Week of December 1

I hope you all had a relaxing Thanksgiving. I think I could have used one more day. :)

It's an exciting week at the school, capped off with a visit from State Superintendent of Public Instruction (SSPI), Tom Torlakson, on Thursday. Here's how the week looks from my perspective.

Monday, December 1
Low-key day with a SST meeting at 8:00 a.m.

Lake 4-H will have a few meetings in the cafeteria. Club meeting starts at 7:00 p.m., but there are some project clubs meeting at 6:00.

Tuesday, December 2
1:30 Grades 2 and 3 to Orland Public Library
3:00 Meeting in Learning Center

Wednesday, December 3
9:00 Grades 4 and 5 to Orland Public Library
3:00 Teacher meeting - 6th grade classroom - remember that K and 1 will give an overview of Chapter 1 from Essential Questions - our book in common

Thursday, December 4
Mrs. Kraemer will be subbing for Mrs. Schager

Grades 7 and 8 will be traveling to North Valley Nut for workability's industry tour. Seventh grade will go in the morning, eighth grade will go in the afternoon. Please remind your students of the dress code for this tour.

I will start the day in Willows with superintendents from Glenn County, along with our board presidents, for a welcoming breakfast at 7:15 a.m. Each district will have time to ask one question. After breakfast, I will head back to Lake; Mr. Torlakson will be visiting other schools as he makes his way north to Orland.  Between 10-11 a.m., Mr. Torlakson will be on campus. My intent is to showcase the value of small schools and how we provide a quality educational environment. This includes the level of service we provide in the cafeteria, in the office, in classrooms, and on the playground. With the limited time we have, we'll do our best to showcase our use of technology. While I know he won't have time to visit every classroom, it would be great if students could share some of the technology they use (in 20 seconds or less). And I'll take a moment of his time to talk about facilities and the need for funds.

Remember that because of this visit, Thursday is Panther Blue Day. Please remind your students to wear Panther Blue today.

1:30 Volunteering in Kinder
3:00 Meeting in Learning Center

Friday, December 5
Mrs. Kraemer on day 2 of subbing for Mrs. Schager

No bus route for morning and afternoon routes

8:45 Assembly - most likely in the cafeteria. Assembly will include Students of the Month for last month's word of the month, Responsibility. December's word of the month will be revealed, as well as certificates given for honor roll.

Have a great week!