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** Elementary Staff Meeting is October 14, at 3:30, in the Elementary Library **. Agenda includes PE information, Discussion about Star Lab, discussion about fundraising and teachers completing information on “What’s Happening in their Classroom”. Several staff members will be presenting information, so we ask that you do not bring schoolwork or work on computers during the meeting. Since we have a full agenda, please arrive as soon as possible and be ready to go at 3:30. ** October 13 ** I will be at the Child Find Meeting in Adel from 8:30-11:30 BLT meeting at 3:30 in the elementary conference room. ** October 15 ** Heart Assessment Data meeting at 3:30 in the elementary computer lab (this is the meeting that was originally scheduled for Oct. 8) ** October 20 ** PBS Meeting at 7:30 in the elementary conference room.
 * Staff Notes **
 * October 9, 2009 **
 * Think, Lead, and Serve **
 * Additional Dates **
 * October 21 ** Early Out – Focus will be on Positive Behavior Supports – presented by PBS team.

** Hallway, Bathroom and Cafeteria ** I am continuing to see improved behavior in the hallway, and cafeteria. Students are no longer shouting or slamming lockers before/after school. They are much quieter coming into the cafeteria. It will be exciting to see these developments continue as we implement PBS. I hope that you have noticed the bulletin boards in the conference room and in front of the office. Please post your questions and comments on the bulletin board in the conference. Our PBS team appreciates your interest. ** Display Case ** - Eileen Brown will use the display case for a presentation during bus safety week Oct. 19-23. I am making a schedule, so please let me know if you would like to reserve the case during the year. ** Treats ** – There is no one signed up for Friday treats next week. If you have not signed up – this is your chance. ** Budget Cuts - ** I was thinking after the meeting yesterday about ways to save. Since we all have ELMO’s one suggestion is: Instead of running of worksheets for every student – sometimes they only write a few words on them, consider putting one copy on the ELMO and have students write answers on whiteboards. You can go around and check them off or have them hold up their whiteboards. Just a couple times a year would save thousands of sheets of paper. ** Public Service ** – Thank you to 4th grade for cleaning outside front of Elementary, hallways and bathrooms. ** Thought for the Week ** As I am write the Staff Notes, I am sitting at Drake waiting for the Maya Angelou program. I can’t believe that I would ever go two hour s early, but the chance to hear Maya Angelou is too good to miss. We all need those moments that feed our soul.
 * Iowa Core Notes ** I sent staff the notes that I took at the recent Iowa Core meeting. I was hoping to get some reflection or questions. I know that teachers are busy, but I want to make sure you stay updated on the Iowa Core. I put a copy of my notes in your box. Please read them and get back to me with questions or comments.