Thursday Thriller
March 13, 2025
CELEBRATIONS
Mark Higgins did a feature story on these three. Here is the link.
Again, HUGE SHOUT out to MIKE BERTRAM!
**Mike and Stephanie do an excellent job with our CTE programs and clubs! Students are able to discover their passion and thrive in both their classes and clubs.
NUTS-n-BOLTS
1. We've had several guest teachers in the building, and I'm happy to report fewer referrals. Reviewing your expectations has made a real difference! The routines, expectations, and management you set up before a guest teacher arrives truly pay off. Great job!
2. FYI about a program that our District partners with BMAC.
Backpack Bridge Program What is it? Why help is needed? How can you help?  3. Course Roll-Up is due tomorrow, 3/14/25! This spreadsheet is CRITICAL. We upload the data into Skyward, and it helps us determine how many course sections we’ll need for the 2025-2026 school year. The master schedule is built based on this information, so please ensure it’s accurate and complete. 4. You know what next week is? YES-SPIRIT WEEK!!! Monday-St. Patrick's Day Tuesday- Twin Day, ROTC will also be guests in PE classes Wednesday - Crocs, socks and Birkenstocks Thursday-Adam Sandler Day (remember-ASB picks the days 😆) Friday -March Madness-Team Jerseys, colors, etc. 5. The custodians have noticed that the doors at the end of the 7th and 8th grade hallway have been unlocked. We are not sure how or why. Re keying the building is not an option, we asked. Please just double check the doors if you happen to be unlocking them. THANK YOU!! 6. Installed in the office bathroom is a bidet toilet. It has been installed for some of our students in the RISE program. It is a nice and the seat is HEATED! :D Something to Ponder Dr. Joe Sanfelippo, one of my favorite educational leaders, served as the superintendent of Fall Creek School District in Wisconsin. His "one-minute walks to work" involved him walking from his home to the school, offering reflections and challenges for leaders. The key takeaway: when Dr. Joe talks about leaders, he’s speaking to everyone, not just those with a title. We are all leaders in our own way. And of course, he always ends with, "We're all in this together! Go Crickets!" Sound familiar? 😉 Take Dr. Joe's advice Look Up and chase those smiles! I KNOW you'll find a gold nugget in this week's Something to Ponder.  March 17-18 8th grade Field Trip to Whitman Mission (2 groups) March 18th -Clearman/Wallingford "A Night of Remembrance" March 20th 8th grade registration, District Vocal Concert March 21st Choir Field Trip to Pasco March 25 and 26 7th grade to Fort WW, 9:30-11:00 and 12:00-1:30 March 24-28 STAMP Testing March 26th -SBA Proctor Training for All March 31-April 4 6th and 7th grade registration in Science Classes May 14th Drama Production for School May 19 Student Success Night May 29th 1:00-2:00 5th grade Step Up Day June 3rd 8th grade Recognition WISE WORDS "I will do the best I am capable of doing today to bring out my best tomorrow." Now you have an expectation this is productive. ~John Wooden |
