News for the Weeks of November 15th and November 22nd
This two week edition of our staff blog is full of important and exciting information. Thank you for reading along.
Due to the upcoming holiday and short week, there will not be a post or a bulletin next Friday.
This Week at Brown School
11/15 Monday
P2 Character Strength: Gratitude
Maize & Blue Monday!
Stuff-A-Truck Food Drive begins today (runs all week)
Musical Preview @ SJHS - 4th & 5th graders only from 9:30-11:05 a.m.
Student Council meets @ 12:55 p.m.
Megan Dongvillo visiting Brown for open enrollment questions (11:00 -1:00 & 3:30 - 5:00)
11/16 Tuesday
Thanksgiving Luncheon - schedule found here
PTO Meeting @ 7 p.m. (Barkovich & DeLapa) in the M.C. or via Meet by clicking here
11/17 Wednesday
Late Start - team time
NO STAFF/SI MEETING TODAY
Lory's Place group meets @ 9:30 in SEL Room
Play-It-Safe classroom presentations - see link & calendar for your class's time
Sara out for surgery - Kelly covering through 11/30
11/18 Thursday
Play-It-Safe classroom presentations - see link & calendar for your class's time
11/19 Friday
1/2 day of school (ECDD - 5th grade)
Teacher Records Day - dismissal at 12:09 p.m.
Brown Bear Credit Union Grand Opening - will be open every Friday from 8:20-8:45 in the cross halls
Stuff-A-Truck Ends Today
Coming Up...
11/22 P2 Character Strength: Gratitude
Maize & Blue Monday!
Grades due by 4:00 p.m.
Stephanie returns - thank you, Jill!
No Tier I SEL this week
Student Council Meeting @ 12:55 p.m.
11/23 Report Cards home today!
11/24 - 11/26 Thanksgiving Break: NO SCHOOL (ECDD - 12th grade)
11/29 School resumes
P2 Character Strength: Kindness
Maize & Blue Monday!
Building Subs
We are excited to share that, effective immediately, we have secured two elementary building sub positions to support us in situations of shortages. Mackenzie Bishop will work every Wednesday afternoon, Thursday and Friday. Jill Wiesemes will work every Monday - Friday after her long-term position ends in Stephanie's room.
Here's the scoop:
*They will report to one "home" building, but could work at any of the three.
*We cannot pre-arrange their placement or request them ahead of time. They are for the situations where a last minute absence comes up at any of our three elementary buildings. If you know you'll be out, you will be asked to line up a different guest teacher.
*If a position is not open, we will have other support ideas/tasks for them to assist with.
We are looking for someone to work every Monday - Wednesday up until the holiday break - spread the word!
In addition, our sub pay rates have increased, especially for those who show dedication to our district by subbing for more than 10 days (non-consecutively) in our district throughout the course of the year. Here are the updated rates - spread the word!
$95 standard
$105 11-20 days
$160 21-30 days (non-consecutive)
$175 31+ days (non-consecutive)
Long-term subs (responsible for lesson planning, grading, etc.) make the base BA scale daily rate every day while in the position
Playground Build!
Hooray! Our brand new playground will be installed this week! Our students have been anxiously waiting for this.
There will be a fence around the equipment while they work on the installation. It could take all week for completion. We will let you know if we need to stay in during first recess only on Monday (only if the fencing is not yet set). Please remind your class that we expect all students to stay back and away from the equipment while the fencing is present.
Once it is ready to be opened up to our students, we will discuss some safety expectations. Please look for this to come later in the week once the construction is complete.
#AllMeansAll_SJPS
Spanish Club
The club will begin soon. Thank you for your commitment to this opportunity and for sharing your passion with our students, Dan!
Geography Club
Fifth graders Mason Hochstetler and Averie Kallicragas have organized a learning opportunity for their fellow classmates that are interested in learning about geography during first recess once per week. These talented and motivated students presented their concept to me, complete with a Google Site, Google Form for signing up, meeting agendas, and schedule ideas. WOW! When you see Mason and Averie be sure to ask them how their club is going - they'd love to share!
When I count my blessings this season, I count each and every one of you twice. You all teach me so much about passionate service toward others, patience and persistence, high expectations, and love each and every day that I observe your interactions with our students and their families. Thank you for being who you are and for impacting the lives of others.
