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December 8th, 2013

Week of December 9th, 2013

Hello Bulldogs, Yes, I admit it. I like funny cat pictures. I hope everyone had fun in the snow and stayed safe on the roads. Most everyone knows that there will not be school this Monday. There will be professional development offered at school today from 9:30-11:30. If you have concerns about driving, then please […]

October 27th, 2013

Joel’s Journal for the Week of October 28th

Hello Awbrey Park Teachers, Friday at 4:00 This Week, Nov. 1st – I think we need to have some fun after  all the the craziness of the start of the school year, so let’s plan to have a Friday at 4:00 this week. Location is Hop Valley near the Ed Center. They have excellent beer […]

September 15th, 2013

Week of September 16th, 2013

Hi Everyone, We all survived our first week of school! That was sure an intense week. • Beth Shershun will be our Cohort 2 Leader with Jon Saphier – Christina Powell will continue as a member of Cohort 1.  Between these two teacher leaders, there will be much information shared and supported by our staff. […]

September 8th, 2013

September 9th, 2013

Hi Everyone, Here we go! The First Week of School is upon us. Here are several items of note items of note for this week: September PBIS Focus_ Learn School-Wide Expectations:  The first monthly PBIS focus of the year is to learn about all of the school environments. Please review all the expectations for each […]

June 2nd, 2013

Week of June 3rd

Hi All, We’ve made it to our final full week of the year! • Schedule of Events for the Rest of the Year – Here are the big events of note for the next week and a half: June 3 (M) 9:00-11:30, Field Day – Two Sessions k-2, 3-5 2:30-5:00, Joel to Elementary Principals Meeting […]

December 16th, 2012

Week of December 17th

Hello Everyone, With the recent tragic events that unfolded last Friday, I know this will effect people (students, families and staff) in different ways. As we return from school I’m sure some students and parents may want to talk about the shootings and parents may have new safety concerns in addition to those that came […]

December 9th, 2012

Week of December 10th

Hello staff, Here is a quick thought for the week which I like. Here are the events of the week: Dec. 10 (M) 8:45-10:00- Teacher Observation 2:30-5:00- Joel to Elementary Principals Meeting Dec. 11 (T) 12:15-1:30- Teacher Observation 3:00- 4:00- PBIS Meeting Dec. 12 (W) 9:15- Fire Drill 2:45- 3:45- Math Leadership Meeting Jamie’s Room […]

November 25th, 2012

Post for the Week of November 26th

Hi Everyone, I hope you all had some quality rest and relaxation over the Thanksgiving break. We are now in full gear  before the last  four weeks of classes preceding Winter Break. Schedule of Events for the Week – Nov. 26 (M) 9:30-10:30, Joel to HR Meeting 1:45-2:10, Office Meeting with Melinda, Claire, and Vicki […]

November 18th, 2012

Blog post for November 19

Hi Staff, We are so close to Thanksgiving. This will be a short week with a chance to rest and be with family on Thursday. Week at a Glance November 19 8:30-11:00 Elementary Counselor Meeting- Kristen out 11:15-12:15 Support meeting for a kinder 2:30-5:00 Elementary Principal meeting downtown. November 20 9:00 Earthquake/Fire Drill Tuesday Morning […]

November 4th, 2012

Week of November 5, 2012

Hello Bulldog Staff, It’s hard to believe we’re more than halfway to Winter Break! As you know, this week is a short week, but that doesn’t mean it won’t be intense. Take good care of yourself this week. If you need me to sit in on any conferences, I am very available. I will be […]