Mark's Monday Morning Memo
September 18, 2017
Building Access
A question was asked, I checked with other buildings, and I'm informing you that there is no building access on weekends anymore. That's because if there was weekend access, we're supposed to have a custodian on duty and our school or system do not have the personnel or resources to support that. Also, our custodial team is requesting that staff members leave by 9:00 pm if you are working in the evening. This helps them as they close down and secure the building. Thank you for your understanding.
Mark at MESPA Fall Leadership Retreat
I will be out attending the MESPA Fall Leadership retreat September 23-25, 2017. I'll be out on Monday, September 25, and will return on Tuesday, September 26. There is a plan for support and back up as needed. Thank you.
Citizens of the Month
This year we will again recognize a Citizen of the Month from each classroom every month, September - May. You may connect the selection of your citizen to our school-wide theme: KIND - Keep It Nice Daily, or choose your student based on other characteristics. I'll be asking for your September Citizen of the Month the first week of October.
Become A Certified Kind Classroom
With the release of the movie Wonder, there is a contest and opportunity to become a Certified Kind Classroom. Check out the link below for more information.
Girls On The Run
Last week I forgot to acknowledge that Laura Arndt is also supporting our Girls On The Run program. The group meets twice a week throughout the fall and will join other Minneapolis area schools in a culminating run on November 11, 2017, at Harriet Island. Thank you to our colleagues for organizing this for our students.
Aesthetics Team
I'm looking to gather a group of stakeholders, staff members, parents, and students, who can provide ideas, guidance, and direction for aesthetics inside and outside our building. Already, we need ideas about plants and flowers outside and art work and displays inside. I need folks with more gardening and artistic skills than I can offer. Please let me know if you are interested. Thank you!