Message From The Principal
Hurt people, hurt people.
Take a moment to think about that. It is not a chant... it is a sentence. Valentine’s Day is full of kind words and gestures. Unfortunately, not everyday is Valentine’s Day. We hear about and witness so many unkind acts which occur around us. People saying mean things, making inappropriate gestures or being disrespectful. Sometimes we even use the term "bullying." In my experience, the root cause of most poor behavior is associated with a person feeling mistreated or disrespected and lashing out in response.
Sometimes the response is towards the original offender, but often the response is directed at an innocent victim. A child who has been scolded by a parent may lash out of a sibling. A student who feels ostracized by friends may get angry towards a parent or a teacher. The bottomline: hurt people, hurt people.
This week, I challenge all of us to take a deep breath when we will feel slighted or disrespected and consider the reason someone has treated us poorly. Rather than retaliating towards them or taking out our frustration at someone else, let's choose to forgive, let go, and break the cycle.
Happy Valentine's Day!
Mr. D
PRESIDENTS DAY
Mae C. Jemison
"Society should recognize how much both women and members of other minority groups can contribute if given the opportunity."
- Dr. Mae C. Jemison
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Mr. David Tolbert
Dave Tolbert has been an RSP teacher at Rancho for four years. Mr. Tolbert previously taught in Oregon before making the move to California with his wife and two children. Dave has been a fantastic addition to the Rancho family. He is a calm and caring person who works well with all of the students on campus. His patience shows when leading IEP meetings, and helping students self-regulate during emotional episodes. Dave is a true resource to many of his peers and students. He is a problem solver, a skill he uses as Rancho’s Ipad coach. He serves on the school Coaching Leadership Team.
Mr. Tolbert is always willing to step up and has made himself an asset that many people rely on. He is an approachable person and always there for the students and staff when they need him. So, thank you Dave for your hard work and extra effort, it makes a difference. You are our Employee of the Week. Go ahead and enjoy a long weekend.
Birthdays To Celebrate
Hannah Clayton -- 2/12
Kayden --2/13
Trista Tenney --2/17
Kylie Serna -- 2/18
Teachers Office Hours
1. Meeting with Coaching Classes
2. Getting help during teacher office hours
9:40-10:10 - Coaching Class
10:15-11:15.- Office Hour - Cooper / Webb / Eagleton / Trout
11:15-12:15 - Office hour - Medina / Krefft / Jereczek / Tolbert / Razukas
12:45-1:45. - Office Hour - Adkins / Cunningham / Gonzalez / Shanahan
Library Hours
Monday 9-3
Tuesday 8-2
Wednesday 8-2
Thursday 9-3
No Fridays
Lisa Sindermann
Assistant Principal Tim Mann
