Friday Focus - January 27, 2012

• Remember that there will be voting at the school on Tuesday in Mrs. Rios' classroom and the main hallway.  Mrs. Rios will come to the classrooms that day.
• Report cards are due to Team Leaders on Monday and to administration next Wednesday.  
• 2nd Quarter Honor Roll names are due to Ms. Tusa next Wednesday and Terrific Kids' names are due to me on the same day.  
• There is a Statewide Tornado Drill scheduled for next Wednesday at 10:10. 
• Early Release Day is next Thursday.  PLCs are also scheduled for that day.  
• Floranada Day is next Saturday, February 4th.  Hope to see you there!

Quote of the Week- Here's something to think about: "If the corn doesn't grow, no one is going to ask what's wrong with the corn." - African proverb
And on the same topic, please read this article - study-links-good-teachers-to-lasting-gain

Friday Focus - January 20. 2012

• Wow, it's hard to believe, but we are halfway through the school year.  The 3rd quarter starts on Monday!
• We are having a parent training next Wednesday, January 25 at 6:00 PM.  The topic will be online resources and how parents can utilize these resources to assist their children.
• We are hosting the Republican Primary elections on Tuesday, January 31.  The elections will take place in Mrs. Rios' room.  Mrs. Rios will come to the classrooms that day.  
• Teachers, please read this article - http://www2.scnow.com/news/pee-dee/2012/jan/09/darlington-county-focusing-good-teaching-basics-ar-3014767/ The article really lays out the I Do, We Do, You Do lesson format that we should all be using.  This is good teaching!

Quote of the week - Appreciate each day.  Tell those you care about that you love them.  Be present in the moment.  Time goes by too quickly.  Listen to a wise man:

Friday Focus - January 13, 2012

• No school on Monday!
• Early Release is next Thursday and Planning Day is next Friday.  PLCs are scheduled for next Friday.  
• January's Birthday Table and Super Citizens' Ceremony will both be next Tuesday.
• The A+ funds will not be distributed before February 3.  We are still planning on beginning our Saturday Camp for 3rd, 4th and 5th graders on February 11.