Thursday December 17th, 2015

On the eleventh day of Christmas,

everybody was sharpening the paw,

and wearing their favorite Christmas socks.

This wasn't a flaw,

we have waited a whole quarter!

Christmas fun today is to wear Christmas socks, and tomorrow will be to wear a Christmas hat. 

We have had two great staff meetings this month for certified staff to share and learn from their colleagues. We also have had certified staff completing one peer observation every quarter. We've had support staff and classified staff giving of themselves daily, and helping students and wherever they saw a need. Students have persevered with the goals in their leadership notebooks, intervention groups, tutoring groups, and other intensive projects and assignments. Half way through the school year and the innovation, collaboration, and reflection is impressive! It's time to sharpen the saw, but for huskies, we Sharpen the Paw!

The big activity today is Sharpen the Paw, starting at 9:15. This seventh habit, sharpening the saw, is important. Students and staff work so hard and give so much of themselves. This is a great opportunity to learn, be engaged with activities that students might not otherwise get to do, and to have fun. Our kids need fun activities, to laugh, and to have fun with their friends. That's educating the whole child. This is especially important as we get ready for two weeks off of school, and school is often a safe place for our kids. 

We talk frequently with students about graduating from high school and going on to college. Just imagine starting your first year as a third grade teacher and also finishing your last semester of college. A big congratulations to Mrs. Tahiri for graduating! That's a great example for students. 

We had Christmas parties for Kindergarten on Wednesday. Santa also visited preschool and Kindergarten classrooms. This afternoon we will have Christmas parties for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. Santa will be visiting all 1st-5th grade classrooms as well in the afternoon. 

Today is the last day of the food drive collection, and the Principal's lunch with December student leaders is today. 

Please remind students and families that we will be dismissing Friday at 1:10. 

Cue the Christmas music for Thursday morning! Here is a Christmas reminder as we enjoy all of the fun learning activities today. The children are wiggly and excited. Might as well just join in and just start singing: