Mark's Monday Morning Memo
May 6, 2019
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week
Thank you to all of our teachers and staff members for what you do to support our students each and every day. We hope you enjoy this week of thanks and appreciation. It's a small gesture for all the hard work, passion, and heart you bring on a daily basis.
Thank You to Our Amazing LTL Team
Thank you to our amazing LTL teachers and paraprofessionals for sharing last week during our staff meeting. Your presentation was informative and let us know the great things teachers are doing to include LTL students in their classrooms. Thank you for the great ideas to make things even better.
Vision 2031 Presentation From May 1st
Here is a link to the May 1st presentation I made about Vision 2031 and Gatewood's part in developing and creating lab experiences for our students next year.
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1_ScCpjN2RuAoYbhfLXU3gI08AIYKqvZScdj_6qSDkIs/edit#slide=id.p
Buildings and Grounds Updates
Kevin Newman, Supervisor, Buildings and Grounds, visited Gatewood last Friday to look at areas that need attention with painting and/or repairs. Kevin also checked in about the work of our Innovation Lab and reminded me of two summer projects: updating the adult restrooms in the front of the school and the drainage project the will affect sections of our parking lots.
My Commitments This Week
Wednesday, May 8 - 1:00-4:00; Learning, Leadership and Staffing Meeting
Friday, May 10 - 2:00-4:00; hosting MESPA West Suburban Division Meeting
MDE Site Visit
Just a reminder that a monitor from the MDE will be visiting Gatewood this afternoon from 2:30-3:30. Thank you.
Assembly/Band Concert Expectations
I'll review assembly basics on the morning announcements tomorrow and I'll send an updated Assembly Basics document for teachers to review tomorrow in preparation for the band concert in the afternoon.