vol 2 – Issue 16 January 23, 2012
A Snow Day does not Necessarily Mean a Free Day…
High School exams wrapped up this afternoon and today has been unofficially the last day of the second quarter (and the first semester). But the snow days messed up more than just our exam schedule. The snow days made it necessary for us to extend the year-end calendar through June 8. We wanted to get early notice to parents as some make plans for the day that school gets out, so please make that adjustment to your calendars. We will follow this letter with more information in the coming months.
School to let out at 1:00 Tomorrow (January 24)
Remember that tomorrow is only a half day. Teachers will be taking the afternoon for a professional inservice, evaluating and making sense of the ITBS results. These results will then be passed on to the parents in the ensuing weeks. We regret that this comes on the heels of our most recent closing for a day and a half (last Thursday and Friday); however, we felt it best to go ahead as scheduled since this needs to be done each year about this time.
2nd Quarter Parent/Teacher Meetings
Wednesday, January 25, is slated for parent/teacher meetings for grades K through 4. School will let out at 1:00 for those students so that parents and teachers can meet and discuss any felt concerns at this midway point in the year. Grades 5 through 10 classes will go on as regularly scheduled, and dismiss as usual at 3:15pm.
Parents of students in K through 4 who wish to meet with the teacher may call the teacher directly and schedule a meeting. In some cases, it may be the teacher who desires the audience with the parents. In that case, we will contact you to set up the same.
Zero-Hour Class for 9/10 Students… One Day Only
Having lost four Mondays in a row, The 9/10 class is in a desperate position to complete some activities before the second quarter report. This class will meet from 7:40 until 9:12 tomorrow, January 24. Though attendance will not be taken until 8:30, students only have this one day to make up all of the class requirements; it is in their best interest to be early.
Thank-you to the Snow Removal Crews
Thanks Dean Brunken, Justin Wenham, Brad Birney, Mr. and Mrs. Au, Sun-Yu, and any others who contributed to drying out our sidewalks. U R special.
January
24 Test Analysis Day – 1:00 dismissal
25 Parent/Teacher Conferences for Grs K-4 – 1:00 dismissal for those grades only
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Mr. O’s Pick…
This week’s muffin goes to Mrs. Shupe. When our substitute teacher plans fell through, she adjusted her schedule so as to be able to fill that hole seamlessly for us these last three days, while Mr. Brunkhorst has been away. So Tuesday, the 17th, swing by the office for your freebie muffin, Mrs. Shupe.
Hot Lunch This Coming Week…
Since the Snow Day has messed with our Newsletter schedule, below is the menu for tomorrow through February 3 (as always, veggies, deserts, etc. are a la carte):
Tuesday, 24th … burritos
Wednesday, 25th… tater tot casserole, chik nuggets
Thursday, 26th … pasta with sauces and garlic bread
Friday, 27th … McTCJA
Monday, 30th … Mac ‘n Cheese
Tuesday, 31st … haystacks
Wednesday, Feb 1st … pizza
Thursday, 2nd … soup with fixin’s
Friday, 3rd … McTCJA
