Mark's Monday Morning Memo
May 23, 2016
Final Licensed Staff Work Day
The last work day for licensed staff members is Friday, June 10, 2016. Licensed staff members will need to be ready for the summer when you leave that day as Kidstop will start preparing on Monday, June 13, 2016. As part of the new contract agreement, licensed staff are only expected to be here for a half day that Friday. There will be a sign-up sheet to have your space checked out and I am working to accommodate multiple requests for the morning times. You may still sign up for an afternoon check-out time if that works better for you. Look for that sign-up sheet in the staff lounge later this week.
Summer Professional Development Opportunities
There are opportunities for professional development this summer so be sure you are aware and know how to register, sign up, or express interest.
*System staff development - iPads for Learning and Assessing; Schoology for Communication; Schoology for Assigning and Assessing; iPads for Small Group Instruction and Independent Time - sessions are in August and registration is through KeepCertified;
*NUA (National Urban Alliance) Summer Academy - sessions are in June and registration was through KeepCertified;
*Data Team - work will be in August; let me know if you are interested in being part of the Rice Lake team;
*PBIS Team - Dan is working to select a date and will convene the team in August;
*Synergy Training - sessions are in August and registration is through KeepCertified.
Yearbook Signing
The all-school yearbook signing event will take place on Thursday, June 9, 2016, from 9:15-9:45. Thank you to Lisa Bennett, Jenny Mahnke, Leslie Green, and Kathy McPherson for supporting this event taking place during their scheduled prep period, which we will time card them for. I will make announcements that morning when the signing starts and when it is over. Thank you!
Goodbye to Mark Loechler
I want to express my gratitude, appreciation, and thanks to Mark Loechler for his service to District 279 and Rice Lake School. Mark's official last day of service is Wednesday, June 1, 2016. Thank you for recognizing his contributions and we all wish him well in his next life adventure!