What's happening this week...

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. 

What is happening this week...

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. 

What's happening this week...

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.

What's happening this week...

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.