What's happening this week...

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.