Staff+Notes+4-9-10

** Elementary Staff Meeting ** is April 14, at 3:30 in the Elementary Library. Topics include a demonstration of Voice Thread, an overview of information from the State Reading Conference, and updates on CAB Science and PBS. ITBS scores are in, so we will have an overview of scores at a staff meeting or Early Out. ** Newsletter ** – I am beginning to put together the May Newsletter. Please let me know if you have any articles or information for the newsletter. ** Field Trips ** - Please notify the kitchen at least two weeks before the trip if your class/grade is not eating lunch. ** Star-Gazing ** with Chris Adkins, April 14, 8:30 in the Van Meter H.S. parking lot – will carpool to area park. ** Old Creamery Theater ** – April 14, at 2:00 (K-1, 1:45) (2-3, 1:50) (4-5,6-1:55) ** Matinee ** - We will have a matinee performance of the play Robin Hood on April 22 from 2:15-3:00 in the Act. Ctr. ** Purchase Orders ** I have not received any purchase orders for next year. Please get POs for items to my ASAP. The following grade levels have volunteered to write letters/cards to volunteer organizations that provide support for our school. It is best if students can thank them for specific things and tell how their volunteer efforts have affected that student’s education. ** First Grade **  Helping Hands ** Second Grade **  School Board ** Third Grade ** _________________ Please contact me with organization ** Fourth Grade ** VMEPC ** Fifth Grade ** _________________ Please contact me with organization ** Sixth Grade ** Foundation I am still looking for a grade level to create a banner that all students can sign. I am also looking for staff members to bring treats for the Helping Hands on April 20 – I know that many of you have benefited from their efforts. BLT will be providing treats for the VMEPC meeting on April 15. Please consider attending this meeting to let them personally know that you appreciate all they do for our school. (funding field trips, meals for conferences, items for teacher appreciation week, ELMOS, books for the library, co-funding screen for activity center, computer lab…..) (letters could also be an option)
 * Staff Notes 4-9-10 **
 * Volunteer Appreciation Week is April 19-23 **