Staff+Notes+5-20-11


 * Staff Notes **
 * 5-20-11 **


 * Reminder: Staff Meeting on Monday, May 23, at 7:40 in the Elem. Library**

During the past week I reviewed all the PD Standards templates, held most of the Individual Professional Development Plan meetings and finished the Performance Review meetings. Although I know that it is a long process, discussions on your professional development are really the highpoint of my year. I truly appreciate the opportunity to talk to each of you about what is important in education. I know that we have many group meetings, but rarely have the chance for those individual discussions. I am glad that we are able to make time for that in our busy schedules.

I am interested in what you are doing with this program. In recent meetings with parents and students, I am seeing the importance of teaching students cooperative learning and problem-solving skills. As students get older, these skills are essential for many of the small group and partner activities that we want to plan in the classroom. I hope that we are still making time for Tribes lessons each week. Let me know if you have found some great on-line resources.
 * Tribes**

Many grade levels are already creating class lists for next year. Please have your class list recommendations turned in by May 27.
 * Class lists**

I will have check-out sheets in your boxes.
 * Check-Out Sheets**

Please do not book your own subs. You can write a sub request on your leave form.
 * Subs**

Soni created some colored “quilt” cards. If you need more, just let her know.
 * Quilt of Character Cards**

……..change is never easy, but always possible Barack Obama, 44th President
 * Thought for the Week**