Sunday, December 18, 2016

DAISY DAILY FOR WEEK OF DECEMBER 19, 2016


Thanks so much to Jackie & Shea 
for organizing a fabulous Holiday Party for us all!
Where would we be without you two?
Thanks to all who were able to join us for an evening of fun and fellowship, not to mention yummy food!

As we look forward to the four-day week ahead, a few reminders:
  • There will be no formal Grade-Level Meetings in my office this week, unless you are in need of something specific.  Please use this time to attend to your personal and team planning.
  • Our PTO is providing a Holiday Lunch for all staff members in the Staff Lunch Room on Tuesday, so no need to bring lunch that day!
  • We have a special treat on Tuesday morning when Russell Hammond's Carolers from Ledyard High School will treat us to a concert at 9 am.
  • We needed to adjust the lunch times on Thursday due to conflicts with Specials.  Please consult the times in the calendar below.  Our traditional Daisy Sing-A-Long will take place at 12:15 pm on that day, just prior to dismissal.
  • Most of all this week, please enjoy your students and each other, and please keep a close eye on any of your students and families who may be experiencing a crisis this holiday season as we stand ready to assist.  Please let me know any concerns and we will strive to get appropriate resources in place.
  • Oh my goodness, the decorated doors---and walls and hallways---are just fabulous!!!  Thanks to everyone who mustered up the energy and time at this busy time of year to beautify our school with the holiday spirit.  PLEASE take time to parade your students (and yourselves) around the school to enjoy this special sights!  I'll make some special announcements about these creations at our assembly on Thursday.
  • And more good news---the "Trailer" video promoting Daisy's Literacy Night on January 12 is complete and will be uploaded to our website this week, along with on-line sign-up for families.  Thanks to our "Video Dream Team" for creating this and for all who lent their acting talents : )
Enjoy the week!
Ruth

Cookie decorating in Room 10 : )



Monday, Dec. 19--B Day
  • "Festive Sweater Day"
  • Those choosing to decorate doors should have their creations complete : )
Tuesday, Dec. 20--C Day
  • "Red/Green Day"
  • 9 am--Russell Hammond's High School Carolers to visit Daisy
  • PTO LUNCHEON FOR ALL STAFF SET UP IN STAFF LUNCH ROOM DURING ALL LUNCH WAVES
  • 3:15-4:15 pm---"Tech Tuesday" in Music Room
Wednesday, Dec. 21--D Day
  • "White Out Day" (Dress in white/snow theme)
  • 10 am - Noon--Ruth to Administrative Council Meeting
Thursday, Dec. 22--A Day
  • School-Wide Pajama Day (or whatever you're comfortable wearing)
  • REVISED LUNCH TIMES:
  • 10:45-11:10 am--Grades K and 1
  • 11:10-11:35 am--Grades 2 and 3
  • 11:35-11:55 am--Grade 4
  • 12:15 PM---Holiday Sing-a-long (in Gym)
  • 1 pm---Dismissal
Friday, Dec. 23 through Tuesday, January 2----HOLIDAY BREAK............................................................

  • Our school will be closed December 26-27 and January 2 for the Holidays, but the office will be open (and Vacation Camp will be going on) December 28, 29, 30.
In the new calendar year 2017:
  • Jan. 3--Back to School
  • Jan. 5--PTO Bingo Evening (tentative)
  • Jan. 10--8 am Leadership Meeting
  • Jan. 12--Daisy Literacy Night
  • Jan. 13--9 am "Seussical" Performance sponsored by the PTO; 1 pm Dismissal
  • Jan. 16--NO SCHOOL--Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Our Preschoolers with their latest artistic creation!


Mr. and Mrs. Claus perhaps?
At our after-school Cookie Decorating Event with Seniors, sponsored by the PTO.
Superbly-decorated cookies were delivered to shut-ins in Westbrook
 as well as to Veterans at the Veterans' Hospital.


Sunday, December 11, 2016

DAISY DAILY FOR WEEK OF DECEMBER 12, 2016





Daisy Friends,

I hope your days aren't so crazy and full that you can't step back for a minute, slow down a bit and take in the beauty and joy of the holiday season.  Please keep a careful watch on our students and each other and please share any needs as they arise.

We do have two very full weeks ahead and my wish for you is to balance the commitments we all have with a chance to enjoy the joys as well.  I look forward to seeing all who can make it to our holiday gathering on Friday evening.

Until then, breathe......

Ruth


A look at the weeks ahead.....

Monday, Dec. 12---A Day
  • 2:00-2:30 pm--Spanish Storytime in Pre-School

Tuesday, Dec. 13---B Day
  • 8 am--Daisy Leadership Team Meeting
  • 9:15-9:55 am--Fourth-Grade Team Meeting
  • Noon-2 pm--Ruth to Budget Meeting at Central Office
  • 3:15-4:15 pm--District Wellness Council Meeting in Daisy Library
  • 7 pm--BOE Meeting at WHS

Wednesday, Dec . 14---C Day

  • 2:05--2:45 pm--First-Grade Team Meeting
  • 3:15-4:15 pm---Department-Based PLC Meetings
Thursday, Dec. 15---D Day
  • 8 a--Data Team Meeting--Room 1
  • 10:20--11 am--Grade 2 Team Meeting
  • 11:20--Noon--Grade 3 Team Meeting
  • Holiday Fair going on all day in Room 20

Friday, Dec. 16---A Day
  • 12:50-1:30 pm--Grade K Team Meeting
  • 1:30-2:10 pm--Pre-K Team Meeting
  • Holiday Fair going on all day in Room 20
  • 4-7 pm---Daisy Holiday Party at Cuckoo's Nest
  • 7 pm on----Opportunity to come back to Daisy to decorate doors for those interested
Saturday, Dec. 17
  • 9-11 am--Opportunity for staff members to work on door decorating, etc., as requested  : )
Monday, Dec. 19--B Day
  • "Festive Sweater Day"
  • Those choosing to decorate doors should have their creations complete : )
Tuesday, Dec. 20--C Day
  • "Red/Green Day"
  • 9 am--Russell Hammond's High School Carolers to visit Daisy
  • 3:15-4:15 pm---"Tech Tuesday"
Wednesday, Dec. 21--D Day
  • "White Out Day" (Dress in white/snow theme)
  • 10 am - Noon--Ruth to Administrative Council Meeting
Thursday, Dec. 22--A Day
  • School-wide Pajama Day
  • 10:00-10:30 am---Holiday Sing-a-long (in Gym)
  • 1 pm---Dismissal
Friday, Dec. 23 through Tuesday, January 2----HOLIDAY BREAK............................................................

Thanks, once again, to Kim Godfrey for organizing
our "Mitten Tree" donations!

Sunday, December 4, 2016

DAISY DAILY FOR WEEK OF DECEMBER 5, 2016



Daisy Staff,

Hope that you enjoyed a good weekend.  I know that, for many, it was a time to work on Report Cards.  I appreciate all of the effort that goes into this and ask you to please let me know if there are any specific ones that you'd like me to review and/or discuss with you.  I have been reviewing through PowerSchool, realizing that they are a work in progress.  Thanks to Tiffini who provided technical assistance as needed last week due to Report Cards, etc.

As always, we have a very busy week ahead.  Our calendars are quickly populating with all kinds of activities and celebrations prior to our early dismissal on Thursday, Dec. 22, for the holiday.  Please check the calendar below and let me know if there's anything that we should add for the good of all.

Thanks for all you do!

Ruth


Congratulations to Kim, Helen and Michele for their recognition from CAS
as Exemplary Educators in creating the motivating  SBAC Video for our students!

Pat joined us at the recognition celebration this past week.
Diana Burns was also honored as an Exemplary Educator for the past school year
 for her work with us at Westbrook.
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The weeks ahead..........




Monday, Dec. 5---D Day

Tuesday, Dec. 6---A Day
  • 8 am--Report Card Subcommittee Meeting (Subcommittee of Daisy Leadership) in Ruth's Office
  • 9:15-9:55 am--Fourth-Grade Team Meeting

Wednesday, Dec . 7---B Day
  • Report Cards go home with students
  • 10 am--Noon---Ruth to Administrative Council at C.O.
  • 2:05--2:45 pm--First-Grade Team Meeting
  • 3:15-4:15 pm---Faculty Meeting
Thursday, Dec. 8---C Day
  • 8 a--Data Team Meeting--Room 1
  • 10:20--11 am--Grade 2 Team Meeting
  • 10:30-11:30 am--WECC/WELL Meeting in Staff Room
  • 11:20--Noon--Grade 3 Team Meeting


Friday, Dec. 9---D Day
  • 8 am--Special Area Team Meeting in Ruth's Office
  • 9:00-10:00 am--Pre-School "Playdate"
  • 12:50-1:30 pm--Grade K Team Meeting
  • 1:30-2:10 pm--Pre-K Team Meeting
Monday, Dec. 12:
  • 2:00-2:30 pm--Spanish Storytime in Pre-School
Tuesday, Dec. 13:
  • 8 am--Daisy Leadership Meeting
  • 7 pm--BOE Meeting at WHS
Thursday, Dec. 15--Friday, Dec. 16:
  • PTO Holiday Fair
Friday, Dec. 16:

  • 4-7 pm---Daisy Holiday Party at Cuckoo's Nest (Please RSVP to Jackie/Shea)
Monday, Dec. 19:
  • "Festive Sweater Day"
Tuesday, Dec. 20:
  • "Red/Green Day"
  • 9 am--Russell Hammond's High School Carolers to visit Daisy
  • 3:15-4:15 pm---"Tech Tuesday"
Wednesday, Dec. 21:
  • "White Out Day" (Dress in white/snow theme)
Thursday, Dec. 22:
  • School-wide Pajama Day
  • 10:00-10:30 am---Holiday Sing-a-long (in Gym)
  • 1 pm---Dismissal
Friday, Dec. 23 through Tuesday, January 2----HOLIDAY BREAK............................................................


My weekend included a trip to the "North Pole,"
a bit of snow and a lot of fun with the grandchildren.
I hope you created some special memories as well this past weekend.