RES PRINCIPAL'S BLOG TO STAFF - Sun., Sept. 16, 2018

Dear Energetic Staff,

Walking into each of your classes, I am in awe of your creativity and joy with which you inspire our future citizens!  THANK YOU for your effort!  



     KUDOS to STAFF Who "Stepped Up":  
  • Lisa for helping out with Reading Runners and the Afterschool program!
  • Libby for arranging the books for "after lunch reading."
  • Christine for all her work getting the instruments ready!  
    Important Items to Know:

     Tuesday Staff Meeting - At the SLT meeting last week, the principals discussed the schedule of meetings and clarified expectations for them.  I will be sharing a schedule with you Tues. at the staff meeting and we will discuss at that time.

    Lunch Account Payment - For those of you who are purchasing lunch or breakfast, I now have your account numbers so you can pay online.  Please see me if you would like your number.  

    Goals - All WCUD teaching staff are expected to fill out this form.  I suggest you make copies of the screen as you do this.  If you need help with this, please let me know.  I then need to meet with all classroom teachers asap to discuss them briefly.

     Walkthroughs - I have already done several informal walkthroughs, but will begin formal ones this week.  There is a new digitized format that will be sent directly to your e-mail after a walkthrough.  We will discuss tomorrow at the Staff meeting.  

     Calendars - The District now has calendars with the marking terms on them.  I put copies in your mailboxes.  Please note the term ending dates.  

    Video to View - This inspiring TED talk was shared with the principal's at Thursdays SLT meeting.  At your convenience, please view this video.  Though it talks about Math, it has key ideas that apply to any subject area.   

    Happening this Week: 
    • Mon., Sept. 17 - Ashlee out
      • PE 
      • Cathy at Elementary SLT Meeting - WCSU - 8:30 - 10:30 AM
      • Jessica Hathorn (new district counselor)  will be at morning meeting, and then meet with certain students.  
    • Tues., Sept. 18 - 
      • Library/Tech - in the RES Library 
      • Staff Meeting  2:45 - 3:45 PM - Library
      • Gr. 3 Parent meetings 5 and 5:30 PM (JM, CK)
    • Wed., Sept. 19- 
      • Art
      • Superintendent visits 9 - 11 AM
      • Nurse (Sue) here but unavailable from 10:30 - 11:30 AM
      • Pre-K Parent Meetings 5:15 PM  (KF, CK)
    • Thurs., Sept. 20- 
      • Music is the Special - Band continues
    • Fri., Sept. 21 - Ashlee out
      • Spanish
      • 8:30 AM - Cathy meets with Richard Seaman
     Mark Your Calendar/Upcoming Events: (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
    • Per staff request, please check the Google calendar on the Reading website.  
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