Staff+Notes+5-7-10


 * Staff Notes 5-7-10**


 * Staff Meeting** is May 19, at 3:30 in the Elementary Library. We will have an overview of PBS in preparation for implementation next year and have cross-grade level meetings.

Please turn in class list recommendations for next year by May 14, so we can have them for the May 19 meeting.
 * Class Lists**

Please write a short paragraph about what your grade does for Character Cts. This could be anything you have done in the past several years - such as create a Char. Cts presentation for an all school assembly. You can access the Google Doc by clicking on [] I think we can win the School of Character award. It would be a great honor to the school and a recognition of Eldonna's efforts over the past ten years to implement Character Counts.
 * School of Character**

I can begin IPDP final conferences beginning next week. Please bring your time sheets for compensation. Just let me know if you are ready.
 * IPDP Final Conference**

The last day for teachers is Monday, June 7. I will not be available on June 5 for check-out.
 * Last Day for Teachers**

In the Fall of 2010, Grandview College will enroll its second cohort of students for the Master of Science in Innovative Leadership. Graduates from this program are designated as Teacher Leaders and can achieve the qualification of Master Educator in Iowa. Jacobson Fellowship grants for $2,000 are available. Principals are able to nominate a teacher for that $2,000 grant. Please see me if you are interested in this program and would like to be nominated for a grant.
 * Scholarship**

I will be out of the building Monday afternoon. Jenn Sigrist, the Kindergarten teachers and I will be viewing a math program in Waukee. I will be out of the building on Thursday, May 13, attending a PBS training session with the PBS team.. I will also be out of the building on Friday, May 14. I will be checking email all day on Thursday and will be available by cell phone on Friday.
 * Out of the Building**

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