Bear Tracks
September16, 2016
A Note From the Principal:
You were fantastic tonight! I wish you could have heard the positive feedback that I received from parents at the conclusion of the night. The energy of the evening was fantastic and your classroom presentations were excellent. We highlighted a lot of the special things about Bear Tavern.
I really enjoyed myself tonight. We have so many different personalities and styles among our staff, but nights like tonight show how well we come together and how dedicated every single member of our staff is!
Awesome job. I'm proud of each of you.
Please read the "Key Information" carefully. We have a lot of updates this week.
Happy Friday!
Sincerely,
Chris
Key Information:
School Rules - We'll be using classroom rules to create some school rules. We will use the theme, "Right Now We Need to..." to fit with our "Our Time is Now" Theme. I will need HR teachers to select one representative (use any means you'd like) and submit your current class rules, your representative's name and any other comments on the following sheet (CLICK HERE). There is room for 5 rules; if your class has less than 5 rules, enter what you have and leave the rest blank. You can also indicate if you are interested in being part of the selection process. I will find a way to fairly designate some staff representatives and obtain coverage where possible. We'll start at 8:35 in Bryanna's room and go until roughly 9:30 am. If we need additional time/sessions, we will schedule them.
Garbage Cans/ Recycling - The night cleaning crew has adopted a new, district-wide, procedure for cleaning. One custodian will be doing the majority of garbage and recycling in the building. PLEASE help out by doing the following: Make sure each room only has ONE garbage can. If your room has more than one can, please send one down to the office. Please also make it a class job to bring the garbage and recycling cans by the door at the end of the school day. You may keep them wherever you'd like throughout the day. By making this simple change, you will save a lot of time for the custodians and help them to put their energy toward keeping the building looking great!
Hashtag - We've been doing a nice job of Tweeting out pictures and activities. Don't forget to include #BearTavernPride when you tweet. Keep it up!
ACBs - Our ACB students from TCNJ started this week. They'll be in the building on Thursday's and Fridays until late November, when they'll be in 'full time.' They will be finished in early December. Let's make them feel welcome and help them out.
Halloween - Yes, it is early to talk about Halloween, but please note that the parade will NOT be on the Friday before Halloween as originally listed, it will be on Monday 10/31. Also, we will not have a staff theme, but grade level/ group themes are encouraged if you'd like. Have fun with it!
Positive Student Referrals & BEARing Witness Nominations - Both located in office. Please recognize kids and colleagues - for the big things and the little successes and random kindnesses!
Upcoming Dates:
9/19 - Faculty Mtg
9/20 - Girls on the Run - 3:45
9/21 - School Rules Mtg. - 8:35 am Mrs. MacAdams's room * one rep from each class *
9/21 - Genius Hour Mtg. - 3:45 pm Mrs. Overman's room
9/22 - Girls on the Run & Let Me Run 3:45 pm
9/27 - Girls on the Run & Let Me Run 3:45 pm
9/27 - AXA in lunchroom
9/28 - Valic in lunchroom
9/28 - Garden/ Outdoor Classroom Mtg 6-7 pm
9/28 - PTO Mtg 7 pm
9/29 - Girls on the Run & Let Me Run
9/29 - Comprehensive TIP Mtg (grades K-2) 8:30 am - 12 pm
9/30 - Reader's Breakfast
9/30 - Pajama Day
9/30 - Movie Night
9/30 - Comprehensive TIP Mtg (grades 3-5) 12 - 3:30 pm