Updates from the West
News for April 15-19
This Week...
Tuesday, April 16
Grades K & 1 lesson with Gracie in music room
8:10 - Kindergarten
8:45 - Steiger
9:20 - Brand
9:00 - Kitchen staff evaluations with Mary
2:20 - PLC Time (Class lists and articulation forms, meetings as needed)
Wednesday, April 17
7:30 - CH IEP (Bertram, Joos, Rummel)
2:20 - Problem Solving JI (Yarcho, Rummel, Higgins, Nesby, Swartzendruber)
Thursday, April 18
9:00 - OMS 6th Grade Band Assembly
2:20 - Technology Sub-Committee Meeting (Rummel, Graber)
Friday, April 19
Relay Fundraiser Day - Cash for the Cure
Fifth Grade Field Trip
K12 Applications Due
IPA Faculty Recognition Luncheon (Graber, Rummel)
7:30 - HM Meeting (Boznos, Render, Rummel, Higgins, Nesby)
Upcoming Dates
April 22 - Mr. Walsh visits 5th
April 23 - Grades 2-3 Lessons with Gracie (8:10 - Second; 9:00 Third)
April 25 - Egg Drop (1:15)
April 26 - Relay Recess
April 26 - Progress Reports
April 26 - School Supply Kit Orders Due
April 29-May 10 - DIBELS
April 30 - Grades 4-5 Lessons with Gracie (8:10 Johanson; 8:45 Belton; 9:20 - Fourth)
May 1 - 5th to OMS (9:00)
May 1 - Spelling Bee (1:00)
May 2 - Ag Day
May 3 - Fourth Grade Field Trip
May 3 - Last Day for Library Book Checkout
May 6-7 - Book Fair BOGO - No preview day...
May 8 - Field Day
May 10 - Volunteer Reception (12:30)
May 16 - Awards Assembly (8:30)
May 16 - Kindergarten Field trip
May 17 - Last Full Day of Student Attendance
Relay Recess
Cash for the Cure $1.00 options: -Wear sunglasses -Wear a tie -Wear a hat -Bring a healthy snack -Extra Recess **The entire month of April Mrs. Braffett will be teaching students about cancer awareness during her class times. She will touching base on physical activity, eating healthy, sun protection, & use of tobacco. For more information, read Mrs. Lang's email.
Reminder
Just a reminder that when students are in the office or sick room, it is not appropriate to ask them why they are in the office or sick room. If you have concerns that they have not been helped by Audra, Chris, or I, you may ask them if an adult has helped them.
Apps in Education
http://appsineducation.blogspot.com/2011/04/50-really-useful-ipad-2-tips-and-tricks.html Great apps!!
Staying in the Know...
Certificate to License - Check your ECS account and make sure everything is accurate (e.g., degree) and then print off all your professional development. It will not transfer to the new system!!
Connect to the Core - Looking for real life applications? Have your students write articles for the website.
Supervision - As we move into the last few weeks of school, it is more than important than ever that students are closely supervised. Thank you for being mindful of this important responsibility and ensuring our students are safe.
Aide Evaluations - Please schedule a time to meet with me to review your evaluation.
Calling in Sick?
Mr. Dale - ext. 6257 cell: 309-261-1486
Dr. Rummel - ext. 6010 cell: 309-846-2139 home: 309-963-4263
Email: nicole.rummel@olympia.org
Website: www.olympia.org
Location: Olympia West Elementary School
Phone: 209-392-2671