The Road Runner

A Reference For The Montair Staff

We cling to our own point of view, as though everything depended on it. Yet our opinions have no permanence; like autumn and winter, they gradually pass away. -Zhuangzi, Chinese Philosopher

This Week at Montair

All Week:
1st Grade eats outside for lunch

Upcoming Deadlines
October 4
Dont forget to Signup for the Run for Education (Formely Primos Run)

Monday 9/30/13 Tuesday 10/1/13

3:15pm Montair Instructional Leadership Team Meeting

October 11
Second PD Plan and Cycle of Inquiry due to Anthony

Wednesday 10/2/13
8:40am 1:30pm 2:00pm

Rakestraw Bookstore Visit (Lacher) SST Meeting Grade Level Collaboration

Thursday 10/3/13
8:45am 9:30am 11:00am 3:30pm School Site Council Meeting Fire Engine Visit (Lacher & Gura) Possible 504 Meeting (Anthony & Lindsay) Shawns Bridal Shower at Sycamore South Side Clubhouse Address: 1101 Greenbrook Drive, Danville, CA 94526

Roadrunner(s) of the Week!

Beep! Beep! Sheila BorlandSutton! Last week Sheila organized SST meetings, the walk to read program, and intervention meetings. When I first met with Sheila in June, she told stated that Montair staff takes care of all students and ensure every child is supported. I am very impressed with Sheilas efforts to implement an exemplary response to intervention. Thank you Sheila for all your support and help. Beep! Beep! Christine Bantley! Thank you Christine for staying calm, cool, and collective during the emails. Your health is more important to us. Get well and know we are here to support you!

Friday 10/4/13
9:00-10:00am 11:00am 11:00am-Noon 1:00pm-2:00pm IEP Meeting Marine Science Field Trip (Perrings) IEP Meeting IEP meeting

Upcoming Events
10/5/13 10/7 10/11 10/9/13 10/10/13 10/14 10/18 10/13/13 10/17/13 World Teachers Day Red Ribbon Week (Theme: Healthy Choices) Foundation Meeting @8:45am Makeup Picture Day! Conference Week (Minimum Days) Run For Education (Formerly Primos Run) Duck and Cover Drill -9:30am

For the Week of September 30 October 4, 2013

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One on One Meeting with Anthony

Please make certain you have scheduled a time slot with Linda for either October 1st or 2nd. A substitute teacher will be provided. I look forward to meeting with you soon.

Intervention Meetings
Great Job Sheila! Youre the best!

PD Plans and Cycles of Inquiry

Thank you to every grade level for turning in these documents. Please refer to my email titled Clarity sent September 26, 2013 for reference. Once again, thank you for all your efforts

Safety Tip
Teachers who practice "mindfulness" are better able to reduce their own levels of stress and prevent burnout, according to a new study conducted by the Center for Investigating Healthy Minds (CIHM) at UW-Madison's Waisman Center. Our Purpose for Teacher Life is
To shift our current practice from unknown work to adaptive work we will constantly engage in systematic collaboration. To ensure all students are being led to independence by implementing common practices and vertical alignment (TK-5).

Allergy Letters
Lindsay Ohlson (our school nurse), and I are in the process of drafting a letter to parents about allergies and being cautious when being treats to the classroom. This letter will be sent to parents sometime in October.

Bulletin Boards in Front Office

Wow! Beautiful student work is already on display from Second grade. Thank you! Third grade will begin displaying work starting October 21.

Student Behavior
In the month of September, two school suspensions were documented. We have had a couple student disagreements, which were handled accordingly. Students at Montair are wellbehaved good citizens.

Montair School Website

I have been working on editing our school website. Please let me know what you think. Thank you!

Weebly Site
Here is the link: http://montairstaff.weebly.com/

Simple Rules

Assume positive intent Be part of the solution Recognize, value, and build on assets of self and others Teach and learn in every interaction Look for the true and useful Seek joy in learning

Character Trait of the Month

September: Courage Literature: Literature: One by Kathryn Otoshi October: Resourcefulness Literature: Literature: Zero by Kathryn Otoshi

For the Week of September 30 October 4, 2013

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