Challenger Elementary Memo
Oct. 21-25, 2013, Week 2
This WOnderful Week!!
Monday - Collaborative Meetings k-2 Math Centers, Crazy Sock Day
Tuesday - 2nd grade PD - AM, 3rd grade PD - PM, Reading/writing committee meeting 2:45 Belissa's Room, Favorite team shirt Day
Wednesday - 4th grade PD - AM, 5th grade PD - PM, CCSS meeting 2:45 Media Center, Favorite Hat Day,
Thursday - Favorite color day
Friday - End of Month Meeting, wear Red Day
"Who dares to teach, must never cease to learn" - John Colton Duna
Severe Weather Drill
Our first severe weather drill of the year will be on Wednesday at 9:45 a.m. WE have changed the plan considerably. Please revisit the Edmodo safety folder. Please speak with students about the necessity to follow your directions precisely.
On Duty
Thank you to Mr. Bamford, Mrs. Depew and Mrs. Toth for helping with safety patrol!
Outside Ms. Wallace
Inside Mrs. Hensen
Breakfast Mrs. Howard
Awards Ceremony
Our first awards ceremonies are on Friday, Oct. 25th.
8:30 - 9:00 4th grade
9:00 - 9:30 3rd grade
9:30 – 10:00 5th grade
Eating Cake Soon!
Ursula Caston 10/27
Natis Rambus 11/2
Lorri Seibert 11/19
Teaching = Knowledge Worker
Knowledge workers are people who think for a living. Clearly, a teacher teaching 32 children, who is trying to be clear, to keep each student engaged, and to gauge how well each student is learning, is a prime example of a knowledge worker. One of the most rewarding aspects of the work is tackling challenging problems. - Thomas Davenport
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