PEEK AT THE WEEK

Okay TEAM, we CAN DO THIS!!!!!!! Our students can be successful this final week as well. The key to all of us finishing well is our ability to be MINDFUL. We need to be mindful of what we try to pack into our days this coming week. We need to be mindful of our students' needs to keep a steady routine. Have fun, but keep it simple! I speak from personal experience when I was in my own classroom. If you try to get too complex with Holiday happenings, it can backfire and lead to challenging behavior and unnecessary stress for your students and yourself. KISS- Keep it simple sisters! We can have a great last school week of 2019!

Attention all Early Learning staff!

This is very important. If you RSVP'd to attend the CPR training on this Friday, December 20th, you must register with the link below from Melanie Berry before the training. If you are not registered through this site, your licensing hours will not be recorded on the Mi.Registry site. I have a list of all staff that are registered. There are still a handful of people that RSVP's that they plan to attend, but are not registered. Let me know if you have any questions and please share this with your colleagues!

Here is the link to register:

https://go.miregistry.org/register.aspx?evid=35493

Monday, December 16th- Susan Out, Secret Santa begins for the week at Central/GSRP, Gingerbread houses at Cardinal's Nest preschool.

Tuesday, December 17th- Gingerbread houses at Cardinal's Nest preschool, 2:00 mtg w Mr. Lobban (Susan) 4:00 staff interview.

Wednesday, December 18th- Mr. Brown visits @ 9:30 and 1:00 to read to preschoolers. Pajama Day for staff and students!

Thursday, December 19th- Winter Wonderland @ Central/GSRP. Staff ugly sweater contest!

Friday, December 20th- CPR training @ Central/GSRP with Melanie Berry- you must be pre-registered to attend. See email regarding registration from Susan.

Payroll is due on Monday. Please come to the early learning office before 3:00 to sign your timesheet.

CN office coverage for 12/16-12/20- Anne Schell 9:00-12:00- Renee Shelman 12:00-6:00

Kathe Pilara subbing for Sara Harris 12/19 and 12/20

Kathe Pilara subbing for Naomi Vick 12/17 and 12/18

When the schools are closed for vacation the District enjoys a nice savings in utility expenses. To ensure this happens they dial down the heat to around 55 degrees for the two weeks we are off. If you plan to come in to work any time during break dress accordingly and let me know. I encourage you to NOT come in, but enjoy the long break that you all deserve! Additionally, I want to make sure we stay out of the way for our custodians as they do some extra work during the break.

Before leaving next Friday please remember to follow your usual shut-down procedures including the following:

-Unplug everything (except your computer) that draws electricity.

-Stack student chairs and put them next to your coat hooks for the custodians.

-Make sure your shades are pulled down.

-Send home all boots. snow gear, etc.

-Make sure no food is left in your classroom!!

-Please remove all personal items from the lounge frig. and freezer. It will be deep cleaned over break.Anything left behind will be discarded.

I want to take a moment to wish you all the very Happiest Holiday season. I encourage you to extend yourself grace during the holidays and not reach for perfection. Instead, I hope you will relax and enjoy the people that surround you. Relax, slow down and take time to breathe deep. Be mindful. Do what makes you happy. That's my plan. I look forward to seeing you in the Roaring 20's!