Monday, April 30th

Week at a glance:

Monday, April 30th

• BELLT @ 3:30

Tuesday, May 1st

• Digital learning with Jerry Yale
• Jeff @ Joint Principals/Management Team Agenda
• 8:00-8:30 Breakfast 
• 8:30-8:45 Welcome
• Bev Emory 
• 8:45-9:00 Employee Political Activity
• Dionne Jenkins 
• 9:00-9:15 Early Learning Professional Development
• Victoria Fulton & Kelley Bendheim 
• 9:15-10:00 Social-Emotional Task Force 
• Kenneth Simington, Corliss Thompson-Drew, Kathy Fitzjeffries, Misty Walker, Jonathan Wilson 
• 10:00-10:45 Priorities/Imperatives Feedback 
• Alex Hoskins 
• 10:45-11:00 Core Values & Wrap-up 
• Trish Gainey & Bev Emory 
• 11:10 Elementary Scheduling Support 
• Donna Cannon & Rusty Hall 

Wednesday, May 2nd

• HAG Tour @ 11:40
• Jeff @ W-S Foundation luncheon
• Community Crew @ 3:30
• Better World Day slides and presenters to Stacy

Thursday, May 3rd

• Jenn and Jeff @ school counselor breakfast 
• Jeff @ YMCA luncheon
• Brandi recognized at the Core Values Banquet @ 5:30 

Friday, May 4th

• Better World Day assembly @ 8:30
• Jeff to Leadership PD @ 10:00
• Spring Fling @ 5pm Sign-up HERE

Friday, April 27th

Adult Friday's are a full of anticipation for the weekend, coupled with the desire to finish strong.  What emotions comprise a student Friday?  I spent this morning reviewing our MAC book Practice #3 Managing Emotions.  My belief in, "staff culture leads student culture," compels me to intentionally work in this dimension today.

My weekend Anticipation is strong

• Deer Tick and John Moreland concert tonight!
• Job Fair Saturday
• Rose bushes to plant and yard work
• and of course, uploading artifacts for my evaluation on May 2nd

I hope your Friday is Magical as you lead kids to understand that this day has value!

Thursday, April 26th

I appreciate your "crewness" yesterday at our ERD.  I neglected a few items and have listed them below:

• Concussion Protocol training
• Look for an e-mail from Laurie regarding this vital component for student safety
• EOG Administrator/Proctor Training 
• May 16th Testing plan overview 3:30-3:45
• May 23rd - All proctors,3rd and 4th paper/pencil administrators and accommodations 3:30-5:00
• May 24th 5th grade online administrators and accommodations 3:30-5:00
• May 25th is the only day for staff who miss scheduled training 3:30-5:00
• EVAAS sessions will be scheduled for grade levels after consultation with EC and ESL

Please promote and participate in our Spring Fling!

Wednesday, April 25th

PTA is supporting our ERD with snacks in the Be.cafe' from 1:15 - 1:45  We begin our session at 1:50 in the media center.  Remember to bring or log into a device as we will utilize technology.  

The cost is $10.25 per plate + a fee for paying online (fee decreases for 10 orders placed together).  Additionally, for orders of 10 or more, delivery is free.  Orders must be placed in advance by Friday, April 27.  

Link to Online Ordering:  BBQ Chicken Lunch 

Thank you, Lisa Bodenheimer
Principal, Wiley Magnet Middle School

Tuesday, April 24th

Bring a charged device to Wednesday's ERD as we will utilize technology for MTSS PD and EVAAS roster verification.   

Saturday is the WSFCS Recruitment Fair  We will have members of BELLT at our table to "grip and grin" as we collect resumes from prospective colleagues.

• Brandi Brown, Emily Fedel & Kathy Wilheit will join me from 8:30-10:30
• Katie Welch, Martha Howell, Jenn Currin & Su Matalik will join me from 10:15-12:15 
• Thanks to Sarah Huddleston for designing our table to represent the essence of Brunson!  

Monday, April 23rd

Good Morning!

Thanks to everyone who has sent updates on the Better World Day projects.  I am going to post daily on twitter  @BrunsonOffice

Early Release Day is Wednesday.  We will continue our PD on MTSS and have some time for Community Crew.  Please prepare your students and families for the adjusted schedule.

Spring Fling "May the Fourth be with YOU" is two weeks away.  Make plans to support this Family Crew event with your time and talents.

Friday, April 20th

Earth day this weekend reminds me that our Better World Day projects are due to Stacy on May 2nd.  The assembly is May 4th and we want to get some early "tweets" out there to build enthusiasm in our community.  Please send me a picture and caption and I will promote our event with your efforts!

I have all our Sub Shifts for Friday in an e-mail to staff, and posted on the board.

Happy 21st Birthday to my son Jack Faullin!

Thursday, April 19th

Picture Day!  Demonstrate CREW as we all need to be on time and accountable for this experience to be positive for ALL.

Please celebrate our EBOB team as they head to the finals on Friday.  Regardless of the outcome, they are amazing examples of the Brunson Habits of Character and EL Education Design Principles

#6 Collaboration and Competition

Individual development and group development are integrated so the value of friendship, trust, and group action is clear.  Students are encouraged to compete, not against each other, but with their own personal best and with rigorous standards of excellence.

Kindergarten Open House is Friday Morning.  Provide a warm welcome our new crew members!

We are already short a sub on Friday for planned absences.  Any last minute situations will challenge operations.

Wednesday, April 18th

Welcome back Miss Marry Jones to our cafeteria staff.

Mr Kirby is scheduled for surgery on Thursday and I will go visit on Friday to deliver cards and wishes.  If you would like for me to deliver anything from you or your students, get them to Nelva before the end of Thursday.

Katie Welch is "owning" the Lost & Found space.  Please help her keep things neat and provide feedback if you have suggestions for improvement.

Take some time and read this interesting blog post from Larry Cuban.  What resonates with you?  What is dismissed as "impossible?"

Picture Day Thursday!

Happy 79th Birthday to my Mother, Linda Faullin!

Tuesday, April 17th

TAX DAY!  It is the deadline where Americans support the infrastructure of our union.  We are an integral thread in our majestic tapestry that provides educational growth for ALL.  Thanks go out to everybody who contributes to our State and National budgets as they are the direct supporters of our educational institutions.  Let's show them ROI (return on investment) and produce students who can think critically and demonstrate achievement across all three dimensions:

• Mastery of Knowledge and Skills
• Character
• High Quality Work

BELLT on Wednesday

Tam Tam Mandingue drumming is on Campus Wednesday to work with our Fourth grade classes.

Picture Day is Thursday.  Schedule will be e-mailed by Laurie today.

Kindergarten Open House is Friday @ 9:00

I am at a Elementary Principals meeting this morning where we will discuss the current news story about teacher attendance.  What opinions do you have on this issue? 

Monday, April 16th

Today we welcome our WSFCS learning walk support team and Dee Duncan to campus.  We will pre-walk at 8:00 in room 13 followed by classroom learning walks beginning at 8:30. 

Let me know if you want to see Dee later today regarding your #BetterWorldDay plans.  Slides are due to Stacy on Wednesday, May 2nd in advance of our presentation on May 4th.

Speaking of Better World Day, model compassion for our neighbors to the east as the severe weather has impacted many in Guilford county.

Friday, April 13, 2018

• Lesson plans for Monday's Learning Walk are due to Laurie before dismissal on Friday.  Every teacher should submit. 
• Unfortunately our School board visit is cancelled today.  we will attempt a reschedule in the near future.
• HAG tour at 11:40 today

Thursday, April 12, 2018

Before and after school duties:

• If you have a substitute, please make sure they know your morning and afternoon duty.
• Specialist covering the PLT time should also know and complete the afternoon duty.

Half day planning for two grade levels.  Refer to Kathy's prior email for planning and PLT changes.

• Friday visit by the School Board ~ Put your best foot forward.  
• Are you and your teammates wearing your ID badge? 
• Remember this is for security purposes and the responsibility of WSFCS employees.
• Monday visit for our District Walk-through

Wednesday, April 11, 2018

For today:

• MTSS training takes place at the Administrative Office ~ Faullin and Parrish will be out
• CREW at 3:30

Tuesday, April 10, 2018

We need everyone in the building to wear their badges everyday.  We know that new staff members do not have badges...please see Laurie to get a temporary badge.  All staff received a badge from Lifetouch at the beginning of the year. If you do not have yours, see Laurie.

Dee is in the building today.  Let us know if you wish to see her.  She will work with a CREW planning team in the afternoon.

Info from the district:

Master's & Doctoral Programs 

beginning this fall.

Information Meetings:

Forsyth Technical CC- Oak Grove Center2100 Silas Creek Parkway, Winston-SalemWednesday, 4/11/2018 at 3:45 PM or 4:45 PM - Room 3359
To RSVP visit the Information Meeting Page. If you have any questions or are unable to attend the meeting, please contact Kristie Creamer at (800) 956-8481 or email her at 
kcreamer@graduateprogram.org to discuss your program of interest.

Kristie Creamer
Coordinator, Off-Campus Graduate Education ProgramsGardner-Webb UniversityK-12 Teachers AlliancePhone: (800) 956-8481Fax: (800) 504-7618Email: kcreamer@graduateprogram.org 

Monday, April 9th

I hope your spring break realization came close to your anticipation.  I look forward to a strong finish to 2018 and basking the the evidence of student achievement in;

• Mastery of Knowledge and Skills
• Character 
• High Quality Work

NC TWCS completion rate for Brunson = 91.3%  
Thanks for providing the data to support our comprehensive needs assessment. 

• If you did not get your chocolate bar from Mrs. H, please come by her office and get one off of her desk.  :-)

Here are some upcoming events

• Monday - Begin #BetterWorldDay projects
• Tuesday AM - 1st Grade Planning 
• Tuesday PM - Crew Planning w/Dee
• Wednesday - MTSS Team at CO
• Wednesday - Faculty Crew @ 3:30
• Thursday AM - Kindergarten Planning
• Thursday @ noon - Kindergarten Tour
• Thursday PM - 4th & 5th Planning
• Thursday  - YCC Book Club @ 4:15
• Friday - School Board visit @ 8:30
• Friday @11:40 - HAG Tour
• Friday - Lesson plans to Laurie for Monday's Learning Walk 
• Friday - Final day for Teacher Intent
• Next Monday, April16th - WSFCS SIP Learning Walk
• Next Tuesday, April 17th AM - 2nd Grade Planning
• Next Tuesday, April 17th PM - 3rd Grade Planning
• Next Wednesday, April 18th - BELLT meeting
• Next Wednesday, April 18th - Moby Max Training after school