Weekly Message 3.9.20

Happy Almost Spring Break!

We have made it to the last week before Spring Break!  Of course the universe has decided to throw a full moon, Friday the 13th, Spirit Week, and Teddy Bear Picnic at us all at once... but if there is one thing we have done this year it is prove that we have grit to get through even the craziest weeks!  We will all be excited to pull off into the sunset Friday night for a week of rest and relaxation!

Teddy Bear Picnic:

Teddy Bear Picnic is finally here.  This week you should be having your students tidy up their leadership notebooks so that they are ready to present to their families.  Consider creating a checklist of "to do" tasks that students can do with their families while they are in your room for conferences.  Items on this list could include things such as looking through a writing notebook, checking out a data wall, signing in to iReady to see how many lessons they have passed, setting a goal with their child for the last quarter, etc. 

Family members that will be visiting DCE for Teddy Bear picnic should have completed an RSVP form.  It is important that you look through these slips to be sure that you have received one back for every student.  Mrs. Alvarez has had her leadership students create a little something special for students that will not have visitors.  You also need to give your lunch count to the cafeteria if you have students that are getting a school lunch (talk with your program planner). 

We will be discussing more about Teddy Bear picnic at our staff meeting on Thursday morning.  Below is a link to the message James previously sent with the specifics on Teddy Bear Picnic.

https://dcesmmm1516.blogspot.com/2020/02/weekly-message-2172020.html

Spring Break Preparations:

The CCPS Energy Manager, Mathew Guimond, has asked all staff at each school site to do their part in conserving energy while we are closed for Spring Break.  Please take a minute before you head out on Friday to do the following:

1. Close all window blinds.

2. Unplug all coffee pots and microwaves.

3. Clean out mini fridges and unplug them (open door and be sure they will not defrost onto the floor).

4. Turn off all computers and monitors.

Week at a Glance:

Have a great week... the five day countdown is on!

-Keli and James