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

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Dear Refreshed Staff, We look forward to  hearing  about everyone's adventures over Winter Break!   KUDOS to STAFF Who "Stepped Up":   Amy who pitched in and did several jobs with a smile to help cover staff absences!   Pam S. for helping out with lunch duty during ski times!   Pam B. for helping coordinate the PBIS work this week.   Important Items to Know : 1st Aid/CPR  Class  - We will seven openings for an Adult/Pediatric 1st Aid/CPR class being taught here at Reading Elem. Thurs., Mar. 16, and next Thurs., March 23, from 3:30 - 7:30 PM.  We will provide light snacks during the break and there is no cost to you.  Please let Libbet know if you're available to attend this class.    Happening this Week :   Mon., Feb. 27 -  Shajen will be here Nina will be subbing for Cathy - classes in your classroom to make it easier for sub.   Tues., Feb. 28 - Jean will b...

RES PRINCIPAL'S BLOG TO STAFF - Sun., Feb. 12, 2017

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Dear Tireless Staff, One more week and you'll have a week to recharge! KUDOS to STAFF Who "Stepped Up":   Patty for baking all the Valentines cookies and making the beautiful kindness board downstairs! Beth Ann for making the cupcakes and hearts for kindness! Important Items to Know : 1st Aid/CPR  Class  - We will seven openings for an Adult/Pediatric 1st Aid/CPR class being taught here at Reading Elem. this Thurs., Mar. 16, and next Thurs., March 23, from 3:30 - 7:30 PM.  We will provide light snacks during the break and there is no cost to you.  Please let Libbet know if you're available to attend this class.    Happening this Week :   Mon., Feb. 13 - EST Meeting - Tentative Tues., Feb. 14 - Cathy "off" Wed., Feb. 15 - Patty off in PM 2 - 2:30 PM - Gr. 3-6 Guest Speaker - Computer Science 3 - 5 PM - Afterschool Program 6 PM RES Board Thurs., Feb. 16 - Pam B. off 7:45 - 10 Aimee T oth ...

RES PRINCIPAL'S BLOG TO STAFF - Sun., Feb. 5, 2017

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Dear Tireless Staff, We've got a busy week this week and next, but then you'll have a nice week to recharge!  Lots happening in next 10 days - please take care of yourself - lots of germs in our world right now! KUDOS to STAFF Who "Stepped Up":   Pam S. for helping with 1st lunch on skiing days! Sherry and Liza for their flexibility and positive response to change! Amy H. for taking in extra students during after school Wed. since the teachers were at the Act 46 meeting. Important Items to Know : 1st Aid/CPR  Class - We will seven openings for an Adult/Pediatric 1st Aid/CPR class being taught here at Reading Elem. this Thurs., Feb. 9, and next Thurs., Feb. 16, from 3:30 - 7:30 PM.  We will provide light snacks during the break and there is no cost to you.  Please let Libbet know if you're available to attend this class.   EPIC Books - Free books for teachers - please check out e-mail Pam Selen forwarded to you on Frida...

RES PRINCIPAL'S BLOG TO STAFF - Sun., Jan. 29, 2017

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Dear Dynamic Staff, I was at my UVM library class this weekend and am reminded how blessed I am to work in such a small but caring school.  The book that we're currently reading is called Best Schools by Thomas Armstrong, and it is what our school culture resonates naturally.  KUDOS to STAFF Who "Stepped Up":   Heather for "filling in the holes" whenever we're shorthanded! Sherry for subbing in K when we were short a sub!   Pam S. for helping with lunch duties w/the skiers on Fridays! Important Items to Know : Technology Survey  - Final Reminder - Please complete the attached for our Technology Committee ASAP.     https://goo.gl/forms/ ljSrSBJ46nskdv8N2    Afterschool Programs   -  These are postponed this Wed. EXCEPT for Amy Harkins Bookmaking group. Act 46 Meeting - Wed., Feb. 1 - 3:30 PM SU - hope you will attend. Happening this Week :   Mon., Jan. 29 -  M...

RES PRINCIPAL'S BLOG TO STAFF - Sun., Jan. 22, 2017

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Dear Loving Staff, I know many of you spent the weekend working on report cards.  Thank you!  Report cards will be printed Monday and go home on Wed.  I would like to review all report cards BEFORE they go home.  Specials teachers, please get your grades in by Monday  at noon.  Thanks!   KUDOS to STAFF Who "Stepped Up":   Sherry for subbing in Pre-K when we were short a sub! Elaine for being the staff point person and transport at Ski Runners.   Important Items to Know : Technology Survey  - Please complete the attached for our Technology Committee ASAP.     https://goo.gl/forms/ ljSrSBJ46nskdv8N2 New Students  - On Monday, two students will be joining our school (but perhaps temporarily.)  The family is living with one of our student's families and is looking for affordable housing.  Camden will be in 2nd grade, and Linnie will be in the Kindergarten class.   M...

RES PRINCIPAL'S BLOG TO STAFF - Sun., Jan. 15, 2017

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Dear Industrious Staff, Happiest of birthdays to two amazing employees  who are ALWAYS willing to help without a complaint and with a smile!   We're celebrating their birthdays a little late, because in our "busy-ness," the dates slipped by without a TRUE celebration!  Sherry's was Friday, Jan. 13, and Pam's on Thurs., Dec. 23.  Cathy will be baking cakes for them.  We'll celebrate Sherry's on Tuesday, Jan. 17, and Pam's on Mon., Jan. 23.    Ladies, please forgive us for our oversight!  We respect and admire you more than we can say!  KUDOS to STAFF Who "Stepped Up":   Shajen for driving the skiers and being the staff person at the lodge! Elaine for helping out with the skier's lunchtime while the others were at recess.   Pam for stepping up to help with the PBIS team. Important Items to Know : Inservice Monday Schedule:  (The following is cut and pasted from the SU.)   Inservi...