It's the Final Countdown..

We may not be quite there yet, but I think that's how the students are feeling.  Please continue to teach all week.  Students don't need to know when grades are due.  Packing up the classroom and taking down bulletin boards should begin next week.  Keep things as normal as possible for this week.  Be sure you have read tidbits so you know what I'm telling parents regarding changes and the yearbook.

Gina and I will be meeting with all faculty this week for summatives and contracts and then will continue with instructional assistants and staff.


I am getting quotes to paint the hallway this week.  If you wish to stop by and see some paint samples and give an opinion, please stop by my office.  I picked up at least 500 color swatches at Lowes this morning.

I am not sure we could have put more things into the last 7 days, but here goes:

Monday

• Gina, Julianne, and Jennifer will be in St. Augustine

Tuesday

• In school uniform sale with Risse Brothers 12-5
• Graduation Practice
• Last day of class for 8th grade

Wednesday

• Mass followed by 8th-grade Brunch and Clap out
• Sue, Sammee and I will be attending the services for Merci Tembo at noon 

Thursday

• Graduation 6:30 p.m. at the church

Friday

• Last day for PreK
• Rowdies Pep Rally 2-3 pm

Tuesday (5/28)

• Students may wear their PE uniforms
• Talent show
• Noon dismissal
• Faculty/Staff Potluck lunch (I will send out a sign-up genius, everyone please sign up for something)
• Faculty meeting to wrap up CIPA

Wednesday (5/29)

• Free Dress
• Mass
• Noon Dismissal
• End of Year celebration (please stop by and grab some lunch)
• Cum folders (all hands on deck)

This will be my last blog of the year.  

What will we eat this week?

I hope everyone enjoyed all the treats provided by Mrs. Bufano and the PTCO.  Our salads and sandwiches will probably seem pretty boring after all the food we sampled last week.  Here is what to expect this week...

Monday 

• Jill and I will be meeting with the CPA doing our Florida Tax Credit audit in the morning.  Please wait until the afternoon if you need either of us.
• Faculty Meeting at 3:30 in the Media Center

Tuesday

• Mass followed by the NJHS Induction

Wednesday

• Calendar Day - This is the day that Gina, Karen, and I will be locked away (somewhere) with members of the Church and Faith Formation going through and approving (or denying) requests in school dude.  If you need any of us, please text.  We won't be far.  Here is my favorite school dude experience this year.  I reminded a volunteer to get something to school dude.  Having no experience with the software, they came to school one day looking for the "dude."  Be sure you have spoken to the "dude" about all your events.

Thursday

• Spring Concert practice in the morning.
• Spring Concert at 6:30 p.m.   Kelly and Derrick will be sending out information to teachers regarding practice Thursday morning and your assignment for Thursday night. 
• Terra Nova and iReady reports will be sent home in the Thursday folder 

Friday

• Middle School social at night in the FLC

Final Observations and Contracts

Gina and I will finish up the few remaining observations this week and will start meeting with you to review and sign contracts/letters of employment.  We will start with contracted employees as those will need to be signed by Fr. Dermot.  In order to prepare for the summative meeting, please access your Professional Growth Plan and Faith Development Plans and follow my instructions in my email today.  

Happy School Appreciation Week

Thank you to everyone who played a part in preparing our students to receive their First Holy Communion.  Saturday's service was beautiful. I also want to thank everyone for all you do to inspire and support our students.  While some parents may have complained this year, there are just as many who have said words of praise.  Some of  you have received emails directly from parents and the office has had many nice words from people who are leaving the school, not because they want to, but life is taking them somewhere else.  We have much to celebrate as we near the end of the year.

What to expect this week:

Monday - Gina and Alton will be traveling to St. Pete in the afternoon to learn more about the Terra Nova test

Tuesday - I will be at the Pastoral Center working on Religion Standards

Thursday - Mass and Student Council Inauguration

Thursday night will be our final Bingo of the year, and final school sponsored Bingo.  We will not be continuing with Bingo next year.  It has not been profitable this year and we have decided to explore other ideas. 

I signed up everyone for the NGSS training who needs it and also the STREAM workshop.  If anyone was interested in one of the other prof dev opportunities that was shared in the Weekly Update, let me know and I will share the link. 

It's a busy time, do not hesitate to ask for help if things get crazy.  Have a wonderful week.