Friday MM - Day "A"

Good Morning!

Enjoy the holiday and feed your soul.  With two full weeks, we have an opportunity for reflection on education and our effect/affect on society.  I am going to let my mind wander and do a LOT of reading in the early stages of the break. I hope to narrow my interests and do some focused reflection that can be turned into action as we return.

Here is an news story from NPR (SCIENCE) that caused me to pause and reflect.  My hope is to hear from each of you about the topics and information that will come across your radar and inform your work here at Brunson. 

I cried for Mariela and I will cry as Silvia leaves our school.  The relationship between an amazing administrative/financial assistant and the principal is strong as both rely on each other to create a space where others come first.  Silvia has always put the needs of students, parents and teachers above those of her own.  She has impacted my life in a positive manner and I wish her well as she ventures to a new role at Wake Forest University. 

Subs:
Rosemary for Lisa

Thursday MM - Day "F"

Good Morning!

COG's for the raffle are due before the end of the day.  We will have the drawing on Friday morning!

I am at the Elementary Principals meeting today and will be back after lunch.  The agenda is posted in the Blog documents folder on the shared drive.

STEM NIGHT!  see you at 6:00 in your locations to welcome parents to see our progress.  The musical program begins at 6:30.  

Subs:
Rosemary for Lisa

Wednesday MM - Day "E"

Good Morning!

Big thanks to our STEM team for the judging of the STEM projects yesterday.  PLEASE get out and about today to visit some classrooms and recognize our students for their efforts.  A HUGE thanks to all of you who made this event positive for our students.  Your work is evident in the preparation of the students.

See you at the faculty meeting this evening!

Vickie Jones for Cindy Sanders
No sub for Jenny

Tuesday MM - Day "D"

Good Morning!  

I am looking forward to our STEM night and performance by the 4th and 5th grades.  Please welcome the judges as they volunteer their time to give feedback to our students.

Today we also host the PTA birthday Bash.

Wednesday we have an author visit and a faculty meeting.  We will elect our 2014 Teacher of the year at that meeting so be thinking about who earns your vote!

Remember to visit the Be.Cafe today for some bagels and coffee as my holiday appreciation for each of you!

Monday MM - Day "C"

Good Morning!

I want to show my appreciation by providing a light breakfast of bagels and coffee on Tuesday morning  in the Be.cafe.

Subs:
Rosemary for Kim

PBIS Raffle

Teachers:

The PBIS Team is excited to announce our FIRST PBIS RAFFLE!  We are encouraging students to peruse the prizes and put COGS in for the items they want most.  The prizes are being advertised on a short video on your K drive (K drive> 2013-2014> PBIS> PBIS Raffle!).  Please show the video before the end of the day Monday.  We will collect COGS on Tuesday and Wednesday and pick the names of the lucky winners Thursday!

Good luck to all!

Good Morning!

My holiday gift of thanks to each of you will be a Bagels, and coffee in the Be.cafe on Tuesday morning!  I will have them ready at 7:30 so come early and grab a some sustenance.   

• Now this is a story all about how my life got flipped-turned upside down and I'd like to take a minute, just sit right there, I'll tell you how I became thankful for a lady named Mrs. Correa.  I am thankful for her compassionate heart, her seemingly endless patience and her love of children!
• Ms. Cook - I really appreciate you getting me a cup of good cold water last week when I was having a coughing spell.  I helped me stop coughing and allowed me to better serve our students!
• Deb Gray is a special woman who makes me feel better when we have ahd a conversation - Sweet, fun and non-judgmental
• Bridget, I truly enjoy hte atmosphere you create in your classroom.  I love the way you teach and interact with your students, and I feel privlidged to witness that first hand.  It has been a joy to get to know you this year as a colleague and as a friend
• Jessie, You rock!  you are an amazing teacher with an outstanding attitude.  I am lucky to teach with you!
• To Mrs Wilheit - Thank you for your kindness and patience throughout the time I have been at Brunson.  You make me confident and full of energy!
• I am grateful for Mrs. correa She is the queen of multi-tasking, is effective and efficient at all she does and does it with a smile.  Often what is accomplished in the office goes unrecognized.  Mrs Correa is a professional that Brusnon depends on and appreciates.

Thursday MM - Day "A"

Good Morning!

Symphony performance for 4th and 5th grade @ 9am in the gym.

Barnes and Noble Book fair for Brunson Friday, Dec. 13 through Sunday, Dec. 151925 Hampton Inn Ct.

Student performances Saturday at 2:00. 

You can also make purchases online through Dec. 20 using Book fair ID 11181633 at checkout.

• Angela Adams: thank you for your humor and kindness.  you have brightened many of my days without even knowing it,  Especially with Dance PARTYING.  I am so grateful for you!
• Thank you to Jenny for always being there for Students and teaching student centered classroom guidance lessons
• I am thankful for our Tech Teacher,  she is amazing and loves it here at Brunson.  Her position is Vital as our students become 21st century learners and attend our STEM School
• Deb Gray; thank you for your willingness to walk me through the nuances of the English Language.  You have been an inspiration as mother and woman to me!
• Deb Fidali - Unique individual who contributes SO MUCH to our school
• Demarie Anderson - thank you for being a consistent and strong instructional and PBIS leader
• Kim Burch - thank you for being a great teammate, suite-mate and friend.  I appreciate your willingness to work on the "complicated" cases and all the help over the years.
• Tiffany Ray - I love your positive Can-DO attitude.  So glad you are here
• Thanks you Mrs Correa!  you stay late when you do not have to.  Help with my communication to non-English speaking parents during conferences.  THANKS for ALL you do!
• Lisa Weber - Great teacher, stands up for her children, hardworking, fun and easy to talk to.
• I am thankful that Linnea Patrick is a fabulous wordsmith and supportive team player!
• Bridget Hollomon - You found a way to get 620 kids excited about being generous and compassionate!  thanks you for including me in the pasta for pennies project.  It is awesome to see how much kids have learned about kindness in the past weeks.  you started it all!  That is so cool and I am so fortunate to work with you!