Staff+Notes+10-7-11


 * Staff Notes **
 * October 7, 2011 **

It is important that we have the same rules for noon and afternoon recess. The noon recess supervisors put together a list of rules that they enforce during the noon recess. If we have the same rules for afternoon recess, it will be much less confusing for students.
 * Recess Rules**


 * 1) Students should not be playing in or under the bleachers.
 * 2) Students should not be in the dugout.
 * 3) **NO** students should be playing on the north side of the softball field. It is too far away and they cannot be adequately supervised.
 * 4) Students should keep shoes on – no barefoot play.
 * 5) If students are playing on the field, a supervisor **must** be on the field.

Number 5 is most important. An adult must be on the field. If there is an altercation on the field, it is important there is an adult nearby that viewed the incident. If students are sent to the office, that adult observation is an important part of the report. It is very difficult and time consuming to sift through various student observations.

Announcements – Saylor Treats – Staci/Eileen
 * Treats and Announcements - Week of October 10**

Please sent conference letters out next Tuesday.
 * Conference Notes**

If you have any articles or information for the November/December Newsletter, please get them to me by the end of next week.
 * November/December Newsletter**

The end of the quarter is October 14
 * End of the Quarter**


 * Upcoming Events**
 * October 15** Governor Branstad will be presenting education vision at a meeting in Van Meter.
 * October 17** Building Leadership Team Meeting at 7:30 in the Elementary Conf. Room.

Please continue to plan for a Healthy Halloween. There are a lot of great alternatives to candy and soda. Please remind students that there are no dark liquids, scary masks or weapons.
 * Healthy Halloween**

Drake will be sending out information on a new program to encourage students to read. The Read Like a Champion program will include free tickets for students and a family member to attend a Drake Basketball game when they meet reading goals. Watch for information coming soon!
 * Drake - Read Like a Champion program**