PRAISES OF THE WEEK 11-17-2008

Ms. Vargas and Dr. Schultz for sharing great lessons with their students and me.
The attendance team for receiving honors for the second week in a row for scanning 100% of the time
Ms. Baitz-Unger, Ms. White-Grier, Ms. Mayers, Ms. Williams, Ms. Schenk, and Ms. Terri for hosting the Open House on Wednesday night
Ms. Kathy, Dr. Schultz, Mr. Ciano, and Ms. Quiambao for your wonderful feedback on the focus groups
The 8th grade team for your incredible team work and creativity in developing a whole grade approach to the focus groups
Mr. Deatherage for your great effort in putting together rubrics, powerpoints, and sharing your fantastic ideas
Ms. DeStaffan for your late evening discussion on Thursday. I hope it was as helpful for you as it was for me.
Ms. Word for organizing the appointment schedules for the 6th and 8th grade teams.
Ms. McKinley, Jacob Scott, and Ms. Word for getting Friday’s mailing out just in time. Your efforts are greatly appreciated.
Ms. Williams for the ride on Wednesday night. You saved me from the doghouse.
Ms. Baitz-Unger for organizing Picture Day which is on November 25th.
Ms. Levene for organizing the focus group initiative for the Science Department
Ms. Vega for your tremendous efforts in the Time Out Room
Mr. Will for being my all-purpose person on Friday. You solved three problems in a matter of 45 minutes. Very impressive!
Ms. Selina for keeping up with everything I have been handing you lately.
Ms. Blanding for your great efforts. You are doing an excellent job! Keep up the great attendance!
Mr. Mezan and the rest of the Discipline Committee for delivering a great presentation on “Respect for All”
John Gonzalez for going far beyond your job description. Keep up the wonderful work!!
Ms. Lee for a powerful presentation on Friday morning. I missed it too!
Ms. MacClean for her wonderful communication. You are keeping me in the loop at all times.
Ms. Mayers, Ms. Schenk, and Ms. Chmielewski for conducting an incredible IEP conference
Ms. Azad and Ms. Willis for the wonderful collaboration that exists between the two of you and for conducting an excellent IEP conference