Sacred Heart School
Week of May 2, 2015
Thank you!!! You all are incredible and are doing great work each and every day. Our students and parents are beyond blessed to have you in their lives.
I see little moments each and every day that remind me how lucky we are to have the team we do!
I see Ms. Rodriguez welcome her little ones with a big hug and smile each day.
I see Ms. Gonzalez help a student open her snack with one hand while preparing materials for the next lesson in the other.
I see Ms. Ramirez carrying in all sorts of new supplies and building new environments in her room each day.
I see Ms. Joya running around from 6:45 am to 6:45 pm each day.
I see Ms. Medley go from delivering difficult news to parents with so much grace one minute and the next, sitting on the floor surrounded by little ones!
I see Ms. Patty leading her Kindergarteners out of the theater, ready for a day of learning. Two minutes later, I see her writing down notes about students' thinking or working with students who are falling behind.
I see Ms. Bogosian take on a million extra tasks - from helping new teachers, to texting parents on a daily basis, to tutoring little ones long after the rest of us have left.
I see Ms. Mazzini prioritize the instruction of her little ones in Spanish.
I see Ms. P moving from one room to the next effortlessly. I see her correcting homework, stuffing red folders, teaching religion, leading a reading group, working with a student, teaching Science / SS and then getting everything set up to do it all it all over again.
I see Ms. Mattoon deliver perfect centers every single day - including Math Centers that can go on for hours without students getting bored!
I see the way Ms. Chavez smiles when her students present their learning and gives them an encouraging nudge to keep going!
I see Mr. Kryschtal filling in the holes and supporting each of the teachers so they don't go crazy! I see the way he is always one step ahead of us.
I see Mr. Landrigan look for new strategies to push his students' thinking and new ways to take our school to the next level.
I see Ms. Quintanilla sneak into the younger classrooms to work with her ESL students after dropping off lunches in the cafeteria!
I see Ms. Carson going up and down the stairs all day - picking up a group and dropping off the next. I see her carrying prizes in from her car and telling each one of her students that they are growing- and shouldn't give up.
I see Ms. Kullberg working on the yearbook all day on Saturday - making sure every student, teacher, and class is equally represented and celebrated. I see her sitting in the corner of an assembly putting the finishing touches on a homework assignment she designed as a direct result of the students' thinking that morning.
I see Ms. Barnett sending out emails and keeping the middle school team focused - focused on student needs, focused on curriculum development, field trips, and new labs! I see her taking a deep breath and saying a quick prayer after dealing with an unmotivated 8th grader!
I see Sra. Ferriol picking up her 8th graders each morning, challenging them to think about big ideas in class, and then sitting down with them after school encouraging them to finish those pesky high school applications.
I see Mr. W standing at the door in the morning, helping with the theater, and then tossing a football with the kids at lunch!
I see Br. Brian sharing stories and wisdom with the big kids and then turning around and helping the little ones on the altar.
I see Mr. Fuentes and Ms. Kibler welcome some of our most vulnerable little ones into their office with open arms.
And that's just before noon.
I see Ms. Giron manage the chaos in the office with unbelievable calm and confidence. I see Ms. Sanoir - all over the place - all the time. I see Agnes and Monica coming in in the midst of their classes, finals, and Graduation! I see Ms. Cinnamon collecting Baptism certificates, chasing down parents, planning retreats, and reminding our staff - THE SACRAMENTS TEST IS MONDAY! I see Luis, Betsy, and Jayson sneak into the basement - and deliver an hour of something special to our kiddos - an hour to move, create, sing, cheer, and run!
Phew - I'm exhausted just writing it all down.
But the best part is, I know there are a million more moments that I don't see.
I don't have much to give you this week - I don't have many gifts or treats. But please know that I have lots of respect, love, and appreciation! & I would like to buy everyone lunch on Tuesday! Details to come...
THANK YOU ALL,
Elise
Principals Award Winner
Ms. K uses Technology
Confirmation Retreat
Upcoming Events
Sacraments Test on Monday
Monday, May 2, 2016, 03:30 PM
Ms. K's classroom
Teacher Appreciation Day
Tuesday, May 3, 2016, 11:30 AM
Sacred Heart
Half Day - Wednesday
No PD planned. Talent Show rehearsal - debatable. We may opt out this year! Will vote on Monday.