The Inside Scoop Week of Dec. 18
Important Information for LEE staff
Have a wonderful break!
In the spirit of this holiday season, I want to extend my thanks to all of you for everything that you do for our school. As we enjoy the upcoming holidays, it is my fervent wish that each of you receives and returns the seasonal bounty of blessings and good tidings that make these days truly special. It is also during this time that I am reminded of my own good fortune to serve as the proud principal of Longmont Estates Elementary. Indeed, I've had many amazing experiences in my career and being at Longmont Estates has definitely been the highlight.
To each and every one of you, please have a safe and joyous holiday season.
Cheers!
Traci
Deep Thoughts
A Peek at the Week!
No School-Comp Day
Tuesday, Jan 5
Split Day (Now an in-building professional development day
Wednesday, Jan 6
First day of all students returning
3:!5-Professional Development (looking at mid-year data)
Thursday, Jan 7
Friday, Jan 8
Teacher Work Day
Seating Charts
The district worked with the Health Department to determine exactly what they need on a seating chart. Here are the guidelines:
Seating charts need to be created and collected from every teacher in PK - 12. At the elementary and middle levels, seating charts are also needed for the lunchroom. Please make sure the seating charts are clear, legible, and include the following information: Clearly marked individual student seating with student’s first and last names Distance between student desks or tables are clearly labelled. (e.g., 2 feet, 6 feet) For tables: distance between students, if more than one student is at a table Students' first and last names clearly typed or written on individual seats. Clearly marked teacher instructional delivery area and location of teacher desk. Distance between the front of the room and student’s desk or table; when teaching, how far is the teacher from the front row? Distance from the teacher’s desk to students. Teacher first and last name clearly typed or written. Classroom number clearly identified. (e.g., Room 106) Example #1 - Classroom Seating Chart Example #2 - Classroom Seating Chart Example #3 - Classroom Seating Chart BCPHE Seating Chart Template - Tables BCPHE Seating Chart Template - Desks
Master Schedule for our Return to In-Person
Staff Shout Outs!
- Mandy and Carrie. You two have been so helpful while trying to navigate online learning. I’m very thankful for both of your guys support-Lexi
- Mary Ann- Thank you for always being so supportive of my class and being so willing to jump in and offer resources and ways to help me! I appreciate you so much! Carol
- Marcy-I miss you!!!-Steph
- Tara-Thanks for holding down the fort while I am out. I appreciate you!-Traci
- Shaffer- Thanks so much for getting the cookbook together!! It looks great:)- Flannery
- MaryAnn- Thanks for organizing the "Winter Wonderland" video!- Flannery
- Tara- Thanks for grabbing all of my stuff so I could work from home.- Flannery
- Traci--Thanks for cracking me up yesterday! I needed a laugh!--Jon
- David and Stephanie- Thanks for making this week so much fun! I am forever grateful for the gift of your friendship! -Tara
- Cross- Thanks for always checking on me and asking if there is anything I need! I appreciate you so much! Miss you! -Tara
- Yo-yo and Cindy- Thank you both so much for all of your hard work! The school looks wonderful! - Tara
- Linda- You were so sweet to call and ask if you needed to come in to help get things ready for after the New Year! You are always willing to just jump in wherever you may be needed. I love that about you! -Tara
- Marcy- I have enjoyed our email conversations this week. I am looking forward to getting back to our normal days together! -Tara
- Care Committee- Thank you for putting together the cookbook and the sing-a-long! -Tara
- All- I hope you and your families have a safe, happy and healthy holiday season! Looking forward to being together in 2021!!-Tara
- Traci- You have been tested this year in ways that I am sure you never imagined. You have handled everything with humor and grace! I know that most days it probably feels like you aren't doing enough but we all know that you are doing everything you can and then some!! It is my hope that when you lay down at night (if you even get a chance) that you can rest knowing your staff is appreciative of ALL that you have done and continue to do to get us through these difficult times! Here is hoping that "normal" returns to 2021! But if it doesn't, know that we will continue to stand beside you and help in any way that we can! -Tara
- David-Thank you for my lunch! What a treat! You are too sweet to me!-Steph
- Tami- Thank you for helping me unlock data for the CLD form I needed to do!--Mary
- Tara-Thank you for being my partner in crime!-Steph
- Flannery and Cross- Thank you for being an awesome team and picking up my slack from this week! ~Sadie
- Chelsea and Carol-Thanks for being so willing to go along with my scheme! I appreciate you!-Traci
- Chelsea- I appreciate all of your hard work and enthusiasm. You are an awesome teammate in every way and just know that I am grateful for you daily! Carol
- Traci- Thank you for being an amazing leader! I love how you go to bat for us, we appreciate you! -Bre
- Tara- Thank you for answering all my questions! You are amazing:) -Bre
- Mike- Thank you for making PE so fun for Kins, she loves that part of the day! -Bre
- Laura- Thank you for making art so fun, Avery looks forward to it each day! -Bre
- Margee- Thanks for being such an amazing teammate! -Bre
- Mary- Thank you for making parent phone calls! -Bre
- Karen- I am so honored to have worked with you and learned from you these past few years. You are truly the "Gold Standard" when it comes to friendship, work ethic, and inspiration. Thank you so much for everything you have done for our program! I miss you every day and look forward to the day when you can be back with us again. -Stacey
- Special shout out to Chelsea Rickman and Carol Schultz! I will be lucky if I turn out to be half of teachers that you both are. Thank you<3 - Hope
- Traci- I appreciate all of your support and fun energy. You are an amazing leader and I appreciate everything that you do for our school, students and staff. Carol
- Hope- You are so awesome! Thank you for everything you have done to support 1st grade! I really appreciate all your hard work and fun energy! You are an amazing teacher! Carol
- Kathy--Thank you for being the binding queen! You are awesome!--Jessicca
- Tara--Thank you for being you and doing all the Tara things all the time with a smile on your face :-) --Jessicca
- Linda-I miss you!!!-Steph
- LEE Family- Thank you so much for welcoming into the building and community during such hectic times. I learned so much from not only the First Grade team but from all the staff as everyone plays a role in making this school awesome! I loved my student teaching experience even with the given circumstances. Thank you!- Hope Archibeque
- Jessicca-I can’t thank you enough for always including the Library in your planning strategies!-Steph
- Kathy-there are not enough words to say how much I appreciate you. You are invaluable to our program and to me. I am so grateful for your wonderful way with our littles, your professionalism as a teacher, and for your friendship. Thank you for being my rock and for always making me laugh! You are the very best ever!!!-Stacey
- Julie and Annette--Thank you for all of the help you give my kids!!--Jon
- Brittany and Katie--Thanks for being such great teammates!--Jon
- Tara, David, Linda, and Stephanie--Thanks for hanging out with my explorer daughter during the school day! I know she loves being around you all!--Jon