RES PRINCIPAL'S BLOG TO STAFF - Sun., April 8, 2018

Dear Hardworking RES Staff,

 What a surprise that snow was Friday afternoon!   Spring is working hard to arrive, looks like we'll have a warm spring break as the temps are supposed to hit 50 by the end of the week!  There will be no blog next Sunday since it will be spring break!  The next blog will be published Sun., April 22.

Though many of us welcome a "break," some students do not.  Please keep that in mind this week and perhaps review your class behavior expectations.  We are all tired and stressed, so remember to breathe and take a moment so you respond rather than react particularly this week.


KUDOS to STAFF Who "Stepped Up":  
  • Leticia for agreeing to attend the SU Innovation Conference.
  • Pam B. for being the point person while I was at the SU conference.
  • Libby for agreeing to do Title 1 tutoring after school!  
  • Rose for coordinating "Jump Rope for Heart!"  
Important Items to Know:

Technology Update - Due to lengthy conversations and a visit by Comcast on Sunday, the Internet issues should be better on Monday.  Raph and the high school tech specialist will be here Monday afternoon to review our hardware and tech systems.  

 Report Cards - Grades should be in this week.  Report cards will go home this Wed., April 11.  The principal will review them Tuesday, please don't print them out before the end of day Tuesday.  Thank you.

 EAP - Just a reminder to all that we have the free benefit of EAP.  It's a time of changes and stress, so don't hesitate to reach out and access this benefit!  There are fliers around the building with the phone number as well.  This is a FREE service available to ALL staff.  Life gets downright hard, and sometimes we need to talk to someone objective about it.  It's easy to call and the appointments are flexible.  If you find yourself feeling overwhelmed, please reach out.  Otherwise, it has a tendency to "ooze" out on the students and those around you.  We care!

Happening this Week: 
  • Mon., April 9 - Amy H. and Liza D. off, Sarah M. as sub for Math
    • 7:15-7:30 AM - Ms. Knight meets with teachers in the K classroom
    • 8 AM- IEP Meeting - 4th grader (REALLY)
    • Kathy Ernst here to work with 3/4, 5/6, Special Ed.
    • Raph here for Tech Consultancy w/Cathy -  1:30 PM 
    • Jill in
  • Tues., April 10 - Jean in, Sarah M. here as sub
    • Kathy Ernst here
  • Wed., April 11- Jill in
    • 8 AM - Student meeting at SU - Leticia and Cathy there.
    • Patty C. & 5/6 at Middle School for Transition Meeting 12:30 - 3 PM
    • Cathy at SU Tech Contact Meeting 3 - 4:30 PM
    • PTO 6 PM
  • Thurs., April 12- 
    • Music is the Special
    • 8 AM IEP EVAL Results PK student
    • 2:30 PM IEP 3rd Grader 



  • Fri., April 13- Heather off, Jill in

    • Library - Students(Gr. 3-6) should bring tech devices to MPR please.
    • PK Swim
    • Annie Luke here for lunch buddies
    Mark Your Calendar/Upcoming Events: (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
    • Mon., April 16 - Fri., April 20 - NO SCHOOL - SPRING BREAK
    • Mon., April 23 - Liza, Cathy off
    • Tues., April 24 - Cathy K. off
    • Wed., April 25 - Superintendent Visit 1-3 PM
    • Sun., April 29 - PTO Soup & Pasta Dinner 4 - 6 PM
    • Mon., May 21 - Gr. 3-5 Math PD w/Kathy Ernst 2-4 PM
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