Weekly Update
week of April 11, 2016
Staff Meeting
Our April Staff Meeting will be devoted to where we are and where we want to go with The Leader in Me. The goal is to determine our Why, paradigms, and culture. I have created a very basic survey that I need every staff member to fill out. It asks for words you would use to describe the ideal Klager Elementary, it asks how you want this building to feel, and other questions that will help us create a mission, brand, theme, and color scheme. We can talk about what future training will look like and based on our survey, how often we want to meet as a group next year for Leadership Workshops/assemblies.
Google Form and directionsModern Teacher
This form needs to be done by everyone at Klager, not just certified staff. I need everyone's voice to be heard. I fyou did not fill this out last week, please do so by Wednesday, April 13th.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1dih5pGGBrk9aDJEkPQq4uo9kqSfOxxot4GUlrDNIrSA/viewform
Quote of the week
Every child deserves a champion.
An adult who will never give up on them,
who understands the power of connection
and insists that they become the best that they can possibly be.
Rita Pierson
Coin Drive Thank you...
An email from Cindy Kenney
Could you pass along our sincerest thanks to all of the Klager Staff for making it possible to have such a successful fund raiser this year. I know it was an interruption to the schedule and we do appreciate the effort it takes to get the kids excited about this. I am still in awe that this little group of kids and their families could raise this much money for Kids Against Hunger. Gonna be a tough act to follow!
I am still counting money and rolling coins in my sleep!
Thanks to everyone for supporting Kids Against Hunger and for K Kids role in making this happen.
Cindy Kenney
Kiwanis Advisor to K Kids
High School Band Coming
Leader in Me
https://www.facebook.com/justforkikayz/videos/730869447046812/
JRFH
A letter to share the greatness of the JRFH:
Dear Bryan Barnard:
On behalf of the American Heart Association and the millions of Americans we serve, thank you very much for your school's donation of *$10,278.13. Families and schools are critical links in providing the foundation for cardiovascular wellness in our country. By holding this event at your school each year, you raise awareness about heart-healthy living. And you help us fund more lifesaving scientific research and critically needed education efforts. Thank you.
Almost every family in America is touched by heart disease or stroke, and your school's contribution will significantly impact our fight against these devastating illnesses.
We hope that you, your faculty and your students found this lifesaving effort rewarding and enjoyable. You are touching so many lives — and life is why we exist as an organization. Your help and support are greatly appreciated, and we look forward to partnering again with you next year!
Math and Science Night
The events look super fun and varied, I do know they are looking for volunteers and if you are available you can email mathandscience48158@gmail.com and Kathy will add you to the list.
Flyer: file:///Users/kvillarreal/Downloads/2016%20math%20and%20science%20night%20flyer.pdf
Book Fair
On April 16, Washtenaw ISD will be hosting a book fair at the Ann Arbor Barnes and Noble store at 3235 Washtenaw Ave., Ann Arbor between 11am and 4pm.
In addition to many activities planned for children and families, any purchases made that day using the book fair ID number will generate donations to purchase new books for young children attending programs in Flint including Head Start, Early Head Start, and Early On. As the event is also part of the Barnes and Noble teacher appreciation week, educators with school ID will also be eligible to receive an additional discount on their purchases.
Flyer
Coupon
Leadership Launch
We are looking for staff volunteers to help with set up at 3:15 pm, 4 adult leaders from 4:00-5:30 and 5:30-7:00pm, and two adult volunteers to help clean up and move signage. I have created a Google Spreadsheet for sign up for adults and student leaders.
TEAM Graduation/TEAM Update
On Monday, April 11th the TEAM program is hosting the DEMO day, so you may see or hear things coming from room 109 and 110 at 1:30pm.
TEAM graduation will be April 14th at 6:30 pm in the Klager Gym. This will mean the stage and risers will be put up in the gym that morning and we will host a rehearsal that morning at 8:20 am. This means the gym will be disrupted by the stage and the Band performance at 2:00 on Thursday. Second grade PE will likely be in room 115 on Thursday.Collections
We are also collecting Crayola Markers to be recycled. If you have markers that are dry or you are done with, please send them to the office. They will be recycled by Crayola and not sit in a landfill.
Celebrity Servers Needed
Staff Appreciation RSVP
Upcoming Dates
- 4.11.16-NWEA Assessment Window opens
- 4.11.16-Leadership Workshop
- 4.11.16-Civic Club Dinner for TEAM essay Representatives
- 4.14.16-Staff meeting
- 4.14.16-TEAM graduation
- 4.15.16-Movie Night
- 4.18.16-Leadership Workshop
- 4.20.16-Kindergarten Roundup
- 4.21.16-Third grade field trip to Rural Ed Day
- 4.22.16-PTO breakfast
- 4.22.16-Mid Terms Klager/End of the trimester
- April 20-22-PTO Book fair in Room 115
- 4.22.16-Math and Science Night 6:00-8:00 pm
- 4.22.16-Coop Preschool Play 6:30pm
- 4.25.16-Modern Teacher mtg
- 4.26.16-Fourth grade field trip to Michigan Historical Museum
- 4.28.16-Grade level meeting-3/4 will meet together for MSTEP training
- 4.29.16-Mid Terms go home
- 5.5.16-Staff meeting
- 5.3-5.5-3rd grade MSTEP
- 5.6.16-First grade field trip to Howell Nature Center
- 5.9-5.13-3rd-grade MSTEP makeups
- 5.9.16-Leadership Workshop
- 5.13.16-Movie Night
- 5.17-5.19-4th grade MSTEP
- 5.16.16-Kindergarten Leadership Workshop
- 5.19.16-Grade level meeting
- 5.23.16-Leadership Workshop
- 5.24.16-PTO meeting
- 5.26.16-Preschool will visit Klager at 9:30 am and 1:00 pm
- 5.30.16-No School-Memorial Day
- 6.1.16-DSIT
- 6.2.16-Staff meeting
- 6.2.16-Tentative Date for Kids Against Hunger packaging.
From the Villarreal's
Email: kvillarreal@mcs.k12.mi.us
Website: manchesterschool.us
Location: 405 Ann Arbor Street, Manchester, MI, United States
Phone: 7344289321 1302
We believe...
District and School Improvement Goals:
Goal 1: All Manchester Community Schools students will become proficient in their literacy skills.
Goal 2: All Manchester Community Schools students will become proficient in critical thinking.
Goal 3: All Manchester Community Schools students will become proficient in mathematical skills.
Goal 4: All staff will engage in the district-wide continuous improvement process.
District Vision: Educational Excellence in a Caring Community
District Purpose: Manchester students are provided the stepping stones for success.