Sunday, October 30

 

Happy Sunday!! I hope you are all having a great weekend. For whatever reasons, Halloween is one of those times of year that make it abundantly clear that humans are very unique and each bring their own gift to everything. What I mean is that I think you would agree with me if I said that some people are Halloween people and some are not. Some people go absolutely bonkers for Halloween. I will be honest, I do not. My siblings and I blame our parents because it was not their favorite holiday. 

So, why do I even mention this? Last night, we went to one of our neighbor's houses because they have a 'show' nightly. Ok, this is not a small show. They have an entire light show with sparklers and snow!! It is absolutely incredible and a neighborhood  highlight. We also have neighbors who built an entire pirate ship in front of their house, solely for Halloween. As crazy as I may think they are, I am very thankful for them because they are providing so much magic for both children and adults. Rather than beat myself up, I remind myself that I may not bring the Halloween magic, but I bring the magic elsewhere! We each have our own unique, magic. I encourage you to bring your own magic and to recognize everyone else's. 

Beginning tomorrow, we will have 2 days of learning and growth. It is going to be great. So you can mentally prepare, the days will look like this:

Monday:

8am: Meet in the library. We will have some fun and you will need your phone. 

The morning topics will include some SSP/Behavior updates and then the math essential standards.

11:30am: Jesse Bennett will be here to lead us through some yoga. Dress comfy!

12:00pm: We will break for lunch and the afternoon will be time in your PLC's to work on the math essential standard pacing guide and common assessments.

Tuesday:

8am: Meet in the library. More fun to have!

Our morning topic will be PBIS. 

1130am: We will break for lunch and the afternoon is for you to work. I know that conferences are coming and there is a lot to do. 

Thank you to all of you for your participation in the door decorating contest and the parade. It was such a fun day! The Harvest Spooktacular was absolutely amazing and there were so many families here!! What a great week! 

Did you know... Angela Primavera swam in the bay from Alcatraz to San Francisco not once, but twice!? (She still has no idea why on earth she would do that!) Way to go, Angela! I got lots of guesses for that one, but no one guessed Angela.

Did you know one of our staff members doesn't have a middle name? Who is it?

What makes you unique??: If you haven't already, please add an interesting fact here: Unique Fact

Coming Up This Week:

Monday, 10/31: PD 8am-3pm in library

Tuesday, 11/1: PD 8am-3pm in library

Friday, 11/4: Flag Salute and Raffle at 7:45am. Staff Luncheon!! 

Fun Fact of the Week:

Have a great week!

October 22, 2022

 

Parent Teacher conferences are coming and I think that is on everyone's mind. First, we have Canyon Creek. All I have to say is that setting it up was not seamless. Below is the link for you to set it up:

Online Scheduler

Your password is your last name. It will prompt you to change it when you log in. 

It is on our website for parents, but it is not super easy to find. Go to our website, click menu (the top right) and you will find it under 'school.' It says: Parent Teacher Conference Scheduling

Not related to conferences, please share the following with your parents:

This Friday is the big day!! First, the parade at 9am and then, our fun evening!

This Friday is the Harvest Spooktacular. We will be having a blast from 6-8pm at Stoneridge! 

Wear your costumes because there will be a costume contest. 

In order to make this event a success, we need your help!! Please volunteer here:

Harvest Spooktacular Sign Up 

Reminder: Please do not park in the preschool parking spots. Recently, the spots have been taken and it has caused some problems. Just sharing with everyone. Thank you!

There will be an optional Report Card Zoom Training on October 26, 2022, from 2pm-2:30pm for anyone that wants to review how to assign rubrics or have specific questions.

Zoom Link

Did you know... Katie Peterson got a flesh eating bacteria while snorkeling the Great Barrier Reef in Australia! Luckily it was caught early and all of her limbs remain intact. Phew!!

Did you know one of our staff members swam in the bay from Alcatraz to San Francisco not once, but twice!? (She still has no idea why on earth she would do that!) Who do you think it was?

What makes you unique??: If you haven't already, please add an interesting fact here: Unique Fact

Coming Up This Week:

Monday, 10/24: Brooks Off-site

Tuesday, 10/25: Brooks Off-site. Staff Meeting CANCELED!!

Wednesday, 10/26: Brooks Off-site. SSP Meetings by Invitation Only. 

Friday, 10/28: Flag Salute and Raffle at 7:45am. Harvest Parade at 9am and the Harvest Spooktacular from 6-8pm. 

Fun Fact of the Week:

Have a great week!

Sunday, October 16

 

Happy Sunday! When I was thinking about this blog, I was thinking about how I might be able to capture how many of us feel like there is so much to do and not enough time. To me, feels as though there is more than there used to be. Does anyone else feel like this year is really tough? Personally, it seems like there is so much but I cannot put my finger on a reason why or what is causing it. I wish that I could take some of it off you plate, but I can't. I feel bad about that. All I can offer is the empathy that I am right there with you. 

On a side note, I was looking for an image that would represent what we are feeling. In turn, I went down a rabbit hole on Google. Shocker! But, I found Liz and Mollie. If you are a social media person, they are worth a follow. They focus on what we feel and have many incredible images like the one above. They also have books, a podcast and Ted Talks.

I said it last week, and say it again. If you need help or if there is anything I can do, please ask!!

PLC Survey: Last week, during your PLC time, there was a self assessment to fill out. This week, Rori and I will be popping around during PLC time to talk to you about your assessment, and also see if there is any additional support we can provide. At our next staff meeting, we will take a look at the ELA essential standards and pacing guides in preparation for the upcoming PD day when we will start our work with the math standards.

Report Cards: Report cards and conferences are coming. The report card PLC is November 2. I will have a finalized timeline for completing report cards to you in the next couple days. If you have questions, there is an informational zoom available:

There will be an optional Report Card Zoom Training on October 26, 2022, from 2pm-2:30pm for anyone that wants to review how to assign rubrics or have specific questions.

Zoom Link

Did you know... Abby Wilkinson has gone skydiving over The Great Barrier Reef!! 

Keeping with the theme of the Great Barrier Reef, one of our staff members got a flesh eating bacteria while snorkeling the Great Barrier Reef in Australia! Luckily it was caught early and all of her limbs remain intact. Who do you think it is?

What makes you unique??: If you haven't already, please add an interesting fact here: Unique Fact

Coming Up This Week:

Tuesday, 10/18: Rori off-site in the morning. PBIS Team Meeting at 2:20pm in room 4. 

Wednesday, 10/19: Brooks Off-site in the morning. SSP Meetings by Invitation Only. Skate Night 5:30-7:30.

Thursday, 10/20: PACK Assembly at 9:15am (Cooperative). Secure Drill between 10:15-10:30 (I want to make sure all students are back in class from recess.)

Friday, 10/21: Flag Salute and Raffle at 7:45am.

Fun Fact of the Week:

Sunday, October 9

 

I know this time of year is tough. We have been in school longe enough to be exhausted, October brings crazy, I mean candy, and the next break is so close but so far away. Rather than focus on all of the tough things, let's make this a great October filled with positivity and excitement. Maybe you try something new to change your focus and recharge your passion and enthusiasm. If you have some ideas, please share them. That being said, if you need a break or extra support, please let me know. 

Speaking of recharging and refreshing, we are going to revisit out PLC norms and goals. At the next PD, we will talk about the Essential ELA Standards and we want to make sure our PLC's are dialed in and focusing on the work for our students. We also want everyone to be comfortable with the Essential Standards before we begin doing the same work for the Math Standards. 

Some of you may have no idea what I am talking about and that is OK! We are simply going to start with a PLC Self Assessment to determine where we are right now. Please take this self-assessment this week as a PLC. Rori and I will be around the following week to talk about it. 

PLC Self-Assessment

Staff Meeting: For our staff meeting on Tuesday, wear comfy clothes!! Christi is going to have us play one of her PE games and it could get intense!! On that note, wear comfy clothes on Wednesday too for Walk to School Day. 

Here are some upcoming events in October:

Did you know... Candi Terry has read 310 books in the past 4 years and she made sure I knew that did not include the books she reads to the kids in the library. I got lots of good guesses this time. Thank you!!

This week's unique fact is that one of our staff members has gone skydiving over The Great Barrier Reef!! Who is it?

What makes you unique??: If you haven't already, please add an interesting fact here: Unique Fact

Coming Up This Week:

Tuesday, 10/11: IEP Day and Staff Meeting at 2:20pm (Wear comfy clothes).

Wednesday, 10/12: Walk to School Day! SSP Meetings by Invitation Only and Dine Out at Rubio's. 

Thursday, 10/13: PTC Meeting at 2:30pm.

Friday, 10/14: Flag Salute and Raffle at 7:45am.

Fun Fact of the Week:

Sunday, October 2

I love this picture, that is all I have to say! Look at all of us together, preparing for our Jog A Thon!! Everyone is so excited and ready to go! Our PTC shared this picture with the caption 'Stronger as a PACK.' And well, they nailed it! That is our motto this year and we are demonstrating it day in and day out! Stoneridge Rocks!

Thank you all for your support throughout Jog A Thon. It was an amazing event and would not have been the same without your enthusiasm and excitement. 

We earned the school-wide Snowie King Award and that will take place on the morning of Wednesday, October 5. We are working out the details and will share those with you ASAP. 

PE Minutes Reminder: Please share your extra PE minutes with me for 1st-3rd grade. 

TOSA Tidbit: Rori will be out this week. She is busy loving on her new grandson, Levi!! 💙

Did you know... Liz Blom got married at a zoo? Ally Simmons Knew! She guessed correctly, yay! She will get a gift card. 

We have a staff member that has read 310 books in the past 4 years. Who could it be?

What makes you unique??: I only have 13 responses. Please add an interesting fact here: Unique Fact

Coming Up This Week:

Tuesday, 10/4: PLC Leadership Meeting at 2:20pm

Wednesday, 10/5: Brooks off site in the morning. Snowie King is coming! and SPP Meetings by invitation only. 

Thursday, 10/6: Brooks may be off site for PD. 

Friday, 10/7: Flag Salute and Raffle at 7:45am and Staff Luncheon- Nacho Day!

Fun Fact of the Week: