Some school days go by and I feel so focused on all of the tasks at hand that I never lift my head enough to see what's happening in the world at large. Yesterday was one of those days. Boy. Tough news to comprehend when we closed the school day after our staff meeting yesterday, wasn't it? After updating ourselves on the information, TJ and I turned the TV off and turned to Romans 12:9-12. We all know these words well, but in light of the events that filled our minds and hearts yesterday at our nation's capital, hear these words from the book that we love written by Paul who also knew earthly chaos all too well. "Let love be genuine; hate what is evil, hold fast to what is good; love one another in showing honor. do not lag in zeal, be ardent in spirit, serve the Lord. Rejoice in hope, be patient in suffering, preserver in prayer." May it ever be so.
Friday Afternoon Meeting
I'll confirm with each of you which time slot you are meeting with Erin and me tomorrow afternoon regarding academic norms for the sake of laying groundwork for third grade. A sub will be coming to cover each of you for a one hour rotation. Confirmation coming soon! Stay tuned!
Want Some $$$?
My creative, innovative friends. You have spent nearly 12 months living, connecting, loving and thinking outside of the box! You deserve a tropical island as payment for all you have done and continue to do. I have yet to find a bunch of those that fit within the budget....but what about $2,500? Check out this amazing and generous grant opportunity! Thank you, State Farm Insurance for this opportunity! Can I help you write a proposal? With all of the creativity in technology, outdoor education, new emerging programming....this is worth the effort!
Assessment Reminders:
Delta Math
January 4-8th (for first and second grade only)
NWEA MAP
January 11-22
Report Cards Go Home January 22
If you would like your cards printed and packed, please plan to have them ready to rock by Wednesday, January 20 in the morning.
Data Meetings
Week of January 25. Would you please email me and Lydia the date/time that works best for you/your team? We'll get that on the calendar!
Thank You Notes
If anyone would still like to send a thank you card to our Christmas Bonus donors, I will collect them from you during our meeting on Friday. They will be delivered by Friday afternoon.
When our donors asked about providing a Christmas bonus again, they had saved each of the thank you cards from the previous year. They were so encouraged to read the words of appreciation from our staff, which is why they decided to do it again and do even more! We'd love to drop off a big stack of thank-you's again this year!
Please copy and paste the following:
Requested Announcement:
Little Maroons Parents,
Thank you for your patience as we navigate changes to the winter season. With the high school basketball season being condensed and changed, there will be some adjustments to the Little Maroon schedule. We are doing our best to give your child the best schedule while also following COVID guidelines and best practices. Please note the date changes as well as some further health department guidelines that will need to be enforced. This is the schedule assuming that sports can resume as of January 16.
Guidelines that will need to be followed:
Each athlete will need their own water bottle, no water will be provided.
Each athlete will need to wear a mask or face covering for the duration of Little Maroons.
New: Only athletes will be allowed in the gym. Parents may walk in to drop their kids off but must leave at the start of each session. Parents may enter with five minutes of the session to pick up their child. This is to stay within compliance with the health department.
Adjusted Schedule:
MONDAY January 18: (No school)
8:30-10. 3/4 SKILL
10:30-12 k-2 SKILL
12:30-2 5-6 SKILL
January 23:
8:30-10. 3/4 SKILL
10:30-12 k-2 SKILL
12:30-2 5-6 SKILL
January 30:
8:30-10. 3/4 SKILL
10:30-12 k-2 SKILL
12:30-2 5-6 SKILL
February 6:
8:30-10. 3/4 League
February 13:
8:30-10. 3/4 League
February 20:
8:30-10. 3/4 League
February 27:
8:30-10. 3/4 League