Akers' Updates
December 21, 2018
School News
Current Enrollment: 985
Thank you so much for making my first semester as a principal such a success! I could not have dreamed up a more dedicated, passionate, and caring staff. You all have been so supportive and I already consider you all my Rennell family. I love you all and I wish you a wonderful holiday break. You know that I am a lover of technology, but I want to encourage us all (myself included) to take time to disconnect from computers, phones, and social media to connect with our families and friends. We don't want to end up looking like the people in the picture below - being near our friends and family but not really connecting with them. Take time to breathe deeply, relax, and enjoy the things that make you happy. I can't wait to see you all refreshed and rejuvenated after the break!
Teacher of the Year Nominations
Tweet of the Week!
Looking Ahead
- December 24 - January 4 - Winter Break - No School
- Friday, January 4 - Campus TE Day - Building will NOT be open
- Monday, January 7 - Spring Semester Begins! Back to School!
- Tuesday, January 8 - Rennell's Texas Roadhouse Spirit Night
- Thursday, January 10 - NO Morning Staff Meeting - Gift of Time! :)
- Thursday, January 10 - Emergency Drills practice in the morning
- Tuesday, January 15 - Team Leader Meeting at 8:00am
- Thursday, January 17 - 7:50am Committee Meetings
- Friday, January 18 - Fri-Yay!
- Monday, January 21 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - Student and Staff Holiday
Staff Shout Outs!
- Mr. Palomares for bestowing a random act of caffeine upon me! -Ms. Szkody
- Edith Patel for being a great mentor to me during student teaching and always checking in on me now. -Heather Martinez
- Jodi Ng for answering questions and helping me any time I need it. -Heather Martinez
- Everyone who made our Angel Tree magic! The staff at McFee was blown away by Rennell's generosity. -AnnDrea
- A-Team for the delicious lunch today! -Kelly New
- Ginger Corrigan for going above and beyond for our kinder students (and teachers!) every day! -Labbe
- Stelly for being awesome every day! -Labbe
- Mr. Palomares for patiently helping all the students find a book they are interested in. -Labbe
- Ginger you have been an angel in my classroom! Thank you for your hard work! -Wynter
- Jennifer Wilkerson for checking on me when I’m sick and offering to help while I was out. -Mary Ellen Truncali
- My AMAZING 2nd grade team for always having my back and loving me enough to help out so I can stay home and get well. I love you guys! -Mary Ellen Truncali
- "Shout out to Kelsey French! She hasn't let being sick all week keep her from doing great things in her classroom.
- #pleaseseeadoctor" -Wynter
- Admin team...you guys always show you care. You make work a great place to be. -Mary Ellen Truncali
- Mrs. Smith for supporting me all the time and being so calm always! I am so lucky to have you as my partner! -Shradha
- Mary Garcia - we are lucky to have you here at Rennell. -Mrs. T.
- Admin, Ms. Thurston, and PEAMS team for your undying support for our fine arts kiddos! You make miracles happen for them every day! They couldn't be more excited about the things they get to do here at Rennell! Thanks! -Mr. Stabe
- Ms. Barger for being such a compassionate team player ! -Shradha
- Our awesome A- Team!! Thank you for all that you do. -Mrs. T.
- Mrs Wilkerson for being so accepting to all our opinions! -Shradha
- Mrs. Z. - you are so wonderful to watch with your students. Your patients and kindness shine though. -Mrs. T.
- Thank you A-Team for a fun filled 12 days before break! It made these few weeks fly by! -Brittany
- Shout out to Bellomy for being an amazing partner!! Thank you for always being a listening ear, encouraging, and go to person for a much needed laugh. You’re the BEST! -Brittany
- Shout out to A-Team for the fun 12 days!! It was very appreciated!! -Kelsey
- Volunteers that put inspiring words in the staff bathroom. -Diodato
- A-Team for making this month fun and special. -Diodato
- Mr. Stabe for the amazing performance at Holidayhullabaloo! -Edith
- Mrs. Searby for our yummy breakfast at our faculty meeting! -Edith
- Deanne for printing and organizing all of the holiday parent stickers! -Edith
- Thank you Writing Committee Chairperson and grade level representatives for leading the way as we vertically align Rennell's Editing Rules and many other vital components for Writing PreK - 5th. (Jamie Grein, Ashlee Devereaux, Brianne Miller, Shanna Barger, Julie Hill, Kristie Lambert, Allison Silvestri) You are all amazing to work with!!! -Carmen L. Walker
- Thank you to the ELAR Textbook Adoption Committee Chairperson and grade level representatives K - 5th for your commitment to Rennell and the District (Kaylene Foster, Mary Garcia, Shirley McMorris, Tara Myers, Kristie Lambert, and Saira Irshad). Your dedication does not go unnoticed. Thanks for the many hours you will work reviewing Textbooks for the ELAR Department!!! -Carmen L. Walker
- Thanks to the fabulous A-Team for always thinking about our teachers and what's best for kids . Your passion for education, innovative ideas, and generosity makes Rennell feel like the BEST place to work each and every day. -Carmen L. Walker
- Thank you Fifth Grade Math / Science Team for all that you do to support your ELAR colleagues in Writing (Holderfield, Bales, Day, and Thurston). We appreciate your hard work and collaborative spirit. -Carmen L. Walker