Wednesday, Ocotober 14, 2009



Today is day 5 on the specials calendar.

Upcoming events-

SmartBoard training-today-after school
TouchMath training-Thursday
PBS movie and popcorn-Friday from 9-10:30
October 20-STAFF MEETING-after-school

Skill of the week-Summarizing
Strategy of the week -Reinforcing effort

If your class would like to make cards for the family of Sgt. Hutchens, please let me know and I will pass them along to the proper person.

Please remember to give to the United Way. We are doing good, but need your help to make a difference. Last Year, 56% of our staff gave something to the United Way. it would be great if we could increase that to 70 or 80%. I heard a saying that goes: "It's not about equal gifts, but what's most important is equal commitment."
Mrs. Bland will also send home notices about kids bringing the dimes as well.

Teachers, please make sure you get your PDP to your administrator by October 16th. All of you have met at least once and you may be working the "revise" your PDP. If you need an electronic copy, let me know. If you have not met with your administrator at least once, contact him or her.

PBS Corner- We have several reminders and things to remember.
The PBS committee would like to thank everyone for their efforts to implement PBS. We are well ahead of others schools in our implementation. As with any new idea or concept, refreshers and reminders are necessary for consistency.
Review carefully the Staff expectations in your PBS handbook for all areas and situations. As I have previously stated, the example we set is what makes the difference. These expectations are just that-what is expected by all staff. These are not suggestions or "wish-fors."
Please make sure you are giving out den dollars regularly. At our November 3 staff meeting, the PBS committee looks at how many den dollar packs are being requested as one measure as to how reinforcement is taking place.
Please do not take den dollars away from children. Please review the PBS handbook concerning this.
Stay positive. Continue to focus on and accentuate the positive. Not just in den dollars, but in the things we say and promote. " I like the way you followed_____rule in the hallway instead of don't run in the hallway".
Our November 3 meeting will be a lot about PBS and your concerns. Stay tuned.