Standing Bear Monday Message
12/9/19
Weekly Updates...
Staff,
I again want to thank you all for your support, thoughts and prayers. I can not express how much I appreciate the visa gift card and all the other cards. This has been a difficult time for me, but I truly feel supported- from emails, text messages, and hugs to the much needed mental break at DJs on Friday. So again, thank you all!
Lesson Plans- If I have not been in your room to check lessons, please have those out so I can access them without disrupting instruction.
TECH Requests: Aaron has asked that you send your requests to the HelpDesk Requests (email). Stating that you are at Standing Bear and the issue. They will then direct all the jobs out to him. He will be here Tuesday!
Intent for 2020-21- It is that time of year, when HR is looking at staff for next year. I will place a sheet in your mailbox to complete, this is not binding...it is just for planning purposes. The application window for transfer is now out, if you are seeking a transfer the information is below. I am providing you this information per the request of HR. If anyone has any questions, please come see me. Thanks
If you are interested in applying for a possible teacher transfer to another building for the 20-21 school year, please see the attached document.
KEY POINTS:
- ALL teachers regardless of tenure status are eligible to apply for a transfer (exceptions listed in the guidelines)
- The past limit on years in a building following a transfer has again been removed
- The application for a transfer will be posted on December 11th, 2019 and will close January 20th, 2020
- To be considered for a transfer you must complete a transfer application online
Please read the attached document carefully. A link to the internal careers page is listed below. To apply, you will need to create a profile if you haven't already done so.
Mark Your Calendars....
Monday-
* Lidgett out
* O'Melia out- I am so sorry. I had a fever, chills, etc yesterday. I slept about 12 hours, hoping that would help me out. I am still feeling ill today, so I am getting back in bed. Please feel free to call me for anything. I may try to come in later today depending on how I feel.
Tuesday-
* Lidgett out
* Petersen out, sub Jenny Peterson
* Scott (PM only) sub Brigetta Mundt
* O'Melia, AM principal meeting/mentor meeting (return about 2pm)
Wednesday-
* O'Melia out
* Worth (AM only) sub Sandra Thrasher
* Hansen (PM only) sub Sandra Thrasher
Thursday-
* O'Melia out
Friday-
* O'Melia out
* Bock out sub Jennifer Peterson
* Ackerman out sub Lindsay Warning
Looking Ahead...
December:
* 12th- Winter Program performance for SB students/staff @ 1:00pm/ staff please plan to add decorations to the gym after school.
* 13th: Program: Doors open half hour before scheduled performance
* 20th - PJ day- whole school
ยท Sock Hop/ movie and Rudolph punch/candy canes. This will be a 45minute additional plan time for classroom teachers. A schedule will be out closer to the event. We will need to pull paras for support.
COACHING
Sharing what we do...
Coaching is part of my evaluation as a new principal. There will be days that I will have my supervisor, Dr. Talbott, come to Standing Bear to coach with me. Often times, John Chvatal or Suzanne Pike may be with us as well, as they support Standing Bear. This is a common practice to have a group coaches together, this is called Coaching Calibration. This allows us to discuss the coaching visit and give feedback to the classroom teachers. I don't want anyone to stress if we walk into your classroom, resume instruction as normal. This is more for my goals and evaluation. If you have any questions or concerns please let me know.