Social Committee Newsletter

We did it! We made it to February. It is probably one of the toughest months of the year for me. It is oh so cold, I am down off my Holiday High, my pants are always a little tighter and there is way to much candy to resist. Man it is rough! The good news is... we have less than half a school year left, it is the shortest month and who knows we could get an ice or snow day this month (even though I really don't want to have to make it up). Ha ha.

One of the best ways to cure the February Blues for me is laughter. I truly believe that laughter makes you feel better. Take some time to tell a joke, ask a kinder student an interesting question, such as how is cheese made, ( I promise you will laugh/smile) or watch your favorite sitcom. You are sure to fill a lot better. If you don't have time for either of those things then take a couple of minuted to watch the following videos. Make sure you laugh out loud....IT IS GOOD FOR THE SOUL!

*Feb. 6-10 Counselor/Social Worker recognition ( first grade)

*Taco Bar Pot Luck= February 27

*Staff Outing (info to come)

*Special Ed. monthly faculty treats

*Breakfast Bar Pot Luck= March 27

*Chili Cook Off Contest????

*Office monthly faculty treats

02 LInda Nichols

03 Sonia Verri

07 Raquel Corona

14 Tristahn Ringer

17 Carlos Partida

20 Allison Drake

20 Martha Garza

28 Elena Puentes

*I would like to affirm Ms. Mullin for all of the hard work that she has done during our flex grouping with Henry, one of my students. This is his first year in an ESL classroom (rather than bilingual). At the beginning of the year, Henry was just learning the English alphabet and was reading on a level A(beginning of Kindergarten). Now, Henry knows his beginning and ending sounds and is now working on short vowel sounds. He is also reading at a level G now (middle of 1st grade)! With every new book, Henry's confidence just continues to increase. He is now way more comfortable writing in English as well. It is so great to see. Way to go Lorin!! I am very thankful for all of your reading expertise. :)-Allison Drake

*I want to do a pat on the back for all the staff who help with Universal Screening.

Martha, Cheryl, Irene, Mary Melendez, Lesa Gonzales and Rebecca Cantu

Their dedication to students and flexibility during Universal Screening is appreciated!-Lara Nixon

*Pat on the back to Mrs. Hamilton for always sharing good ideas with me and our team!- Nancy Smith

*Pat on the back to Mr Negrete for being such an awesome math resource person.- Nancy Smith

*Ladies- Thank you all so much for being an amazing group of teachers to work with. I so appreciate y'all taking care of my kiddos when I was out for 2 days. Don't know what I would do without you all!-Megan Kuntz

*A huge PAT ON THE BACK for Hanna Kania for bringing the Round Rock Drums, Rhythm Workshop to our students at Berkman. It was an amazing experience for our kiddos here.-Carrie Altenburger

*​Allison Drake- Thank you for all of your support! I really appreciate your input and feedback in regards to our students! - Sarah Livingston

Cyntia Ascencio - Thank you for all of your support and kindness! I'm so thankful to have you as a neighbor. :) - Sarah Livingston

My specials team- You rock! I could not do it with out you! - Sarah Livingston

*Congratulations to our Berkman Teahcer of the Year Hanna Kania! Congratulations as well for our other nominees for Teacher of the Year, Megan Kuntz and Allison Drake! Thanks for being such amazing teachers to our students at Berkman!-

*Congratulations to our Para of the Year Rachel Hernandez. Thanks for all you do for our staff and our students. Berkman is lucky to have you.

*Feb. 4= Wear Red for Heart Recognition Month

*Feb. 11= Valentine Shirt/Sweater/Colors/Socks (which ever you choose)

*Feb. 18=Mardi Gras colors/beads

*Feb. 25=Warm Up Wednesday (wear comfy warm ups- please make them as professional as you can other wise we might lose this nice treat!) **Thank you Lisa for letting us have this comfy day!!

*Please oh please share good news about yourself or a team mate. We would love to hear all about our wonderful staff. Let's brag on each other.

*I don't really have anything out of the ordinary about myself these days but you might find it either funny or interesting that I LOVE rap music!! I know it doesn't contribute much to society but I just can't help myself. As the singer Megan Trainor sings, "I am all about that Base".

P.S. Don't tell my Mom but I even listen to Rap with bad words. OH my!! Ha ha. Piece out.