Message to Staff…
Thank you for a great week of
professional development training. I hope that you enjoyed our retreat, the
celebration and motivation at our All Green Dot Day team meeting and our time
on campus together. I appreciate your
patience, as we come down to the wire with the “Construction vs. Opening Day”
competition. My hat is off to all of
you for your understanding and perseverance.
I am especially proud of our office team. Their pride in our school, work ethic of
commitment, and genuine interest in the success of our school has made a huge
difference in the quality of education that we can offer to the families we
serve. If you’re ever in search of a
“Fred,” head to our main office…
It was great to have Dr. John
Deasy, Superintendent of the Los Angeles Unified school District as our keynote
speaker at All Green Dot Day. Well
actually, it was quite surprising. I
took note of some of the statements he made. Many of them crossed those
political boundaries that have victimized our youth, and in some cases made the
benefits of a great education in a possible dream. Some of the statements he
made that resonated with me were…
“Take
students with every gift they have…”
“Students
are hungry for structure and challenge.”
“There
is real honor in publicly getting better together.”
“We
are in this work together.”
“Pride
has a place. It models for students.”
“When
they look at you they say, ‘Do you think I could be like you?’”
We are faced with great challenge
ahead of us. We serve an expansive population with a range of both gifts and
challenges. Wherever they are, despite their needs, challenges, triumphs and
failures, we have committed to participate in their success. As Dr. Deasy closed his address, I could only
think one statement, most apropos for the occasion… “It’s great to be a Westside Wave, where we transform potential into
reality!”
Our week at a
glance…
Please note our special First Day of School Schedule.
Monday
8:30 – OM
Mtg (Mack’s Office)
9:00 – ILT
Mtg (Mack’s Office)
9:45 –
IEP Mtg: Strong (Joe’s room)
1:30 –
Prospective Parent Mtg (Mack’s Office)
3:15 –
Drama Night w/Ms. Handy (Cowan Auditorium)
3:30 –
IEP Mtg: Wilson (Phuong’s room)
Tuesday
8:00 –IEP
Mtg: Peoples (Jennifer’s room)
10:30 –
Movie for winning SWAT Wednesday
Wednesday
Minimum Day 11:50am Dismissal
12:30 – Math Candidate (Audrea
Walker)
1:30 – Stipend Committee Mtg
(Mack’s Ofc)
3:45 – Math Candidate (Lisa Kim)
Thursday
Minimum Day 11:50am Dismissal **
Buses leave @ 1:30pm
12:00 – Aloha
Luncheon, Awards & Talent Show (Students report to lunch area)
4:00 –
Staff Party @ Cecilia’s!
Friday
ENJOY YOUR SUMMER!
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