Smoke Signals
Week of July 18, 2016
Building update...
I hope summer is in full swing and you're enjoying every minute of your break! Several of you have asked when you can come start working in your rooms. Most of the cleaning has been completed in the building. Starting today/Monday, however, Mr. Monge will be waxing all of the tiled areas. Please pay close attention to any signs on the doors if you must come up to the building this week. There may be a smell associated with the waxing for a few days so you may want to hold off on coming up until next week, if possible.
#WeAreShack
4th grade team
The whole 4th grade team met for the first time this week and enjoyed lunch & planning time together.
The Williams family at the beach
Ms. Williams and her family look like they're having a great time at the beach!
5th grade team
The fifth grade team is taking a much needed break from school work.
Off campus
I will be off campus this Thursday for a quick getaway. My husband and I are celebrating our 23rd wedding anniversary on July 23 and decided to unplug, leave the kids with Nanny, and get out of town for a few days. I'll be back bright and early on Monday, July 25.
Ms. Hill is reading on the road!
She suggests the song playing below because its lyrics encourage you to keep on trying and never give up.
Mrs. Medrano is serious about her summer reading!
Try Everything - Shakira - Lyrics | From Zootopia
Staffing update
Jordan Stifle has accepted our aide position. I am very excited about her joining our team! I think that she will bring a lot of enthusiasm and knowledge to the position. I envision her working primarily with grades 3-5. Welcome, Ms. Stifle!
This week, I will be looking through applications and narrowing down the list of possible candidates to interview. Interviews will be conducted the week of July 25 and several of you may be called to serve on the interview committee. I anticipate that our candidate will be presented during the August board meeting. I am committed to finding the best candidate for the position and from the looks of it, the decision will be quite difficult.
Shackelford Elementary
Home of the Braves
Email: tburkhalter@wisd.org
Website: http://schools.wisd.org/default.aspx?name=ses.homepage
Location: 1001 Butcher Rd, Waxahachie, TX, United States
Phone: 972-923-4666
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Shackelford-Elementary-1448766682078574/?fref=ts
Twitter: @t_burkhalter