RESVTSTAFFREPORT

Dear Dedicated  Staff, KUDOS to STAFF Who "Stepped Up":   The teachers and staff who attended the Board Meeting. Pam for the use of her room for childcare for the Board Meeting. The staff who donated food and helped out at the Leaf Peeper's Breakfast. Important Items to Know : Fire Prevention Presentation  - The Reading Fire Dept. rescheduled their visit due d weather.  to ba will be  here  this Tues., Oct. 23, to make a presentation to classes.  PK-2 will be from 8 - 8:40 AM.  Gr. 3-6 will be from 8:45 - 9:15 AM.  The presentation will occur outside and in the multi-purpose room.  I will reschedule with your class if your library time is affected by this presentation. Happening this Week :   Mon., Oct. 22  - PE Jen out for STAR Training Elevator Testing 9 AM 3 PM - Cathy meeting at HCRS Tues., Oct. 23 Reading Fire Presentation  8 - 8:40 PK-K-1 8:45 - 9:15 AM Li...

Dear Hardworking  Staff, KUDOS to STAFF Who "Stepped Up":   Paitra for cooking corn muffins for the Community forum. Pam and her son for helping provide childcare. Kathi F., Lisa K. for attending Thurs. night's presentation. Patty Co. & Lisa K. for participating in Web of Life!   Important Items to Know : WCUD Board Meeting   - The WCUD Board will be meeting here Mon., Oct. 15, 2018.  The building will be open for tours by the Board.  Teachers are encouraged to have their room open and ready for a tour.  Staff are welcome to attend but it is not required.   Blog Write-Ups  -  Please  send me a short blurb for the blog outlining your units and anything that you might need for upcoming projects.  Thanks!  Fire Prevention Presentation  - The Reading Fire Dept. will be  here  Tues., Nov. 16, to make a presentation to classes.  PK-2 will be from 8 - 8:40 AM.  G...

Dear Considerate  Staff, KUDOS to STAFF Who "Stepped Up":   Paitra for teaching a cooking class in the afterschool program. Glen for helping out last Monday when we were shorthanded.   Lisa and Amy for helping cover Web of Life so Ms. Collins doesn't miss the whole week!  Important Items to Know : Monday's In-service  -  Here is the LINK to the agenda.  We will be at WUHS in the Auditorium and surrounding rooms until 11 AM.  Even though tomorrow's topics may be challenging, I am certain that  Reading Elementary Staff are professionals and will be able to think outside the box with innovative,  creative  ideas.   Support staff do not need to attend.   Afternoon Session:  Building-based - 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm *Lunch plans vary, please check with building administration for details Reading Elementary Staff - Mon., Oct. 8 11:45 - 12:30 PM - MPR - Lunch provided by Cathy (...

Dear Caring  Staff, KUDOS to STAFF Who "Stepped Up":   Glen Drost for writing his PE blurbs. Everyone who has met with me or sent me your goals as requested. Everyone who came to Back to School NIght, including Paitra, Glen, Libby, and Sherry. Important Items to Know : Goals  - Please complete your goals  this week and meet with me to discuss.   Please take screenshots of it as you complete it.   Here's the  link  for the goal form - only teachers use this form apparently.  Many thanks to those who have already met with me.   Blog Write-Ups   -   Please   send me a short blurb for the blog outlining your units and anything that you might need for upcoming projects.  Thanks!  Upcoming In-service - There is no school on Mon., Oct. 8. As it stands now, the morning will be at WUHS for district-wide meetings.  We will return to school and meet as a staff from 1 - 2 PM to review and...

Dear Steadfast   Staff, It's a full harvest moon on Monday!  Let's all take care of ourselves!       KUDOS to STAFF Who "Stepped Up":   The staff who kindly and patiently participated in the "Emergency Management" practices Tuesday after the Staff Meeting!   The staff helping with Reading Runners! Paitra for teaching a cooking class in the Afterschool program! Important Items to Know : Back to School Night  - Some of you may be staying late Wed. for the Back to School Night.  In appreciation for your hard work and longer evening,  I will be providing a light dinner for the staff at 5 PM.  Please let me know if you will be eating so I can make sure I have enough.  Thanks!   Absences - Just a reminder to all that if you are going to be out for any reason, please fill out the blue "staff leave" request form and give it to Sherry.  The sooner she has for a sub, the better.  Here are th...

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 ar...

Dear Resilient  Staff, It's been a super busy and hot seven days of school.   I want to acknowledge everyone's hard work as we strive together to provide the best possible learning environment for our students.  We were all exhausted on Friday, so hopefully everyone had a chance to refresh and recharge!  It won't be as hot this week, so it will be easier for all!              KUDOS to STAFF Who "Stepped Up":   Glen for coming in on the 1st day of school AND Tuesday so students could meet him! Jen for all her extra effort and patience. Amy for her flexibility! Important Items to Know : Blogs   - Both blogs will be coming out on Sunday.  Tuesday Collaboration Time - This Tues., teachers are asked to collaborate with each other during the staff meeting time.  Please see me with questions or for assistance contacting other teachers in your grade level at other schools. ...