Daisy Daily for Week of May 1, 2017

Thanks to Joe Biegaj for putting together yet another incredible 

Art Show!

Daisy Staff,

What a week it was last week.......lots of Earth Day activities throughout the week; Grandparents' Day in K classrooms; third-grade concert; and school-wide Art Show/Ice Cream Social.

We can't expect the pace to slow down at all during these next seven weeks of school with: SBAC coming up; field trips; more concerts; field day; fourth-grade promotion, etc.  It's sure to be a whirlwind, so let's keep our staff calendar up-to-date so that all are informed.

As always, please let me know any concerns that you have.

Here are a few updates for the weeks ahead:

• Shea's last day of school was Friday, April 28, as you may know.  Her baby girl, Bailey Tonya, made her appearance on Saturday, April 29, at 10:20 am, weighing in at 7.8 lbs. and measuring 20.5 inches long.  Both Mom and baby are doing well : )
• Please welcome our new office secretary, Rosanne Krajewski, who starts on Monday, May 1.  Rosanne brings a wealth of experience in school offices and special education departments, as well as in park/recreation departments in the Hebron and North Branford school districts.
• As always, please check the Staff Calendar for special events/dates/times in the weeks ahead.  The link is:

https://calendar.google.com/calendar/render?cid=westbrookctschools.org_fdrqpeap0vmoia01dloi5b5qmc@group.calendar.google.com&pli=1#main_7

• A few noteworthy items:
• Mon., May 1---Public Hearing on Budget at Town Hall--7 pm
• Tues., May 2---Talent Show in Café from 3:00-4:30 pm
• Wed., May 3---Grandparents' Day in Mrs. Konrad's K class, from 9:00-10:15 am.
• Wed., May 3---Faculty Meeting in Café; 3:15-4:15 pm. (This meeting will include proctor training/re-training for SBAC.)
• Thurs., May 4--WECC/WELL Meeting, 10:30-11:30 am in Staff Room
• Fri., May 5---Nurses' Day.  We'll also have Vision Screening throughout the day; the office will inform classrooms of schedules.
• Fri., May 5---"Singo De Mayo," PTO Fundraiser, 5-7:30 pm in the Gym
• Week of May 8:
• "Book Swap" Week (organized by WECC/WELL)
• Teacher Appreciation Week
• Mon., May 8---SBAC Kick-Off Assembly for Grades 3 & 4; time to be announced
• Tues., May 9---PTO Luncheon for all Staff Members in Staff Lunch Room
• May 9 through May 19---Testing Window for SBAC

Wishing all a Wonderful Week!

Warmly,

Ruth

Our students helped to spread mulch in flower beds around our school in a beautification project for Earth Day.

Thanks so much to Lorie Pill for organizing Earth Day activities for all grade levels!

DAISY DAILY FOR WEEK OF APRIL 24, 2017

Some of our second graders enjoyed a visit from the Teen Leadership Group from WHS this past week.  What a wonderful opportunity for our students!

Good Morning, All!

We will be celebrating Earth Day this week, with a host of activities for Pre-K through 4th Graders, organized by PTO Co-President/Parent Lorie Pill.  Please consult the latest e-mails re: updated times/days for these events and we appreciate everyone's flexibility as we fit these worthwhile opportunities into our already jam-packed schedules.

Other important happenings this week:

• Grade 3 Concert, Thursday, April 27, 6 pm in gym
• Art Show/Ice Cream Social, Friday, April 28, 5-8 pm
• No Meetings scheduled for after school on Wed., April 26.

As always, we continue to update our Staff Calendar, at:

https://calendar.google.com/calendar/render?cid=westbrookctschools.org_fdrqpeap0vmoia01dloi5b5qmc@group.calendar.google.com&pli=1#main_7

Let's make it a great week!

Ruth

Granddaughter Anna Rose, 2 days old.

Daisy Daily for Week of April 17, 2017

Daisy Staff,

I do hope that everyone enjoyed a wonderful week last week.  I look forward to welcoming everyone back on Monday morning.  I'm sure that our students and staff alike will have adventures to share : )

Finally, warmer weather has arrived here and there are signs of spring all around Daisy......

Hope that everyone is invigorated and ready for the week ahead.

A few notes re: this week:

• In team meetings this week, we'll discuss progress toward SLO goals and any pressing issues of each team.
• Lori Pill of the PTO is planning a Talent Show/"Singo de May" on May 5 as a fundraiser.  This is geared toward 3rd and 4th grade students.  Those students who have signed up will participate in auditions after school this week on Tuesday and Thursday from 3-4 pm in the cafe.  The office will distribute lists to teachers of students involved in this and on which day.
• There is a PTO Meeting on Tuesday, April 18, at 7 pm in the cafe.
• Department-Based PLCs will meet on Wednesday, April 19, after school from 3:15-4:15 pm.
• Grade 3 Concert is scheduled for Thursday, April 27 at 6 pm.
• Our Daisy Art Show/Ice Cream Social will take place on Friday, April 28, from 5-8 pm.
• As always, please consult our Daisy Staff Calendar for all upcoming events:

https://calendar.google.com/calendar/render?cid=westbrookctschools.org_fdrqpeap0vmoia01dloi5b5qmc@group.calendar.google.com&pli=1#main_7

IMPORTANT: Please help our staff members who supervise the cafe properly keep track of our students during lunch time.  If students will be leaving the cafe during lunch time (for lunch with teacher, lunch groups, etc.) please send a note with these children so that the adults can keep track of all students.

REMINDER:  If any staff member has not yet taken the "Blood-borne Pathogens" assessment, please visit our district site (under staff resources) and complete this ASAP.

Let's make it a great week!

Ruth

DAISY DAILY FOR WEEK OF APRIL 3, 2017

Our Guests from China Have Arrived!

 Our guests from China arrived late on Saturday afternoon:

11 students (in grades 4-6) with 5 adults.

 We were delighted to welcome back Mr. Du (Shaowei), with his wife and son on this trip.  Earlier, Mr. Du had taught at Daisy for 4 months and lived with Ginny and Ed White during that time.

 The adult guests include two translators and the Assistant Superintendent for the School District, Mr. Wang. (left).  Here, the group enjoys discussion with our Superintendent, Pat Ciccone, over a supper of pizza.

 Our guests were introduced to their host families and we found online translation apps to be very useful.

April 2, 2017

Welcome to the week before April vacation and let's hope that it begins to really feel like Spring soon!

As always, please check the link to our Daisy Staff Calendar for the latest updates, but here are a few notes about the week ahead:

• Monday, 9 am: Assembly in Gym to welcome our guests from China.  Thanks to all who have responded to my e-mail re: scheduling classroom visits for our guests during Monday and Tuesday mornings.  Please review that e-mail re: times and opportunities and let me know your thoughts, if you haven't already.
• Tuesday, 8:00-8:30 am: An informal "Coffee/Tea And" in the office to meet with our adult visitors from China.  Please stop by and say hello, if you're available.
• Tuesday, 1-2 pm:  Author Stephanie Hansen to visit 4th Grade
• Tuesday, 7 pm:  Board of Education Meeting @ WHS
• Wednesday, 3:15-4:15 pm--Staff Meeting
• Thursday, 10:30-11:30 am--WECC/WELL Meeting in Staff Room
• Thursday, 3-4 pm: Garden Club meets for first time.  (We'll inform teachers of students involved.)

For the complete list of activities, please consult our Daisy Staff Calendar at:

https://calendar.google.com/calendar/render?cid=westbrookctschools.org_fdrqpeap0vmoia01dloi5b5qmc@group.calendar.google.com&pli=1#main_7

Let's make it a great week!

Thanks,

Ruth