February 20, 2009

Teacher Data Forms - During three of the past four staffings I have attended, the classroom teacher data form was not completed prior to the meeting. When the staffings are set up, these forms are provided to the teacher. An example would be in a staffing email appointment I received today from Mrs. Brown. Within the appointment email, the data form document was attached. There is no reason this form should not be completed by all teachers who work with the child ahead of time even if the classroom teacher plans to attend the meeting. It can be filled out electronically or pen/paper. Thank you for making this happen from this point on in the year.

Wednesday PLC - The next four early outs will be devoted to your PLC teams' work. I know you have much to do so please prioritize what needs done to help focus your efforts. As mentioned, Geri Parscale is very impressed with your work and progress this year! Although we may feel like we have a long way to go - we have come a long way this year! Next Wednesday, we will have a short meeting before PLC time (1:15 pm) on Wednesday for all teachers at Washington who are there (classroom, SPED, title, & teachers of specials) during PD. We will meet quickly about 3 items - Write to Learn, recess, & questions about budget this spring.

Observations - As mentioned last week, most teachers have 1 observation to complete before Spring Break which is only three weeks away. If you're not on cycle, you must still complete one formal observation and it is your responsibility to schedule the observation.

Parent-Teacher Conferences - If you need assistance rescheduling conferences, please let me know. I would be happy to make a call or send a letter if needed.

Tip Night - Ms. Linn's class will be doing a 2nd tip night at Pizza Ranch this coming Thursday from 5-8pm. Please join us out to support her classes' efforts to add technology to the classroom and building! Nearly $400 was raised during the first event.

Monday's Assembly - Monday's student assembly will include recognizing the winner's of the bullying scripts and posters. Students will perform their bullying scripts for the assembly. Please begin bringing the students into the gym after 2:45 so we are ready to go at 2:50 pm.

Dates to Note:
Feb 23 - 2:50 Bullying Assembly; PLC Time; Board Meeting (6pm @ Webster)
Feb 24 - ICC Team Mtg (Barry in Shenandoah); After School Math - Bank Iowa sponsor
Feb 25 - Early Out/PLC; 1:15 brief mtg (Timmerman's Rm)
Feb 26 - School Improvement Advisory Committee Mtg (6:45 pm @ Webster); Pizza Ranch Tip Night
March 2 - 2:55 Read Across America Assembly; PLC Time
March 4 - Early Out/PLC; Teacher Quality Mtg (4pm @ Webster)
March 9 - Board Meeting (6pm @ Webster);
March 9 - PTO Meeting - Spring Carnival Planning (IPS Media Center @ 7pm)
March 11 - End of 1st Quarter
March 14 - Spring Break begins