PRAISES OF THE WEEK 11-24-2008

The attendance team for breaking up our pattern of low attendance on Fridays (It was 92% this last one)
Ms. Word for organizing our best P/T Conferences
Ms. Josie, Ms. Alicia, and Ms. Mildred for calling all the parents about the P/T Conferences
Ms. Quiambao and Mr. Ciano for absorbing the focus group initiatives, ask them to see the great work they are doing
7th grade team for doing a wonderful job setting up new protocol. One more day to go.
Ms. Markopoulos, Ms. Mayers, and Ms. Schenk for setting up class trips to see Twilight
Ms. Stephens for having such a successful Behind the Books visit. The students seemed prepared and anxious to ask questions
Ms. Scott for having a very productive conversation with me on Wednesday. You brought so much to my attention. It was some needed reflection.
Ms. Schenk for your input in developing how to set up goals for our focus groups
Ms. Mayers and Ms. Willis for taking the forefront in organizing our staff holiday party
Mr. Feldman and Mr. Eisenberg for being on your game all week. Your flexibility is valuable to the school.
Dr. Schultz for organizing the JHS 13 zoo. The students and staff are both into your reptiles and animals.
Ms. Will for being an all-purpose person for me. Covering teachers when they step out for a moment, mediations, keeping the school safe, and just plain hustling.
Mr. Young for weathering through his cold and not missing a day.
Dr. Phelps for setting up a meeting with Children’s Aide Society which we might be building a partnership with
Ms. Selina for being ever so productive and allowing me to be in many places at one time.
Ms. Scott for moving toward making executive decisions…You did great.
Ms. DeStaffan for being understanding
Mr. Evans and Ms. Goldsmith for being extremely patient and making great decisions.