Principal’s Post
Elementary Update, March 2023: Luck; Update to Dismissal Time; After School Family Care Survey; Summer School Dates
Luck Scientist Louis Pasteur stated “Chance favors only the prepared mind.” So, can we can increase our luck by simply being ready for new ideas and insights? What I’ve learned about increasing one’s luck is it depends how we choose to respond to what life throws at us. Pasteur was a living example of this… Continue Reading Elementary Update, March 2023: Luck; Update to Dismissal Time; After School Family Care Survey; Summer School Dates
Elementary Update, Winter 2023: The best teacher; attendance letters; arrival at school; family requests for lunch; the benefits of reading aloud to young children
The Most Effective Teacher To start the new year, we had 1st grade students come down to the office to read aloud a joke they prepared in class for morning announcements. I often read aloud “dad jokes” during announcements. When the students see me at lunch, more times than not someone has a joke they… Continue Reading Elementary Update, Winter 2023: The best teacher; attendance letters; arrival at school; family requests for lunch; the benefits of reading aloud to young children
Elementary Update, Oct-Nov 2022: Volunteer for the Book Fair; Fall Family Conferences; New Literacy Curriculum
Hello MPES families, Almost every day as I help walk the kindergarten and 1st grade students from lunch to recess, at least one student will ask me if they need to wear a jacket. The rule is, if it is 60 degrees or higher, no jacket is required. For me, it’s not just whether or… Continue Reading Elementary Update, Oct-Nov 2022: Volunteer for the Book Fair; Fall Family Conferences; New Literacy Curriculum
Elementary Update, September 2022: Homecoming Week, Parade Expectations, First Family Educational Partnership Meeting
Hello MPES families, As I passed by a staff member in the hallway this morning, she noted, “It’s sweatshirt weather, but I don’t mind.” It was a small reminder of the one constant in life: change. The seasons, especially in Wisconsin with their slow yet visible transitions from one to the next, can be viewed… Continue Reading Elementary Update, September 2022: Homecoming Week, Parade Expectations, First Family Educational Partnership Meeting
Elementary Update, August 2022: Welcome Back; Parking Procedures; Attendance Guidelines; What to Expect on the First Week
“School is just around the corner…” An apt comparison that people have shared with me lately, and as the first day draws closer, that corner can feel like I am going a little too fast! After 22 years of teaching and leading, no amount of preparation seems to be enough to feel prepared for the… Continue Reading Elementary Update, August 2022: Welcome Back; Parking Procedures; Attendance Guidelines; What to Expect on the First Week
Elementary Update, Summer 2022: Time Flies; Library Access in July; After School Program Interest Survey; E.L.A. Curriculum Selection
Hello Mineral Point Elementary School families, Today is our first day of summer school. It’s nice to see the kids and staff back in the school. Speaking with one staff member this morning, she commented on how quickly the summer goes. “Once you hit the 4th of July, time just flies.” I agreed, and… Continue Reading Elementary Update, Summer 2022: Time Flies; Library Access in July; After School Program Interest Survey; E.L.A. Curriculum Selection
Elementary Update, April/May 2022: Spring Events, Summer School, Family Group, Literacy Curriculum Review
Hello elementary school families, Today I was reminded that there are nineteen days left of school. Time has played out differently at different times these past couple of school years. Time felt slower when stress was high. Now that we are in full swing of the last quarter of this school year, days zip by.… Continue Reading Elementary Update, April/May 2022: Spring Events, Summer School, Family Group, Literacy Curriculum Review
Elementary School Update, February/March 2022: Changing Weather, Parent-Teacher Conferences, Sign Up for PEP
Hello Mineral Point Elementary families, I am not sure I believe the saying that March “comes in like a lion.” For me it snuck in like a mouse! One thing we did notice recently is that it’s been two years since the pandemic started. For all of us in public education, it’s our third year… Continue Reading Elementary School Update, February/March 2022: Changing Weather, Parent-Teacher Conferences, Sign Up for PEP
Elementary Update, January 2022: Our Condolences; Reminder About Visitors; Diverse Books in Classrooms; Parent Educational Partnership Update
Hello MPES Families, We were heartbroken when we learned that two of our community firefighters, Brian Busch and Jim Ludlum, died while reporting to a call. The teachers, staff and students send our sincerest condolences to the families and the fire department. In a small community, this type of situation impacts so many people. Brian’s… Continue Reading Elementary Update, January 2022: Our Condolences; Reminder About Visitors; Diverse Books in Classrooms; Parent Educational Partnership Update
Elementary Update, November/December 2021: Digital Learning; Data Retreat; Family Involvement
Hello MPES families, For educators, November and December is almost one month. With the holidays along with related events, it feels like it goes by quickly. Hopefully we all get a chance to catch our collective breaths over the winter break. Next are a few updates from the building. (As a friendly reminder, no parking… Continue Reading Elementary Update, November/December 2021: Digital Learning; Data Retreat; Family Involvement