Week of October 15th, 2012
Hi Awbrey Park Staff,
Fall is really upon us. Our extra Summer days are now a thing of the past. The Jog A Thon was a huge success for our students and staff. The excitement and participation of our students and families was very encouraging. In the coming week we should find out more about the fundraising efforts. PTO will be putting up a thermometer in the front office and will help us get pledges back and count up totals. Have a positive week and focus on what is best for your students.
Joel’s Schedule for the Week
Oct. 15 (M) 9:00-9:30 Weekly Office Meeting
2:30-5:30, Joel to Elementary Principal’s Meeting
Oct. 16 (T)
3:00-4:00, TLT Meeting
Oct. 17 (W)
10:00-11:30 Joel doing Technology Tour with Kim K. and Peter T. at Awbrey Park
11:30-12:00, Joel to All Admin Meeting with Rudy Crew at Chavez
Oct. 18 (H)
8:00-3:30, Joel and Christina to Learning About Elementary Learning (LEL) Network at Edison
9:00-12:00 5th Graders (Stock and Moore) to Mt. Pisgah.
Oct. 19 (F)
Kinders to River’s Turn Farm AM and PM
Leadership Roles– I have discussed the various roles with several candidates. We have shifted the positions to put more support in Math. We will run a short staff meeting to vote for the candidates and get staff approval on Wednesday, October 24th from 3:00-3:15.
- State Report Cards – Here is the a link to the latest state report cards. We will take a closer look at the Awbrey Park report at our Site Council Meeting on the 23rd.
- Math Professional Development Calendar 2012-2013 (K-5 and Specialists) – Teachers should have received an email on this, but in case it got buried in your inbox, attached is a math workshop flyer containing the dates for all of the required math trainings this year, which are being done by grade level. Specialists are required to choose either the K-2 or 3-5 series of workshops for the year. For example, if you attend the K-2 workshops, you will need to choose one grade level in October, January, and May for a total of three workshops. Awbrey Park staff are to use the AESOP code “Title One” for these trainings. Also take note of the On-going (optional) Math PD for 2012-2013 on the last page of the flyer.
- Izzy’s Academic Achievement Awards and Free Pizza Parties – Izzy’s is offering free customized award certificates to use as incentives in classrooms. If you would like to order award certificates or need additional information, please contact Heather Long at Izzy’s corporate office by phone (541) 926-8693 ext. 227 or by email at heatherl@izzyspizza.com. Izzy’s also said they would provide pizza’s for class celebrations. They didn’t provide a lot of details, but wrote, “Need a reward in your classroom for a job well done, meeting a goal, or completing a big project? We’ll provide the fresh hot pizza, you provide the praise and fun! Call today! Ask for Keith at (541) 249-1212.”
- Carl’s Jr. North Region Fundraiser – The NERA (North Eugene Retirees Association) board is holding a fundraiser for North homeless students at Carl’s Jr. on October 25th, 5 PM to 8 PM.This is a great opportunity to help North Region Families in need. They are looking for volunteers from each North region school to come and serve as greeters and general supporters. Let me know if you’d be able to volunteer and the approximate times you could be at Carl’s. I will be at this event if anyone wants to join me.
- OEIB Community Forum on School Funding, Wednesday, 6-8:00 PM, UO Ford Alumni Center, Giustina Ballroom – Unhappy with the state of education funding? Here’s a chance to have some say. The Oregon Education Investment Board (OEIB) will hold seven community forums and a webinar at which stakeholders can provide input and feedback on education funding. The Eugene forum will happen this Wednesday. See this announcement for details.
Have a super week!
Principal Joel