Alt Ed Week December 19, 2011

This is just a quick note for a short week as we are all hustling and bustling to wrap up 2011. Winter Break is a mere two days away so I want to take this moment to wish you all a merry Christmas, happy Chanukah and joyful break however your family and friends celebrate this time of year.  

Thank you those who came to our holiday party, it was another festive event in this busiest of times, and a pleasure to see you for some holiday cheer last week!

Don’t forget to teach up to the end (Dec 20) or at least until final festivities begin. Both sites are hosting a little celebration for students and families near the end of the day. On Tuesday make sure your rooms are locked up tight for the break and seasonal decorations and lighting come down for safety.

The Weeks Ahead…

This will be the last Alt Ed Week of the year. Because our new year return week is also a short one, and begins mid week, the Welcome Back edition will be published on an off date (January 3^rd or 4^th).

I am including my schedule for the next few weeks so you will know my whereabouts through the break. Please remember that last staff day December 20^th. All staff report back to your respective schools on January 4^th at your normal start time. (Please don’t confuse my schedule with your schedule!)  

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
New Start/CHOICE	Last Day of Classes	CHOICE/New Start	Off	Off
Dec 19	Dec 20	Dec 21	Dec 22	Dec 23
NS Moring Meeting NS Advisory Presentation CH In Classrooms District PBIS Meeting	CH Holiday Event NS Holiday Event PALS Seahawk Event @ New Start	CH Office Woodside Principals Meeting NS Office	Winter Break	Winter Break
Winter Break Week (Dec 26 – 30)
Off	New Start/CHOICE	Classes Resume	ERAC / CHOICE	Cascade / NS
Jan 2	Jan 3	Jan 4	Jan 5	Jan 6
Winter Break	NS Office CH Office	NS Session Four Opening/Schedule CH SOC Meeting	District Principal Team CH Parent Meeting	CMS Learning Walk Ns  Student Re-Entry Meeting NS Mascot  Committee NS & CHOICE PCT: PBIS Tier II Class @ SPU

May your next few weeks be be filled will joy and happiness. I’m still hoping for snow but it doesn’t seem likely with our recent weather. Here is my cry to the snow misers with hopes http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yon2YuXssvo  

So here is wishing you and your family a most wonderful holiday season. Watch some movies, celebrate around the tree, and stay warm with the ones you love. Exchange many gifts, smiles and hugs. Those of you traveling, do so safely. Rest and relax from the hard you put in everyday for our students. Enjoy the break! From my family to yours we wish you a merry Christmas and a happy New Year.

Cheers – Mike