Staff+Notes+10-8-10


 * Staff Notes  **
 * October 8, 2010 **

Please keep the returned fundraiser packets in your classroom. The VMEPC will be providing “smencil” (scented pencil) for each student that returns a packet. Please remind students that the packets are due on October 11. Let them know that proceeds from the fundraiser go toward funding field trips.
 * Fundraiser Packets **

Remember that you are responsible for cadets assigned to your room. They should be there on time. If they are late or absent, please report it to the secondary office. We would prefer that cadets not use the copy machine. Please let Soni know if you need something run of the copy machine.
 * Cadets **

There is a new sheet by the copy machine for teachers to sign up for an IPDP conference. I am still needing to meet with Murillo, Schenck, Stephens, Skahill, Volk, Braun, Brynes Bragg, Brickman, Broderick Daggett, Fries, and Wright.
 * Individual Professional Development Plans **

Also, please keep a close watch on the pads. I have heard that students are taking coupons off the pads. I will put another copy of ideas for student reinforcement in your box.
 * Positive Behavior Supports **
 * Please keep teaching and reinforcing our PBIS skills. ** I’ve seen a tremendous improvement, (especially hallway and entering/exiting the building) but we don’t want to let up now. I have ordered more coupon books. They should be here on Monday, but may end up on the Wednesday run.

Please get your nomination letters to Deb Saylor
 * Counselor of the Year Nomination Letters **

Please remember that we are stressing Healthy Halloween parties. Students get lots of candy already and so we are focusing on healthy alternatives for Halloween treats. I have seen some very creative Healthy Halloween treats. We prefer that students not bring dark drinks for the classroom parties and events. ** Suggest apple cider! ** I have seen some terrible stains on classroom carpets. The custodians work on them in the summer, but there is very little we can do. Remind parents that students must bring costumes to school in a bag. They cannot wear face paint all day. They cannot bring weapons. They cannot wear costumes out to recess.
 * Halloween Parties **