Monthly Archives: September 2008

September 29, 2008

Hi Everyone, It’s the first of our two short weeks with planning/PD Fridays. This coming Friday is a planning day and the next is the state-wide inservice day. Three items for folks to take note of this week: • October 10th State Inservice Day – Teachers, be sure you have signed-up for a workshop or […]

September 22, 2008

Hi Everyone, It’s looks like were in for some cooler weather this week and that Fall weather is now beginning. Three items for this week: • 2008 Elections – 43 days left until election day. I’m wondering if there is interest in doing some sort of school-wide activity around the election, having students vote for […]

September 15, 2008

Hi All! I hope everyone is rested up after our first full week of classes. I also want to thank YG staff for all their work organizing and getting students ready for the Eugene celebration parade this past Saturday. And congratulations on being awarded the “Best Dressed” entry out of 93 different groups! Three reminders […]

Eugene Celebration Parade

YG won the “Best Dressed” award out of 93 parade entries. Here I am as a Shogun Samurai and also a picture of me with the Slug Queen. To get that picture I snuck behind the Broadway Stage after the awards ceremony and then asked the security guard to take my picture with the queen. […]

September 8, 2008

Howdy Everyone! The year is off and rolling and we’re heading into our first full week of classes! I don’t have quite as many items this week, but here’s what you need to know for now: • District Reading and Math Screener Info – See the attached information (testing-information_fall_08.doc) for specifics on how students will […]

Video From George

This is the first time George has ever forwarded a video to principals, so I thought it would be worth sharing with staff. It’s a back-to-school speech given to staff in Dallas, TX. Click Here for Video

September 1, 2008

Hello All! It’s almost the first day of school! I have several pieces of information for folks this week. • Reading and Math Kit Training – The instruction department sent several updates this weekend about the reading and math screeners. Please note there are a few changes. Reading The district testers will let us know […]