11.16

 

Hi All,

I hope that you all had a good weekend and that you'll give yourself a little extra time to get to work tomorrow morning! It looks like it might be a little slippery. This past week was trying in a lot of ways. Please remind yourself of the bright spots in our work and lean on each other. We're in this work together and in service to young people, assume best intentions and be a witness to the joy! 

I loved passing out cookies on Friday afternoon. Kate Rob, thank you for playing along and being so silly with me and the kids. It was truly the highlight of my Friday. 

Highlights from the field   

• I noticed adults eating lunch with new students and interacting with families
• I noticed extra adults pitching in to make sure what all the K-2 students got dressed and outside on the first snow pants day! Say it with me: 
• Ski pants, boots, jacket, hat and mittens! 
• Many staff engaging in positive and productive conversations surrounding approaches to behavior
• I saw adults supporting each other by checking in, offering a hand asking "how can I help?"
• I was witness to a deep level of care and support for all of the students in our care from many staff members 

News and Announcements

• We've had a really strong response to the support from our partnership with Just Basics. Please remember that this flyer was sent from Bec Dezan. I will also link it as a PDF to the blogpost email. I also know the Bec is working with a small group of you to talk more about food security and what additional support could look like in our building.                  
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• Den Groups-- We will meet on Thursday from 2:55-3:25. This
• Staff Meeting-- We will meet in the Library. We will talk a 50,000 foot view of our Gifts for Giving day and we'll look at the second Universal Design for Learning session. 
• Communication-- Please remember that all staff communication via e-mail is public record. We also need to uphold our norm of professionalism in all of our conversations.
• Book Club: Due to the staff holiday breakfast, Berlin Book Club for staff will be on Tuesday, December 16th from 8:15 am to 8:45 am in the library! We are reading a book with a yellow cover to share with colleagues. I hope to see you there and happy reading!
• Lunch Bunch: From 11:40-12:40 on Thursday 
• New playground equipment: 10 Spin 
• Here's the link to the webpagehttps://www.miracle-recreation.com/product/ten-spin-2/ 
• 10 students are allowed on it at once. 5 standing, 5 sitting. 
• Bec's Schedule: I know people are getting to know and collaborate with Bec in different ways. As she's in our building I want to share her schedule with you.This week she will be in: 
• Monday morning---on a conference call
  
• Wednesday Afternoon 
• Thursday All Day 
• Friday All Day 

                         

What's Happening at BES? 

Monday 11/16	HJC---8:15 Steven in Building 10:00-12:00 **We will be around and visiting classrooms
Tuesday 11/17
Wednesday 11/18	K-6 Teacher PD 8:20-9:20   Staff Meeting 3:10-4:45 Art Room
Thursday  11/19	Den Groups 2:55-3:25
Friday 11/20	Team Meetings  3-6 Academic K-2 Behavior/Attendance

Where is Celia?

Monday 11/16	HJC Meeting 8:15-8:45 Meeting with Ellen 1:30  Student Meeting 3:45
Tuesday 11/17	WCLT 8:30-10:30  Meeting 10:30-11:30  **Celia out until 11:40 Student Meeting 11:40-12:40
Wednesday 11/18	Teacher PD 8:20-9:20  WCLT: Nuts and Bolts 1:00-2:00  Board Meeting 6:15
Thursday  11/19	Student Meeting 8:00-9:00 Attendance Meeting 9:00-9:45
Friday 11/20	8:20 Allied Arts PD  Team Meetings  3-6 Academic K-2 Behavior/Attendance