Joel's Journal- A Weekly Bulletin Paulo Freire — Education transforms people. People transform the world.

December 3rd, 2012

Week of December 3rd

Hi everyone, I had a busy labor intensive weekend at my house. I did not get my blog done until this afternoon. Sorry about that. We are having some drainage trouble around our foundation, so I spent the weekend fixing my below ground gutter drains. I hope you have had a good start to your […]

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 11th, 2012

Week of November 12th

Hi All, I hope everyone had a nice three-day weekend. Schedule of Events for the Week Nov. 12 (M) Veterans Day – No School 8:00-5:00, 4J Planned Network Outage Nov. 13 (T) 7:30-8:00, Amy Tidwell visit to Awbrey Park 8:30-9:15, Joel teaching in Mrs. Grace’s Kindergarten 8:00-11:30, Grade 3 Understanding Rigorous Mathematical Content PD (Ed […]

October 21st, 2012

Post for the Week of October 22

Dear  AP Staff, I hope you all have a good start to the week. I know it will be a busy one. I will be at a conference in Bend to start the week which focuses on leadership in  the following areas, common core, school improvement goal tools, coaching in the classroom, strategic planning and […]

October 14th, 2012

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 […]

October 7th, 2012

Week of October 8th, 2012

Hello Awbrey Park Staff, We have a short week ahead of us again with much to accomplish. Friday is a Furlough Day for Classified, Certified and Administrative staff. I will be in classrooms at times this week  and working with staff on goals. I will also be meeting with individuals to talk through our leadership […]

September 30th, 2012

Week of October 1st, 2012

Hi Awbrey Park Staff, I hope you all had a relaxing and enjoyable weekend. It seems as if most are settling in to a routine. It has been very enjoyable to read to your classes. This week I will shift  to a more structured walk through experience. Through my course with Jon Saphier, I have […]

September 23rd, 2012

Week of September 24, 2012

Hi Awbrey Park Staff, It is amazing to me that we are already into the 3rd week of school. Easy CBM Testing is complete and interventions will begin this week. Safety week is a major focus of the week. Make sure you have had a good look at the new procedures and information posted on […]

September 16th, 2012

Week of September 17th

Hello Awbrey Park Staff, I hope you all have been having a good weekend. This week I believe we will begin to feel like routines are fairly set and students have settled in. I have included some information below on updates and professional development opportunities and some updates on grants. Have a great week. This […]