Hi everyone! Conferences are complete...we are well into the 2nd semester...and the winter sports season is coming to a close. Hope the snow and cold know that their time is limited and they move on as well
- We will be holding OPTIONAL Digital Tooltorial (see what I did there?!?) Sessions in the District Office throughout the second semester. These are completely optional...just a chance to share some knowledge. If anyone has a particular area of interest and they would like to lead the session, let me know. If there are any other topic areas you would like to see, just let me know and we will add them to the process. Here are the proposed sessions and dates https://docs.google.com/a/fallcreek.k12.wi.us/document/d/1MptUn4HAxcJ3xEr3k-wYrHlbdpXID7TCu5n1bke60cY/edit?usp=sharing
- We had 2 staff development opportunities in the last month...one self directed and one to get rolling with Google Apps For Education and continue the work we are doing with SMARTBoards. I have a feedback form for the first staff development opportunity from Angie. I will send that out in a separate email. We really try to allow you to direct the learning you need in these sessions and will continue to do so. We trust that you use the time and don't feel like we have to look over your shoulder during the self directed opportunity. As an admin team we truly appreciate that. Thank you for making use of your time and getting better rather than getting caught up. It makes all the difference in the process.
- The Budget: I am trying to hold back on getting worked up about the Governor's proposed budget. I have been more vocal about my opposition to the proposal...specifically on the radio last week. Here is the link to the show in case you are looking for an undeniable cure to insomnia Biennial Budget Discussion. The current budget would cut $120,000 in categorical aid in year one, bring it back + about $10,000 in year 2 and then eliminate it all again beyond that time. The expansion of vouchers has an impact that we can not even measure, but there is already a $80,000 hit to our district before our kids get a penny of funding from the state. The rollercoaster funding of our schools needs to stop and I will continue to advocate for our group to whoever will listen. Having said that, your responsibility is to love, nurture, and instruct all of the kids who walk into your classroom every day. We do that well...let's keep doing that well. If you want more information on the state budget, let me know. I'll keep you updated.
- State Testing: We are bound by law to administer the state test...whatever that test is. Tony Evers sent out a memo regarding his view on the assessment proposals in the Governor's budget...I will forward that your way.
- I have most of your mid year forms in my office. I will be reviewing those over the course of the next week and we'll get letters to everyone when the process is complete. I have met with Brian and Brad to discuss the mid year meetings and they had some great things to say about the conversations. Well done! Make sure the work you did to reflect on your progress continues...you will definitely see the most growth if you do.
- The Cricket Podcast debuted this week with Maechaela Kolpien. Trying to find more opportunities to celebrate the work done in the building and the community. If you would like to be a guest on the show or want to nominate someone to be on (students, parents, community members, colleagues) please let me know and I will schedule a time to do it. Ideally, I would love to have a student group take this on. If that is an option and you want to help get me rolling in that direction, just let me know. Here is the link to Cricket Podcast 1
- After 36 years, Barb Mullenberg is moving on. She has been and will always be a valued member of our team and community. From dressing up in holiday gear to making kids feel safe, she has made this place better. Her ability to keep kids focused on bus rides was second to none. She has donated countless items to kids in Fall Creek from school supplies, prizes for Bingo, and toys we could use for rewards. She will finish out the week, so if you get a chance, please stop out and say thank you for an incredible career in Fall Creek. She will definitely be missed.
This week in Tweets...
Keep adding @fccrickets to tweets and use the #gocrickets hashtag after a tweet to add to the wonderful story of the Crickets...or let us know how we can help get your story to the world. Go Crickets.
Articles Worth Reading
Check out the Google+ community for articles...feel free to add resources to that community as well. We are better together...add what you feel would benefit the group. Thanks!
Check out the Google+ community for articles...feel free to add resources to that community as well. We are better together...add what you feel would benefit the group. Thanks!
Videos Worth Watching:
I will add videos to the Google+ page for those interested. Can be accessed here... https://plus.google.com/u/0/communities/106247918310540095234
I will add videos to the Google+ page for those interested. Can be accessed here... https://plus.google.com/u/0/communities/106247918310540095234
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