Principal's Post-its
News from Ms. Mendel for the Week of October 19-23
What's going on at DHE this week?
October
19- DHE Night @ FD's from 4:00-8:00 p.m.
20- DHE Night @ Warrior Sports for 3rd and 4th graders only 6:00-8:00 p.m.
21- IGNiTE School Wide Deployment (Yippee!)
22- Picture Day
23- 1st graders visit Sunshine Farms @ 9:00-11:00 a.m.
It's that time of year again...
Update on Safety Drills
Power Poles are GONE!
Check out this IGNiTE video! This will be US on Wednesday!
Pumpkin Decorating
Employee Recognition Forms
Recognize an outstanding SPS employee
Do you know someone who goes above and beyond at SPS? Help us identify those outstanding individuals who are dedicated to ensuring we provide engaging, relevant and personal learning experiences to every child, every day. Nominate an outstanding SPS employee for special recognition.
Each time a parent submits a form we recognize that teacher/staff member at the next Celebration Assembly.
MEET OUR TOP DOGS FOR THIS WEEK
Mrs. Rachel Bodoin
I am a mother of 2 beautiful kiddos. We are an avid outdoor family and love to spend our summers at the lake and our fall weekends camping. We love to stay active by hiking, biking and playing sports together. I absolutely love Christmas but I don’t like cold weather! I love Cornhusker football and grew up in Nebraska. I traveled here to go to college and fell in love with Springfield.
I graduated from Evangel with a Bachelors in Elementary Education and Early Childhood Development. Recently, I finished my Masters with a degree in Instructional Technology. I am passionate about using technology to enhance student learning and am so excited to be a part of the IGNiTE initiative that David Harrison is launching Year 1!!
I have had the pleasure to be a 2nd grade teacher at David Harrison Elementary since 2010 and am thrilled to be part of its future!!
Ms. Geri Upp
Geri Upp retired from SPS in July, 2011. After continuing to work as a long-term sub, she returned to DHE in the fall of 2013. Ms. Upp often says, “DHE is the BEST school in the district! I would not have ‘basically unretired’ for any other principal than Ms. Mendel, these teachers, students, and parents. They are the very best!!”
On her days off, Ms. Upp enjoys spending time with her grandkids, Camden, 11, and Haylee, 6, riding her horse, Della, and walking her three adopted shelter dogs, Rayne, Tater Tot, and Mollie.
Mrs. Katie Frey
I have been lucky enough to be at Harrison since we opened the doors 7 years ago! What other job do you gain instant celebrity status and are rewarded with hugs, drawings and notes everyday!?!? I have been fortunate over the last 15 years of teaching to build great relationships with students and families!! I am lucky enough to have been married to an amazingly patient and supportive husband, Scott, for the last 20 years! We have two incredible kiddos. My 6th grader, Griffin, keeps us on our toes with his wit, confidence and motivation!! Our spunky 3rd grader, Reese, keeps life interesting with comedy and energy!! My hobby is photography!! Always on the lookout for the next spectacular photo op! I love to golf when I get time and play outside with my family!
Ms. Mendel's Contact Information
Email: cmendel@spsmail.org
Website: http://harrison.spsk12.org/pages/HarrisonES
Location: 3055 West Kildee Lane, Springfield, MO, United States
Phone: 417-523-5810
Twitter: @chrismendel7