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"APAWS" goes to ... from Sarah: APAWS & thanks to my awesome partner, Martha! Thank you for going to several meetings for me while I was sick & keeping things on track for everything involved in our crazy world of fifth grade! And thank you for taking charge of starting the SST process for several of our fifth-graders, in order to get them the services they need!

Also from Sarah:  APAWS to Jaime & Carol! Thank you for helping out while I was sick as well, and checking in with my subs. And thank you for all the work you do to support fifth grade and help me out!


"APAWS" goes to ... Sarah, for coordinating, hosting and providing enrichment to our GATE students through our Brilliant Bears Academy!  The guest speaker this week was engaging and provided another wonderful opportunity for our students!  
   
(If you'd like to give some "APAWS" for next week's blog, please send me an email!)

Freddie is here this week 6:30-10:30 pm.

 1. Proposed Before school play:   Please find time this week to discuss with your team and colleagues the proposal of before school play.  As mentioned in the staff meeting, if decided upon, it would begin after winter break for a trial period of 8 weeks.  It would be presented to students at the Rules Refresher assemblies with guidelines and expectations.  

• Guidelines to consider: Play would only be on the blacktop and play structures, not on the field.  Handballs and tether balls would be up for students to use.  Students could choose to sit and chat vs playing in the morning.  At the 7:45 bell, all play would stop and students would line up to wait for their teacher.  No eating or balls, games or cards from home during this short playtime.
• I have forwarded 2 articles to read and consider as you have your discussions.
• I will put a vote out electronically on 12/14 then share the results with Leadership for final discussion on 12/18.

2. Lock Down Drill:   As mentioned at our Staff Meeting- we will have our drill tomorrow at 11:40 am.  I will announce the beginning of the drill over the PA system, allow 3-5 min for the drill and then announce when the drill is over. 

3. Remind App:   I have set up a class in Remind for us to communicate as a staff.  If you do not have the Remind app, you will have to get it.  It's free.  Here is the link, once in the remind app, to join.  If you prefer I text you the link, please text me at 949-281-9126.  Include your name in the text as well  please.  If you have time before our drill to get join our class, that would be great.  I will send a message but you will NOT need to have it for the drill tomorrow.  It will just be a test message.  Any information you may need will be given during the drill tomorrow.  

Link: https://www.remind.com/join/96cf8d

4. Benchmark Training:   K-5 teachers, if you have not yet, be sure to sign up for the next Benchmark trainings being offered.  Coordinate with Karen regarding your chosen date and sub.  Karen forwarded an email with reminder information and it's in Teacher Soundbytes as well.  Please let me know if you have questions.  Thank you!

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