Social Committee Newsletter
January 2015
Ringing in the New Year!
I have to admit even though I love what I do, having an exact schedule and waking up to an alarm clock have given me a little bit of back to school blues. However, last week I was in Wal- Mart and ran into one of our students and it put a little spark back in me as a teacher. The look in his eyes when he saw me was priceless. (I have to admit I did kind of feel like a movie star. Ha Ha.) Of course I asked how his break was and if he was ready to come back to school to which he said yes. For some reason one thing he said has been replaying in my mind. As he was in awe of just seeing me (because I am sure all the kids think we live at the school), he said with a nervous voice, " I didn't expect to see you here.". Doesn't seem like much of a conversation but it made me think about our kiddos and how important we are to them. It may not feel like it sometimes but students put us on a pedestal. We are their one true constant for 9 months of their lives each year. As you start back the school year just know that your kiddos HAVE missed you. Give them all love, structure, discipline and knowledge you have and they will keep you on that pedestal and make you feel like a movie star!
Make a Snowflake
January Birthdays
*Jan. 10- Lorin Mullin
*Jan. 10- Edwin Lampe
*Jan. 16 Michelle Hurtado
*Jan. 18 Paulina de Yepes
*Jan. 18 Cyntia Ascencio
*Jan. 28 Vanessa Rivas
Pat on the Back!
*A HUGE thank you to Rachel Hernandez for leading the Custodian's Holiday Basket. You did a wonderful job. You went above and beyond what you needed to do.You have such so thoughtful and giving heart. Thank you also for hosting the Berkman Staff Party. It takes a lot to have events at someones house and you do a fantastic job. Thank you for all that you do.-Carrie Altenburger
*I have to give props, shout outs, all kind of hoo hahs for Mrs. Hurtado. She is so amazing with her class- I learn something new every time I visit my friends in her room. Not only is she a rock star, but she does it with a huge smile on her face. You can tell she really enjoys her job (which is amazing because I equate teaching kindergarten with herding cats!!)-Becky Chance
*Great job Loree on the Winter musical! It was awesome and our kids did such a fantastic job! - Sarah Livingston
Shout out to our amazing and creative Carrie Altenburger for her decorations for the Winter musical! They were beautiful! - Sarah Livingston
Thank you to the 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th grade teachers for being so flexible while we prepared for the musical! Your support and help is greatly appreciated! - Sarah Livingston
*I just want say a big "Thank You" to Carrie Altenberger for her amazing set design for the Winter Concert! Your creativity and talent are awesome, thanks for sharing it in your unique way, always excellent. The fireplace was fabulous!
And for Sarah Livingston and Edwin Lampe....Thank you for all your help with the Winter Concert. You were incredibly helpful, thanks for the team effort at putting it all together!-Loree Rosenquist
Wardrobe Wednesday
*Jan. 14- Pattern Day
*Jan. 21- Gray with a pop of color Day
*Jan. 28- Boot and scarf day
What's Up my Peeps?
*Cyntia Ascencio was a presenter at the national science convention, CAST.
She presented the information on the outdoor learning experience that Berkman had last year. She talked about the benefits, challenges and enrichment it creates for the students of all socio-economic levels. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with others around the country.
Launch Funny Teacher Joke!
*You want to slap the next person who says, "Must be nice to work 8-3 and
have your summers free."*You believe chocolate is a food group.
*You can tell if it's a full moon without ever looking outside.
*When out in public, you feel the urge to snap your fingers at a child.
*You think caffeine should be available to staff in IV form.
*Your personal life comes to a screeching halt at report card time.