Thursday, April 14, 2022

April 14 Update

Happy "Friday"!

Classroom Teachers/Class Placements:
Classroom Teachers, a friendly reminder that all class placement data needs to be entered into shared spreadsheet by this Monday.   On Tuesday, we will be printing placement cards for our first group on Thursday.  

End of Year Student Recognition:
We will be changing our end of year student recognition process this year and going away from a schoolwide awards ceremony.   Instead, we will be doing something schoolwide to have students reflect and create something to show their celebration/pride in this school year.  This will be a schoolwide event in which we invite families in.  This format will have a lot of energy, excitement, and pride to honor every single student in the building.  

With this, I need help.  If you are interested in helping brainstorm around this day, please let me know ASAP.  I promise it will be a small time commitment.  I do need representation from each grade level and department (see your Building Leadership Team member for more details).  

Staffing Updates for 22-23:
A couple updates regarding staffing for 22-23:
Danika Brown will be joining our Kindergarten Team in K2 next year.  Danika is currently in a 4th and 5th Grade EL position, but will "return" to Kindergarten in the fall.  Danika took over in the winter for Rachel Anderson's maternity leave and has student taught at Kindergarten.  I am excited to see the impact she will have on our youngest learners! 

This week, we have hired a 3rd Grade Teacher for next school year.  Katy Furniss will be joining the 3rd Grade Team in August. Katy is currently a 2nd Grade Teacher in Austin at Southgate Elementary.  Katy has experience in 5th and 6th grade, also.  I am excited to have her join our team in serving all kids.  

Track Meet Schedule:
Please see the linked document regarding the track meet.  The track meet will change interventions, lunch, and is built around a tight timeline.  Please check this.  

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Have a great weekend! 
-Justin

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