Week of April 9, 2018
This weekend my son and I went to hear from the creators of Baldo. This character, Gracie, reminds me of several children in our school that love the library.
Baldo is created by two men named Hector Cantú and Carlos Castellanos. Their humor and inspiration is a gift to many who read the funnies daily. I purchased a book for our library this weekend so more of our students can read their work.
For the Week of April 9th, 2018
Did you know this week is Library Appreciation Week? I would like to take a moment to recognize Pilar for her excellent communication skills, organization, and love for our library. This year Pilar has done an impressive job organizing all the aspects of our new library space. It is really a beautiful space for learning and so much more. It has become the hub of our school and the community. Next to the classroom, we have more volunteers than any other part of the school! Thank you Pilar for making this such a beautiful and bright spot for our students.
• 4J School Schedule Updates & Community Forum– At a principals meeting last Friday, principals were asked to let staff know that the draft 2018-2019 schedule shared earlier is very much only a draft and is NOT going to be the schedule we end up using. District staff, in collaboration with EEA, are working on revisions that include looking at revising the dismissal times and also changing for some schools which ones are starting earlier and which ones are starting later. Gustavo said everything is on the table at this point. The district is also providing an additional opportunity for community input at a 4J School Schedule Community Forum on Wednesday, April 18 at 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM at the Ed Center.
• Math PD Survey Closes Monday– This survey was sent to staff by downtown last week, but as a reminder, classified and licensed staff who attended last Monday’s Math PD should fill out the linked Math PD Google Survey. This is your chance to provide feedback on the PD and to give input on the May 4 Math PD. The survey will close Monday afternoon.
• EEF Grant Applications Due to Joel May 1– Our May Site Council will rank order grant proposals at via email meeting, so grant ideas are due to me before that meeting. Grant proposals do not need to be completely written out before the 23rd, but at least tell me the title and general idea. May 15th is the deadline to submit the final grant applications to EEF. Take note that EEF prioritizes requests that support educational enrichment, equity and/or access programs, and that impact the largest number of students possible. EEF prioritizes grants that relate to the Arts, Literacy, and STEM. Grant requests may be requested in any amount up to $5000. Schools may submit up to 5 grant requests total. See the linked EEF website for details.
• Wanted or Unwanted Wobbly Stools?– Family School asked to try out some of our wobbly stools. Is there anyone who has stools they DO NOT want? Also, is there anyone who DOES WANT stools, but doesn’t currently have them, since I don’t want to loan something out staff here are needing. Let me know by the end of the week if you want stools or want to get rid of any.
• Blinds reminder – Putting items like furniture or other small items does damage the blinds! Howard is already experiencing this because people continue to place items in the way. Their blinds are breaking in places where items are in the way. Please avoid this. Make sure you have all items out of the way.
• Recycling Changes (When in doubt, do not use the plastic!)– Effective Monday, the waste haulers that serve customers within the City of Eugene will begin only accepting a redefined list of items for recycling. The following items will continue to be accepted in commingled recycling bins:
• Newspaper, ads and inserts, direct mail, magazines, and catalogues
• Flattened cardboard boxes
• Cereal, cracker, and shoe boxes (not refrigerated or frozen boxes!)
• Office paper
• Paperboard/cardboard egg-cartons
• Steel and aluminum cans (no lids)
• Certain plastic bottles and jugs will still be accepted: soda bottles, water bottles, milk jugs, and juice bottles (no lids)
Items that will no longer be accepted:
• Plastic tubs
• Any plastic item that isn’t a bottle or jug
• Aseptic containers (such as for milk cartons, or shelf stable soy milk)
• Shredded paper
Plastic bags, take-out food containers, plant pots, and lids of any kind should never be placed in commingled recycling bins. Any items that are not clearly recyclable should be put in the trash—when in doubt, throw it out. See the linked flyer for details.
• KITS Summer Job Openings – The preschool to kindergarten summer transition program KITS (Kids in Transition to School)has job postings now up on the 4J Jobs website. If you’re interested in an 8-week summer job, there are openings for Educational Assistants, a Lead Teacher, a Site Supervisor, and Child Care. They prefer to hire 4J employees for these positions, so please apply if you’re interested.
Fire Drill Monday, April 16, at 9:00 – Next Monday at 9:00 will be our April Fire Drill. If we get rained out, I’ll reschedule for next week.
Volunteer Appreciation Week, April 16-20 – Volunteer Appreciation will is NEXT week, so please take time to recognize any volunteers you work with next week. Remember, we have a breakfast for them on April 18th. They can come to the “Reunión Comunitaria” with our students and then eat some yummy foods.
Master Schedule Team – We need a team to plan next year’s schedule. We will have additional preps plus the new common schedule. The team will meet several times before the end of the year. Here is the survey: Master Schedule Team Application
Esteban Camacho Mural Update – Lane Arts Council and I will be setting up the schedule to begin in late April. Expect to participate in a 4 session activity to create the mural.
Fiesta “Staffle Raffle” – PLT decided to have families buy tickets to put in the raffles instead of a silent auction for the staff activities. This makes for less of a popularity contest which is frowned upon by the community.
PBIS Posters – School Wide Expectation Posters are ordered and should be hanging up in a week.
Asemblea- Now “Reunion Comunitaria” this Wednesday – “Reunion Comunitaria” is the new name for our assemblies. This is based off the morning meeting concept but for the whole school. Classes will be organized into a circle instead of facing the front in rows. Cones and signs will designate class spaces. In Lak’ech poem and a heartbeat clap will be recited. Then, we move into the traditional Virtudes Premios.
Teachers please come early at 8:10 to help students get set up in the new format. The Reunion Comunitaria will be run from the center and include Virtudes as well as the Rayos de Luz awards.
Here is a summary of the upcoming events for the next two weeks:
April 9 (M)
National Library Week
North Region DLI Retreat -8:00-12:00
3:00-3:30, Joel in summative eval with a teacher.
April 10 (T)
Library Worker’s Day
8:15-11:30, Joel to Elem. Principals’ Meeting (Ed Center)
3:00-4:30- IEP, Conference Room
5:00-6:00, Site Council- in the library.
6:00-7:15, Parent Group Meeting
April 11 (W)
2:00-3:00, PBIS Meeting
2:30-5:00, Joel out early for the Immersion Task Force Meeting
April 12 (H)
3:00-4:00, Equity Meeting
3:00-4:00, IEP Meeting
4:00-7:00, Joel to Elem. Jobs Expo (Ed Center)
April 13 (F)
3:00-4:00, IEP Meeting
April 16 (M)
Volunteer Appreciation Week
9:00, Fire Drill
3:00-4:00, IEP Meeting
4:00-5:30, Joel to All Admin Meeting (Ed Center)
April 17 (T)
8:30-9:00, Truancy Meeting
3:00-4:00, IEP Meeting
6:00-7:00- Joel in OABE Meeting
April 18 (W)
7:45-9:00,Volunteer Breakfast- (Staff Lounge)
2:00-3:00, Staff Meeting
5:30-6:30, 4J School Schedule Community Forum (Ed Center)
April 19 (H)
3:00-3:45, GOTG
April 20 (F)
No School.- No comp time approved for classified staff. All staff expected to attend including office staff and custodian.
8:00-2:30-Racism Free Zone Training with Bahati Ansari and 2:30-4:00- Prep Time
Breakfast and Lunch Provided
Have a great week, everyone!
Joel
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