Good words

Big Scottie Welcome to newest Creative Learning Specialist Ruthie Fisher.  Ruthie is joining our 2nd grade classes this semester as a drama specialist (first semester was a dance focus), helping integrate the power of theater our second grade language arts and social studies TEKS.  Thanks Ruthie!








Even though tutoring is in full force second semester at grades 1-5 - including a bit of cursive handwriting practice - enrichment opportunities are back as well.  Check out the cool offerings for after school if you have not done so.  Everything from a film club to a robotics club to a math club.  Additionally, we are finishing up our Boosterthon Fun Run fundraiser this week and there have been many positive learning outcomes.

Teachers supporting today's run!

Such as the physical and social/emotional health and wellness messages delivered each day.  Thanks to the Boosterthon Committee chairs Christy Strub and Krista Bergeron, as well as PTA board officer Bergan Casey.  They kept the momentum going and monitored and adjusted as needs arose.  True Champs!  Our parent base works tireless hours, all unpaid, all on behalf of this school, and yep, it does indeed take a village to keep all the balls in the air.  All for kids, all good, and all worth it.

Check out the pics below from today's grade level fun runs.  The energy level was cool, not to mention catching!

 

Though every teacher is a winner in my book, I'm happy to announce our 13-14 Campus Teacher of the Year is Mrs. Pam Kolodziej.  Those of us who have seen her in action as the 5th grade Social Studies teacher are amazed by the all she does, including the special learning events she dreams up and puts in place.  Who can forget last year's Presidential Debates, complete with Secret Service?! And this year's History Project Runway, with the thumping, current music selections playing as our fifth graders strutted down the runway in costume?!  She goes above and beyond in all she does and this peer selected recognition is well deserved.  Congrats Mrs. Kolodziej.    

Finally, as we head into the long weekend, let's take a moment to remember the reason for Monday's holiday.  Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr's message was one of hope and peace and service, and most importantly, unity around our common spirit.  Next week, our school will have a variety of activities around the celebration of everyone's uniqueness, through our No Place for Hate Week daily events and varied Dr. King remembrances and lessons in our classrooms.  However, those activities are also designed to bring into focus our oneness as people. Our common human spirit.

This coming weekend, my wish for you is to find ways to celebrate Dr. King's message in big or small ways. Celebrate who you are and the gifts you bring to the world, connect with others, be of service to those you love and perhaps even those you may not know so well.  Peace, love, unity, and hope for all.  Certainly good words for our days ahead.