Phillips Friday Focus
November 16, 2018
Expressions of Gratitude
Kara-In this season of thankfulness, I would be remiss not to let you know how I grateful I am for what you do. Please know that your efforts have not gone unnoticed. We see how you pour your heart and soul into what you do every day for your students. Thank you for loving and teaching our students so well. I am very thankful to be a part of the Phillips Elementary family.
Caitlin Cepak- I am thankful for my team because they are supportive, willing to answer all my questions and help me out when I feel a little clueless in my new grade level.
I am also so thankful for my support staff, Mrs. Hagler and Mrs. Biven, because they help to make the day run smoothly.
Lisa Macalik-I am thankful for being a part of the "Phillips Family" team of educators!
Veronica Havas- I am so thankful to work with such a great group of people here at Phillips. You guys are like my second family!
Zann Hewitt- I am thankful for everyone at Phillips that has made me feel welcome and part of the team.
Shelley Tarrant- I am thankful that I have a job that I love and that I work with an amazing group of people!
Connie Pedroza- pleasant place to work, happy go lucky people, inspiring teachers, lion hearted Kaufman folks, intelligent people, passionate staff, and a super fantastic place to work!
Samantha White- I appreciate Rodney for making us laugh every day and for water main breaks in Kaufman :)
Jennifer Russell- I appreciate Shelley for always watching out for us, she has our back! Luz, for her smile and cherry nature. Our paras for being so flexible and kind and Karla Powell for being one exceptional Art teacher.
What's Ahead...
November 26- Sam's Club in the lounge at lunch to offer deals to sign up, 1st grade GT day
November 27- 2nd grade GT day
November 28- 3rd grade GT day, Pictures with Santa (grades 1-3), 4:00 Teacher meeting
November 29- 8:05 Support staff meeting in room 2, Insurance Enrollment Day, Pictures with Santa (grades 4&5)
November 30- Little Mermaid Musical at HS, grades 1-4, 8:30- 11:30, load buses 8:10
December 3- Book Fair starts, PLC day
December 4- 4th grade GT day
December 5- 5th grade GT day, 4:00 District Planning (same place as last time)
December 6- Reading Night, 5:30-7:00
December 10- Benchmark week (grades 3-5), Common Assessments (grades 1 & 2)
December 11- 6:00 Staff Christmas Party
Happy Birthday!
Nov. 20- Christie Miller
Nov. 26- Michelle Pasley
Nov. 27- Sara Kramer
Nov. 29- Lisa Macalik