A Note of Thanks...

Team,

Thank you!  Monday was one of those odd days that really didn't feature more physical tugs and pulls than any typical Monday, yet, as we reflected at the admin team meeting on Monday afternoon, there was indeed a collective sense of exhaustion.  No doubt, the emotional toll played a role.  I'm sure we weren't alone.  Indeed, perhaps the emotional energy of being extra vigilant around how students were presenting contributed.  On that note, I am happy to report that Monday was a normal day.   I extend my sincere appreciation for your efforts to make yesterday smooth and supportive.

A heads up.  Karin Kell Deyo, a representative out of Mary Skipper's office, has offered to do mini observations and give feedback in the context of our Quality School Plan (you might remember her from the data presentation this fall).  She will be coming on Tuesdays, conducting non-evaluative observations, and then giving general feedback at the outset of the of ILT meeting.  No particular directive here, friends - just a heads up that you might have a guest visit your class.  This begins next week.

Lastly, please do not send students to the College and Career Center with a pass.  There is no supervision and, over the next few weeks, predictives will be administered in that space.


Best,
Pat  



Notices:

Teachers/mentors of 2cd year teachers... The 4th Mentoring Forum will be held on Thursday, January 23, 2014, from 4 P.M. - 6 P.M. Our forums, for the remainder of this year, will be held at a new location  at the Lilla G. Frederick Pilot School, at 270 Columbia Road.