We Are St. Ann School
1/11/16 Faculty/Staff News By: Bonnie Hall, Principal
Powerball Jackpot Jumps to $500 Million!
Prayers...
- Love to Sarah and Chris Zackavec
- Continued prayers for Fr. Bill's healing leg
- For Barb A., who will soon have surgery
- For all those suffering from colds, flu, coughs, etc. (My parents used to always tell me when you have your faith and health, you have EVERYTHING. So true.)
- For peace in our world which starts in our hearts
- For all those who serve and protect us
Happenings...
Lunch/Recess Duty for week of 1/4
Marie, Debbie, Sharon, Chris Z., Valerie, Janice, and Bonnie
January Cafe Duty-Muchas Gracias, SeƱora Sypole!
Mon., 1/11
- HSA Meeting - 7 p.m. (Chris Z. and Bonnie)
- Report Card Day
- 9 a.m. Mass
- Bonnie leaving building at 10:30 a.m. for meeting.
- 12:45 a.m. Mrs. Clarita Morris from Kaplan College will be in with her dental assistant students for a presentation to KDG (School Hall). Clarita has goodie bags for the little ones.
- Janice out of the building (ToniBeth helping out in Office.)
- Bonnie @ Quigley - 9-1 p.m. "Catholic Identity Survey Analysis Workshop"
- 9:30 a.m. Staffing - Marijean
Fri., 1/15
- Janice out of the building
- Blackhawks Day! Attire or colors (PE uniform is fine.)
- "First Aid For Little People" - see schedule below.
- 2 p.m. Staffing - Valerie
Sun., 1/17
- Happy birthday to my twin: Chris Hutter!
- Go Hawks! I'll be there!
Mon., 1/18
- No Classes - Observance of Dr. King's Birthday
Etc., Etc., Etc.
- I would like to thank everyone for pitching in where needed during a few teacher absences throughout the week. Sometimes as you know, it gets a little cRaZy! Your "We've Got This!" attitude means the world to me and truly defines us as a school. May we always continue to support each other in any way that we can. That, my friends, IS God at work.
- A reminder if you are ill, please take care of yourself. Try to make the judgement call that you're not able to teach/come in as soon as possible. The more advance notice we can give to our substitute teachers, the better. Please call Chris Hutter first (and make contact) on her landline. If Chris isn't available, please call Janice...and then of course, you can always call me. (Please note: as I'm a very early riser in the morning, I try to go bed at 9 p.m. unless the Blackhawks go to overtime.) If you need telephone numbers, simply let me know.
- They're "baaaaack"! Grade 5-8 lunchtime table cleaners' names are posted on the small bulletin board in the school hall.
5-8th Graders Now Trained in CPR
American Red Cross Classes Coming To St. Ann's - Please Mark Your Calendars
REMINDER:
On Friday, January 15th, Kate will be back to present "First Aid for Little People". This course teaches children basic First Aid and safety skills including how to get help, how to stay calm in an emergency, what to do in case of fire, and how to control bleeding.
Grades K-5 teachers: please invite your students to wear EITHER Blackhawks attire/colors or their gym uniform.
Schedule:
Fri., January 15th (Locations Vary)
Pre-K (in PreK room) - 9:00-9:30 a.m.
K (in K room) - 9:30-10:00 a.m.
Grades 1 and 2 (School Hall) - 10:00-10:30 a.m.
Grades 3/4/5 (School Hall) - 10:30-11:00 a.m.
Marshall's Memo
http://www.marshallmemo.com/issue.php?I=943c1192513e4ab1f4887e28b1f14e88
Some very interesting articles!
- Qualities of an effective school leader
- Practice-embedded educational research
- Getting better at getting better
- A sea change in school discipline policies
- Zero tolerance for abandoning the use of discretion
- Are traffic-light behavior charts effective?
- One teacher's approach to grading math tests
- A new history website
Formal Observation: Sign-Up's (Just a click away)
The Archdiocese mandates two formal observations per school year. Please sign up for a time when you would like me to document greatness! Later, I'll have a sign-up for a post-observation chat. Next week I'll distribute your peer observation information.
Using Signup Genius, you can make your own appointment time with me. I'll make every attempt to be there...and to be there on time.
"Teach me Your paths."
Archdiocese Wellness Health Fair/Screening Comes to St. Ann's on 1/27
I volunteered to be a host site from 1-4 p.m.
This is for all parish/school full time employees who are benefits eligible...administered by the Archdiocese.
You should have received an email. If you didn't and need the information, simply let me know.
Contact Me...
Emergency Closing Info. - Faculty and Staff will receive a text message from me. Please confirm text is rec'd.
Parents will receive SchoolMessenger call; please encourage them to check
www.emergencyclosingcenter.com as well.
Email: bonniehall@saintannschool.com
Website: www.saintannschool.com
Location: 3014 Ridge Road, Lansing, IL, United States
Phone: 708-895-1661