August Staff Letter
August 2nd - August 21st
WELCOME BACK
We hope that you all are still kicked back and enjoying the summer. When you see the “Welcome Back Letter” it marks the of the end to your vacation, and the beginning of another opportunity to impact the lives that need it most! We are very happy with our successes last year, but even more excited for what is in store for all of us as GVMS is poised to be the lead in the overall success of G16! We have a few new faces joining our team and we look forward to welcoming all of you back for the 2018-2019 school year!
New Staff Memebers
Alex Austad - 6th Math/Science
Lynn Bradford - Special Education Teacher (1/2 GVMS, 1/2 BUE)
Kim Kuda - Outdoor Adventure / PE
Shelley Parker - 6th Math/Science
Bill Seils - 7th/8th Math/Science
Marty Spritzer - 6th ELA/Social Studies
Monica Mayerle - Affective Needs Para
Flor Vargas - ELL Para
August 2018 "Jumpstart" (Certified Staff)
The 6th and 7th is a leadership opportunity and a chance to be a part of decisions made. The 8th and 9th is the foundation of GVMS Expedition Planning for the 18-19 school year. (Those who attend on the 6th - 9th will be paid a stipend of $100 a day.)
Monday, August 6th:
8:00-4:00 - KnowledgeWorks @ GVMS
Tuesday, August 7th:
8:00-4:00 - KnowledgeWorks @ GVMS
Wednesday, August 8th:
8:00-4:00 - Jumpstart (18-19 Expedition Planning @ GVMS)
Thursday, August 9th:
8:00-4:00 - Jumpstart (18-19 Expedition Planning @ GVMS)
(THE 6th - 9th ARE NOT MANDATORY)
Friday, August 10th: (Only teachers new to the District)
8:00 a.m. - Meet at St. John's (District Office)
2:00 - 4:00 p.m. - Back to your school to prepare your classroom.
As LEADERS of our district I hope we are all able to attend "Jumpstart" and show that we are willing to take on the responsibility of that role!
Certified Staff and then Classified Staff as noted...
Monday, August 13th: (ALL STAFF including Classifieds)
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - District Welcome @ GVHS
1:00 - 4:00 - Building Level PD @ GVMS (Meet in Marty Spritzer's Room- 608)
Tuesday, August 14th:
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Building Level PD @ GVMS
2:00 - Building Leadership Meeting
3:45 - Closing Circle
Wednesday, August 15th:
8:00 - 12:00 - On your Own
1:00 - 4:00 - Building Level PD (ALL STAFF including Classifieds)
Thursday, August 16th:
8:00 - 12:00 - Building Level PD
1:00 - 4:00 - On your Own
Friday, August 17th:
8:00-4:00 - WORKDAY
Monday, August 20th:
11:00-5:00ish - WORKDAY
5:00 - 7:00 - Open House
Tuesday, August 21st: (All Systems GO!)
STAFF TO DO:
- Look over agendas so you have an idea of what's to come.
- Bring Chromebooks every day if you have them.
- Check Email often for updates.
Kelly and Dana's Schedule
Aug 15th: Principal Meeting 8:00-12:00 (Dana will be at GVMS in the morning then head to Peg League Meeting in the afternoon)
Call / Email / Text if you all have any questions or concerns!