We Are St. Ann School
11/23/15 Faculty/Staff News By: Bonnie Hall, Principal
Happy Thanksgiving
Please note this a special edition two-week newsletter, as no newsletter will go out next week. Your next Faculty and Staff News will be sent on Thursday, December 3rd.
Prayers...
- For the people of Paris
- For an end to violence and a call for peace
- For all of our "blessings"
- For those traveling for the Thanksgiving holiday
- For Natalie and Baby Manske
Happenings...
Lunch Duty for week of 11/23
Marie, Debbie, Sharon, Chris Z., and Bonnie
Lunch Duty for week of 11/30
Marie, Debbie, Sharon, Sarah, Marijean, and Bonnie
Nov. Cafe Duty- Bonnie for Natalie
Dec. Cafe Duty-Marie
Monday, Nov. 23
- 10 a.m. - Bonnie @ meeting
- Noon-Ms. Doran to observe Sarah
Tuesday, Nov. 24-
- Progress Reports Go Home
- Grade 8 Extra Nut Card Day
Wednesday, Nov. 25-Friday, Nov. 27 - No Classes
Sunday, Nov. 29th-First Sunday of Advent
Mon., Nov. 30
- Secret Santa Season begins!
Tuesday, Dec. 1
- Yearbook Candids
- Santa's Secret Shop
- Special Christmas Program Rehearsal Times-Schedule provided at faculty meeting
Wed., Dec. 2
- Bonnie and Janice meeting at 9:30 a.m.
- Bonnie - 7 p.m. EM meeting
Thurs., Dec. 3
- Grade 8 Retreat at Christ Our Savior (Debbie and Sharon)-entire day
Etc., Etc., Etc.
- Please have all comments/grades finalized by this weekend. Janice hits print on Monday for Q2 Progress Reports. Be sure to clear out old comments if they no longer apply.
- Remember that I'd now like a copy of all "Oops" slips on a daily basis. Please keep track on a class list whom you've had to "Oops" and for what uniform offense. Follow up unsigned slips with a call home immediately, please. Teach students to respect our uniform, the uniform that UNItes us. Let me know, please, if I can assist with getting a family a uniform piece.
- We've picked our names for Secret Santa! Let the sneakiness commence!
- I'll update you on Sacred Story info. as soon as I can obtain it.
- Our prayers and good wishes to Natalie who is going on Maternity Leave soon.
NEW! Quizlets Webinar Schedule Released for Grades 3-8 Teachers
Please register as soon as possible. There is a Thursday webinar scheduled.
Here is the first webinar recorded...many of you expressed interest, but couldn't make that time.
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/recording/4036255879045277441
Marshall's Memo
- Key insights from Grant Wiggins
- Richard Stiggins on formative assessment
- Asking the right questions in PLCs
- What UDL looks like in two classrooms
- Four types of assessment and how they can be used
- Going beyond growth mindset to teach students optimism
- Hard isn't bad
- When should a teacher disclose a personal tragedy?
- Measuring the "working alliance" between teacher and student
- Helping students find primary sources
- Recess in other countries
- International comparisons
Wedding Bells Ring for Marijean's Family
Mr. and Mrs. Justin Rex
Colton
Marijean and Deacon Rex
Flashback Selfies! (A Photo Needed)
I will scan the photo and put together another bulletin board/contest opportunity.
All photos will be promptly returned. You can also scan your own photo and email it to me.
Thanks for your help. A photo is worth a 1,000 words. Let's start with the word "fun!"
Deadline 11/30. Please check your name off in the Cafe after you submit your flashback and pet photo.
Teachers' (and Staff) Pets
If you own a pet, please send me a copy of your dog, cat, hamster, fish, etc.
You may email me, text me, or provide an actual photo. I'll promptly return your original photo...promise. Deadline 11/30. Please provide a photo of just your pet (and list his/her name). Congratulations to our newest pet family members: Jake Hunter and Tucker Johnson-Sanchez.
Contact Me...
Emergency Closing Info. - Faculty and Staff will receive a text message from me. Please confirm text is rec'd.
Parents will receive SchoolMessenger call; please encourage them to check
www.emergencyclosingcenter.com as well.
Email: bonniehall@saintannschool.com
Website: www.saintannschool.com
Location: 3014 Ridge Road, Lansing, IL, United States
Phone: 708-895-1661