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**Staff Notes 10-16 Think, Lead, Serve**

 * November Staff Meeting** Wednesday, November 18, at 3:30, in the Elementary Library.

I do not always check my cell phone in the evening.
 * Sub Calling** Please call me at my **home phone** (515-957-9724) between the end of school and 7:00 am. Call my cell phone 7:00am - 7:45am only.

Mr. VanDeCamp also suggested that teachers consider having a field trip at some point to the Iowa Veteran's Cemetery. Please let me know if interested.
 * Veteran's Day Program** I am working with Terry Van DeCamp & Marsha Fries to have a Veteran's Day program on November 11 at 10:00.


 * Positive Behavior Supports** Please put the sheets that Mindy gave you at the Staff Meeting in her box.


 * Fundraising Flyers** Please do not pass out any fundraising flyers unless you have heard that they are approved. Please contact me.


 * VMEPC Fundraiser** I hope that you will consider ordering items from the VMEPC fundraiser. There are many quality items. There is a order packet in the elementary office.


 * Healthy Halloween** I hope that we are continuing with our tradition of having a Healthy Halloween. Please let parents know that you would prefer healthy treats. Tell students/parents that they should not send dark drinks or soda. Parties will be at the end of the day on Friday, October 30. Please make sure that students are aware that they cannot wear costumes to school, they cannot bring scary costumes, bring weapons or wear face paint.


 * Van Meter Clothes** Sharon Garvey has donated a number of Van Meter shirts. They are on the table in the office.


 * Board Report** Please continue to let me know when you are doing something interesting in your classroom. I would like to include that information.

something that you need.
 * Custodian** We are short on custodial help right now. Wayne, Shorty and Josh are working hard to cover things. Please let them know if there is


 * Thought for the Week** The best way to forget your own problems is to help someone else solve theirs.