Randolph School’s End of the Week Notes for February 15, 2008

Celebrations!

Happy Birthday to Chris Wheeler on February 20!

What a fun Skate Party on Monday, Feb. 11! PTA sponsored a fun, family event that was well attended and enjoyed by many families! Thanks, PTA, for the fun, social time as a community!

Please note.

Lincoln Public Schools has made a video about the use of therapy dogs in our schools. Zeke and Mrs. Mahoney and Dr. B. were all interviewed for the video. The LPS version of the Edu-PUPS video began showing on Channel 21 on February 12th and it will be shown for the next 2--3 weeks at these times:

>> Mondays @ 4p.m. & 7p.m.

>> Wednesdays @ Noon

>> Saturdays @ 5:30p.m.

>> Sundays @ 5p.m.

Staff Development

Teachers: Our next PLC early out is Tuesday, February 26. Please plan for our time together to last until 5:00 p.m. We will begin promptly at 2:30 in the Media Center for a joint discussion time on the purposes and uses of assessments and our grading processes. Each team will receive a copy of the composite PLC survey. Please take time prior to the 26^th to read the comments and review the ratings, particularly on the last 4 items dealing with assessment systems and grading. Then, teams will have application time until 5:00 p.m.

Student Information

Applications are being taken now for Lincoln Public Schools’ ExCITE and Head Start programs. ExCITE (Early Childhood Infant Toddler Educare) and Head Start are available for preschool children who qualify by income. Applications are available in the Randolph School office. Sign up sessions will be held on these dates, at these ExCITE and Head Start locations:

March 12 4-7:00 p.m. Lincoln Action Program

March 19 3:30-6:30 p.m. Clinton Elementary School

April 9 3:30-6:30 p.m. Belmont Elementary School

April 16 3:30-6:30 p.m. Everett Elementary School

May 7 3:45-6:30 p.m. Brownell Elementary School

May 14 3:45-6:30 p.m. Eastridge Elementary School

For Your Information

Dr. Suess’ Birthday celebration is coming up quickly—Friday, Feb. 29^th. We will have a Read Across America planning committee meeting at the staff meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 19 immediately following our Love and Logic discussion. Every team should have ideas for their participation, as well as a representative who will stay for the committee meeting to share and coordinate those plans.

Upcoming Events

Feb. 18 No School for Elementary Students: Teacher Plan Day

Feb. 19 Staff Meeting 8:15 a.m. Love and Logic #3 “Offering Choices”, “Preventative Interventions”, “Teaching Children to Own and Solve Their Own Problems” Presented by Susan R.

Feb. 19 Richard Louv at the Lied: Outstanding speaker on the value of outdoor education and nature experiences for children.

Feb. 21 Technology Planning Committee meets 8:15 a.m.

Feb. 21 Principal’s Parent Forum 7 pm. “An Evening with the Arts” Our four specialists in Art, PE, Music and Computer will teach parents about their curriculum and instructional strategies. Child care is provided. Space is limited. Please call the office to RSVP.

Feb. 25 SCIP meets

Feb. 26 EARLY DISMISSAL for Professional Learning Communities 2:18

Feb. 29 Read Across America Celebrations for Dr. Seuss’ Birthday

March 3 GET meets at 8:15 a.m. in Mrs. Mahoney’s room

March 4 Staff meeting 8:15 a.m.

March 4 PTA meeting: Science Experiments!