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Cool Cats Update
Week of December 11
Monday Motivation
You Are Special!
A popular speaker started off a seminar by holding up a $20 bill. A crowd of
200 had gathered to hear him speak. He asked, “Who would like this $20 bill?”
All hands went up. He said, “I am going to give this $20 dollars to one of you
but first, let me do this.” He crumpled the bill up. He then asked, “Who still
wants it?” All hands went up again. “Well, he replied, “What if I do this?”
Then he dropped the bill on the ground and stomped on it with his shoes. He
picked it up, and showed it to the crowd. The bill was all crumpled and dirty.
“Now who still wants it?” All hands went up again. “My friends, I have showed
you are a very important lesson. No matter what I did to the money, you still
wanted it because it did not decrease in value. It is still worth $20 dollars.
Many times in our lives, life crumples us and grinds us into the dirt. We make
bad decisions or deal with poor circumstances. We feel worthless. But no
matter what has happened or what will happen, you will never lose your
value. You are special-Don’t ever forget it!”
This Week's Reminders
- The Spelling Bee is Monday at 8:15 am in the cafeteria.
- SPOTS meeting is on Tuesday after school.
- The 3rd 6 weeks PRIDE Rally is Thursday at 1:15 pm
- The PJ Pep Rally is on Friday at 8:00 am
- PTA will be selling Spirit Sticks in the main lobby on Thursday & Friday.
- Holiday Parties are on Friday. K-2 start at 9:00 & 3-4 start at 10:00
- Staff pictures are on Friday at 1:00 pm. Don't forget to bring/wear a black shirt and jeans for the picture.
15 Days of a Bobcat Christmas
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Friday
Wednesday Meetings
- December 13 - I was originally going to meet with you about your DCA data. Let's put this off. YOU DESERVE SOME EXTRA TIME WITH YOUR TEAM!
Important Dates to Remember in December
Monday, December 4 - December 14 - SVES Toy Drive
Monday, December 4 - December 14 - Snowflakes for the Storehouse will be sold for 10 cents each in the front foyer in the morning.
Thursday, December 14 - 3rd 6 weeks PRIDE Rally @ 1:15 pm in the cafe
Friday, December 15 - P.J. Pep Rally 8:00 - 8:45 in the cafe (K-4 teachers will have this time as their conference time!)
Friday, December 15 - Staff Pictures @ 1:00 pm
Early Release Schedule for Friday, December 15th
Schedule
- 7:40 - All kids go to classrooms to drop off back packs, jackets, etc.
- 8:00–8:50 Escort K-4 students to café for PJ Pep Rally! This will be led by Fine Arts & Specialists
- 9:00 -10:00 K-2 Winter Parties
- 10:00–11:00 3-4 Winter Parties
Other Important Information
One teacher per grade level will escort students that are buying a sack lunch to the cafeteria at the time listed below to pick up lunch. Students will eat their lunches in the classrooms.
School will be dismissed @ 11:55.
All teachers will need to be on duty that afternoon.
Teachers/staff picture will be @ 1:00!
Everyone will need to wear a Black top and jeans! We will be going outside.
Before leaving, you will need to complete the Winter Shutdown Checklist.
Teachers/staff can leave @ 2:00.
Sack Lunch Pick up Schedule
Coaching Schedule
- December 12-13 - Tiffany Neal, Writing
- January 9th & 11th - Joanna Ratliff, Letterland
- January 10th - Jennifer Love, Writing Data Talks - NEW DATE!!
- January 12 - Tiffany Neal, Writing
Where in the World are Kristen & Anna?
- Kristen will be a little late Monday morning to attend a mentor breakfast.
- Kristen will be leaving school early on Monday to take part in a Principal Holiday video.
- Anna will be out Tuesday afternoon for the ERtI training.
Staff Remind
Text @c47d to the number 81010