The AMAZING RACE is about to begin!
Back to School Edition - August 2019
The Crestview community facilitates a culture of learning by promoting respect, responsibility, safety and a sense of belonging, resulting in personal and academic success in a changing world.
Welcome Back
I hope you have enjoyed some time to rejuvinate and prepare for a year of new beginnings. Our AMAZING RACE will begin with new and probationary teachers on Tuesday, August 13. Returnning staff will join the fun on Tuesday, August 20.
A special thank you to our custodial staff for working through some challenges this summer. Our building and grounds look the best they have looked in a LONG while. Ray, Jeff and Kody - THANK YOU!
Thank you also goes to Janet for placing orders, building classes and preparing for our new year. We will be ready for students to arrive.
Below are some dates to help you plan your schedule through the first day of school.
We will have some new staff as well as some staff returning in new positions. As soon as the hiring is complete, I will send out updated staffing information.
** PLEASE bring a family photo or an artifact representing your family for an activity we will do at our meeting on August 20.
Sincerely,
Jodi Husting
Principal-Crestview Elementary
jhusting@sowashco.org 651.425.3803
Fueling Up for the Race!
Dates to Keep Handy
Tuesday, August 13
7:30 - 10:00 New teacher breakfast River Oaks Golf Course
10:00 - 11:30 New Teachers Report to Crestview
12:00-3:30 New Teachers Report to East Ridge for PD Session
Wedenesday, August 13- Thursday, August 15
Probationary Teacher Academy - East Ridge High School
- The Probationary Teacher Academy is open to any teacher in SoWashCo. Probationary staff can attend and fulfill their probationary teacher requirements. Continuing contract staff can attend to earn CEU’s or up to two Board Credits.
- There are a variety of ½ day, full day, or two-day sessions available - click on the schedule to view offerings. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nqme1q88g3G6WM3DjId-TyMxZnRsdVLLau35iJMz-Vk/edit
- Registration for individual classes is on https://pdexpress.district833.org/pdexpress/login.aspx
Tuesday, August 20
7:30-11:30 Work in your classroom
11:30 - 12:30 All Staff Lunch
12:30 - 3:00 Licensed Staff Meeting
Wednesday, August 21
Classroom Time
I believe there is a 1 hour SBI video that licensed staff need to watch but I am waiting for confirmation.
Monday, August 26
Assessments 10:00 am -6:00 pm
Tuesday, August 27
Assessments 7:30am -3:30 pm
If you are not on the list below, please plan to be at Crestview on Assessment Days.
The following groups will have PD planned by the content leads during assessment days:
- Art
- Band
- EL
- Media
- Music
- Orchestra
- PE
- Mental health professionals will be on-site on Monday the 26th and the AM of Tuesday the 27th, then have a PM training on Tuesday 8/27 (12-4:30 at LMS)
Wednesday, August 28
- 8:00-9:00 Coaching Kick-Off
- 9:00-11:00 Grades K-2 Preview F and P resources
9:00-11:00 Grades 3-5 Grade Level Bridges Time
9:00-10:00 Para Inservice
1:00 PM Leadership Team Meeting
Thursday, August 29
ATPPS
9:00-12:00 District Para Inservice
Tuesday, September 3
First Day of School - Grades K-5
Monday, September 9
First Day of School - PreK
Crestview Elementary
Email: jhusting@sowashco.org
Website: http://ces.sowashco.org/
Location: 7830 80th Street South, Cottage Grove, MN, USA
Phone: 651-425-3801