Monday, May 27, 2013



         Quote:
                English proverb:  “The soul is healed by being with children.”
             
                Weekly Blast!
Monday, May 27th        No school -Memorial Day!

Tuesday, May 28th        Volunteer Brunch
9:30-2:00                     Hayes & Brownley - Field Trip @ Garden of the Gods

Wednesday, May 29th    No Staff Development - Time to Finish Report Cards
9:30-2:00                     Castro & Nelson - Field Trip @ Garden of the Gods
9:30-1:30                      Schulte, Steckler & Murray-Close @ Castlewood Canyon
9:30-2:15                      Kramer & Hawk @ Argo Gold Mine
4:00                            EPR window closes

Thursday, May 30th
9:30-2:15                     Kindergarten @ Denver Zoo
9:30-1:30                     Woolus & Hoff @ Castlewood Canyon
9:30-2:15                     Holtzer & Menk @ Argo Gold Mine
9:30-12:30                   Third grade field trip

Friday, May 31st          Field Day!
9:15-12:15                    Grades 3-5
1:00-3:30                    Grades 1 & 2
                                Second Specials End (Technology & Health)


Reminders:
1. Please electronically sign your contract no later than June 2. by
   a) Logging into ESS, the Employee Self-Service Portal from the HR Google Site.
   b) Click on the “Contract” Tab – only certified staff 
   c) Review your Teacher Contract by clicking the “View your teacher contract” link. 
   d) Sign electronically.

2. Let Joelle know by Wednesday at 10 your students who are Top Dog. Students who are 
    selected as a Top Dog should only be those who go above and beyond and always show 
    what it looks like to "Go for the Gold."  You will receive student certificates that should 
    go home in students backpacks on the last day of school.

3. Please communicate any end of year parties to the office. Please keep them low key and 
    limited to the afternoon of our last day of school.

4. Save the date!  Our year-end celebration will be on June 5th.  More details to come!

Golden Nuggets
Lounge Duty:  O’Day/Heitmann
Friday Treats:  Kindie and Preschool
Morning Announcements & Recycling: Dalcerri
Morning Supervision: Graham, Marchese, Nelson, Braden, Hurley

Don’t forget your orange vest!

Sunday, May 19, 2013




          “To the world you may be just a teacher, but to your students you are a hero.”
                                                                                                                         -Author Unknown
                     Weekly Blast!
Monday, May 20th

Tuesday, May 21st
3:00-4:00                                   EA Meeting w/ Jenny - Review Schedule

Wednesday, May 22nd                   Happy Birthday Ashley Dalcerri!
                                                No Staff Development! - Time to work on Report Cards
                                                **All ILP updates are due in IC
Thursday, May 23rd

Friday, May 24th                             Last day for Library Specials
                                                Coins for A Cause - Pajama Day!
                                                Donate coins to wear your PJs & Support Nets for Africa 

Saturday, May 25th                        Happy Birthday Nancy Aldridge!

Reminders:
• In order to have enough office supplies and paper for the remainder of this year and the beginning of next year, please take only what you need.
EPR window closes on May 29th @ 4:00.

Go For the GOLD!
• Thank you teachers for all of your hard work in putting together equitable class lists. Your efforts are appreciated!
• Thank you Kindergarten team for a wonderful K Orientation!
• Congratulations Bev for getting accepted to run the Boston Marathon again next year!
Have anyone you want to recognize?  Please let Libby know.

Golden Nuggets
Lounge Duty:  O’Day/Heitmann
Friday Treats:  Kindie and Preschool
Morning Announcements & Recycling: Dalcerri
Morning Supervision: Graham, Marchese, Nelson, Braden, Hurley
Don’t forget your orange vest!



Sunday, May 12, 2013



                     Quote:
"The heart of a mother is a deep abyss at the bottom of which you will always find forgiveness."


                    Weekly Blast!
Monday, May 13th

Tuesday, May 14th

Wednesday, May 15th                Staff Development
                                             * Book Shopping!
                                             * Please bring your grade level materials list & book ideas!
Thursday, May 16th
                                             Staff Mtg @ Gold Mine room
8:00                                       * Breakfast 
8:15                                       * Celebrations
6:00                                      K Orientation 
Friday, May 17th


Reminders:
• May 24th will be the last day for Library specials.

Opportunities
•  If you would like to be a part of our Learning and Leadership Team next year and holding one of the following roles see Jenny: Curriculum and Instruction, Change Agent, Quality Assessment, Data Analysis, and Digital Age Teaching and Learning.  Each position receives a stipend.

Go For the GOLD!
• Thank you Stephanie Brown for creating a new articulation sheet.
• Thank you Talia and Chelsey Liccardello for an amazing performance of Aladdin!
• Thank you Jessica Alvey for celebrating all of our super heros!
• Thank you teachers for everything you do!
Have anyone you want to recognize?  Please let Libby know.

Golden Nuggets
Lounge Duty:  Alvey/Dazzio
Friday Treats:  Office Staff
Morning Announcements & Recycling: Fleet
Morning Supervision: Rossi, McMillan, Hayes, Jones, Dalcerri, Conrad
Don’t forget your orange vest!

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