I hope everyone is enjoying their LONG weekend. It makes since that we have this most needed break right before testing season is upon us. I know that this time of year can make you forget about the ultimate goal we have for our students so I hope this video from Edutopia helps refocus you. Although it's about technology, think about how this way of thinking transforms education as we currently know it.
Enjoy this beautiful Monday and I'll see you tomorrow bright and early at 7:45 AM.
Angela
Week of May 25, 2015
Monday, May 25
No SCHOOL!!!
Tuesday, May 26
3rd and 4th PLCs
Field Trip Selection begins at 8:30 and ends at 8:30 Wednesday AM
Committee Meetings: The only committee I've heard from is Problem Solving. Anyone else meeting?
Wednesday, May 27
5th Grade PLC
5th Grade Science EOG (Please send "good vibes" and prayers their way)
Thursday, May 28
Yearbook Dedication TBD
Friday, May 29
Nothing scheduled...
Coming up next week...
EOG Pep Rally Monday, June 1 at 2:00 PM
EOG Reading Tuesday, June 2
EOG Math Wednesday, June 3
Science Day Thursday, June 4
Water Day for Media/ Cafeteria Fees Being Paid Friday, June 5
Only 18 days left with our babies! Can you believe it? Well, miracle workers, here's a video celebrating the magic we all make happen at EES. Hope you enjoy and I'll see you in less than 24 hours! Angela
Week of May 18-22, 2015
Monday, May 18
Morning Meeting (student leaders will led)
Student Leadership Final Meeting @3:30
BOB Parent Mtg.
Tuesday, May 19
3rd and 4th PLCs
Hill at Chamber Mtg at noon
TEST TRAINING AT 3:30 in Media Center
Art Club Field Trip to Bitter Melon (after school)
Wednesday, May 20
5th PLC
Thursday, May 21
Safety Patrol Field Trip
Friday, May 22
Field Day!!!!!!!
EYE ON NEXT WEEK...
5/25: No School!
5/26: Committee Meetings @ 3:30 PLEASE EMAIL ME BY 5/22 IF YOUR COMMITTEE IS MEETING
This morning I woke with plans laid out for the day and then I got a phone call. My mom called to share that my grandmother had driven through an intersection and into a trailer's front porch. She was rushed to Wake Med and it looks like she only has a broken or fractured leg.
Why does it take a phone call like the one I received this morning to put things in perspective? I have always lived my life as a person who doesn't let opportunities slide past them. If there's a party...I am there. But why do events like today jolt me into thinking that life is just too precious and too short?
So, let's not waste another minute in front of this blog. Go hug someone you love. Go call someone and tell them how much you love them. How about you just stare into the sky and be in wonder of God's wonderful works? Call your mom or mom figure on Mother's Day and tell them why you love them so much.
Enjoy each moment....we're only given a set amount of moments.
See you tomorrow, Angela
Week of May 11-15, 2015
Week A
Monday, May 11, 2015
Morning Meeting
Student Leadership (Help WANTED PLEASE!!!!)
Sign Up for Duty Stations for Dream Big Night on bar after lunch
Tuesday, May 12, 2015
Hill Out During School Day
3rd and 4th Grade PLCs
Faculty Summit at 3:30 in Media Center
Dream Big Night 5:30-7:30 Mandatory for all certified staff/optional for classified/ comp time provided
Wednesday, May 13, 2015
5th Grade PLC
Thursday, May 14, 2015
I don't have anything special on calendar... EXCEPT only 3.5 Thursday left for the school year :)
Teachers and those that work in a school building have a tough job. We have to do one of the MOST important jobs on Earth that has the ability to set a child in a positive projectory that can change their lives and the lives of their offspring...and you that you were just teaching them how to multiple and divide. Seriously, thank you for what you do and I wish I had the ability to give you a gift that would show how much I do appreciate you but I don't have enough money for that! What I do have is the ability to give you the gift of...JEANS! You can wear jeans Monday-Friday this week and pay NOTHING!!! Man, I am an awesome principal. No seriously, thanks for all you do and enjoy this beautiful Sunday!
Week of May 4-8, 2015 (Week B)
Monday, May 4
Hill out in AM for Child's Dr. Appt (should be back by 10)
Student Leadership Mtg 3:10-4:30 (would love some help after school if you're available)
Teacher Appreciation: Massages (coverage will be given at times assigned- that will be shared Monday)
Monday Morning Meeting led by Callanan's Class
Leadership Day (Ms. Blue, Mr, Backus, and Mrs. Gaines your shirts are in my back office in a box)
Tuesday, May 5
Walk to School Event (all homeroom teachers will be needed to walk; please show up around 7:40 at Fire Station; if other staff is needed we will ask for help Monday PM) Please wear your shirt from the Fall Walk to School Event
SIT Meeting at 3:30 in Media Center
3rd and 4th PLCs
Teacher Appreciation: Ice Cream Party
Wednesday, May 6
2nd Graders Visit at 9 AM
SIP Meeting (Gay, Backus, Lemon ??? and Hill) 8:30-11:30 in 3rd Grade Data Room
Duty Free Lunch (coverage will be provided for homeroom teachers and lunch for all staff in conference room)/ will need help covering cafeteria and schedule will be shared Tuesday
5th PLC
Thursday, May 7
Hill at Principal Meeting
Volunteer Luncheon for District
Rising 3rd Grader's Parent Open House 5:30-6:30
Teacher Appreciation: Breakfast
Friday, May 8
Teacher Appreciation: You're the BALM! Gift
Hill, Gaines, Callanan, Lee, Skulsky (hope I am not forgetting someone) to attend Leadercast in Morrisville (9 AM-4 PM)
Other Reminders
Mrs. Tammy Lee at workshop 5/4 AM
Walk Throughs: 3rd- Hill, 4th- Gay, and 5th- Backus
Have I shared how AWESOME y'all are lately? I am currently at the HCS Job Fair and meeting these future HC employees and then comparing the work you guys are already doing for our babies puts many things in perspective! THANK YOU for giving your all and for sacrificing so much...On June 2nd and 3rd our students will have a chance to show what a difference you've made in their lives. I am so excited :)
So, here's part TWO of the motivational speech started last week! This one contains some mild language so please listen to it where little, young ears can not hear. See you Monday!
Week of April 27-May 1, 2015 Monday, April 27
Monday Morning Meeting
Student Leaders Meeting 3:15-4:30
Book Fair 8 AM-2:30
Tuesday, April 28
3rd Grade and 4th Grade PLCs *start thinking about PD options for '15-'16 year
5th Grade Assembly (Presentation from CEMS Band/ Chorus) at 8:15
Committee Mtgs at 3:30 Please email me by Monday at 3:30 if your committee is meeting
Book Fair closes at 2:30
Zaxby's Fundraiser 5-8 PM
Wednesday, April 29
5th Grade PLC *start thinking about PD options for '15-'16 year
Thursday, April 30
Pay Day $$$$$$$
Dental Van Visit
Backus at Testing Mtg.
Friday, May 1
Jeans for A Cause
Reminders for this week:
Summative conclude on Friday (YEAH!!!!)
5x5 Walkthroughs: 3rd= Gay, 4th= Backus, 5th=Hill
Coming up the following week:
Spring Walk to School Event 5/5
SIP Mtg with Dr. Holmes on 5/6 (Backus, Gay, and Hill)
We're going to have to band together to do these next weeks with class and not just survive them! Thank you for everything you've done and everything you are going to do this week for our students!
Here's some inspiring words to help us power through :)
Have a sensational Sunday!
Angela
Week of April 20-24, 2015
Week B
Summatives Begin; 5x5 Walk Through Schedule 3rd= Backus; 4th= Hill; 5th=Gay
Monday, April 20, 2015
Monday Morning Meeting
Hill @ Chamber Mtg at 12:00
Student Leadership Mtg 3:30-4:30 * I will put in your box the latest list of kids that can stay after school by lunch.
Tuesday, April 21, 2015
3rd and 4th PLCs
Top School Assembly on Bullying at 2PM (please be seated in auditorium by 1:50)
Faculty Summit at 3:30 4th Grade Data Share?? I believe
3rd Grade EOG Night at 5:30 PM
Wednesday, April 22, 2015
5th PLC
Administrative Professional Day (Thanks to Mrs. Lee and Mrs. Tutor for all you do for us!)
Thursday, April 23, 2015
Hill at appointment at 9:00 AM
Dance after school from 3:00-5:00
Book Fair open until 5:30 PM
Friday, April 24
Coaching Collaborative Mtg at 2pm for Lemon, Hill, and Backus???
Saturday, April 25
Job Fair at THS 9 AM-12 PM (Backus, Hill, and Gay)
Welcome back! We are in the "short rows" so lets finish strong. This is the first Spring Break that was truly a break from work. Seemed like a good idea a while back but today I am starting to think that maybe I should have went in a day or two...I hope you took a break from your daily grind! I did do a little research on pinterest and I thought I'd share a few things I found that were interesting and that you might to research more on your own. Hope you enjoy as much as I did!
See you tomorrow and please continue to keep Ms. Carolyn Parker and her family in your thoughts and prayers. On a happier note...WELCOME BACK COWAN!!!! Angela
Week of April 13-17, 2015 (A Week)
Monday, April 13
Monday Morning Meeting
District BOE Mtg at 6:30
Student Leadership Mtg 3:30-4:30 (Students must have permission to stay; will send out list of students mid-day Monday)
Hill and Backus Mtg at 9:00
Tuesday, April 14
Grand Canyon in Conference Room from 10-2 (if interested in furthering education)
5th Grade Planning Day
3rd/4th PLCs
5th Grade EOG Night
4th Grade EOG Night
SIT Meeting at 3:30 in Media Center
NCDPI Coaching Collaborative Mtg in Conference Room at 3:30
Wednesday, April 15
5th PLC
4th Grade Planning Day
Thursday, April 16
Hill at Principal Mtg
3rd Grade Planning Day
Reading Fair Projects Due
Friday, April 17
Awards Day at 1:30
5th Grade Visit to CEMS at 8:45
Hill at Mtg from 9:45-1:30
As usual...if you see something that needs to be corrected, please contact me ASAP.
