May 23, 2008

The Friday Weather Report
Washington Intermediate, May 23, 2008
http://wisFWR.blogspot.com

It’s not about what happens. It’s about perspective. I may not be able to change
what takes place, but I can always choose to change my thinking.-- Michelle Sedas

Track Meet – Thank you to Roxanne and Karen for organizing the event and to Roxanne for keeping everyone in line the day of the meet. It was a wonderful day at the track! Pictures are on our website!

PTO Carnival – Wow! What a great turnout and fun event for everyone. Thank you to every staff member who helped provide a basket or helped at the carnival. No total yet, but it is estimated to be over $5,000!

Team Planning was time well spent yesterday. I appreciate your work, discussion and focus on what needs to take place to make improvements for next year. Action plans can be found on the intranet and copies will be given to each staff member before summer.

Teacher Career Development Plan – Teachers need to meet with me before you leave for the summer AND create a new three-year plan. These should be completed on the computer and emailed to me before you check out. Goals need to be tied to any of our five district/building goals (reading, math, science, technology or ensuring students feel safe and connected to school.

High School Leadership Update – Mr. Schmidt is doing preliminary interviews this week and weekend. Formal interviews will take place next week.

End of the Year – Continue taking deep breaths and working hard as we finish up the year. We have much left to do and I appreciate your dedication as we close out the year. Events to make note of…
Today – GRADES DUE! Walk Across Red Oak (weather pending)
Sunday – Graduation
Monday – No School (Memorial Day)
Tuesday – ELO Program for all students & staff (2 pm – gym)
Wednesday – 5th Grade Reading Party (PM); Grade cards go home.
Thursday – Year End Assembly (9:00 AM – gym)
– Students dismissed; School’s Our for Summer! (11 am)
– WIS Staff Lunch & Program (11:30 am)
– Teacher work time & check out (12:15 – 4:00 pm)
– District Staff Picnic & Recognition (6:30 pm)
– Barry’s Backyard Bash (8:00 pm)

Best Third Questions & Comments from Wednesday
Do you get to go to the bathroom?
Are your teachers mean? 4th gr. answer They can be. Just do your work.
Where is the rest of the school?
Mr. Barry? (Yes.) You look different over here.
(Two students talking as they were leaving) …it’s not as bad as my sister said it was.

He who laughs, lasts ~ DB