Bear Tracks
January 18, 2019
Note from the Principal:
Dear Staff,
Happy Friday.
I am looking forward to a great Den Group meeting today. I appreciate everyone's flexibility and the hard work of the Den Group committee.
Remember that Den Groups are a special part of our building and it is a rare opportunity to interact with and get to know kids from all around the school. Remember to stay present and make the most of it! It is a special time for the children and for us.
As we think about Martin Luther King Day and his legacy, let's work to let each of our students know that he/she is a valued member of our school community. If we can make all of our students feel like they belong and are valued and loved, then we will have made a big difference. This is especially true of students who struggle to fit in, behave or meet expectations. Challenge yourself to make some new connections next week; learn something new about a student you already know and try to get to know a student that you don't currently know.
Have a great weekend and stay warm!
Sincerely,
Chris
Coming Up:
Friday 1/18 - Crazy Hair Day
Friday 1/18 - DEN GROUPS - *AM Special Schedule*
Friday 1/18 - Pre K Collab Day
*** See chart below for spirit day chart***
Week of 1/21/19:
Monday 1/21 - No School MLK Day
Tuesday 1/22 - PJ Day (part of Pennies for Patients)
Tuesday 1/22 - Staff Breakfast
Tuesday 1/22 - GrandPals - Cafeteria - 9:45 - 10:15 - Sydorko
Thursday 1/24 - PTO General Meeting 7:30
Friday 1/25 - Wear Pennies for Patients Colors (preK&K-Red, 1-Orange, 2-Yellow, 3-Green, 4-Blue, 5-Purple)
Friday 1/25 - PTO Carnival Night
Week of 1/28/19:
Monday 1/28 - Faculty Meeting
Monday 1/28 - Neon Day (Pennies for Patients)
Tuesday 1/29 - GrandPals - Cafeteria - 9:45 - 10:15 - Niefer
Wednesday 1/30 - Wear BT Day (Pennies for Patients)
Friday 2/1 - GRADE LEVEL COLOR DAY (Sports Jersey Day moved to Mon. 2/4)
Key Information:
- Den Group Details Jan. 18th - Click HERE for full details. Also, here are the scenarios:
Plan B - Delayed Opening - Den Groups 2-3:15 pm ('Read in' in cafeteria from 10:28-11:08 am for grades 3 & 5 monitored by Chris to provide planning for teachers)
- WORLD READ ALOUD DAY (Important Information) - We'll be celebrating WORLD READ ALOUD DAY on Friday, February 1st. CLICK HERE for details.
- Road to the Reading Final Four Nominations - Nominations are open until The quality of the activity depends on great books being nominated, so CLICK HERE to recommend some favorites. Let's make sure to pick some classics, new books and be mindful of some multi-cultural selections!
- Universal TIP Mtgs UPDATED SCHEDULE - Winter TIP meetings will be taking place 2/4 & 2/5 in Leigh Fesmire's room (B-1). Floating subs will come to cover each homeroom teacher during the scheduled grade level TIP meeting time. Please do your best to arrive on time while remembering that meeting times may shift slightly. Schedule:
Monday 2/4 (early dismissal schedule - No lunches)
9:00-9:50 Kindergarten
10:00-10:50 1st Grade
11:00-11:50 3rd Grade
Tuesday 2/5
8:50-9:35 5th Grade
9:45-10:30 4th Grade
10:40-11:30 2nd Grade