Staff+Notes+4-2-10

PBS Meeting is Tuesday, April 6, at 7:30 am. Elementary Staff Meeting is April 14, at 3:30, in the elementary library (Kindergarten treats) The Building Leadership Team met on Wednesday, March 31. We discussed the following issues:  1. Calendar – the 2010-11 Calendar will come out in April  2. Start-Stop time next year - Teachers will report at 7:30. Student day is 8:25 – 3:25  3. Planners - student planners will be ordered for students in grades 3-5  4. National Volunteer Week is April 18 – 24. Grade levels can sign up to write letters of Appreciation to the Board, VMEPC, Foundation, Helping Hands, Music Boosters. A sign-up sheet will be on the copier. A banner will be created that all students can sign and will be routed to groups. The BLT members will provide treats for April 15 VMEPC meeting. Volunteers sought for treats for Helping Hands on April 20 – Sign up on copier.  5. Staff members can read the city newsletter to keep up on area news and events. I will forward a copy to staff. Previous issues can be viewed at [|www.cityofvanmeter.com] I have not received any purchase orders for next year. Please get any requests in to me by April 15.
 * Staff Notes **
 * April 2, 2010 **
 * Meetings **
 * Reminder:** Please continue to remind parents that Early Out on April 7 is 12:30
 * BLT Meeting **
 * Purchase Orders **

Please get cadet grades to Rod Beem ASAP.
 * Cadet Grades **

Teachers are asked to get an estimate of the number of students and families that will be attending the star gazing event with Chris Adkins on April 7. Please return email me with an estimate.
 * Star Gazing for 4th-6th Graders and Families **

I will be at a Heart Behavior Module Training on April 8, from 1-4:00.
 * Out of Building **

April Newsletter The April Elementary Newsletter can be accessed at http://marentsen.wikispaces.com/April+Newsletter

The art of being wise is knowing what to overlook – William James
 * Thought for the Week **