Staff+Notes+3-25-10

Elem. Staff Meeting is April 14, at 3:30, in the elementary library. Building Leadership Team Meeting is Wednesday, March 31, 3:30 in the El. Conf. Room The VMEPC met on Thursday and discussed the following topics: Carnival: The VMEPC reviewed the Carnival and discussed ways to improve it next year. **Profit was $4,486.88. **The VMEPC communicated a strong desire for all staff members to be at the Carnival. They spend many months planning and preparing for it. All the proceeds go to elementary programs, field trips and equipment. Meetings: The VMEPC also discussed ways to involve teachers in the meetings. Suggestions included having some of the meetings at earlier times (such as 4:00) or to have teachers take turns attending meetings – sign up to attend a meeting. Items Approved: The VMEPC approved funding for the remaining field trips. They approved purchasing ALA award books and ½ the cost of purchasing a new screen for the Activity Center. Total cost of the screen, brackets and installation is around $2,000. They also approved $250 for the garden. Fundraiser: The VMEPC is planning a Fun Run during the Kids Day in June. Thank You: To the VMEPC for providing supper for teachers during conferences. Teacher Appreciation Week: They discussed ways to show appreciation to our teachers. Next Meeting: April 15, at 7:00 in the cafeteria. **Please continue to remind parents that the April 7 Early Out dismissal time is 12:30 – not**** 2:30. ** Please notify the office as soon as possible as to any personal days. According to the contract, personal leave must be requested through the principal at least five days in advance, no more that 2 teachers can use personal leave on the same day and personal leave cannot be used the last week of school. There are two openings for elementary teachers to attend the ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education) Conference in Denver, Colorado, June 27 -30. The district has received a grant that will pay for travel, hotel, food and registration. **If you are interested in attending, please contact me by the end of the day Monday, March 30**. We will expect a participant to share information from the conference with the staff and be willing to mentor other teachers. Most of us end up with no more than 5 or 6 people who remember us. Teachers have thousands of people who remember them for the rest of their lives. Andy Rooney .
 * Staff Notes **
 * March 25, 2010 **
 * VMEPC Meeting **
 * Early Out Notice **
 * Personal Days **
 * ISTE Conference **
 * Thoughts for the Week **