Jan 6th, 2009
Happy New Year!
It’s hard to believe that it is January 6th and we are starting our spring semester. My mother used to say that as you get older, time really does fly, and she spoke the truth. I’m glad to welcome in a new year, however. With a new year comes new people into our lives, new challenges to confront, new friends to enjoy dinner with, new movies to help us escape the daily grind, and new mistakes to make. (Yes, I said mistakes.) I’m going to make them; you’re going to make them. And that’s a good thing! How else can we learn, and maybe more importantly, how else can we teach?
I am really happy to be back at school today. I loved having the two weeks off — don’t get me wrong — but I love my job too. I had so many hugs this morning from the kids, and they are glad to be back too. One kindergarten girl said to me, “Hi Mrs. Lee. I missed you!” And I said that I had missed her too, and all the kids. Then she said, “We can’t wait to see our teacher!” (Mrs. Davis, I hope that makes you feel good! 
) We’ve been with our families over the holidays, but we have a family here at school too, and I believe our teachers and kids feel that.
We have a number of things going on this month that I wanted you to be aware of. This isn’t an exhaustive list; I’ll update it as more information comes to light.
Jan. 5 – Teacher work day
Jan. 6 – First day of the spring semester
Jan. 8 – Promethean training for technology team (2:00-4:00 pm)
Jan. 9 – Technology training for teachers: Files & Folders (3:30-4:00)
Jan. 16 – Technology training for teachers: Digital Cameras (3:30-4:00)
Jan. 22 – TAKS training for staff
Jan. 23 – Technology training for teachers: Document Formatting (3:30-4:00)
Jan. 27-30 – Mock TAKS testing grades 3-5
I wish you and your family the very best in 2009! As always, if I can serve you better, please come talk with me.
Mrs. Lee
