October 2-6, 2017

What a roller coaster life can be! I have been humbled by your grace and understanding over the past couple of weeks.  

I am so very grateful to be a part of a school community that feels like family.  This past weekend we took a moment to BREATHE, embrace family and to recharge.  I am reminded as we all ride the roller coaster of life, it is important that we embrace balance.  While easier said than done our work-life balance makes us all better in our work an in our personal lives.

As we learn more about PLC together, I will attending a Principal PLC the first Monday of the month.  I am looking forward to collaborating with other principals in the district and to bringing that information back to our site.

- Kirsten

  

DANCE - A- THON

Our Dance -A-Thon is next Friday, October 13, 2017!  Please share information about our PTC's biggest fundraiser on our web pages, social media platforms and in your newsletters.

Teach Like a Pirate Book Study

  While you are reading this text please take a moment to thing about and be able to respond to the notion of:

Please ask yourself how is the notion P.I.R.A.T.E. a part of your practice.  What does each letter mean to you and how does it pertain to your practice as an a leader and learner at Thomas Jefferson.   We will share our thinking at our October 18, 2017 staff meeting. Please be prepared to share your thinking about your thoughts about Dave Burgess's work.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ATTENDING THIS CONFERENCE PLEASE COMPLETE THE FORM BELOW:

INTEREST FORM

WHILE THE SCHOOL SITE CANNOT PAY FOR TRAVEL AND LODGING; THERE ARE SOME FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR REGISTRATION. THE AMOUNT OF ATTENDEES WILL DETERMINE THE AMOUNT OF REGISTRATION SUPPORT AVAILABLE.

Need a teacher pick-me- up? Looking for some of the most current research based strategies that will light your classroom on fire? Join us for the Get Your Teach On National Conference – a one-of-a-kind experience for K-5 teachers.

You will spend two days with Deanna Jump and the GYTO Team as they shares their passion and enthusiasm for education and gives you their tips, tricks, best practices, and teacher secrets to building a successful and engaging classroom. You will leave feeling empowered, motivated, and prepared to create dynamic lessons that will challenge your students and leave them hungry for more.

Get Your Teach On is sure to be unlike any other educators’ conference that you will attend. Pack your favorite teacher bag, get ready for some educational magic, and join us in San Diego, California, as you prepare to Get Your Teach On!

CHECK OUT THE LINK BELOW FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:

Get Your Teach On Conference Information

Day/Date	Event	Time
Monday, Oct. 2, 2017	PLC Monday Principal PLC	2:00-3:20pm
Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2017	Derk Garcia Visit	9:00-11:30am
Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2017	Staff Meeting	3:15-4:30pm
Thursday,  Oct. 5, 2017	SPSA WORK Party Kirsten Off Campus	1:00-3:00pm
Friday, Oct. 6, 2017	Third Grade Bernhard	All Day
Monday, Oct. 9, 2017	PLC Monday	2:00-3:20pm
Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2017	Leadership	3:15-4:15pm
Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2017	WTD - Rubios	5:00-9:00pm
Friday, Oct. 13, 2017	Danc-A-thon	Morning

CLICK HERE FOR THE STAFF MEETING AGENDA

PLEASE LET KIRSTEN OR MARY JO KNOW IF THERE ARE NUTS AND BOLTS TO BE ADDED TO THE AGENDA.