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There is greatness all around you – welcome it!  It is easy to be great when you get around great people.  Bob Richards

Week of December 19 - December 23

19 – Mon – Sleep in, eat, nap, read a book, eat, relax

20 – Tue –  Sleep in, eat, nap, go bowling, relax

21 - Wed – Sleep in, eat, nap, go to a movie, relax

22 - Thur – Sleep in, eat, nap, shop with a friend, relax

23 – Fri –   Sleep in, eat, nap, and enjoy relaxing time with family/friends

Week of December 26 - December 30

26 – Mon – Sleep in, eat, nap, read a book, eat, relax

27 – Tue –  Sleep in, eat, nap, go bowling, relax

28 - Wed – Sleep in, eat, nap, go to a movie, relax

29 - Thur – Sleep in, eat, nap, shop with a friend, relax

30 – Fri –    Sleep in, eat, nap, and enjoy relaxing time with family/friends

Week of January 2 – January 6

2 – Mon   CARE/SRC 3:30 Rm. 4 CARE

3 – Tue –

4 - Wed –    Principal/Professional Day     

5 - Thur –    8:00 ART Committee Meeting

                     8:30 2^nd Grade Assessment Collaboration

                     12:30 3^rd Grade Assessment Collaboration

6 – Fri –     

Winter Break

We would like to wish every one in our Spinning family a restful and relaxing winter break.  Please make sure if you decide to come in to the building during break, you sign-in on the sheet by the front door. Before you leave check to make sure if you are the last one in the bulding you set the alarm.

Please advise!

If you become ill at work or need to call in a substitute during the work day, please make sure you call the office so we know someone is coming. 

 

Right Response

In the event that you are asked to assist and are not Right Response trained, please be advised that you will be required to complete a Right Response form.  These are located in the office or can be found on the Y drive under SPI/Administration/Right Response.

Copier

We will be getting a new copier during the winter break.  The day of delivery is 12/20.  At this time we do not know if the new copier will be programmed or operational until we return from break.  So, good news, new copier, not so good news, might not have access to the copier during break or the day we return.

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It is one of the most beautiful compensations of this life that no man can sincerely try to help another without helping himself. --Ralph Waldo Emerson

Week of December 12 – December 16

12 – Mon   CARE/SRC 3:30 Rm. 4 CARE

                    Pizza with the Principal

13 – Tue –

                      

14 - Wed – Individual Planning

                    

15 - Thur – 8:00 Safety Meeting

                    3:30 CSIP

 16 – Fri –  

Week of January 2 – January 6

2 – Mon   CARE/SRC 3:30 Rm. 4 CARE

                    

3 – Tue –

                      

4 - Wed –   Principal/Professional Day     

5 - Thur –    8:00 ART Committee Meeting

                    8:50 2^nd Grade Assessment Collaboration

                   12:30 3^rd Grade Assessment Collaboration

6 – Fri –     

Shop with a Cop

What is it?  Sponsored by the Puyallup Police Department, they provided new toys, gifts, clothing and non-perishable food items to over 150 families in 2010. We have been given the opportunity to select a student from Spinning. Please provide the name of a student (Grades 3 – 6) that has faced adversity and is working to overcome challenges they are facing.  We will need 1 name per teacher submitted no later than Monday, December 14. 

Assessment Collaboration (HEADS UP)

The following dates have been set up for meeting to discuss student progress by grade levels.

1/5/12 2^nd AM and 3^rd PM

1/10/12 4^th AM

1/31/12 1^st  AM

2/9/12 5^th  AM and 6^th PM

Watch for more information to follow.  Subs have already been requested and it will be done in ½ day increments. I’ll send you a reminder for your calendar.

Spinning's Annual Weeklong Potluck Pigout
Our annual sharing of food has been scheduled as follows:

Monday:   Intermediate Wing
Tuesday:  Special Ed./Para/Title
Thursday: Primary Wing
Friday: Office Staff/Support Staff/Specialists

Groups usually prepare main dishes, salads, soups and desserts. Breakfasts are optional. For food ideas and suggestions, please see Donna, Lynn or Jill. 

We are all looking forward to a time that we can share laughs and good food.

House Fire

As many of you may know, one of our Spinning families have lost their house to a fire.  It has been declared a total loss and we are in touch with the parents to see how we can help. At this time they are mostly in need of clothing.  More information will follow.

SPECIAL EVENTS REMINDER

Please remember Mrs. King would appreciate knowing the activity, the date and the planned length of time for the activity.  Please do not publicize the event to your students or parents until then.

 

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“I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”   Maya Angelo

Week of December 5 – December 9

 5 – Mon   CARE/SRC 3:30 Rm. 4 CARE (3rd grade-Clarendon)

                    

 6 – Tue –   3:30 Academic Meeting

                      

 7– Wed –  8:00 ART Meeting

                     Principal/Professional Development

                     3:30 – 4:30 Cookie Dough Pick-up in the Breezeway        

 8 - Thur –   Staff Meeting (no refreshments served)

                     Staff Party 4:30 (LuAnn’s house 2138 S. Fruitland 98371)

                    

 9 – Fri –     Student of the Month Luncheon (reschedule from 12/2)

                     6:30 – 8:30 PTA Make It – Take It

                     PTA Giving Tree/Food Drive ends

Week of December 12 – December 16

12 – Mon   CARE/SRC 3:30 Rm. 4 CARE

                     Pizza with the Principal

13 – Tue –

                      

14 - Wed – Individual Planning

                    

15 - Thur – 8:00 Safety Meeting

                     3:30 CSIP

 16 – Fri –  

Staff Party

You are all invited to the spinning staff holiday celebration on December 8th 2011 right after the Staff meeting at Luann’s home hosted by Chris, Dawn, and Luann. A variety of soups will be provided so bring an appetizer and beverage to accompany.

Next Fire Drill Unannounced

The next fire drill will be unannounced.  There are numbers on the fence that the class lines face.  Teachers will be assigned the following number to stand in front of:   

Barrett #1                   Becky #7                    Patterson #13

Holland #2                  Fox #8                        Staff w/o Students #14

Paul #3                       Hamilton #9               Visitors/Office Staff #15

Clerget #4                  Ellis #10                     Jason  #5

KZ #11                       Clarendon #6             Strobel #12

Inclement Weather 2 Hour Late Start

Per District Policy, Staff is expected to report to work at their regular start time or as soon as safely possible on days that we have a 2 hour delay.  Please note that Laura will use part of this 2 hour time frame for emergency preparedness team training. 

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The object of education is to prepare the young to educate themselves throughout their lives.   Robert M. Hutchins
Week of November 28 – December 2

28 – Mon   CARE/SRC 3:30 Rm. 4 CARE

                     Report Cards due to Laura

29 – Tue – 3:30 Academic Meeting

                     7:00 Drill Team performance KJH

30– Wed – Individual Planning

 1 - Thur –   1^st Trimester Ends

                     Report Cards go home

 2 – Fri –     United Way Campaign ends

                     Student of the Month Luncheon
                     3:45 PTA BOD

Week of December 5 – December 9

 5 – Mon   CARE/SRC 3:30 Rm. 4 CARE

                    

 6 – Tue –   3:30 Academic Meeting

                      

 7– Wed – Principal/Professional Development

                    

 8 - Thur –   Staff Meeting (Ice cream social)

                     8:00 Art Meeting

 9 – Fri –     6:30 – 8:30 PTA Make It – Take It

                     PTA Giving Tree ends

Student of the Month
Please send me your names and reasons as soon as possible as we had a short week for notice.

Report Cards

Please notify me as soon as you have completed your report cards so they can be printed for Laura to read.  Remember, they are due by 11/28.  Once Laura has reviewed, she will notify you with next step (revision or have printed).  Report card envelopes will be in your box by Monday afternoon. Please see me if you have questions.

United Way Campaign

Our current total donated is $1,240 and we are aspiring towards $1,500.  So far we have passed our $1,200 school goal with only 7 people that have donated.  Don’t wait, Donate!

Inclement Weather 2 Hour Late Start

Per District Policy, Staff are expected to report to work at their regular start time or as soon as safely possible on days that we have a 2 hour delay.  Please note that Laura will use part of this 2 hour time frame for emergency preparedness team training. 

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Dreams are extremely important. You can’t do it unless you imagine it.  George Lucas

Week of November 21 – November 25

21 – Mon – Pizza w/principal          

                     CARE/SRC 3:30 Rm. 4 CARE

22 – Tue –  2:35 Full Lock-Down Drill
                    (Pick students up promptly from recess)

23– Wed – 8:00 CSIP  

                     Planning Time Make-up

24 - Thur –  Thanksgiving 

25 – Fri –    Thanksgiving Break

Week of November 28 – December 2

28 – Mon   CARE/SRC 3:30 Rm. 4 CARE

                     Report Cards due to Laura

29 – Tue – 3:30 Academic Meeting

                     7:00 Drill Team performance KJH

30– Wed – Individual Planning

                     1:30 Support Center Training

 1 - Thur –   1^st Trimester Ends

                     Report Cards go home

 2 – Fri –     United Way Campaign ends

                     3:45 PTA BOD

Classified Comp Time

Please remember to bring your Classified Comp Time sheets with you to meetings and have signed before you leave. 

Snack Friday

There has been a lot of trash being left behind on the playground on Snack Friday.  A reminder will be in morning announcements for students to make sure to clean up after themselves or they will lose the privilege the next Friday. 

Student Art

We have some open space on my wall in the office that would be a great place to display some student work.  If you have some that you would like to loan, please send to the office.  Make sure it is labeled with name and class so we can return to the rightful owner.

Family List

You will be receiving an email soon with a Family List and explanation how to use attached.

Cold Weather

Please remember to keep all hallway doors closed.

Attendance

Students that come in to class after the bell need to be sent to the office for a tardy slip.  Once they have checked in, we make the adjustment to the attendance database. 

Please note, if you have marked a student absent in error, you will need to correct it as soon as possible.  You return to your attendance and mark “P” so that it cancels out the Unexcused absence.  Please do this immediately.  If you do not, the automated system will call the parent even if we have already called them and assured them the student is in school.  We, the office, can not fix this as it is part of an audit item that is reviewed annually.

Tardy Slips/Cook’s Choice Slips

Please remember to recycle and return to the office. 

Staff (Reminder)

Did you know that you can let the Sub Office know your list of preferred substitutes to add to your Substitute System Profile for emergency substitute calling?  An email to Melissa Hooker can set you up with your top preferred subs.  When you have a sub that is great, send Melissa Hooker the request so she can get it set up right away.

Medication at School (This will be in Dec. school newsletter)

Please note that per district policy, students are not allowed to bring medication (cough/throat drops included) to school without proper documentation.  As noted in the Puyallup School District policy "If a student must receive prescribed or non-prescribed oral medication from an authorized staff member, the parent must submit a written authorization accompanied by a written request from a licensed health professional prescribing within the scope of his or her prescriptive authority". Forms are available in the nurse's office.  If proper documentation is not submitted, parent/guardian is welcome to come during the school day to dispense needed medications (cough/throat drops, etc.).

Labeling of Clothing - School-wide Campaign
Notices going home in Thursday folders, please check your box this afternoon for flyer. Please make sure you inform the office if you receive a note from parent stating they do not want their child's clothing labeled.

We will be doing a check on all jackets, hats, gloves and scarves starting next week, Wednesday, November 23rd to ensure they are all properly labeled with the owner's name.  If they are not, we would be happy to do this for you.  If you would prefer we not do this, please send a note before next Wed to your child's teacher stating you do not want us to label your child's clothing with his/her name. 

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Be thankful for what you have; you'll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don't have, you will never, ever have enough.   Oprah Winfrey

Week of November 14 – November 18

14 – Mon - CARE/SRC 3:30 Rm. 4 CARE

                     9:00 Fox Observation

15 – Tue –  12:30 Observation Cummings 

16 – Wed – Evaluation and Conference

                     1:30 – 2:30 Support Center Training

                     Chorus starts 12:30 to 1:30

17 - Thur –  8:00 – 9:00 Safety Meeting  

                     10:00 – 1:00 Picture ReTakes

                     12:00 Focus on Education Luncheon

                     1:30 J. Core Observation

                     3:30 – 4:30 CSIP  Rescheduled to 11/23 8:00
18 – Fri –    PTA Bingo Night 6:30 – 8:00
                     8:15 Reading Night Planning Meeting Rm.9 Revised

                     6:00 General Membership Meeting

                     Giving Tree/Food Drive begins

Week of November 21 – November 25

21 – Mon – Pizza w/principal          

                     CARE/SRC 3:30 Rm. 4 CARE

                     10:00 DiRoberts Observation

22 – Tue –  2:35 Full  Lock-Down Drill

23– Wed –  Planning Time Make-up

24 - Thur –  Thanksgiving 

25 – Fri –    Thanksgiving Break

SRC/CARE Meeting Time Change

Please note that SRC/CARE meeting time has changed to 3:30 on Mondays.

Report Cards

HAC opens on 11/10/11 for teacher entry.  Please be advised that report cards go home on 12/1/11 and need to be given to Laura by 11/28/11, but earlier is always appreciated.

Picture Retakes

We will be sending a runner to get your class for picture retakes.  Pictures are in your box today!

ITC HelpDesk

Did you know if you have issues with your computer or phone and need to have a ticket created for it to be fixed you can do it by going to http://helpcenter.psd.local/? 

Full Lock Down Drill

Please review the information prior to the event scheduled for 11/22/11.

American’s with Disabilities Act Statement:

The Puyallup School District is in the process of reviewing its activities, services and programs to identify and eliminate any barriers to full participation by all otherwise qualified persons regardless of any disability.  If you are aware, or become aware, of any such barriers to access or to communication associated with any of the school district's programs, services or activities, please notify the Americans with Disabilities Act/Section 504 compliance person for the Puyallup School District: Lorraine Wilson, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources,

302 Second Street

SE, Puyallup, WA  98372, (253) 841-8764.

Non-Discrimination Statement:

The Puyallup School District provides equal opportunities in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability is recognized as and declared to be a civil right. For specific information please contact: Lorraine Wilson, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources,

302 Second Street

SE, Puyallup, WA 98372, (253) 841-8764.

Telecommunications Relay Service:

For persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, all staff members may be contacted through the Washington State Telecommunications Relay Service at the following telephone numbers:

Tele-Braille: 1-800-833-6385
Voice: 1-800 833-6348
TTY: 1-800-833-6388

ADA Accommodations:

The Puyallup School District provides reasonable accommodations to persons with disabilities. We invite any person with special needs to contact the ADA/504 coordinator at least seventy-two (72) hours before scheduled meetings, training, or events to discuss any special accommodations that may be necessary. Please contact: Amie Brandmire, Director of Employee Relations, 

302 Second Street

SE, Puyallup, WA 98372, (253) 841-8645.

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Take some time along the way to see what’s nice about today -Strawberry Shortcake

Week of November 7 – November 11

7 – Mon -    CARE/SRC 3:30 Rm. 4 KG Grade

                     10:30 Clerget Observation

                     PTA Cookie Dough Orders are due

8 – Tue –    9:00 Fox Observation

                      10:30 Hamilton Observation

                      12:30 Patterson Observation

9 – Wed –   Evaluation and Conference

                     1:30 – 2:30 Support Center Training
                      3:00 Reading Night Planning Meeting (Staff Lounge) (revised 11/8)

10 - Thur –  9:30 – 11:00 Karshner Museum visit Mrs. Barrett

                     1:10 – 2:00 Veteran’s Day Assembly - MPR

                     2:00 Barrett Observation

                     2:15 – 3:15 ELL Parent Day (Library)

                     3:30 Staff Meeting – Refreshments provided by Donna, Jill and Lynn

11 – Fri –    Veteran’s Day – No School

Week of November 14 – November 18

14 – Mon - CARE/SRC 3:30 Rm. 4 CARE

15 – Tue –  12:30 Observation Cummings 

16 – Wed – Evaluation and Conference

                     1:30 – 2:30 Support Center Training

17 - Thur –  8:00 – 9:00 Safety Meeting  

                     1:30 J. Core Observation

                     3:30 – 4:30 CSIP

18 – Fri –    PTA Bingo Night 6:30 – 8:00

                     6:00 General Membership Meeting

                     Giving Tree/Food Drive begins

Substitute Staff

Did you know that you can let the Sub Office know your list of preferred substitutes to add to your Substitute System Profile for emergency substitute calling?  An email to Melissa Hooker can set you up with your top preferred subs. 

Did you know that you should always let Laura know if you have concerns regarding your substitute?  There are forms for the certificated staff in the notebooks that subs check out, however, she would like to know about classified, too.

Field Trip Folder

Each teacher will be receiving a Field Trip Folder that contains the process for planning field trips, master forms, and all the necessary items to prepare for field trips.  They will be handed out at Thursday’s staff meeting.  Please remember that material for a field trip is time sensitive and must be planned in advance.  Make sure you have cleared field trips (Location/Destination) with Laura before talking with students and/or parents.

In addition, please remember to have a plan in advance regarding student discipline and field trips.  A field trip is a continuation of learning and withholding this opportunity for discipline needs to be planned in advance, involving parent and student.

Games and Books

We are seeking donations of games and books to add to our “Rainy Day Activities” when indoor recess occurs.  Please bring to the office.

Winter Weather

It’s that time of year again when we need to keep all exterior doors closed.  Please make sure that all Breeze way and Hall doors are kept closed.

Binders
Please help yourself to the gently used binders that are on the workroom table.  These were donated to us from Franscian Health Care. 

Staff Lounge
Please remember to do your part in keeping our staff room clean.  The sink is just for washing dishes and utensils, not for display of dirty dishes. 

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Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower.  ~Albert Camus

Week of October 31 – November 4

31 – Mon - CARE/SRC 8:00 Rm. 4 2^nd Grade

1 – Tue –    6:30 – 7:30 Reflections Recognition MPR

2 – Wed –   Evaluation and Conference

3– Thur –    Art Committee Meeting

4 – Fri –      Student of the Month lunch

Week of November 7 – November 11

7 – Mon -    CARE/SRC 8:00 Rm. 4 KG Grade

8 – Tue –     

9 – Wed –   Evaluation and Conference

                     1:30 – 2:30 Support Center Training

10 - Thur –  1:00 – 2:00 Veteran’s Day Assembly - MPR

                     3:30 Staff Meeting – Refreshments provided by Donna, Jill and Lynn

11 – Fri –    Veteran’s Day – No School

Cold and Flu Season

If you are feeling sick and think you need a substitute to cover for you, please input your request in the evening as we have a better chance to get coverage than if you wait and input in the morning. 

Copier

Our copier in the workroom has had some issues lately and it appears that the opening and closing of the drawer to input paper is causing it to age quickly.  Can you please use the bypass tray only as it will breakdown and jam less?  Robyn and I would be more than happy to show you how to do a double-sided copy with out having to open the paper drawer.  Also, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE DO NOT TRY TO FIX THE MACHINE YOURSELF.  We will assist at any time if the machine jams or appears not to be working.  We just need to know.

Printer Courtesy

Ever wonder where that document goes when you hit print and it isn’t where you thought it would be?  At the bottom right hand corner of the computer you are using, a white pop-up shows what printer your document was sent to.  You need to pick up document(s) right away because if you don’t and the printer has ran out of paper, the next person that loads the printer gets your document printed on their paper.  (If you don’t have this pop-up, your computer has not been reimaged.  If you would like it reimaged, provide me with your computer id/bar code and room number and I will request a ticket from ITC.)

Pink Delivery Slips

If you have a pink delivery slip, you can put it back in its holder by the mailboxes and claim your delivery at the front office.  We don’t need to see the slip and it saves us 42 steps a day =)!

Photo/Name

Last week, I sent a list to each teacher that has a student(s) that parents requested not be photographed or names published.  Please check with the office or with your list prior to adding student’s name or photo to any publishing (newsletters included).

Kitchen Duty

Ever wonder who washes that cup or fork that you put in the sink on Monday to soak and then forget?  Please wash your utensils and dishes while you are at the sink.  The dish washing fairy doesn’t visit very often!

Daylight Savings Time

It ends November 6, 2011 at 2:00 AM.  Fall back in to bed and enjoy one extra hour of sleep!

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"If you think you are too small to make a difference, try sleeping with a mosquito." ~ Dalai Lama XIV

Week of October 24 – 28

24 – Mon -  CARE/SRC 8:00 Rm. 4  1^st Grade

                     9:00 – 1:15 Health Screening Grades K- 3 and 5^th

                     Pizza with the Principal

                     3:30 Lit/Math Meeting

25 – Tue –  2:40 PTA Fundraiser Kickoff MPR

                     No Elementary Steel Band Today

26 – Wed – Individual Planning

27 – Thur – 8:00 Safety Meeting  

                    Dictionaries being delivered from Kiwanis Member for 3^rd grade

                    3:30 CSIP/RTI  

28 – Fri –   10:30 Emergency Drill (Lockdown)

                    6:30 – 8:30 PTA Trunk or Treat

Week of October 31 – November 4

31 – Mon - CARE/SRC 8:00 Rm. 4 2^nd Grade

1 – Tue –    6:30 – 7:30 Reflections Recognition

2 – Wed –   Evaluation and Conference

3– Thur –    Art Committee Meeting

4 – Fri –      Student of the Month lunch

Monday, Health Screening

Health Screening Schedule Monday, October 24 in Small Gym and Room 2 (hearing screening)  If you need to trade times with another class, please make sure the office has been notified as this is where we will send our volunteer to gather classes.

Time	Teacher	Room
9:15 - 9:30	Clarendon	3
9:25 - 9:40	Clarendon	3
9:40-10:00	Clerget	1
9:55-10:10	Barrett	8
10:10 - 10:30	Patterson	11
10:25 - 10:40	Fox	5
10:35 - 10:55	Ellis	6
10:55 - 11:15	Strobel	7
11:15 - 11:30	Holland	18
11:25 - 11:45	Core, J.	15
11:45 - 12:00	Zuehlsdorff	10
12:05 - 12:35	Lunch Screening team
12:45 - 1:15	Clerget	1

Pizza with the Principal

Names of students drawn from our Viking Victories that will have Pizza with the Principal and Mrs. Utti will bring to your class to send home in Thursday folders.  Please make sure they go home on 10/19 as we have our first date on Monday, Oct. 24.

Student of the Month

We will be starting to celebrate our Student of the Month the first Friday of November 11/4, please send your nominations (student name and reason for selection) to the office for letters to be created.  New teachers, check with your teaching partner for assistance.

Approved Volunteers

Please check the Y drive in the Faculty File for Volunteers Approved to see who has been approved.  Let me know if you need help getting in.

Schedules

If you have had changes to your classroom schedule or para schedule, please make sure the office has the latest edition