Conquistador Corner
Arroyo Seco Junior High School -- December 14, 2018
Staff Stuff
Happy Friday.
Just one week left in the second quarter! Winter break is right around the corner. A few reminders:
Teachers, if you haven't done so already, be sure to notify parents of any students who are in danger of failing, especially those who may have shown a sudden and dramatic drop in their grades.
Seco Games are Thursday morning, with all classes meeting afterwards (regular dismissal time). Refer to the emails sent out regarding the special schedule for the day and team events and locations. Thank you Cliff and Jessica for organizing this. Please remind and encourage your students to be supportive and positive in cheering on their teammates.
Staff breakfast is at 8 am in K Hall on Friday the 21st. This is a great opportunity to enjoy food and spend time with our colleagues, before a BRIEF meeting. Teachers, remember that grades must be submitted no later than 12 noon on Friday. Be sure to complete the abbreviated winter checkout (Joy, June, Admin) before leaving.
Great job by all of our Drama students who performed Wenceslas this week. Thank you, Beka, for your direction. This was a fun way to celebrate the Holiday Season!
This is the last Conquistador Corner of 2018. We have had many successes so far this year, along with some significant challenges. I feel very blessed to be able to work with such an outstanding group of caring, dedicated, and talented individuals. Thank you for all of your hard work and for a great semester. I hope you and your family members have a safe, healthy, and restful time. Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and have a great winter break!
Upcoming Events
Wed. Dec. 19: Late Start -- Teacher Work Day (grades)
Thurs. Dec. 20: Seco Games (am); Last Day of Semester
Fri. Dec. 21: Staff Breakfast at 8 am; Grades submitted by 12
Mon. Dec. 24 through Fri. Jan. 11: Winter Break
Mon. Jan. 14: Start of Semester 2
Question of the Week
Thank you to everyone who responded to the Question of the Week (sharing coffee with any person living or dead). As usual, we had quite a range of responses. A few people mentioned family members (father, grandfather). Here is a list of dignitaries mentioned: Walt Disney, Carl Sagan, Jane Austen, Johann Sebastian Bach, Jimmy Fallon, Drew Brees, Channing Tatum, Jeff Goldblum, Nikola Tesla, Gilbert Gottfried, Mary of Nazareth, and Malala Yousafzai.
My favorite response: "Just one? I'm throwing a party instead, and I'm inviting Shakespeare, JK Rowling, Joan of Arc, Ameila Earhart, Dumbledore, and Lin Manuel Miranda. It's going to be epic."
This week's winner is ....JUDY STEPHENSON. Stop by and claim your prize. Thank you to everyone for participating. The next Question of the Week will be in 2019!
Professional Development December 11
Santa Claus is Coming to Town
Arroyo Seco Junior High School
Email: akeyne@hartdistrict.org
Website: www.arroyosecojuniorhigh.org
Phone: 661-296-0991