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January 5th, 2014

Joel’s Journal for the Week of January 6th, 2014

Hello Bulldogs, Welcome back from Winter Break! After having had a week off at Thanksgiving and all of the snow days, it almost feels like coming back from Summer Vacation. I certainly enjoyed my time off with my kids and my wife Anna. We had a lot of fun around town in Eugene and went […]

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 13th, 2013

Week of October 14th 2013

    Hello Awbrey Park Staff, Enrollment and Awbrey Park Staffing Stabilized: Currently, the total Awbrey Park enrollment is above 406. We continue to accept new enrollment packets in the office and have lost very few students over the last week. We were projected to have 425 students with kindergarteners counted full time. I spoke […]

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. […]

March 10th, 2013

Week of March 10th Blog Post

Hi All, I hope everyone remembered to “spring forward” with daylight savings time and move your clocks ahead one hour this weekend. Hopefully Awbrey Park families remembered as well. Schedule of Events for the Week – March 11 (M) Spring Pictures PRIDE Focus: Respect 8:25-8:40, Joel in student meeting at AP 8:00-4:00, Joel and Christina […]

March 3rd, 2013

March 4th Blog Post

  Hey Bulldog Staff, This week is Classified Employee Appreciation Week!  The contributions to our students learning is immense by this group of people. Joanne, Jill, Jeremy, Margie, Claire, Melody, Melinda, Brenda, Debbie, Pat, Larry, Richard, Charlotte, Vicki, David, David, James, Misty,and many more have had a huge positive impact on our student’s learning. Take […]

February 24th, 2013

Week of February 25th

Hey Bulldog Staff, Here are our events of the week. I hope everyone enjoyed the sunshine on Sunday. What a lucky break in the weather! • Schedule of Events for the Week – Feb. 25 (M) PBIS Focus: Respect School Choice Visitation Week 9:20-9:45, Office Meeting in Joel’s Office 10:00-11:00, Joel to District Meeting (Ed […]

January 27th, 2013

Week of January 28th

Hi Awbrey Staff, • Schedule of Events for the Week – Jan. 28 (M) Second Semester Begins 1:05-1:20, Fire Drill 2:30-5:00, Joel to Elementary Principal’s Meeting (Ed Center) 5:00-9:00, Joel to Class at U of O.   Jan. 29 (T) 7:15-8:00, Collaborative Practice Planning with Christina. 12:00-1:00, Joel touring potential new families 2:15-2:30, Bulldog Recess […]

January 13th, 2013

Week of January 14th

Hi everyone, I hope you had a good weekend. I had some good times with my kids and did quite a bit of reading by the fire for my winter coursework at the University. Below I have included some of the events of note for the week and a calendar of noteworthy events. • Continuing […]

January 6th, 2013

Week of January 7th

Hi All, I purposely sent this today so you would not read it during vacation. I hope you have had a restful and fun break. • Schedule of Events for the Week – Jan. 7 (M) Professional Development Day Certified staff – 30 min. lunch, 2 hours planning, 2 hours furlough Jan. 8 (T) 1:15-2:15, […]