Staff Newsletter
because it helps to know what's going on
May 15, 2020
That's a wrap!
We started this year with the theme "Going Places." I have to chuckle that we end the year "not allowed" to go places. Never in a million years did any of us think we would be navigating the ins, outs, and pitfalls of a pandemic. Thank you for traveling through it so smoothly!
When I think about this school year, it's crazy to me that the hard and emotional work of a referendum is just a faint memory at this point. We (our town) felt divided. And now, here we are #InThisTogether.
I am incredibly proud of how you weathered all of the storms we have encountered through 2019-2020.
If I don't get the chance to tell you in person, thank you for being an incredible traveling companion. We have something special and it's because of each one of you pulling your weight, going the distance, and keeping a positive attitude while you do it.
Here's to hoping that your summer isn't as filled with roadblocks and detours! :-)
I hope all of you have a very relaxing summer.
Peace out,
Tina
2019-2020 End of Year Video
Pick Up/Drop Off Schedule
Finalizing the Year
For classroom teachers, your designated days are listed below. The building will open at 9:00 each day. You are not required to stay all day.
While at the building, please clean out classrooms and prep for summer cleaning.
Make sure all items are off desks and tables to allow for carpet cleaning and/or floor waxing.
Complete this End of Year Checklist
Finalize grades by May 22
Enjoy lunch from the food truck on your scheduled workday for the week of the 18th (see below)
Lunch from the district
Save the Date for a potential parade
Our staff will be invited to come stand outside South (appropriately distanced from each other) while cars drive by to say a final farewell. Please be on the lookout for more information.
Thursday, May 21, 2020, 01:00 PM
South Elementary School, West Lincoln Street, Danville, IN, USA
RSVPs are enabled for this event.
Guidelines for Grades
A Message from Renee
Students in RTI created summer learning plans this week for themselves. If you see your students over the summer, be sure to ask them if they have been following their plan!
Shout outs!!
"Shout out to our instructional assistants for all the ways they strengthen our school- from the support they offer our students to the ways they always look to help. Their patience knows no bounds and their keen eye for schedule conflicts is astounding! I have learned so much from working with them in the last five years. I'm so happy they are my friends"~Renee B.
"I'd like to thank the third grade team for all their hard work to maintain the level of engaging material. I love that we split up all the curriculum and shared the responsibility. I am so blessed to work with such a creative and supportive team!"~Michele R.
"Shout out to the third grade team for being so great during all of this chaos! It really helped that we were all on the same page!"~ Danielle A.
"Shout out to Makenzie, Michelle, and Taylor for making it through their first year of teaching, especially since it was a crazy one!"~Danielle A.
"I love our third grade team! We are a cohesive unit, supportive of each other, and quick to jump in and help where needed. I am so thankful for all of you!" ~Michelle L.
"I would like to give a BIG shout out to Jenny! Thank you for helping me get through my first year of teaching. I would not have survived without you!"~Taylor G.
"Thank you for all the ways you made the elementary years so special for the Bowman kids! "~Renee B.
"Jenny Wilson for being a phenomenal teammate, colleague, and person!"~Brandon D.
"Kris Adolf and Megan Hopper for always going above and beyond in their service to others!"~Brandon D.
"Stacey Trimble is an amazing resource teacher! Her kindness, calmness, knowledge and passion for our sped kids and all kids is appreciated. I hope to one day actually get to team with her for an entire school year! " Becky F.
"I would like to thank Jenny for all her collaboration with the High Ability efforts so far!"~Michele R.
A shout out to Kelsie McGee for capturing the spirit of South Elementary each year through a video. Remarkable! ~Tina
Birthdays
May
Denise Silvers-May 12
Abbie Hunter- May 18
Sandy Turner- May 18
Michelle Legan-May 28
June
Zach Daily-June 1
July
Sandy Bumgardner-July 5
August
Becky Foltz-August 6
Michele Russell-August 25