The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires. William A. Ward

May 5 to May 9 Staff Appreciation WEEK

Mon 5/5          Student of the Month Lunch

                     6:00 School Board Meeting honoring Spinning

Tues 5/6 AVID Meeting

Wed 5/7          8:15 Viking Support Center 1/2

                     GLAD trainers in the building

                     Nurse’s Appreciation Day

                     PTA provides lunch for Staff Appreciation

Thurs 5/8

Fri 5/9            Muffins for Moms   

May 12 to May 16

Mon 5/12  Grade level meetings

                7:00 Honor Concert RHS

Tues 5/13       

Wed 5/14  8:15 Viking Support Center 3/4

                     Library Closed (Inventory day)

Thurs 5/15       Staff Meeting

Fri 5/16           Special Olympics Track Meet

Did you know?

You are invited to nominate a colleague who has made outstanding cultural contribution to your school and/or the district and is dedicated to promoting diversity events beyond their responsibility.

Visit the Equity and Achievement website for more details.

Staff Appreciation

PTA will be providing a lunch for staff on Wednesday, so plan accordingly.

Edline Search Tip!

Did you know that there is a Search feature on Edline? If you are having trouble locating a page, form, article, etc., click on the magnifying glass icon located in the gray bar at the top right of your screen, then type in what you are looking for.

Field Trip Documents

Please turn in the Field Trip folders that were given to you a few years ago.  The documents you need for field trips can be found on the Y drive, SPI, Faculty, Staff Resources, Field trips.

KCDA Orders

The deadline for placing KCDA orders for this school year is Wednesday, May 28^th at 12:00 PM.  No late orders will be accepted.

EDLINE Sign-up

Great to see such growth, 9% to 28% in one month…can you think of a way to get your parents registered?  Share your ideas with me and I’ll post on the blog!

Survey

Don’t’ forget to check out the link to the survey regarding the Instructional Framework.  The district would like you to complete it again to provide feedback about this year.  Your feedback is important in guiding future professional development needs at both the building and district levels.

 
The survey will close at the end of the day on May 16.   You must be Sign In to view/access the survey.    https://www.edline.net/pages/Puyallup_School_District/Departments/Instruction___Learning__new_/Calendar/PSD_Instructional_Framework-Le

Education is for improving the lives of others and for leaving your community and world better than you found it.

Marian Wright Edelman

April 28 to May 2

Mon 4/28  Individual Planning

Tues 4/29 Class Photos (please sign up)

                Pizza with the principal

Wed 4/30  8:15 Viking Support Center K

                Last day for EDLINE Contest!!!

Thurs 5/1 Science Kits Pick-up (Grades 2-6)

                KG Luau at 10:00 in Gym

Fri 5/2           

May 5 to May 9 Staff Appreciation WEEK

Mon 5/5          Principal Directed

                     Student of the Month Lunch

Tues 5/6        AVID Meeting

Wed 5/7          8:15 Viking Support Center 1/2

                     PTA provides lunch for Staff Appreciation

Thurs 5/8

Fri 5/9            Muffins for Moms   

Inventory

I was asked to pass on a “Thank You” from the inventory crew for your prepping the rooms so well as it made the inventory go very smooth.

Lost and Found

It continues to overflow!  Please have your students check it frequently to retrieve their belongings.  It would be great if you could put in your newsletter and on your Edline.

Field Trip Documents

Please turn in the Field Trip folders that were given to you a few years ago.  The documents you need for field trips can be found on the Y drive, SPI, Faculty, Staff Resources, Field trips.

EDLINE Sign-up

What place is your classroom in for the competition?  We really have improved our percentage of students and parents that have signed up, but imagine if we motivated parents to get activated.  It’s a great tool that we will continue to use to get information to our parents and community.

Survey

Don’t’ forget to check out the link to the survey regarding the Instructional Framework.  The district would like you to complete it again to provide feedback about this year.  Your feedback is important in guiding future professional development needs at both the building and district levels.

The survey will close at the end of the day on May 16.   You must be Sign In to view/access the survey.    https://www.edline.net/pages/Puyallup_School_District/Departments/Instruction___Learning__new_/Calendar/PSD_Instructional_Framework-Le 

Class Picture Day

We will be having group photos (drill team/patrol/etc.) and then the class photos in the MPR on 4/29.  Please make sure to line student’s tallest to shortest to speed up the process.  Teachers keep photo envelopes and give to photographer, they do not get sent to office, unless it is the day after photos.  We will send in late orders on 5/1.

Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.”

Margaret Mead (1902-1978)

April 21 to April 25 School Volunteer Week

Mon 4/21  School Volunteer Week

                     Grade Level Meetings

Tues 4/22 Inventory (PLEASE READ INSTRUCTIONS BELOW)

                     5:00 Citizens Bond Planning Committee Meeting

Wed 4/23  8:00 Volunteer Appreciation Coffee

8:15 Viking Support Center 5/6

DIBELS TESTING

                     3:45 Bridal Shower (Library)

Thurs 4/24       Take your child to work day

                     DIBELS TESTING

Fri 4/25           DIBELS TESTING

                     1:15 PTA Walk-a-thon Celebration (invite only)

                     Student of the month names/reasons due

April 28 to May 2

Mon 4/28  Individual Planning

Tues 4/29 Class Photos (please sign up)

                     Pizza with the principal

Wed 4/30  8:15 Viking Support Center K

Thurs 5/1 Science Kits Pick-up (Grades 2-6)

Fri 5/2           

Class Picture Day

We will be having group photos (drill team/patrol/etc.) and then the class photos in the MPR on 4/29.  Please make sure to line student’s tallest to shortest to speed up the process.  Teachers keep photo envelopes and give to photographer, they do not get sent to office, unless it is the day after photos.  We will send in late orders on 5/1.

Volunteer Week

We will be celebrating our Volunteers the week of 4/21.  A candy/goodie bar will be set-up in the staff workroom so volunteers can help themselves throughout the week to treats.  On Wednesday, we will host a coffee in the staff lounge.  Coffee and donuts/muffins will be provided.  If you would like to bring a treat for the event, that would be great.  It would be even better if you could stop by for a few minutes to visit with them.

Shelter in Place

Drill to happen soon…Procedure reminders:

1.   Teachers will turn off lights and lock the door upon exiting the classroom. Do not stop to pick up personal items. Teachers bring their Staff Handbooks and Emergency Folders with their classes to the gymnasium

2.   Building administrator will inspect the building to ensure that all students, staff, and visitors are inside their designated area.

3.   Once EVERYONE is accounted for the staff will take on their roles defined below:

·       Security Team – Lock all outside doors.

·       Utilities Team – Shut down all heating and ventilation systems.

·       First Aid/Medical Team – Retrieve any necessary medications and supplies from the health room.

·       Student Accounting/Release Team – Install plastic and duct tape around all designated doors to the gym, and windows in the hallways.

·       All Other Staff – Supervise students.

4.   The school will remain at Shelter in Place until the word is given by administration to leave.

Take your child to work day

Please remember that any student that is participating in TYCTWD must have a signed form or note from parent on or before the day.  In addition, these absences do count as an absence.  Please send forms to the office as soon as you get them.  Forms were in April newsletter.

Student of the Month

Names and reasons due to Barb by 12:00 Friday, 4/25.

Reminder for SUB Binders

If you haven’t already done so, please put a reminder in your Substitute Binder that before the substitute leaves the parent pick-up area they need to make sure Mrs. Nix’s is aware of students being left with her.

Inventory

All student textbooks will need to be placed out on desks and/or tables, face down, (we need to have the barcodes facing up and books laid out, not stacked on top of each other please).  This includes books purchased with title funds, Read Well, CMP, etc., everything except consumables.  For Read Well and CMP, we understand these may be stacked on each other or in bins, and these can be left that way.

If students have textbooks at home, these need to be brought back to the school for the scheduled inventory date in order to be accounted for in the inventory process.  Please remind students and/or parents that we need all textbooks at the school at the time of inventory.

All teacher materials, including Journeys and social studies teacher books and manuals, leveled reader bins, Number Corner bins, Bridges boxes, Read Well boxes, and CMP teacher manuals need to be laid out as above please.  We do not need Bridges teacher manuals or Read Well teacher manuals laid out since the barcodes are on the boxes, (unless you have been sent these manuals separately and they are barcoded individually).

Please ensure that you have all of the above requested materials out and not tucked away in cupboards, boxes, folders, etc.

All materials need to be laid out by 3:30 on April 22, 2014.  Your time and effort spent preparing your classroom/school for this inventory process is very much appreciated. 

Lost and Found

It continues to overflow!  Please have your students check if frequently to retrieve their belongings.

 

Public education is the link between our nation and our dream of liberty and justice for all. Elaine Griffin

April 14 to April 18

Mon 4/14  Grade Level Meetings

Tues 4/15 Safety Meeting

Wed 4/16  Viking Support Center 3/4

Thurs 4/17 Staff Meeting

Fri 4/18     Staff Development Day

April 21 to April 25 School Volunteer Week

Mon 4/21  School Volunteer Week

Tues 4/22 Inventory (PLEASE READ INSTRUCTIONS BELOW)

                5:00 Citizens Bond Planning Committee Meeting

Wed 4/23  8:00 Volunteer Appreciation Coffee

                     8:15 Viking Support Center 5/6
                     DIBELS TESTING
                3:45 Bridal Shower (Library)

Thurs 4/24 Take your child to work day
                 DIBELS TESTING
Fri 4/25     DIBELS TESTING

Substitute Coordinator

The substitute coordinator for Region 3 is Erin Fischer.  Any substitute requests or questions you have need to be directed to Erin at Ext. 8824 or Fischee@puyallup.k12.wa.us.

Activities

Just another friendly reminder to always give a copy of permission slips, invites to activities, and any other correspondence you send with students so that the office is informed of what’s happening at our school.  Parents frequently call to get times/dates of events.

Volunteer Week

We will be celebrating our Volunteers the week of 4/21.  A candy/goodie bar will be set-up in the staff workroom so volunteers can help themselves throughout the week to treats.  On Wednesday, we will host a coffee in the staff lounge.  Coffee and donuts/muffins will be provided.  If you would like to bring a treat for the event, that would be great.  It would be even better if you could stop by for a few minutes to visit with them.

Also, please send a list of your volunteers to the office by Tuesday, April 15 8:00 AM so we can send them a formal invitation to the event.

Take your child to work day

Please remember that any student that is participating in TYCTWD must have a signed form (went home in newsletter) or note from parent on or before the day.  In addition, these absences do count as an absence.  Please send forms to the office as soon as you get

Inventory

All student textbooks will need to be placed out on desks and/or tables, face down, (we need to have the barcodes facing up and books laid out, not stacked on top of each other please).  This includes books purchased with title funds, Read Well, CMP, etc., everything except consumables.  For Read Well and CMP, we understand these may be stacked on each other or in bins, and these can be left that way.

If students have textbooks at home, these need to be brought back to the school for the scheduled inventory date in order to be accounted for in the inventory process.  Please remind students and/or parents that we need all textbooks at the school at the time of inventory.

All teacher materials, including Journeys and social studies teacher books and manuals, leveled reader bins, Number Corner bins, Bridges boxes, Read Well boxes, and CMP teacher manuals need to be laid out as above please.  We do not need Bridges teacher manuals or Read Well teacher manuals laid out since the barcodes are on the boxes, (unless you have been sent these manuals separately and they are barcoded individually).

Please ensure that you have all of the above requested materials out and not tucked away in cupboards, boxes, folders, etc.  This inventory process is vital to ensuring your school will have the instructional materials they need for the 2014-2015 school year, while also saving money by not ordering items that are already in the buildings.

All materials need to be laid out by 3:30 on April 22, 2014.  Your time and effort spent preparing your classroom/school for this inventory process is very much appreciated.  Please let me know if you have any questions.

SPRING WIN (Wellness is Now) OFFERINGS

WIN Step and Sculpt

Location: Fruitland Elementary
Class meets: Mondays, 4:15pm-5:00pm (step only), Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4:00pm-5:00pm (step and toning with hand weights)

Details: This class will incorporate cardio and circuit training with weights Cost: $4 drop-in, or $3 per class punch card

Class begins: April 7^th Instructor: Michele Roan

Zumba Fitness
Location: Karshner Elementary gym
Class meets: Mondays and Wednesdays, 4:30pm-5:30pm 
Cost: $4 per class or $30 for 10 classes. First class is free!
Class begins: April 7^th Instructor: Athena Hoenhous

WIN Yoga

Location: Maplewood Elementary Gym and Sunrise Elementary Gym Class Meets: Mondays, 5:15pm-6:15pm (Maplewood Gym), and Wednesdays, 4:15pm-5:15pm (Sunrise Gym)

Details: "HATHA YOGA" is a complete full body work-out, including strength, flexibility, and range of motion, balance, and deep relaxation, with stress reduction techniques. No experience necessary. All ages and abilities welcome. Bring a yoga mat and water. Class Begins: April 7th (Maplewood), and April 9th (Sunrise)

Cost: Drop-in Fee (cash only): Adult $7, Student $5. Discounted full session fee (12 classes): $60.
Instructor: JoEtte Rossi-Luich (253) 537-7604

SAMPLE COMPUTERS ARE HERE

A sample of each machine has been placed in the office and will be here at least until April 18th. Stop in and check them out. If you have questions about which laptop is best for you, please ask the pilot testers at your school for what they liked and why (Tianna/Traci) school).

If you do nothing, you will receive the standard HP ProBook 450. However, if you would like to select the optional HP EliteBook 840, you MUST LET US KNOW by 5:00PM APR 17 by filling out a very brief form online at: http://psdk12.org/?laptop_choice (You will have to log in to Edline to fill out the form).

Both computers will have Windows 8.1, a touch screen and the same performance factor. They do differ in some important ways.

 

If we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant: if we did not sometimes taste of adversity, prosperity would not be so welcome.  Anne Bradstreet

March 31 to April 4 SPRING BREAK

Mon 3/31  sleep in, enjoy relaxing

Tues 4/1         3:30 Staff Meeting (April fool’s Day)

Wed 4/2          Rest, relax and read…

Thurs 4/3       Go on a hike,

Fri 4/4            Long bike ride…

April 7 to April 11

Mon 4/7          Principal Directed

                     AVID Meeting

Tues 4/8         Student of the Month Luncheon

PBIS Meeting

AVID Meeting

Wed 4/9          Viking Support Center 1/2

                     Glad Trainers in the Building

Thurs 4/10      

Fri 4/11           PTA Spinning Dance

Phone Calls home

If a student is calling home from class for any reason (except illness as they would be sent to the nurse’s office to be assessed), please ask them to make sure to leave a message.  Many times, parent’s call back wanting to know why they got a call and we don’t know.  Please have this conversation with your students.

Intercom

Many times there are students, staff, parents and/or community members in the office when the intercom is being used.  Please keep that in mind when using it to contact the office.  That being said, please remind your students that when the office calls using the intercom, it is difficult to hear when students begin calling the teachers name.  We will use the phone to contact you if we are unable to reach you with the intercom due to the noise level.

EDLINE Account Activation COMPETITION

Our school currently has about 9% of our students/parents activated with an EDLINE account.  In order to improve this number, we would like to have a friendly competition during the month of April.  So, please send home the pink activation forms for each student (NOTE, THEY GO TO INDIVIDUAL STUDENT PER LABEL) so they can take home for parent to activate.  Please advertise in your newsletters, get students excited about it and have some fun. The winning classroom is determined by the class with the highest percentage of ACTIVATED EDLINE Accounts by April 30th.  Winning class receives “Donuts with Ms. Stewart”! (Notices will be put in your box on Monday, April 7^th)

Donation

We had a few rolls of magnetic strip (cut to the size you want) donated and is on the workroom table for your use.  Help yourself!

Staff Lounge

A friendly reminder to please ALWAYS clean the microwave and wash your dishes/utensils after using.  They don’t wash themselves!

 

 

 

 

LAPTOP REPLACEMENT

Information Technology will be offering an optional choice to teachers – we have designated the HP ProBook 450 as the standard issue laptop, but we are offering an HP EliteBook 840 as an option. It is lighter, a little smaller but does not have an internal CD/DVD drive or 10-key numeric key pad.

 

So that teachers can make an informed selection, they will be placing one of both laptop models at every school along with some small signs that will explain the key differences and inform them how they can make their choice. (Note: if they want the standard laptop, they don’t have to do anything, but if they want the optional model, they MUST fill out an online form – link provided on the signage). These laptops will be on display in the office after spring break. Any staff member that wants the optional model must fill out the form by April 17th so that we can order the next shipment of computers.

 

Inventory Heads up!!!

All teacher materials, including Journeys and social studies teacher books and manuals, leveled reader bins, Number Corner bins, Bridges boxes, Read Well boxes, and CMP teacher manuals need to be laid out as above please.  We do not need Bridges teacher manuals or Read Well teacher manuals laid out since the barcodes are on the boxes, (unless you have been sent these manuals separately and they are barcoded individually).

 

Please ensure that you have all of the above requested materials out and not tucked away in cupboards, boxes, folders, etc. 

 

All materials need to be laid out by 3:30 on April 22, 2014.  Your time and effort spent preparing your classroom/school for this inventory process is very much appreciated.  Please let me know if you have any questions.

 

Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant.  Robert Louis Stevenson

March 24 to March 28 SPIRIT WEEK

Mon 3/24  Individual Planning

                Hawaiian Day

Tues 3/25 Crazy Hair Day

                Early Dismissal 12:46 Student Learning

Wed 3/26  Viking Support Center K

                 Hat / College Day

                 Title I Math and Reading Night 6:00 to 7:30

Thurs 3/27   CSIP Meeting

                   Career Day

Fri 3/28       PTA Walk-a-Thon (more info to come)

Crazy Sock Day / Spinning Wear

March 31 to April 4 SPRING BREAK

Mon 3/31  Sleep in, enjoy relaxing

Tues 4/1         April Fool’s Day
Wed 4/2          Rest, relax and read…
Thurs 4/3 Go on a hike,
Fri 4/4            Long bike ride…

April 7 to April 11

Mon 4/7          Principal Directed

Tues 4/8         PBIS Meeting

AVID Meeting

Wed 4/9          Viking Support Center 1/2

Thurs 4/10      

Fri 4/11           PTA Spinning Dance

Common Core Training is Coming…Take a look at the Staff Development Website.

Print Shop Reminder (Plan ahead)

It's that time of year and the Print Shop would like to get a head start on summer work again this spring so they aren't so swamped in July and August.

That means quick turnaround times AND a chance to get a head start on fall printing needs like kindergarten seatwork and start-up materials for grade-level teams.

Inventory Heads up!!!

All teacher materials, including Journeys and social studies teacher books and manuals, leveled reader bins, Number Corner bins, Bridges boxes, Read Well boxes, and CMP teacher manuals need to be laid out as above please.  We do not need Bridges teacher manuals or Read Well teacher manuals laid out since the barcodes are on the boxes, (unless you have been sent these manuals separately and they are barcoded individually).

Please ensure that you have all of the above requested materials out and not tucked away in cupboards, boxes, folders, etc.  This inventory process is vital to ensuring your school will have the instructional materials they need for the 2014-2015 school year, while also saving money by not ordering items that are already in the buildings.

All materials need to be laid out by 3:30 PM on April 22, 2014.  Your time and effort spent preparing your classroom/school for this inventory process is very much appreciated.  Please let me know if you have any questions.

Walk-a-Thon

Please make sure that you have signed up for a time for the Walk-a-Thon for your class.  Please make sure your students are turning in their money and prize coupons for daily drawings.