hr. delay day to make our specials schedule work so teachers could have planning!  Ms. Morton for her efforts with RES band students participating in the WCSU Band Showcase!  Important Items to Know : In My Absence  - I am unavoidably away for a few days on personal business (Mon., Wed., and Thurs.)  Pam B. will be the point person in my absence for any administrative issues.   If the iss

PRINCIPAL'S BLOG TO STAFF - Sunday, March 11, 2018

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Dear Resilient RES Staff, Last week was a topsy turvy one, but now the schedule starts to normalize. Your clocks should have been set ahead already thanks to Amy H.!   KUDOS to STAFF Who "Stepped Up":   Pam B. for stepping up and helping out w/CPI. All of you who did the surveys and completed the Title 1 Info. that were requested in last week's blog!   Lisa K. for agreeing to be on the "Profile of a Graduate" committee to represent the RES community. Important Items to Know : Behavioral Consultant  - As many of you know, Will's last day was Friday.  Starting Monday, Sherry Sousa has arranged for a para named "Ms. Vaughn" to work with our 1:1 student in Gr. 2.  She will be working in the Guidance office on MWF 8-10 AM.  Guidance will move to  the Special Ed. room during that time on Wed. and Fri.   Summer Soak  - There are many wonderful Summer Soak opportunities being offered.  If you know of a s

PRINCIPAL'S BLOG TO STAFF - Sun., March 4, 2018

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Dear Caring RES Staff, There was a good turnout at the Town Meeting at school yesterday, and parents really appreciated us arranging it.   The budget vote is Tuesday at the Town Hall.        There are many changes coming as a result of the unified district, and I will keep you informed via the blog since we can't all make it to the staff meetings.   KUDOS to STAFF Who "Stepped Up":   Lisa and Heather for coming to the Board/Budget Meeting Wed. Lisa for creating a thank you card for Justin. Pam for volunteering herself and Zander to come in and babysit the kids for Town Meeting! Important Items to Know : Survey Time  - It's the time of year where decisions are going to be made regarding certain programming, etc. for next year.  Data is needed, thus there are surveys.  Please complete the following surveys as soon as possible.    Thanks for your input!     Technology Survey - All Staff who have a school computer Phonics Survey - Teacher