Staff Bulletin: May 6, 2005

Early Release/Progress Reports

Today, Friday May 6th, is an early release for teachers to complete progress reports Teachers need to send progress reports home to any student who is getting below a C grade, is in danger of getting below a C grade at this point in time, or is working quite a bit below potential. It is probably best to err on getting the message home. Progress reports are due to MaryAnn by 8:00am, Tuesday, May 10th.

Social Studies has graciously agreed to provide time for the 4J 9th Grade Reading Assessment in their classrooms on May 9th and 10th. More coming to individuals involved on that soon. Thanks folks!

Students in the Rachel Carson Program have worked hard this year to prepare for their annual spring plant sale. Organically raised vegetable, herb and flower starts, hanging flower baskets, native trees and shrubs will be available. The sale will be held at the Churchill greenhouse tomorrow Saturday, May 7th from 10am-4pm, and today from 3-5pm. Come see the Churchill Greenhouse and meet students in the Rachel Carson program as you take care of all your spring planting needs!

Next Thursday, May 12th, we will be hosting a delegation from several high schools in Hawaii. There are about 20 people representing five high schools: Kaimuki, Roosevelt and Kalani (Oahu), and Maui and King Kekaulike High Schools in Maui. These schools are part of a SLC study tour and they are looking at four other schools in Oregon besides Churchill. Tom Horn is our designated host and point person, so you will be hearing from Tom as well as from me at the staff meeting. Tom will be sending out a tentative agenda for the day. Where you see your name as a possible classroom host for a few minutes or as a person sharing a little about your program, remember that this is tentative. Tom will be talking to you about details. If you are unable to participate, just let us know. Thanks & much Aloha!

We will have our May staff meeting during our late start next Wednesday, May 11th, beginning at 7:45am. Please email me or Don Cataldo if you have suggested topics for the agenda. Please include length of time need for your topic. The completed agenda will be emailed out to all staff prior to the meeting.
Our late start on May 18th will be for Curriculum areas to meet.

Prom is Saturday, May 21st at the Valley River Inn. Chaperones are still needed. Contact Cindy Wilgus if you are interested.

Have a great week!

Dennis Biggerstaff
Principal