Summer Post #1

I am very happy!

• It is Friday
• I  go on vacation next week.
• My wife and children are happy
• I HAD SEVERAL AMAZING INTERVIEWS THIS WEEK!

After you all left for the summer, Andy, Kathy and I had productive work sessions and prioritized much of my summer work to make 2013-14 fantastic for Students and Staff.

• Hire great teachers (priority #1)
• Develop schedules to maximize efficiency
• Focus our efforts in three teams 
• PBIS
• SIT
• STEM
• Communicate

So in the spirit of the fourth bullet, here is the schedule for my Friday blog posts about the direction and progress for Brunson over the summer break.

• July 12th
• July 19th
• July 26th
• August 2nd
• August 9th

The Building will be open for classroom work beginning August 12th.  Our first day back on the payroll is Monday August 19th.

 

I have e-mailed this to everyone, and will do so again with each post so you can be kept in the loop in either manner.

 

I will be back in the office on Monday July 8th, after my week vacation, Jeff.

Summer Enrichment

Room #'s are:

• 2,4,7,8, LIB
• 9,10,11,15, GYM
• 20,21,22,23,24
• T36

They may use more or switch so everyone needs to be prepared.

Wednesday MM

The building will lock at 4:30 today.  Plan appropriately.  

Thursday and Friday we are open from 6:30-7:00

Next week we will be open from 7:00-6:00

Faculty meeting at 1:00

Tuesday MM - Day 180

Good Morning!

We need each Adult to be their BEST today and leave each child with the proof that somebody believes in them.

Today's schedule

• 9:00-11:00 CRAZY KICKBALL
• 11:00-11:45 Lunch with the Mix-it-up team
• 11:45-12:30 Assembly
• 12:30-2:45 Regular classroom

Remember we need EVERYBODY for supervision at the end of the day.   

Our End of Year Meeting is Wednesday at 1pm in the media center.

 

Monday update

The 11th is happening today!  

ReCOGnition

• 9:15 - 9:55 for Kindergarten 
• 10:00- 10:40 for First grade
• 10:45 - 11:25 for Fourth grade
• 11:45 - 12:25 for Third grade
• 12:35 - 1:15 for Fifth grade
• 1:30 - 2:10 for Second Grade

Field day is Tuesday 

• 9:00-11:00 CRAZY KICKBALL
• 11:00-11:45 Lunch with the Mix-it-up team
• 11:45-12:30 Assembly
• 12:30-2:45 Regular classroom

Monday MM - FIELD DAY

Good Morning!  

As I write this on Sunday the sun is out and all is well.  Yet I know we have a forecast that impacts our  events today.  Andy and Joel have a tentative rain plan and will give you all the details on Brunson live.  Be sure to get in a position to see the broadcast at 8:25.

Be student centered these two days.  First and last impressions are important.

ReCOGnition - Tuesday June 11, 2013

• 9:15 - 9:55 for Kindergarten 
• 10:00- 10:40 for First grade
• 10:45 - 11:25 for Fourth grade
• 11:45 - 12:25 for Third grade
• 12:35 - 1:15 for Fifth grade
• 1:30 - 2:10 for Second Grade

Subs:
Glendora Epperson for Paige S.
Rosemary Hazy for Mariah L.

Friday MM

Good Morning

Let's all support the 5th grade students as they celebrate their elementary years with family this morning!

Prepare for field day on Monday.  I hope for sunscreen not raincoats.

Subs:
George Newman for Brenda Coles PM only
Doreen Pollock for Cindy Sanders
John Mabe for Angela Adams
No sub for Earline Richardson
Ronald Thomas for Tonya Grisette AM only
No sub for Jeff Faullin PM only

Thursday MM - Day D

Good Morning!

Today we have our Kindergarten and First grade performance.  Followed by our 5th grade graduation celebration.

HAG tour is at 11:30

Faculty meeting at 3:20 for FIELD DAY instructions

No sub for Nicole R.

Wednesday MM - Day C

Good Morning!

The schedule for Friday and Tuesday is posted on the board and in the Blog documents folder.

One test session remains.  We must maintain our best common area behavior and can help our students by modeling quiet and calm voices in these spaces.

Many subs today as our PBIS Team is at a workshop.

CAMPBELL, DOROTHY for Debbie W.
CARSON, WILLIE for Paige S.
GALLAGHER, THOMAS for Kim M.
THOMAS JR, RONALD for Allison P. 
BRADLEY, STANLEY for Cindy S.
WILLIAMS, MARION for Mariah L.
BOSTEDT-DESANTIS, JANE for Lisa W.
HILL, SAMANTHA for Demarie A.
HAZY, ROSEMARY for Janet G.
No subs for Nicole R. or Irene R.

Tuesday MM - Day B

Good Morning!

I am at the Joint Principals meeting this morning and will return in time for the 24 challenge competition.  the agenda is posted below.

Hallway universals are for everyone and everyday.  Let's model our BEST with our voices in the halls to demonstrate our belief that each day is important.  One staff member who "checks out" early will reflect poorly on all of us.

Subs:
Glendora Epperson for Anne C

AGENDA JOINT PRINCIPALS’/MANAGEMENT MEETING

Tuesday, June 4, 2013 7:30 a.m.
Education Building Room 219

7:30 Coffee/Juice
8:00 I. 21st Century Systems
A. Mobile Learning Communities /LennySchad                                                                                                                                                    
9:15 II. Break
Middle and High School Principals’ Pictures
Cable 2 Room

9:30 21st Century Systems (cont.)
B. Printing Procedures Bill Bucher 

9:45 III. Good News Don Martin

9:50 IV. Globally Competitive Students
A. Expansion of SSC to District Schools Bud Harrelson
B. Equity+ Designations Don Martin
C. Benchmark Testing EOQs Deborah Hartman

10:35 V. 21st Century Personnel
A. EVAAS Re-rostering Marty Ward

10:45 VI. Safe and Caring Schools
A. Communication about Bus/Parent/School Notifications Ken Kucirka

11:00 VII. Legislative/Budget Updates Don Martin

11:15 VIII. Announcements/Adjournment

Ø High School Principals – meet with Carol Montague-Davis immediately following this meeting

Ø Lunch with Peter Senge – June 18, 11:30 at the Marriott Embassy Suites

Ø Assistant Principals’ Conference – 8:00, on June 19, Location - TBD

Ø Summer Retreat – August 1 and 2, Education Building, Room 219

Ø Elementary Principals’ Pictures Made at Conclusion of Meeting Cable 2 Room

Monday MM - Day A

Good Morning!

The gift of seven days lies in front of us.  I am often asked/told  this time of year, "You must be looking forward to the summer?"  I usually say something about bittersweet.  As I  reflect on how I feel about the end of a school year, I think I will say, "I am thankful for today."

Lots of events this week, please be aware and look at the calendar for more information

Sub: 
No sub yet for Nancy S. PM only

A note from Cydney Conger

I know this is a busy time of year for everyone.  However, if you can take a few minutes to complete the Professional Development survey on the WS/FCS webportals, you will be providing valuable information regarding training needs.
The surveys are located on the WS/FCS Administrative Webportal and the Teacher Webportal.  If you can complete the survey on or before Friday, June 7, 2013, that would be most helpful.  If you have any questions or concerns regarding the surveys, please let me know.
Please share this information with your teachers and support staff.  Thanks so much.