Whitford's Weekly Update
4/24/2015
This video is a great example of the excitement kids get from creating and making. I love to see the surprise and excitement on this kid's face when the experiment succeeds!
Housekeeping, Odds & Ends
Teacher Appreciation Week - is coming up next week, May 4th - 8th. I know the district has a little something planned for each day as will I. I plan on having lunch provided for each building on Thursday, April 7th, but we will also have some special fun days throughout the week. Just my way of thanking all of you, for all you do. You all do an amazing job of working, caring for and helping our students learn each and every day.
Miller Staff Meeting - I really don't have too much on the agenda for our April 28th meeting, so I thought we would just quickly talk about a couple of things and then anyone who wants to stick around and work on artifact uploads or writing an evidence statement for an artifact could do that with my help and any EE coaches that are available. My guess is the meeting should only last about 10 minutes and then we can move onto EE work for those interested.
Field Trip Food Requests - A quick follow up to the earlier field trip email, please email both Sue Paulis susanpaulis@tomah.k12.wi.us and Jesse Bender jessebender@tomah.k12.wi.us with all field trips lunch requests. When you return from your field trip please discard all food in the coolers and return the coolers to the kitchens.
Educator Effectiveness - don't forget to begin working on uploading artifacts into Teachscape. If you have questions, feel free to refer to one of your Educator Effectiveness Coaches, myself, or the Smore I sent out with many video links.
A very cool video on how one Teacher changed her Strategy for teaching Math......and it has made all the difference! Nope, not a book.....or a device.
Kudos
Thank you all so much for making me feel so very special on Secretaries Day. I have been going through some very difficult times in my life right now and it felt wonderful to be pampered. - Vicki T
Kudos to Angie White! With all of the extra meetings you've had to attend this year and a tough class to boot, you still smile and are there whenever anyone needs a question answered or advice. I don't know how you are able to keep going, but we sure appreciate it! - Anonymous
Kudos to the 4th grade teachers and students for the wonderful projects. We really like that you share them with us. - Jenna O
Thanks to Lindsay for always helping out where needed for all of us. I appreciate all the time you spend trying to problem solve on the playground too. - Amy S
A big thanks to the teachers and PTO for making our Pasteries with parents a big success. - Carolyn M
I want to thank Deb Granger for helping arrange our trip to the firestation this last week with her husband Gary. - Ashley B
A HUGE Kudos to Jackie and Karen for ALL they do for Camp Douglas!!! They always go above and beyond for staff requests as well as to help students have a great day EVERY day!! Words can not express how thankful we are to have these fabulous ladies work for our school! - Sheila T
Sending out grateful kudos for all who helped students with their Heritage Fair Projects, Michelle Everson, Peggy Cleven and Deb Limberg. Your support encouraged and prepared the students to be able to present a project with confidence. Thank you for your help. - Peggy C
Calendar of Events
April
27 Miller Badger Testing Begins - No Computer Carts available this week
Camp/Oak IRT/BIT Meeting @Oakdale Library (3:15pm)
28 Oakdale Field Trip to Viterbo Musical
Chip Shoppe Fundraiser Delivery @Miller (1:00pm)
Chip Shoppe Fundraiser Pick-up @Miller Gym (3:00 - 5:30pm)
Miller Staff Meeting @Miller Library (3:20pm)
Miller IEP Meeting (TC) - White @Miller Office (4:00pm)
29 Tom - mini-observations @Oakdale (8:30 & 9:00am)
Oakdale Field Trip to Oakdale Credit Union
Conversations w/Cindy @Oakdale (11:30am)
Tom - Pick-up Arbor Day Trees (1:00pm)
Miller IEP Meeting (MC) - @Miller Office (3:30pm)
Miller/Camp/Oak Principal Interviews @Camp Douglas (5:00pm)
30 Tom - Lunch w/Oakdale Staff @Oakdale (11:30am)
Educator Effectiveness Coaches Meeting w/Admin @DO (3:30pm)
May
1 Miller PBIS Assembly @Miller Gym (10:40am)
Tom - Lunch w/Camp Douglas Staff @Camp Douglas (11:30am)
Junior Achievement @Miller (1:00 - 3:00pm)
IEP Re-Eval (MT) @Miller Office (1:00pm)
Miller IRT/BIT Meeting 2:00pm - 3:45pm)
4 TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK
"You are Appreciated Very MUNCHKINS!" - Dunkin Donuts Munchkins to start your day!
Badger Exam Continues this week - No Computer Cart Access All Week
Tom - Meeting W/Nicki P @Miller Office (1:30pm)
Miller PBIS Team Meeting @Miller Library (3:20pm)
5 Spring Picture Day @ Miller Camp & Oak
National Teacher Day @Ground Round - 25% off all day
Tom Out in AM - Admin Team Meeting @DO (9:00am)
3rd, 4th & 5th Music Rehearsal @THS Auditorium (12:30 - 2:30pm)
Junior Achievement @Miller (1:00 - 3:00pm)
Miller Building Leadership Team Meeting @Miller Office (3:20pm)
6 "It's Workout Wednesday" - Wear your Comfy Workout Clothes
Gonia's Munchies & a Movie Reward @Gonia's room (1:15pm)
7 "You All Provide a Steady Diet of Awesome!" - Lunch from Tom for Camp, Oak & Miller
Jeans Day - Camp & Oak Donating to Neighbor to Neighbor Food Pantry
Tom - Lunch w/Oakdale Staff @Oakdale (11:30am)
6th Grade Orientation Night for 5th Grade Students @TMS (6:00pm)
8 NO SCHOOL - Collaboration/Training Day
All District Staff Insurance Meeting/Intruder Training/Collaboration @THS Aud (7:45am)
Grade Level Collaboration @LaGrange (9:00am - 11:45am)
Building Intruder Training @THS (1:00pm - End)