Tuesday, January 20, 2015

1/20/2015 MMM

Training worksheet for Teaching Standards 1&2.  Please peruse it before training Thursday.  The second training will be before school on Thursday the 22nd at 8:15.  The scheduler for the 3rd observation will be available soon.  I'll send out an email with the link.
I've worked harder on my blog site.  I have learned that reflection is so important in our profession and for me, putting it on a blog has been more motivating to me than just putting my thoughts in a journal.  It may be something you all may want to consider.  Last weeks great read of the week talked about student blogging.  If any of you are considering starting your own blog, there are some great blog platforms for educators including Blogger, Wordpress (what I use), Weebly, and Edublog (I also use for a district principal's blog).  I've made a link to each for you to look at if you want.  Also, if you want some blogs from teachers from around the world, let me know.  They are not hard to find. Many of these blogs I read for my own professional reading.  Good stuff.
Also, last week I got involved in my first #Utedchat on Wednesday.  Some of you may want to get involved.  It happens on Twitter every Wednesday from 9-10pm.  Last week's topic was on the use of technology.  This week's topic is on assessment.  To get involved, just search for #Utedchat and you will see all tweets involved in that chat.  Then if you want to comment, your tweets need to have #Utedchat in the body of the tweet somewhere.  All comments were from educators from Utah with some from educators outside of the state.  It was pretty fun and I learned a lot.

To Be Aware of
  • Winter DRA Testing window is open till the 3rd of next month.  The Data Entry window will be open till the 6th of next month.
  • Flu season is not over.  Please take care of yourselves.
  • Parent Teacher conferences are the first part of next month.  Start planning now what you will show parents and how.  Last year we had some pretty innovative sharing and the parent really appreciated it.
Cleaning Schedule
Sept.  Office
Oct. 6th Grade
Nov.  5th Grade
Dec.  3rd Grade
Jan.  2nd Grade
Feb. 1st Grade
Mar. 4th Grade
Apr. SPED and Computer Specialist
May  Kinder, Life Skills, & P.E. Specialist

Lunch Schedule
1st
11:31 Mac
11:32 McKell
11:33 Sharma
11:34 Hull
2nd
11:25 Higgins
11:26 West
11:27 Connell
11:28 Herman
3rd
11:56 Whipple
11:58 Nichols
12:00 Wright
12:02 Schafer
12:03 Wilson
4th
11:55 Crossley
11:57 CJohnson
11:59 Austin
12:01 Fiorucci
5th
12:20 Oswald
12:22 Day
12:24 Green
12:26 MJohnson
6th
12:21 Krall
12:23 Rooke
12:25 Paravato
12:27 Allen

Save the Date
1/20 Interagency Mtg - Kyle 8:30-10
1/20-21 WIDA ACCESS Testing for ELL students in conference room.
1/21 CTL Mtg 8:15
1/21 SCC Mtg 2-3
1/21 SAGE Training for Kyle and Ryan 1 pm
1/22 2nd training session on Standards 1 & 2 in Computer Lab 8:15.
1/26 Limo Ride for Fundraiser winners (Finally!)
1/27 BYU Principal's Mtg @ D.O.
1/29-30 Associates for Kyle, Lana, and Angie
1/29 NAEP Testing for 4th graders

*Look at the Faculty Calendar on Google for other events.

Happy Birthday
1/17 Jackie Hull (I missed her last week.  Sorry Jackie!)
1/21 Amgie Lowe
1/25 Janna Hubert

Celebrations/Things I Noticed
If any of you notice great things some of your teammates are doing, please share by commenting below or telling me so I can include it in future MMMs.
  • Congratulations to the 6th grade for their NOVA graduation last week!
  • Check out 3rd grade's MLK art in the hallway.  Fantastic!  Thanks Lori for the idea.
  • Gas prices are way low!!  That is worthy of celebration.  Only two states in the whole nation with prices over $2 still.
Great Video clip of the Week
This is a great video.  Inspirational.  And it is not because it is a wrestling video.  Sorry Casey, not WWE.



Great Read of the Week
This is a far out idea, but is it that far out?  Here is the link


Have a Great Week!  #PawPower!!

Monday, January 12, 2015

1/12/15 MMM

As promised, here is the training worksheet for Teaching Standards 1&2.  Please peruse it before training tomorrow.  There will be two training sessions, both in the Computer Lab.  The first will be Tuesday the 13th after school on the same day at 3:45.  The second will be before school on Thursday the 22nd at 8:15.  I know last week I said Tuesday before school, but the TAT team is going through some training Tuesday morning out at Fox Hollow and that is very important for us in order to get the TAT team going.  Thanks for your understanding.


To Be Aware of
  • Winter DRA Testing window is open till the 3rd of next month.  The Data Entry window will be open till the 6th of next month.
  • Flu season is not over.  Please take care of yourselves.
  • Parent Teacher conferences are the first part of next month.  Start planning now what you will show parents and how.  Last year we had some pretty innovative sharing and the parent really appreciated it.
  • You received an email about new lunchroom procedures.  If you have not looked at that email, please make sure you do before you take your students to lunch.  With new procedures, we need to make sure that you follow them completely.  Otherwise, there is the likely potential of having a lot of congestion.  Click the link to see the new Lunchroom Procedures Map.
Cleaning Schedule
Sept.  Office
Oct. 6th Grade
Nov.  5th Grade
Dec.  3rd Grade
Jan.  2nd Grade
Feb. 1st Grade
Mar. 4th Grade
Apr. SPED and Computer Specialist
May  Kinder, Life Skills, & P.E. Specialist

Lunch Schedule
1st
11:31 McKell
11:32 Sharma
11:33 Hull
11:34 Mac
2nd
11:25 West
11:26 Connell
11:27 Herman
11:28 Higgins
3rd
11:56 Wright
11:58 Schafer
12:00 Wilson
12:02 Whipple
12:03 Nichols
4th
11:55 CJohnson
11:57 Austin
11:59 Fiorucci
12:01 Crossley
5th
12:20 Day
12:22 Green
12:24 MJohnson
12:26 Oswald
6th
12:21 Rooke
12:23 Paravato
12:25 Allen
12:27 Krall

Save the Date
1/13 TAT team to Fox Hollow.  Meet in the parking lot at 7:05.  Will be back by 8:30ish.
1/13 1st training session on Standards 1 & 2 in Computer Lab 3:45
1/14 Faculty Mtg
1/14 NOVA Graduation 6th Grade 1:30
1/14 Tech Vision District Study Group - Kyle
1/15 Principal's Mtg - Kyle
1/19 NO SCHOOL!! MLK Day
1/20 Interagency Mtg - Kyle 8:30-10
1/21 CTL Mtg 8:15
1/21 SCC Mtg 2-3
1/22 2nd training session on Standards 1 & 2 in Computer Lab 8:15.

*Look at the Faculty Calendar on Google for other events.

Happy Birthday
No Birthdays as far as I know.

Celebrations/Things I Noticed
If any of you notice great things some of your teammates are doing, please share by commenting below or telling me so I can include it in future MMMs.
  • Lauren has started student blogging!  There are others who are doing it too (Lisa S. and Alyssa N.).  It is a great way to give students a more authentic audience to write to.  I'm anxious to see how this will all go.
  • Lisa Robinson was awarded the Pleasant Grove Chamber of Commerce Educator of the year award!  We are so excited for her.  When you see her, congratulate her on her TOTY award (Teacher Of The Year)
  • Mary had a great discussion on fractions with her kids.  The students were very involved in the discussion.  Way to go!
  • I've noticed a few teachers limping around and moving slowly every Tuesday and Thursday.  It is because they are working out in the library every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.  Thank you Rashel for getting this started!  I think there were others involved in helping Rashel, but I can't remember who you are.  Way to go anyway!
Great Video clip of the Week
If you haven't figured this out, I really like innovative ideas.  This doesn't mean you have to use technology all the time, but when there is a chance, use it.  I want to make sure the kids are prepared for the next level.  Anyway I can help, please let me know.  The video of the week has to do with innovative thinking again.  Don't be afraid to take risks.  Just let me know when you do it so I can see how it goes.  I want to be involved as much as possible.



Great Read of the Week
How many of you have thought of student blogging?  There are a few of us that have started.  If you are interested in learning more, ask me and I can direct you to those who have started.  Here is an article on student blogging, the benefits, and some sites that you could use.  Those who are using Weebly, did you know you have 40 free student blogging sites attached to your account?

http://goo.gl/IHPmNh

Have a Great Week!  #PawPower!!

Monday, January 5, 2015

1/5/15 MMM

Its great to get back to school.  I had a great break and I hope all of you did as well.  One thing is that I'm not bald anymore.  Three weeks does wonders to hair growth.

To Be Aware of
  • I'm keeping this up just in case there are some who haven't signed up.  I think most have signed up for +Remind.  If you haven't, let me know and I will show you how.  It is a great communication piece.  
  • Winter DRA Testing window is open till the 3rd of next month.  The Data Entry window will be open till the 6th of next month.
  • Flu season is not over.  Please take care of yourselves.
  • We need to make sure the west handicap parking space and the space next to it are not being used so Jeanne, who just had knee replacement surgery, has a good spot to get into the building.
  • Parent Teacher conferences are the first part of next month.  Start planning now what you will show parents and how.  Last year we had some pretty innovative sharing and the parent really appreciated it.
  • For your information,  this room needs to be scheduled through the office whenever you need to use it.  Please talk to Zack and/or me about putting those times on the calendar.
Cleaning Schedule
Sept.  Office
Oct. 6th Grade
Nov.  5th Grade
Dec.  3rd Grade
Jan.  2nd Grade
Feb. 1st Grade
Mar. 4th Grade
Apr. SPED and Computer Specialist
May  Kinder, Life Skills, & P.E. Specialist

Lunch Schedule
1st
11:31 Sharma
11:32 Hull
11:33 Mac
11:34 McKell
2nd
11:25 Connell
11:26 Herman
11:27 Higgins
11:28 West
3rd
11:56 Schafer
11:58 Wilson
12:00 Whipple
12:02 Nichols
12:03 Wright
4th
11:55 Austin
11:57 Fiorucci
11:59 Crossley
12:01 CJohnson
5th
12:20 Green
12:22 MJohnson
12:24 Oswald
12:26 Day
6th
12:21 Paravato
12:23 Allen
12:25 Krall
12:27 Rooke

Save the Date
1/5 Winter DRA testing window opens
1/7 CTL mtg w/ BYU
1/7 Principal's Cohort PLC - Kyle
1/14 Faculty Mtg
1/14 NOVA Graduation 6th Grade 1:30
1/14 SCC Mtg 2-3
1/14 Tech Vision District Study Group - Kyle
1/15 Principal's Mtg - Kyle

*Look at the Faculty Calendar on Google for other events.

Happy Birthday
1/9 Denice Apgood

Celebrations/Things I Noticed
I would like to try something a little different in this section.  Along with the celebrations, I want to share with all of you some of the many things I notice as I come around on #NoOfficeDay.  My purpose for this is that I have a lot more freedom to roam around and I think it would be beneficial for you to learn what your colleagues are doing that are helping our students learn at high levels.  I'll continue posting them on our Twitter account.  There are so many great practices that take place daily.  I would at least like to highlight some of them.  This is meant to help us share and generate ideas to help our children learn using best practices.  I hope this is helpful to you all.  If any of you notice great things some of your teammates are doing, please share by commenting below or telling me so I can include it in future MMMs.
  • I was able to watch Emma working with some 1st graders with computer coding.  I was amazed at what they were able to do.
  • Alexa was doing some great math instruction using an iPad app.  If any of you are interested in what app and how to use it, talk to Alexa.
  • Congratulations to Angie Low.  She had her baby over the break.  Eli David Lowe was 8 lbs, 13 oz, & 19 ½ “ long.
  • I have been noticing some amazing things Marcy and Janna are doing in music via Twitter.  I need to go in and watch live more often.  
  • I don't know if any of you do this, but you ought to sit and watch Coach in PE.  He does some great things with your kids.
Great Video clip of the Week
I'm leaving this here for another week.  I really want all of you to think about where you are on the divide mentioned at timestamp  0:40 and comment on what you could do to use technology more effectively.  I've been doing a lot of reading and learning about what it means to be innovative and what it does to enhance and improve student learning.



Great Read of the Week
Did any of you get a chance to read these two great article on the innovative mindset by one of my heros, George Couros.  He knows his stuff. Read them in order.

http://goo.gl/Vwru5U
http://goo.gl/rMEiea
For those who have read these, here is something to listen to about the fearless classroom.  I would listen to this while doing some planning or school work.  You'll find that you will want to relisten to some of it because it is really good and you'll get some good ideas to use in your classroom.


Have a Great Week!  #PawPower!!

Monday, December 15, 2014

12/15/14 MMM

One more week to go.  I'm excited about this week and the festivities planned.  I'm even looking forward to getting my head shaved this morning.  Really I'm wanting to see what Zack looks like without any hair!  Ha!  I've been around to many of you to observe you.  I have been so impressed!  One thing I need to remind you of and that is to be effective on the new evaluation is like getting a 4 or 5 on the old SET.  Highly effective is like getting a 6!  Remember, the new standards are more rigorous.  They require more, but I've seen more.  You guys are such amazing teachers! #PawPower!!

To Be Aware of
  • I'm keeping this up just in case there are some who haven't signed up.  I think most have signed up for +Remind.  If you haven't, let me know and I will show you how.  It is a great communication piece.  
  • The events committee has been very busy getting this week together.  Please let them know your gratitude for setting things up.  This is going to be a great week!
  • The representative for iReady will be here today for collaboration.  He will be demonstrating the program that has been awarded us through the State STEM Action grant.  This will start at 2:30 in the computer lab.  Everybody needs to be there.  It will go till 4.  Bring your laptops.
  • We need to practice the Faculty Christmas Song for the Sing.  How about Tuesday Morning at 8:30?
Cleaning Schedule
Sept.  Office
Oct. 6th Grade
Nov.  5th Grade
Dec.  3rd Grade
Jan.  2nd Grade
Feb. 1st Grade
Mar. 4th Grade
Apr. SPED and Computer Specialist
May  Kinder, Life Skills, & P.E. Specialist

Lunch Schedule
1st
11:31 Hull
11:32 Mac
11:33 McKell
11:34 Sharma
2nd
11:25 Herman
11:26 Higgins
11:27 West
11:28 Connell
3rd
11:56 Wilson
11:58 Whipple
12:00 Nichols
12:02 Wright
12:03 Schafer
4th
11:55 Fiorucci
11:57 Crossley
11:59 CJohnson
12:01 Austin
5th
12:20 MJohnson
12:22 Oswald
12:24 Day
12:26 Green
6th
12:21 Allen
12:23 Krall
12:25 Rooke
12:27 Paravato

Save the Date
12/15 Head Shaving assembly
12/15 iReady presentation in Computer Lab.
12/16 Practice Faculty Christmas
12/17 Jr. High Spanish Christmas Caroling
12/17 CTL mtg 8:15
12/19 Christmas Sing 10:00 or 1:15? (5th grade I know you have rotations scheduled in the morning).
Christmas Break till January 5th.
1/5 Winter DRA testing window opens
1/8 Principal's Cohort PLC - Kyle



*Look at the Faculty Calendar on Google for other events.

Happy Birthday
12/25 Julie McAllister
12/28 Amanda Wright
12/30 Rachel Day

Celebrations/Things I Noticed
I would like to try something a little different in this section.  Along with the celebrations, I want to share with all of you some of the many things I notice as I come around on #NoOfficeDay.  My purpose for this is that I have a lot more freedom to roam around and I think it would be beneficial for you to learn what your colleagues are doing that are helping our students learn at high levels.  I'll continue posting them on our Twitter account.  There are so many great practices that take place daily.  I would at least like to highlight some of them.  This is meant to help us share and generate ideas to help our children learn using best practices.  I hope this is helpful to you all.  If any of you notice great things some of your teammates are doing, please share by commenting below or telling me so I can include it in future MMMs.
  • Thanks to the Events Committee for an amazing week of events and food.  Thanks to all those who volunteered to bring food and help clean up.
  • I noticed Lori last week give an amazing lesson on subject/predicate where she used QR codes.  It was fun to watch
  • I noticed Julie give a lesson on addition. She used her iPads in student groups.  She showed a fun pirate movie to go with it.  Great use of technology in a kindergarten class.
  • Great job Cheryl and the reading committee for a wonderfully planned reading incentive with the Shaved Head.  Over a million minutes combined student and parent reading.
  • Sarah did a great lesson on Fraction comparisons.  It was an Inquiry lesson and the kids had to decide which fraction was bigger in a real world context.  It was fun to watch
Great Video clip of the Week
I listened to this great Ted Talk today and it was inspiring as well as made me ask questions about where I was on the scope of how I used technology as a learner and an instructor.  I want all of you to think about where you are on the divide mentioned at timestamp  0:40 and comment on what you could do to use technology more effectively.



Great Read of the Week
Two great article on the innovative mindset by one of my heros, George Couros.  He knows his stuff. Read them in order.

http://goo.gl/Vwru5U
http://goo.gl/rMEiea


Have a Great Holiday Break!

Monday, December 8, 2014

12/8/14 MMM

Thank you everyone for signing up for observations.  I know it is an inconvenience to you for me to come in as much as I do, but I love watching you interact with the students.  You can put me to work.  Those classes I sat in last Tuesday saw me correcting some of my wife's work.  If that is what you need me to do while I'm in your room, I would be happy to.  I would also love to read with some of your classes or run a math lesson.  Anything you would like me to do and you are welcome to do an evaluation on me as well.
To Be Aware of
  • I think most who are going to have signed up for +Remind.  If you haven't, let me know and I will show you how.
  • We are getting close to the Christmas break.  I know the events committee has been getting things together for faculty festivities leading up to the break.  Pay attention to emails and sign up sheets so you are all aware.
  • I will be gone today this morning till about 1 to a district meeting.  I will be gone again tomorrow from about 11 to 2.  I'm involved with a district tech vision study committee.  I think it is because of the many things you all have done with technology since before I got here.  So thank you.  The district is noticing the great things you all are doing.
  • The representative for iReady will be here next Monday the 15th.  He will be demonstrating the program that has been awarded us through the State STEM Action grant.  This will start at 2:30 in the computer lab.  Everybody needs to be there.  It will take the place of collaboration.  It will go till 4.  Bring your laptops.
Cleaning Schedule
Sept.  Office
Oct. 6th Grade
Nov.  5th Grade
Dec.  3rd Grade
Jan.  2nd Grade
Feb. 1st Grade
Mar. 4th Grade
Apr. SPED and Computer Specialist
May  Kinder, Life Skills, & P.E. Specialist

Lunch Schedule
1st
11:31 Mac
11:32 McKell
11:33 Sharma
11:34 Hull
2nd
11:25 Higgins
11:26 West
11:27 Connell
11:28 Herman
3rd
11:56 Whipple
11:58 Nichols
12:00 Wright
12:02 Schafer
12:03 Wilson
4th
11:55 Crossley
11:57 CJohnson
11:59 Austin
12:01 Fiorucci
5th
12:20 Oswald
12:22 Day
12:24 Green
12:26 MJohnson
6th
12:21 Krall
12:23 Rooke
12:25 Paravato
12:27 Allen

Save the Date
12/8 2nd Grade Glow Performance
12/9 BYU TSA mtg 12-2:30 - Zack
12/9 Evening Glow Performance 6:30 & 7:15
12/10 Faculty Mtg 8:15
12/10 School Community Council Mtg 2-3
12/11 Associates - Kyle, Lana, Angie
12/11 1st Grade Christmas Sing Gym 10:00
12/12 Elementary Principal's Mtg Kyle
12/12 5th Grade War Tournament 9:15-11:15
12/12 6th Grade Egyptian Funeral Procession 2:15

*Look at the Faculty Calendar on Google for other events.

Happy Birthday
12/11 Casey Johnson

Celebrations/Things I Noticed
I would like to try something a little different in this section.  Along with the celebrations, I want to share with all of you some of the many things I notice as I come around on #NoOfficeDay.  My purpose for this is that I have a lot more freedom to roam around and I think it would be beneficial for you to learn what your colleagues are doing that are helping our students learn at high levels.  I'll continue posting them on our Twitter account.  There are so many great practices that take place daily.  I would at least like to highlight some of them.  This is meant to help us share and generate ideas to help our children learn using best practices.  I hope this is helpful to you all.  If any of you notice great things some of your teammates are doing, please share by commenting below or telling me so I can include it in future MMMs.
  • Thank you so much for participating in the PGPD charity effort for Addie Faucett.  It was a great effort on very short notice.  You all came through, so I would like to thank you for the wonderful people you are.  I think we will have other opportunities to help those who are in need and I am confident you will provide.  Again, thank you.
  • I noticed Wendi teaching her kids how to share a story.  When I first walked in, I thought it was just a read aloud, but she was actually helping her students get ready for their own storytelling.  It was fun to watch.
  • If you want to hear a great read aloud, listen to Jared read.  He really gets into character.
  • I noticed Ryan do an excellent lesson on fraction.  One thing I liked that he did was what his class called a temperature check.  They put their heads down and indicated how well they got it with how many fingers they held up.  Great way for the kids to briefly self reflect.
  • I noticed BetteJo teaching her students the bones of the body through song.  If any of you want to know songs on different subjects, BetteJo probably knows where to find them.
Great Video clip of the Week
PGPD was on TV with the charity drive they did for Addie Faucett.  KSL and News 4 Utah both did spotlights on what they did.  Much was filmed at Grovecrest.  Its great to be apart of a good cause.  Here are links to both clips.
Grovecrest on KSL  Grovecrest on News 4 Utah

Another great clip shared by Zack about creativity.


Great Read of the Week
Great article on courage in teaching.  A must read.

http://goo.gl/dBYGnL

Have a Great Week!

Monday, December 1, 2014

12/1/14 MMM

12/1/14 MMM

I hope all of your Thanksgiving Break was wonderful and that you've had your fill of turkey and pie.  Mine was wonderful.  I went Black Friday shopping (Yuck!) and spent a lot of time putting up Christmas lights.  Here are some pictures of me and my house.
It took me a while.  Sometimes I wish all I had to do was this.
In the end it was all worth it and I like how my house looks.

To Be Aware of
  • I think most who are going to have signed up for +Remind.  If you haven't, let me know and I will show you how.
  • We are getting close to the Christmas break.  I know the events committee has been getting things together for faculty festivities leading up to the break.  Pay attention to emails and sign up sheets so you are all aware.
  • I will be gone today from 11 to about 1 to a funeral.
  • There is a new program called iready that will apparently help with math mastery.  We were able to get access to it through the State STEM action grant.  I will try and sign up for a time for the iready people to come give us some training.  It may be in the form of some webinars, but if I get them scheduled, I will try and make it happen on a Monday from 2:30-4 in place of PLCs so you don't have to spend any extra hours at school.  I'll let you know when this is.  I've been promised that this will not add to your plate already full of programs and systems, but we will see.
Cleaning Schedule
Sept.  Office
Oct. 6th Grade
Nov.  5th Grade
Dec.  3rd Grade
Jan.  2nd Grade
Feb. 1st Grade
Mar. 4th Grade
Apr. SPED and Computer Specialist
May  Kinder, Life Skills, & P.E. Specialist

Lunch Schedule
1st
11:31 McKell
11:32 Sharma
11:33 Hull
11:34 Mac
2nd
11:25 West
11:26 Connell
11:27 Herman
11:28 Higgins
3rd
11:56 Wright
11:58 Schafer
12:00 Wilson
12:02 Whipple
12:03 Nichols
4th
11:55 CJohnson
11:57 Austin
11:59 Fiorucci
12:01 Crossley
5th
12:20 Day
12:22 Green
12:24 MJohnson
12:26 Oswald
6th
12:21 Rooke
12:23 Paravato
12:25 Allen
12:27 Krall

Save the Date
12/1-2 2nd Grade Glow Performances
12/3 CTL mtg with BYU 8:15
12/3 After School Class Volleyball Tournament
12/3 District Tech Study Group Mtg - Kyle 3pm
12/4 After School Class Piano Recital
12/5 5th Grade State Fair in Gym
12/8 2nd Grade Glow Performance
12/9 BYU TSA mtg 12-2:30 - Zack
12/9 Evening Glow Performance 6:30 & 7:15
12/10 Faculty Mtg 8:15
12/10 School Community Council Mtg 2-3
12/11 Associates - Kyle, Lana, Angie
12/11 1st Grade Christmas Sing Gym 10:00
12/12 Elementary Principal's Mtg Kyle
12/12 5th Grade War Tournament 9:15-11:15
12/12 6th Grade Egyptian Funeral Procession 2:15

*Look at the Faculty Calendar on Google for other events.

Happy Birthday
12/2 Kyle Folsom
12/3 Zack Nelson
12/3 Jalayne Engberg
12/4 Alexis Kirk
12/5 Lisa Robinson

Celebrations
  • Congrats and thanks to Mary and the choir, Angie Lowe and her ballroom crew/kids, and the Reading Committee for getting to school EARLY on Monday for the KSL AM show.  Thanks to teachers and kids for showing up early as well.  Thanks to the PTA for organizing and providing some early morning munchies. And last but not least, Thanks to Steve and his crew for making sure the school was in tiptop condition.  Steve was here for many hours during the weekend too.  Please say thank you to all who were involved.
Great Video clip of the Week
For those who haven't been able to see the KSL AM Show Spotlight, here it is.
Grovecrest on KSL

Great Read of the Week
Why Teaching Kindness Matters


Have a Great Week