Mark's Monday Morning Memo
January 30, 2017
Kindergarten Round-Up
Gatewood's Kindergarten Round-Up is this Thursday, February 2, 2017, from 6:00-7:30. Unfortunately, I will be hosting the MESPA Awards and Honors Banquet that night and am unable to attend. I have recorded a video welcoming families and I know that things are in great hands with our team.
Gator Book Bazaar and Literacy Night
Plans are coming together for the Gator Book Bazaar and Literacy Night scheduled for Friday, February 24, 2017. Thank you in advance for volunteering to plan, organize, set-up, and support this event.
Student Discipline Working Group
The work of the Student Discipline Working Group that I have been co-chairing is complete. This twenty four member group has been meeting since July and we have crafted our beliefs and recommendations that I will be presenting to the Senate Education Policy Committee on Thursday, February 2, 2017. I will be taking a break from attending the MESPA Winter Institute to head to the Capitol to meet with the committee.
Mid-Winter Meltdown
This Friday, February 3, 2017, we'll be halfway through winter! To celebrate that milestone, I'm hosting a "Mid-Winter Meltdown" on Friday, February 10, 2017, for staff during lunch. Plan to come to the lounge for Hawaiian pizza, tropical smoothies, Calypso music, ocean breezes, sunshine, and sand. Let's celebrate the fact that we're halfway through winter and spring is on its way. Feel free to dress in tropical, summer, or warm weather attire to celebrate that day!
Update
Jill Bloedorn has made the decision that she will not return to work this school year. She has been working with her family and doctors to determine if and when she is ready to come back and she has decided that next year she'll return to work. She is thankful to Gatewood staff members for all the support you have given her this year. Brittney Begin will remain here half-time starting February 20, 2017, through the end of the year. We've been fortunate to have Brittney with us full-time and starting February 20, 2017, she'll be available to substitute here, and at other buildings, in the afternoon.