We hope you are ready to enjoy your first week of summer vacation. YOU MADE IT AND YOU KNOW YOU ARE GOING TO MISS US!!! Thank you for an incredible year and all of the fantastic memories as we had a...
You tackled teaching in this history making time. We could not be more proud of how our FamiLEE has handled distance learning. You are such a remarkable group and have learned so very much.
You all made this week FABULOUS for our learners and FamiLEEs! THANK YOU SO MUCH for that! We can't wait to see everyone at Andy's for our staff social at 1:30. Let me know if you see that Maddie girl. I think she will be in black pants. Remember to maintain social distancing and if you post any pictures, we have to be wearing masks.
DID YOU KNOW
STAFFING:
For those fo you unaware, we are bidding a fond farewell to Deepa. She has been an incredible part of our school for the last three years. We are going to miss her welcoming nature and her helpful spirit as her family adventures to Hershey, Pennsylvania. Yes- home of Milton Hershey. Deepa, the only reason we are okay with you leaving us is that you will be sending us a surprise chocolate delivery! Love you, Deepa!
It is also bittersweet to share that Corissa has found a new school home just miles from her new house in Denton. We are doing to feel the weight of her departure, but how exciting that her new school has some of the same school tools as RJL does. We love you and will miss you, Corissa! We will be in touch!
UPDATE FRIDAY 9:50 AM: Congratulations to Stormy. She accepted a job in her neighborhood school where Auburn will get to go. She will be their STEM teacher- how exciting is that? We wish her well in her new role and school.
Our interview team has been visiting with potential candidates. We are ready to extend an offer to a candidate to replace Corissa once we get her letter of resignation. Her name is Josephine and she impressed our interview team. Grade placements are still under consideration as our hiring and enrollment shake out. We thank you for your patience. I promise to communicate with you over the summer.
You all made this week FABULOUS for our learners and FamiLEEs! THANK YOU SO MUCH for that! We can't wait to see everyone at Andy's for our staff social at 1:30. Let me know if you see that Maddie girl. I think she will be in black pants. Remember to maintain social distancing and if you post any pictures, we have to be wearing masks.
- we need you to check posts on social media this week? Any pictures posted with you not wearing a mask, please take down. I received a text from the director of staff and student services last night and they do not want any pictures out there without us wearing masks associated with our school. PLEASE help with this request. Here is the staff parade video for any of you that want it. I took it down since there were some areas where staff was not six feet apart.
STAFFING:
For those fo you unaware, we are bidding a fond farewell to Deepa. She has been an incredible part of our school for the last three years. We are going to miss her welcoming nature and her helpful spirit as her family adventures to Hershey, Pennsylvania. Yes- home of Milton Hershey. Deepa, the only reason we are okay with you leaving us is that you will be sending us a surprise chocolate delivery! Love you, Deepa!
It is also bittersweet to share that Corissa has found a new school home just miles from her new house in Denton. We are doing to feel the weight of her departure, but how exciting that her new school has some of the same school tools as RJL does. We love you and will miss you, Corissa! We will be in touch!
UPDATE FRIDAY 9:50 AM: Congratulations to Stormy. She accepted a job in her neighborhood school where Auburn will get to go. She will be their STEM teacher- how exciting is that? We wish her well in her new role and school.
Our interview team has been visiting with potential candidates. We are ready to extend an offer to a candidate to replace Corissa once we get her letter of resignation. Her name is Josephine and she impressed our interview team. Grade placements are still under consideration as our hiring and enrollment shake out. We thank you for your patience. I promise to communicate with you over the summer.
SUMMER PROFESSIONAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
Below are some links for summer professional development webinars that can be attended for flex hours for next year.
#CISDLearns professional learning opportunities are going VIRTUAL this summer as we dive deeper into Digital and Social Emotional Learning.
Summer Professional Learning will kick-off on June 24th and 25th in the form of live webinars. The webinars made available to you will be a combination of new and repeated content from our time in #CISD Distance Learning.
On June 25th, you will gain access to content to self-paced virtual learning in Schoology. You can look forward to learning more about Apple, Bulb, Schoology, strategies for ELs and gifted learners, and more! Complete as much or as little as you’d like before August 6th to get a head start on earning your Flex credit for 2020-2021.
#RJLYEAR7 SELFIE CHALLENGE
Last year, we had our fourth summer selfie challenge and we will be back for a fifth round. This challenge is our way to see what you are doing this summer and to stay connected. It is also a great way for our school community to see our new hires and for us all to get to know each other outside of school. We hope everyone will be interested in joining the FUN. Below is this year's board. Please tweet it out to your followers and encourage your learners and their famiLEEs to join in, too. Use the hashtags #rjlyear7 and #rjlsummerselfie. We will coordinate some outings this summer that can help you fill in a square or two. If you plan something...spread the word!
I WILL EMAIL YOU THE NEW BOARD. IT IS STILL UNDER CONSTRUCTION.
We thank you for the outstanding job you all did with ALL of your end of year tasks. THANK YOU for being thorough with your furniture and supply inventories. The idea wall install is delayed another week due to COVID-19, but THEY ARE COMING! Can you imagine how cool it will be to use the walls the way they were intended? So exciting! Please enjoy your summer break. Relax. Make memories. Learn something new. I will miss you. Please know I am feeling blessed to have served as your Principal this year and can't wait to see what #rjlyear7 brings us. YEAR 7!!!!! We are better together!
DATES TO REMEMBER:
May 25- NO SCHOOL
May 29- Sasha's Birthday
May 31- Christina's Birthday
Can I just say THANK YOU SO MUCH to those of you that attended the Principal Panel Zoom meeting today. I know each of you are so busy finishing out the year. I never have a problem bragging about the work you all do and it energized me to reflect about our journey as we redefine success during these times. I felt so much love and support seeing some Spurs in the chat and thank you for your texts and comments afterwards. You REALLY know how to make a girl feel good!
