Friday, August 25, 2018

Good Morning!  The building will be open Saturday from 9:00-2:00.

Sunday we are going to rest.

Monday is a day where you create class climate and culture.  AND so is Tuesday, Wednesday....Remember our efforts are are manifested in the long term.  Keep focused and enjoy the journey.

 

Everything correct on your Transportation Record for Teacher form? Come to Mrs. H's office to get bus passes.

• ALL bus passes will need this info on the back in permanent pen ~ Student’s name, Grade, Teacher

• K & 1st ~ Remember you need luggage tags as well

• You’ll fill out the info on the slip to insert into the luggage tag

Make phone calls to every family that did not come to Open House or that you are unsure about their transportation.

• This is your assurance on Monday afternoon that everyone got home.

August 24th - OPEN HOUSE

OPEN HOUSE DETAILS

• Lobby Greeters - Janet, Janet. Diana, Cindy & Joel will direct families to classrooms/Gym-Café 

• In the Gym-Café 
• Transportation table led by Sarah Huddleston w/Nelva, Stacy, Natalie, Doris & James 
• Enrollment led by Laurie Steadman w/ Kathy, Jenn & Susana
• Health forms and medication questions led by Nurse Brooks
• Cafeteria led by LaShawnda Pate 
• YMCA child care services 
• Brunson PTA 
• In the Classrooms 
• 27 classroom teachers 
• EC Resource and Speech 
• AIG resource 

At 7:30 I will make an all call that our open house has ended. Graciously end conversations with your families and head to the media center. We will begin to debrief at 7:45 and dismiss by 8:00.

If you are willing, park on the street or in the back (only against the fence for fire code reasons) that will allow more space for our families. 

Wednesday, August 23rd

Wednesday, August 23, 2018

Thanks so much for your patience yesterday as we distributed so much information. Brunson staff displayed a great deal of perseverance.  

• Please get all of your transportation sheets from the Media Center by Wednesday at noon.
• Send your "Who's Missing?" 1/2 page to Mrs. H by Wednesday at 4:00 pm
• Any questions? See Mrs. H

We are looking forward to gathering for the WS/FCS District Kick-off Event on Friday, August 25 at the BB&T Ballpark (Winston-Salem Dash Stadium). The event is scheduled to run 8:30-10:30 a.m.

Here are some details/logistics:

• Dress: Groups are encouraged to dress similarly. Try to sport a Be.Brunson T-shirt 
• Car Drivers: People who drive their own cars will be directed on where to park. Most of the car parking is a significant distance away from the ballpark, so please plan accordingly. Also, please  carpool to avoid congestion in and out of the ballpark.
• Any staff member that wants to walk, we will leave from the lobby at 8:00 sharp.  
• Seating: Groups will be seated on a first come-first seated basis. Members of Executive Cabinet will be serving as ushers to help you find a section. We are NOT providing specific sections/rows for seating. 
• Recording is Prohibited: DO Not get your cell out to record Ron Clark.  It is strictly prohibited. 
• Questions & Answers: Ron Clark will take questions and provide answers for 30 minutes at the end of his presentation. Please think ahead of what you might want to ask. Question askers will come to the center section to use the microphone to ask their question. 
• Book Purchase/Signing: Bookmarks is coordinating the selling of Ron Clark books, and Mr. Clark will sign books for 1 hour following the event. The tables for purchase and signing will be along the 1st baseline. 
• Dewey's Bakery Donation: Dewey's is once again providing a "treat box" for schools and departments. We need a representative willing to Drive and to collect Brunson's goodies from the tables along the 3rd baseline. 
• Exit: Please be patient as folks try to get back on the buses. We expect to have over 150 buses, so a little patience will go a long way. 

HAVE FUN!: The purpose of the event is to generate excitement and enthusiasm for the start of the 2017-18 school year. Don't be afraid to smile! laugh! dance!

Friday, August 18, 2017

Weekend Building Opening:
The building will open as announced. 
     Saturday from 8:00-12:00
     Sunday from 10:00-2:00

Great work today stuffing envelopes!  I know families will be thrilled to get their mailing at the beginning of the week.

Just call us the Faullin/Huddleston Professional Stampers ~ placed stamps on every envelope in record time!
 

Remember to watch the thrilling, required videos and sign the sheet on Mrs. H's door.

August 15th

I am excited to share our DRAFT schedule via e-mail today.  Please read the opening paragraph to understand some of my objectives as I created this plan. 

Also in the e-mail is the updated version of the August 17th-25th work schedule as seen below.

Thursday, August 17

• 8:00-8:30 All staff in media center (Give out class rosters)
• 8:30-11:30 and 12:30-3:30 Tiffany Fick--ALL Block and Modules, 3-5 Teachers and ESL, PLT room (13)
• 11:30-12:30 PLT with K and 2nd (media center)

Friday, August 18

• 8:00-11:30, Tiffany Fick--ELA Support, K-2 Teachers, PLT room (13)
• 11:30-12:30 PLT with 3rd
• 1:00 Mail class assignment letters, cafeteria

Monday, August 21 (Eclipse)

• In classrooms

Tuesday, August 22

• 7:30 PTA provides breakfast
• 8:00-12:00 Whole Staff Community Crew
• 1:00-2:00 K-3 Teachers TRC Yearly Review 

Wednesday, August 23 

• RC (Reserved Central Office) Day
• 8:00-11:00 New Teacher Orientation to EL w/ Dee Duncan
• 12:00-3:00 Admin with Dee for BOY data review
• 2:00-4:00 Power Teacher for 3rd-5th grade teachers

Thursday, August 24

• 9:00-10:30 Open House for Kindergarten
• Kinder Assistants work 7:30-11:30 (2) or 4:00-8:00 (2)
• Work time/PLTs in room 13
• 1:00 1st grade
• 2:00 4th/4H
• 3:00 5th/5H
• 4:15-5:15 Pizza dinner 
• 5:30-7:30 Open House for everyone

Friday, August 25

• District Kick-Off @ BB&T Field

So much to share

We are in the final stages of finishing the schedule for the work week.  Let me give you a preview as we may add/delete items if further information comes available.  Look at your e-mail on Tuesday afternoon for information regarding our Schedules. (instructional/specials/lunch/recess/plt)

• Thursday, August 17
• 8:00-8:30 All staff in media center (Give out class rosters)
• 8:30-11:30 and 12:30-3:30 Tiffany Fick--ALL Block and Modules, 3-5 Teachers and ESL, PLT room (13)
• 11:30-12:30 PLT with K and 2nd (media center)

• Friday, August 18
• 8:00-11:30, Tiffany Fick--ELA Support, K-2 Teachers, PLT room (13)
• 11:30-12:30 PLT with 3rd/3H 
• 1:00 Mail class assignment letters, cafeteria

• Monday, August 21 (Eclipse) 
• In classrooms

• Tuesday, August 22 
• 8:00-12:00 Whole Staff Community Crew 
• Assistants first day back of 3 total days in the week

• Wednesday, August 23 (Dee day)
• RC (Reserved Central Office) Day
• 8:00-11:00 New Teacher EL Orientation 
• 2:00-4:00 Power Teacher PD
• Assistants second day back of 3 total days in the week

• Thursday, August 24
• 9:00-10:30 Open House for Kindergarten 
• Assistants 1/2 day back of 3 total days in the week
• Work time/PLTs in room 13
• 1:00 1st grade
• 2:00 4th/4H
• 3:00 5th/5H
• 4:15-5:15 Pizza dinner 
• 5:30-7:30 Open House

• Friday, August 25
• District Kick-Off 8:30 @ Dash Stadium
• Assistants 1/2 day back of 3 total days in the week
• 1:00 PD with Susan Price-Coles, AG/HAG Teachers

7.11.17

The summer heat is upon us and we heating up here at Brunson for an outstanding 2017-2018 school year.  The custodians are DEEP cleaning every room and have moved to the Kindergarten hallway.  Laurie is cataloging thousands of books for our ELA instructional needs.  I am creating structures/schedules/calendars to support our staff as we improve all student's achievement across three dimensions.  I will create another post on Monday the 17th with pictures of our new playground.  Until then, a photo of a man outstanding in his field.