PRAISES OF THE WEEK 11-10-2008

Mr. Ciano for taking the time out of his day to share some recommendations on how I can be a better leader
Dr. Phelps and Ms. Tri for participating in our presentation to PS 83 and PS 182 parents to promote our school for recruiting 6th graders for next year
Ms. McKinley and Mr. Seeram for a great reflection session. I felt great when I walked out.
Ms. Iorizzo for moving forward with the initiatives established during our Inquiry Team without waiting for anyone to tell her to.
Ms. Levene for your great feedback in our Inquiry Meeting
Ms. Stephens for developing a great field trip idea for some of the 8th graders
Mr. Unger for setting up a trip to a school for 7th and 8th graders
Mr. Feldman for assisting Mr. Unger on his trip
Ms. Willis and Mr. Foley for maintaining a clear and passionate perspective regardless of what was going on around you
The Social Studies department for hosting our first ever school wide Presidential Election. Your presentation was incredible!
Ms. Vega for your great feedback addressing our day-to-day disciplinary issues
Ms. Word and Ms. Emmanuel for hosting our parent workshop which gathered over 25 parents
The attendance committee for hosting our first ever café for students with perfect attendance. The setup looked great!
Mr. Rej for recording our first Student Council Election
Dr. Schultz for setting up our first Student Council ever
Ms. Terri and Ms. Lee for staying for the parent workshop on Thursday night
Jacob Scott for sharing your concerns and reminding me how incredible person and employee you are which I should never forget
Mr. Young, Ms. Scott, Mr. Seeram, and Ms. McKinley for hosting the administrative responsibilities for the student council election. I no longer get nervous when I leave the building.
The students of J13 for your incredible spirit and enthusiasm for the election of our new president. On Wednesday, you created an everlasting memory with your passion and your new found hope. You make every day worthwhile.
The soccer club for making Friday so much fun. We played soccer for over two hours. I had a blast with all of you. Congratulations to the orange team for winning the final game of the night.
Mrs. Quiambao and Mrs. Vargas for your very informative feedback on Friday. I will do what I can to implement your ideas. I truly appreciate your advice.
Ms. DeStaffan for setting up a student intervention. Let’s hope our unity will help provide direction for our precious one.
Will for being extremely helpful on Friday. You wore many different hats that day and wore them well. Thank you.
Mr. Deatherage for lending us your room for the parent workshop on Thursday