Teach, LOVE, Inspire
Cool Cats Update
Week of January 8-12
Monday Motivation
What You Do Today!
In ancient times, a King had a boulder placed on a roadway. He then hid himself
and watched to see if anyone would move the boulder out of the way. Some of
the king’s wealthiest merchants and courtiers came by and simply walked around it.
Many people loudly blamed the King for not keeping the roads clear, but none of
them did anything about getting the stone out of the way. A peasant then came
along carrying a load of vegetables. Upon approaching the boulder, the peasant
laid down his burden and tried to push the stone out of the road. After much
pushing and straining, he finally succeeded. After the peasant went back to pick
up his vegetables, he noticed a purse lying in the road where the boulder had
been. The purse contained many gold coins and a note from the King explaining
that the gold was for the person who removed the boulder from the roadway.
Every obstacle gives us an opportunity to improve our circumstances, and whilst the
lazy complain, the others are creating opportunities through their kind hearts,
generosity and willingness to get things done. Today is only here once. Use it while
you have it. Make it count. Make it special for you and our students.
This Week's Reminders
- Kinder & 1st MOY Math Screen window is from January 8-26
- AimsWeb testing window starts on Monday until January 19.
- Bobcat Bash is Monday after school.
- Campus Summer Intervention Committee meeting is on Wednesday after school. If you are interested in attending, please sign up in Eduphoria.
- There is a Fire Drill scheduled for Thursday.
- SPOTS committee will be presenting at our next Bobcat Gathering on Thursday.
- Kinder & 1st grade will have Writing Training @ SVES on Friday.
Warm Up Wednesdays are BACK!
Wednesday Meetings During your Conference Time
Everyone should have received a calendar invite for the meetings you would be expected to attend. Please check your calendar.
- January 10 - Writing Data Talks with Jennifer Love
- January 17 - Math Curriculum Talks with Ashlee Smith
- January 24 - AimsWeb Data Talks with Kristen
- January 31 - Everyone has SIT meetings during the week. We will NOT have an additional Wednesday meeting.
- February 7 - DRA Data Talks with Kristen
- February 14 - No meeting
- February 21 - DCA Data Talks with Kristen
Bobcat Gatherings on Thursdays
- January 11 - Bobcat Gathering/SPOTS Presentation
- January 18 - PtA Book study with Ashlee Smith (only math teachers)
- January 25 - NO Meeting
- February 1 - NO Meeting/Prepare for Open House
- February 8 - PtA Book Study with Ashlee Smith (only math teachers)
- February 15 - Positive Discipline book study with Anna
- February 22 - Team Leadership Meeting (only team leads)
Topics are subject to change!
The Principal's Den Video Messages
Coffee with Kristen
I am in the process of setting up a schedule for Coffee with Kristen. The dates are being finalized soon and I hope to invite PARENTS to stop by once a month to talk about our wonderful school and answer any questions about our work in our classrooms that support our Bobcat Vision, "to create an optimal learning experience that promotes ongoing collaboration, creativity, critical thinking, and communication with students, teachers, parents, and community members for the success of all students." You are always welcome to join me if you are able to.
Important Dates to Remember in January
Monday, January 8
- Bobcat Bash (by invitation only)
Thursday, January 11
- Fire Drill
Saturday, January 13
- Elementary Theater Showcase 11:00 am @ Timbercreek High School ($5.00 charge)
Monday, January 15
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day - NO SCHOOL
Wednesday, January 17
- Make up Picture Day & Club Pictures
Friday, January 19
- SVES Western Day (more information to come)
Monday, January 29 - February 2
- Scholastic Book Fair
Wednesday, January 31
- 100th Day of School - Dress up day (more information to come)
Thursday, February 1
- SVES Open House
Coaching Schedule
- January 9th & 11th - Joanna Ratliff, Letterland
- January 10th - Jennifer Love, Writing Data Talks
- January 12 - Tiffany Neal, Writing
- January 16-19 - Ashlee Smith
Glossary of Hattie's Influencers
Where in the World are Kristen & Anna?
- Anna will be at a PBIS Lead Meeting on Tuesday until after 10:00 am
- Kristen is here ALL week!
Staff Remind
Text @c47d to the number 81010