The Meeks Messenger
2nd Edition, Vol. 17 December 2019
Hey, hey Mustangs!
Welcome back! We hope you all enjoyed your Thanksgiving break with family and friends!
We only have three more weeks of 2019! How will you make those three weeks count? We have three weeks to make a difference in our students' lives! I challenge you and your team to think critically about the learning experiences you will provide our students...think memorable, exciting, fun, meaningful, relevant, and anchored to the EUS. We trust you, so GO FOR IT!
You will be receiving an email with important information regarding RtI. Please make sure to complete the items referenced in the email PRIOR to attending this weeks' RtI Tier 2 meetings. Your diligence is essential to a productive conversation centered around students. Thank you!
Don't forget to share our story with the world by using #TheGreatestParkside and #1LISD on Twitter! You can also tag our campus @Parkside_ES. Your PLN (Professional Learning Network) wants to learn from you! Y'all have so many great things to share! Enter your Twitter Handle here so we can follow you!
Thank you for all you do!
Maggie, Erin, & Lauren
Important Dates to Remember!
December 2-6 Inclusive Schools Week!
- Tuesday - Different is Good! Wear a silly hat or crazy hair.
- Wednesday - Cozy Day! Wear your PJs or comfy clothes.
- Thursday - Inspire someone with an encouraging note.
- Friday - Friends of Parkside! Wear your Parkside gear!
December 4 - Faculty Meeting - IAs welcome, but not required!
December 5 - Picture Retakes in Community Room; Parkside Spelling Bee @ 6:30pm
December 7 - Parkside Players presents The Jungle Book 3:00pm in the gym. Tickets available Wednesday morning in the Community Room!
December 11 - Campus Leadership Meeting & Site Based 3:15-5:00pm
December 12 - Behavior Response Team Meeting @ 3:15pm in QUEST room
December 13 - Kinder Grinch Day; PTA Winter Program @ 6:30pm
December 16 - Writing Vertical Team Meeting @ 3:15pm in Conference Room
December 17 - Stiles Holiday Concert
December 18 - Sarah Grissom on campus; Staff Meeting (ALL staff) @ 3:15pm in Library
December 20 - Class Holiday Parties! Please remember that all parties must be OVER by 1:00pm in order for our office staff to get transportation squared away!
December 23-January - Winter Break
January 6 - Campus Professional Learning Day. Report to campus at 8:00am. (IAs do NOT work this day!)
January 8 - RtI Tier 3 Meeting @ 3:15pm in Conference Room
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!!
- Shelbie Stannard - Student Support Staff 12/3
- Madison Hilgers - Student Support Staff 12/4
- Robin Thompason - 3rd grade 12/10
- Melissa Martinez - 2nd grade 12/15
- Lindsay Carson - Kindergarten 12/17
- Jordan Motley - PE 12/17
- Kathy Olds - Student Support Staff 12/28
- Dan Sullivan - Performing Arts 12/30
- Lauren Molenaar - 3rd grade 12/31
- Justine Davis - 4th Grade 1/2
LEEF! Free MONEY!
If you have a need for books in your library or classroom or want to attend a professional development conference, this is a perfect opportunity to apply. HERE is the link to the application, which is fairly simple.
You can apply for a grant up to $500 and funds will be awarded and announced during Grant Patrol on Feb. 20th. For examples of past grants LEEF has funded, please visit the Website. Contact Coleen Brighton with questions.
Brady's Bridge Christmas Tree Drive
LEEF Gala - Feeder Family Feud
LISD staff LEEF's 5th Annual Gala & Auction is coming up Jan. 25th. LEEF is offering YOU discounted tickets through Black Friday, Nov. 29th. Early bird price is $100 for 1 ticket or $150 for 2 tickets. Click HERE for tickets. We are excited to see everyone for another fun-filled evening supporting our students, staff and prizes for Project Grad. Thank you for all you do for our students! Contact Coleen Brighton with questions.
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Mustang Starburst Awards are BACK!
Instructional Coach Newsletter
Counseling Corner
Please reach out to Julie if you have questions!
We Are Here for YOU!!!
Email: lauren.meeks@leanderisd.org
Location: 301 Garner Park Drive, Georgetown, TX, USA
Phone: 17110
Twitter: @TheRealMrsMeeks