August 2017
Click here for the staff / professional development the calendar for the year.
We have several morning meetings this year due to our book study and these days are listed through December.
Tuesday:
Wednesday
We have several morning meetings this year due to our book study and these days are listed through December.
DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP WEEK:
Monday:
Being a Digital Team - Wear Your Favorite Jersey / Sports Team
Being a Digital Team - Wear Your Favorite Jersey / Sports Team
Tuesday:
Digital Footprint - Wear Crazy Socks
7:30 Leadership Team meeting in the Gold Mine room
2:30-3:30 4th & 5th band demo
7:30 Leadership Team meeting in the Gold Mine room
2:30-3:30 4th & 5th band demo
Wednesday
Giving Credit / Copyright - Twin Day
SD: Words Their Way
9:00-10:00 Orchestra demo
Thursday
9:00-10:00 Orchestra demo
Thursday
Internet Safety - Dress As A Super Hero (*Please remind kids no weapons or masks)
Plan Day 5th grade am - 4th grade pm
Plan Day 5th grade am - 4th grade pm
Friday
Privacy & Security - GRE Spirit Wear
Privacy & Security - GRE Spirit Wear
REMINDERS:
Solar Eclipse Viewing
* Our glasses arrived! We were able to get solar glasses for all teachers and students. Please plan on meeting on the field by your grade level cone at 11:30.
* Please remind students that they may not remove their glasses while outside. Students who take them off should be sent indoors. Active supervision is essential!
The lunch schedule will be tweaked to accommodate this event.
* Morning kindergarten classes will view this event from 11:10-11:30.
* If your students bring in glasses you must check to see that the following number is present: ISO 12312-2 international standard. Please also make sure that glasses are not scratched. If you are unsure have students wear GRE's glasses.
* Please preview/discuss the eclipse with students prior to coming out (see resources below).
What it Will Look Like During the Solar Eclipse
School Norms
* Please remember to post on your blog once a month. If you haven't posted for August already please do so. Please provide an overview of content/curriculum for August and things parents can do to help their children at home. You can use other methods of communication (See Saw, Email, written letter etc), but the content must also appear on the blog monthly. Please plan on your second post occurring on September 1.
PTO Reimbursement of $100 - Teachers Only
* Please turn in your receipts for school supplies to PTO for reimbursement by September 1. Please submit all receipts at once totaling $100. Receipts should only show school items and spirit wear can be included.
Gifts from the Heart for Western Night
* Parents are able to participate in a raffle to win a variety of gift baskets. If you are interested in offering a simple gift, such as a special breakfast or lunch together at school, please complete this google survey.
Staff Development Reminder
* Please come to staff development with your class Words Their Way Initial Inventory scored. We will talk about groups and best instructional practices then. Here are staff development times for the year.
Tech Support
* Please email Megan Fleet if you have tech questions or if something isn't working. See tech office hours on the pd calendar. You can also reach out to the following tech leaders:
Solar Eclipse Viewing
* Our glasses arrived! We were able to get solar glasses for all teachers and students. Please plan on meeting on the field by your grade level cone at 11:30.
· * Glasses will be given to teachers as their classes head outside. They are extremely dark so please pass your glasses out to students when you are seated on the field. You might want to bring blankets for your class to sit on during the viewing. As students are walking out remind them not to look at the sky. If you have any students that you are concerned about let Jenny or Libby know no later than 9 AM Monday.
* Please remind students that they may not remove their glasses while outside. Students who take them off should be sent indoors. Active supervision is essential!
The lunch schedule will be tweaked to accommodate this event.
* If your students bring in glasses you must check to see that the following number is present: ISO 12312-2 international standard. Please also make sure that glasses are not scratched. If you are unsure have students wear GRE's glasses.
* Please preview/discuss the eclipse with students prior to coming out (see resources below).
School Norms
* Please remember to post on your blog once a month. If you haven't posted for August already please do so. Please provide an overview of content/curriculum for August and things parents can do to help their children at home. You can use other methods of communication (See Saw, Email, written letter etc), but the content must also appear on the blog monthly. Please plan on your second post occurring on September 1.
PTO Reimbursement of $100 - Teachers Only
* Please turn in your receipts for school supplies to PTO for reimbursement by September 1. Please submit all receipts at once totaling $100. Receipts should only show school items and spirit wear can be included.
Gifts from the Heart for Western Night
* Parents are able to participate in a raffle to win a variety of gift baskets. If you are interested in offering a simple gift, such as a special breakfast or lunch together at school, please complete this google survey.
Staff Development Reminder
* Please come to staff development with your class Words Their Way Initial Inventory scored. We will talk about groups and best instructional practices then. Here are staff development times for the year.
Tech Support
* Please email Megan Fleet if you have tech questions or if something isn't working. See tech office hours on the pd calendar. You can also reach out to the following tech leaders:
Stephanie Brown (K)
Melissa Robart (1)
Naomi Meredith (3)
Becca McMillan (3)
Allison Hawk (5)
Ashley Dalcerri (5)
Click here for information regarding mandatory trainings that are required for all staff members. The following trainings are due by September 8th:
Mandatory Trainings
Click here for information regarding mandatory trainings that are required for all staff members. The following trainings are due by September 8th:
- Respect at Work
- Standard Response Protocol
- Run, Hide, Fight
- Child Abuse and Neglect Mandatory Training
- Privacy Act Compliance
WELOCOME
Jennifer Hunsinger - OT
GO FOR THE GOLD
* Thank you to everyone for a great Back to School Night and Assessment days!
* The Karens for helping set up for the principal's presentation on Back to School Night!
* Toby for making the building shine for parents this week and for all the help with set up!
* The Karens for helping set up for the principal's presentation on Back to School Night!
* Toby for making the building shine for parents this week and for all the help with set up!
GOLDEN NUGGETS
Morning Announcements: Rayens
Lounge Duty: Broecker/Dalcerri
