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October 6th, 2013

Week of October 7th Blog Post

  Hello Bulldogs, Fire Drill Thursday @ 9:15- There will be one this Thursday. Ask Kristie if you need new green/red cards. October 11th, State In-Service Day – This is a regular work day for Classified Staff, but it is a non-contract day for licensed staff, so only classified staff will be working in the […]

September 29th, 2013

Week of September 30th, 2013

Hello Awbrey Park  Staff,   Now that we’re in our fourth week of school, the school year definitely feels like it’s in full swing. It’ll be nice to have a shorter week with students and work on professional development this week and next. Several items of note for this week: October 1st Staff Meeting- We […]

September 22nd, 2013

Week of September 23rd, 2013

Hi Everyone, There are several items of note for the week: Thank you for the successful Moon Festival: Thank you to CABA, our interns and the other OIIP interns, and the Awbrey Park Families who attended the Moon Festival! We had a very large turnout of Awbrey Park Families, the Chinese American community, and the […]

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 […]

August 29th, 2013

August 29th

Hello Awbrey Park Staff, Here’s the first edition of my weekly announcements. For new staff, and as a reminder to returning staff, it’s my intention with these announcements to share informational and business items here rather than at staff meetings or multiple emails sent throughout the week. Typically, I send these out on Sundays and […]

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 […]

May 19th, 2013

Week of May 20th

Hi everyone, We have 13.5 days left of school.  Here are some of the events ahead for the week. Schedule of Events for the Week – Penny Drive for James continues, Book Fair all week in the library May 20 (M) 8:00-11:30- Kristen out at Counseling meeting in the AM. 10:00-1:30- Edgewood Penpals visit Mrs. […]

May 12th, 2013

Week of May 13th

  Hi everyone,   I hope you had a joyous Mother’s Day weekend.  I had time to relax with my children and enjoy this great spell of weather we are having. We have another very busy week. Schedule of Events for the Week – Re-testing Week and  Last IIPM this Friday, Penny Drive all Week for […]

May 6th, 2013

Week of May 6th

Hi Everyone, This week is Teacher Appreciation Week and I’d like to take the opportunity to thank ALL staff for your hard work and dedication to Awbrey Park Elementary School. It’s truly your work, attitudes, and efforts with all of our students and families that make our school the great place it is. Thank you […]