PRAISES OF THE WEEK 12-8-2008

Mrs. Baitz-Unger for coordinating our efforts for the Middle School Fair this past Tuesday
Mr. Mezan, Ms. Schenk, Ms. Word, Ms. McKinley, Ms. Terri, Mrs. Baitz-Unger, and Mr. Seeram for attending and helping out at the Middle School Fair
Ms. Terri for preparing her Peer Leaders for a fantastic effort in recruiting students for our school. They were incredible, well articulated and impressive.
Dr. Schultz, Mrs. DeJesus, and Mr. Ciano for a productive UFT Consultation meeting. I look forward to meeting with all of you again.
Dr. Schultz for incorporating the Student Council into an e-mail exchange. What a creative way to increase student engagement and empower them.
Ms. Stephens, Ms. Noble, Ms. Markopoulos, Mr. Unger, and Mr. Tatum for meeting with me for a pre-observation. I was impressed with your knowledge of your students and feel extremely confident that you are helping raise the achievement level of your students.
Ms. Terri for hosting a trip for your students on Thursday. They seemed like they had an excellent time.
Ms. Willis and Ms. Azad for setting up a trip for their students to see “Twilight” Your efforts are appreciated.
Mrs. DeStaffan for her incredible efforts to move forward with the focus groups. The material you put together was very impressive. Keep up the great work.
Ms. Blanding for removing another “No Show” off of our register.
Ms. Lee for creating conversations with our struggles in a couple of areas. The dialogue taking place is becoming very productive. We will find solutions!! I am confident of that.
8th Grade Team for their creative thinking. You are all kicking butt. Keep up the great work. You are truly going to put meaning behind being a senior at J13. Something the school has needed for quite some time.
Dr. Phelps for coordinating another step toward finalizing our Medical Center. Keep up the great work.