Week of August 17

It’s that time of year for the blog to be back up and current. The purpose of this blog is to keep all Lake Elementary stakeholders up-to-date with happenings at the school as seen through my lens. I hope everyone got started off with a great week. Here’s what the second week of school looks like for me:

Monday, August 17

Quiet start to the week for me. Will be trying to stay ahead of state reports and surveys as well as learning names of kindergarten students. When not in the office, I cruise the campus to check out the amazing learning that is taking place.

3:10    Teacher Meeting

Tuesday, August 18

5:30    Board Meeting – the first 30 minutes of this board meeting will be spent training the board on Agenda Online, a new service from CSBA (California School Boards Association), that will allow us to automatize some of the preparation, distribution, and implementation of board meetings.  Items on the agenda will begin at 6:00 p.m.  School Board agendas are always posted on the window of the main office as well as online on the school’s website.

Wednesday, August 19

3:10    Teacher Meeting – every Wednesday we hold teacher meetings that cover various topics. This week’s meeting will most likely be a check-in to see how the first week is going, answer any technology questions/requests, etc.

Thursday, August 20

SST Meeting

Friday, August 21

See Monday. J

Week of June 8

The last three days of school may be the busiest days of the entire school year! I've learned from the last two years that I don't spend much time in my office this week, and it's best that I wear tennis shoes! If something comes up and you need me, contact Cheri as I'll check in with her as to my whereabouts.

Good luck to staff and students as this week is exciting for everyone - and we have a lot to celebrate as it has been a great year at Lake Elementary. Go Panthers!

A few things to remember: the parking lot will be closed to parking the rest of the week. Please park wisely and safely on Road N. Monday is the last day for SPARK.





Monday, June 8
Report Cards go home today
8:00 Off-campus picking up stage in Chico; hope to be to school by 9:00
Will be spending most of morning assembling stage
1:00 Board agenda preparation with Dr. Karle
1:00 2nd grade swim party

Tuesday, June 9
No SPARK
11:00 Kindergarten Promotion
3:00 IEP meeting in Learning Center
7:00 8th Grade Graduation

Wednesday, June 10
Minimum Day - Last Day of School - No afternoon bus route - No SPARK
8:45 Awards Assembly
9:20 Lip Sync Contest
9:50 Recess/Break to set up field games
10:00 Field Games
11:30 PTO BBQ
12:50 Dismissal

Thursday, June 11
Staff Meetings

Friday, June 12
Board, budget, LCAP prep

Week of June 1

Well, hello, June. I knew your were right around the corner, but I really didn't think it would feel like you got here in a blink of an eye! Only eight days of school left for 2014-15. What a great year it has been and no doubt the next 8 days will be the best ever. Here's what the last full week of school looks like for me.

Monday, June 1
Mrs. Kraemer on campus to sub for Mrs. Wright
8:00 - SST - Classroom
10:00 - HRA meeting with Lisa - Orland
10:30 - Mr. and Mrs. Russell on campus to visit with 3rd and 4th grade regarding Summer History Camp
3:00 SST - Learning Center
6:00 - Lake 4-H meeting

Tuesday, June 2
You may see Shannon or me walking around campus looking at trees with some nice gentlemen; we're getting a bid on trimming trees
8:45 - Student Council speeches on the blacktop - whole school assembly
12:30 - Mrs. Story off-campus, I'll be helping with pick up for kinders
1:30 - 2nd and 3rd to Orland Library

Wednesday, June 3
7th Grade Field Trip - San Francisco
8th Grade Field Trip - Six Flags
1st Grade "Sneak Peek" - Kinders and parents visiting 1st grade classroom as a precursor to next year; I think this is happening around 12:30; info to be sent home with kinders this week; looking forward to this new "tradition"
9:00 - 4th and 5th to Orland Library
3:00 - Teacher meeting - 4th grade classroom (notice the new location)

Thursday, June 4
Bowling party for perfect attendance and honor roll students; schedule forthcoming
Robbie subbing for Nate
3:00 - The girls have dentists appointments in Chico; not sure who is in charge of this one; I may be off-campus after 2:30

Friday, June 5
8:45 - Monthly assembly

Week of May 25

Picture my eyes bugging out as I'm typing as I can't believe it's the last week of May. I keep telling myself that there are still 60 seconds in every minute, 60 minutes in every hour, 24 hours in every day, but it STILL feels like this month is screaming by...going much faster than the allotted 24 hours in a day! I'm not complaining, mind you, just wondering how it can be the end of May with only 12 days of school left. My guess is that June will feel just as fast, so hang on until the end, it's going to be a fun and wild ride!




Tuesday, May 26
CAASPP Testing for 7th and 8th grade - ELA
8:30 - 12:30 - CELDT Training - Oroville - Sarah and Me
1:00 - IEP - Staff Building
2:00 - IEP - Staff Building
3:00 - IEP - Learning Center

Wednesday, May 27
CAASPP Testing for 7th and 8th grade - ELA
Minimum Day - 12:50 dismissal
8:15 - SELPA Meeting - Orland
10:30 - Sup's Meeting - Orland
1:00 - K-5 Everyday Math Training - 4th grade classroom
1:10 - All Staff Meeting (everyone else not at Everyday) - 7th grade classroom

Thursday, May 28
5th Grade gone to Shasta Caverns
CAASPP Testing for 7th and 8th grade - ELA
8:00 - SST

Friday, May 29
5th Grade gone to Shasta Caverns
6th Grade gone to Mt. Lassen

Week of May 18

This is way too late to be doing this blog, but I'm sure I'm like many parents who are coming home after several days at the Glenn County Fair and trying to figure out where all the stuff goes that didn't get put away while at the fairgrounds. :) And trying to get kids back into a routine, specifically into bed at a decent time! It was a crazy week and I'd like to say things will be getting back to normal, but as I look at my calendar and see only three and a half weeks left of school, I know there is nothing "normal" for this time of year. What does "normal" look like for me this week?






Monday, May 18
8:00 Dropping off the girls at school then taking mom to the airport; should be back by 11:30

Tuesday, May 19
1st & 2nd Grades to Turtle Bay in Redding
CAASPP Testing ELA - 7th & 8th Grade
3:00 - Board Meeting - 7th grade classroom

Wednesday, May 20
CAASPP Testing - 7th & 8th Grade
Nora gone attending ELD Workshop in Oroville
12:40 - Maddee's Kinder Assessment
1:00 - CAASPP Post-Test Webinar
3:00 - Teacher Meeting

Thursday, May 21
CAASPP Testing - 7th & 8th Grade
5:30 - Little League Softball - east field

Friday, May 22
Capay Track Meet - Grades 5-8
Small Group Workability Field Trip - Durham

Week of May 11

The Glenn County Fair week has arrived! Many of our Lake students will be participating in various ways. As a 4-H member myself in the great state of Wyoming, I know from first-hand experience the time and dedication that goes into a 4-H project. While this is a hectic week for all, I want to remind the staff that our 4-Hers will be learning as much outside the classroom as they do inside the classroom. Let's wish them all luck and to keep Panther Pride alive and well at the Glenn County Fairgrounds.

I will be doing my best to keep my head above water as both girls will be showing rabbits on Thursday. Luckily, my mom is flying in from Wyoming on Monday to help out during fair week. I hope you all get out to the fair to take a look at all the great stuff our kids do. Remember that many of them may have entered their 4th grade mission projects in the fair, and Ms. Ellen entered a work of art from EVERY student at our school. Way to go, Ms. Ellen! Now onto this week through the lens of a crazy 4-H mom and Lake school administrator. :)

Help remind students who ride the bus that there will be no bus service Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday of this week.

Monday, May 11
Welcome back, Mrs. Schager, we've missed you!
1:00 - Draft board agenda meeting - my office
2:00 - Kinder roundup meeting with Ms. Story - my office

Tuesday, May 12
8:30 - Mrs. Taylor will be facilitating the CAA test in the faculty building
9:00 - GCOE Track and Field - various 5-8 grade students will be off-campus competing

Wednesday, May 13
Minimum Day - dismissal at 12:50
Mrs. Taylor in faculty building, if needed, for CAA test
2:30 - Teacher meeting - 7th grade classroom
5:00 - SPARK dinner - Hamilton Elementary

Thursday, May 14
Rabbit show at the fair - I will be off and on campus throughout the day

Friday, May 15
Flag at half-staff to honor Peace Officers
Mrs. M's birthday - wahoo!

Have a great week.

Week of May 4

I was a little afraid of May getting here...as I looked at it in April, it just kept getting busier and busier. And now it's here, I think I may need to put on some racing goggles just to keep the bugs out of my eyes! A lot going on this week between Spirit Week and Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week.

Keep in mind that Mrs. Schager will be gone all week. Mrs. Kraemer is subbing, let's be sure to give Mrs. Kraemer all the love and support she can handle. :)





Monday, May 4

• Spirit Week - Mustache Monday
• 9-11 - I'll be off-campus
• Workability on campus for 8th graders regarding transition to high school
• 1:00 - CAASPP webinar - Online Reporting System
• 6:00 - Sheep and Goat 4-H meeting, followed by club meeting at 7:00

Tuesday, May 5

• Spirit Week - Hawaiian Day
• CAASPP Testing - Math - 5th and 6th grades
• 3rd and 4th grade field trip to Bidwell Mansion
• Somebody's birthday...I wonder who?

Wednesday, May 6

• Spirit Week - Gender Bender Day (please take pics!)
• I'm off-campus the next two days as I travel to Sacramento to the Commission on Teacher Credentialing to continue my work on the Induction Task Force Committee, please feel free to call or text if need be
• CAASPP Testing - Math - 5th and 6th grades
• Nora off-campus attending ELD Workshop in Oroville
• 9:00 - 4th and 5th graders to Orland library
• 3:00 - Teacher meeting cancelled

Thursday, May 7

• Spirit Week - Crazy Socks Day
• Softball Tournament at Plaza - 7th and 8th grade off-campus
• CAASPP Testing - Math - 5th and 6th grades
• 5:30 - Little League Softball practice - east field

Friday, May 8

• Spirit Week - Panther Friday
• 8th grade off-campus to Sacramento