New Member On Our SS Team!

Trish Harkema! 
We have a new member on our team!!! Trish Harkema has accepted a position to help as an aide in our ESS room under Christy Haig's leadership. Already, Trish has bonded with our kiddos and, on that trust and love, these little ones are going to continue to blossom and develop! Welcome aboard, Trish!

MAP Testing Window
Please check the staff calendar. The fall MAP testing window opens on Monday. Thea does her best to support the tech side of this effort. While she cannot be in all places at all times, she has asked to be told the date and time of your test. She often tries to arrange for supporting each class.

New Disinfectant 
Darlene has informed me that we will all be given a brand new clearer. Lavender Quat. Doesn't that just sound clean and healthy (at least the first part does). You will be given a bottle to use to clean your students' desks. This disinfectant is healthier for students' bodies and is a knock out cleaner throughout the district. When your bottle is empty, please place it outside your classroom door. Darlene will see that as a secret code message to refill your bottle and replace it! Questions? Let me know....

CEA Attendance
Just a friendly reminder all faculty, part-time and full-time, K-12 are asked to attend the CEA Convention on October 25 and 26. This is an excellent opportunity to grow in our craft, network with others and kick around creative ideas with your team. Please let me know if you need exception made for your presence, otherwise, I'll see you there! :)

Report Cards
Will go home October 19.

P/T Conferences
Will be Monday and Tuesday, October 22 and 23 from 4:00-8:00.

Safety Protocol Reminder

• Once the day begins, please be sure to close, lock, and remove magnets in any exterior doors propped open before the day.
• Please never prop doors open during the day.
• Please be sure to have your classroom door handles locked at all times. Please prop your door open, if you wish, or use the magnets. If you need a magnet, or if your lock needs attention, please let the office know.
• When you leave, please make sure your classroom is secure, windows closed and locked, door closed and locked, and exterior doors closed and locked behind you.
• Pat and I will make work of getting a clear understanding of the medical needs of all of our students. You will be contacted with necessary steps and actions. I will connect with parents if we need to address changes in routine (such as meds in backpacks). 
• Your maps and class lists will be distributed asap...because, remember? We have a copier! :D