Princi-Val notes...
(6) Week of September 6 - 9, 2016
Here is what is happening this week.
FACULTY MEETING: TUESDAY, SEPT. 6TH, 7:45 IN THE MEDIA CENTER. Please come prepared to talk about the article, "why kids need recess" from the following link: http://pathwaystofamilywellness.org/Children-s-Health-Wellness/why-kids-need-recess.html.
GOOD NEWS: You do not have to do Midterms this first 9 weeks!
- Starting next week, Kathryn Womack and Kristi Worley will be in your classroom to start their bullying presentations.
- Thursday, Sept. 8th, (12:15-1:30) Pow Wow - 4th grade only
- Friday...Wear your Colts Gear/Jeans --This is an all school event and costs $0.
Our newest addition!
After much searching, we are so pleased to welcome Ms. Nicole Collins! She is coming to us from Michigan and will be starting as our newest 4th grade teacher. Please take some time to introduce yourself to her. Welcome Nicole.
Here are few new book suggestions.
- Lady Pancake & Sir French Toast: about the funniest food fight ever!
- Stick & Stone: It persuades a child who continues to be called names to ignore the taunt.
- Douglas, You need glasses: about a dog who mistakes his ball for a hornet's nest.
- The Pros and Cons of Being a Frog: Two friends who are quite different but find the pros outweigh the cons.
- Red a Crayons Story: about a crayon that is mislabeled.
They're all mine!
Well look who won the "Staff Member of the month" parking spot! Our very own, Ms. Heather Ligon. She is the lucky winner of a front row parking space. Don't worry, you can all try again next month for the opportunity to park close!
Three things you should do everyday...Jim Valvano
If you have never heard this entire speech, it's well worth your time. Although he was an iconic basketball coach, his words are powerful for all of us as we continue to down the road to education. "Laugh, Think, Cry"
Jim Valvano Three Things To Do in Life