“Expectation without communication leads to frustration.”
This quote has resonated with me lately as I feel less than successful as a communicator, these days. I pride myself on keeping CRE in the know and desire to be the leader that can work toward and attain my own professional goals. This is just an FYI, if something has slipped and you need immediate action or assistance from me, don’t hesitate to let me know. Budget planning, MAP planning, hiring, discipline, and parent conferences are keeping me hopping… the good news is it is all school business and I am NOT hanging in the lounge sipping a Starbucks! (that sounds good though!!!) In short: If you need me I am there!
If you have not turned in your volunteer appreciation form for any volunteers worthy of said recognition, please be sure to email their names to me today. We want to make sure everyone is accounted for in our district planning for recognition.
Summer School forms: Please send home summer school forms to students who would benefit from attending. If they have not returned a form and you feel strongly about their enrollment or it can been encouraged please send home an additional form.
Gifted Screening: If you are considering gifted screening for a student, please share the names with Mrs. Bronn. (1st grade)
Attached you will find the amended school calendar for next year. The CRE Calendar will be updated with the changes. 2015-2016Calendar2
I am in the thick of budget planning for next year and need feedback on the following items: If a category does not pertain to you then you do not need to reply. Email your answers to Evelyn for technology planning purposes.
1. Are you EMINTS trained? If so, is your classroom fully equipped?
2. Will you be completing EMINTS training by the start of the 2015-16 school year?
3. Do you need your smart board replaced? (only yes if you have had consistent, unresolved issues)
Please cut an paste these questions with your answers when emailing Evelyn.
Bucket Fillers: Pam Hazell and Cindy Nevins created a form for teacher assignment input in the PST process. This is going to be instrumental in the class assignment process for our at-risk populations. Great thinking! #crestrong
Sara Pardeck and Bayli Ijames hosted second round interviews in their classes today. I appreciate their perspective in the hiring process and their open door policy to allowing these candidates a positive atmosphere to let their talents shine.
Victoria Hutsell embraces a challenging student when redirected back to the classroom. She has waved us away at the door when checking on his return. She is confident in handling his transition and recognizes his need for time an space in the moment. I appreciate her desire to have in class and her approach to him as an individual. #crestrong
Jennifer Engel does an exceptional job of using social media as a tool for sharing the great happenings in her classroom and our school. I am certain parents feel a sense of peace in the snapshots of learning and character development they can access during their day. This is a talent that certainly links school and home.
Tricia Clark is in flux at the moment regarding a daily schedule due to her students’ health needs. With that she asked, seeks direction, and desires to serve in the best capacity. I appreciate the confidence I have in her to be able to share her time and turn on a dime as needed within our sped team.
Stay tuned…
Michelle