Thursday, April 25, 2024

4-26-2024

 I am so glad that we were able to recognize all of the hard work and dedication that Kim and Evelyn give to our school for Administrative Assistant Day on Wednesday.  I know I speak for everyone when I say Thank You for all that you do.  

Thanks to Colleen for putting together the ABC countdown!  Friday is Crazy Hair Day and Monday is Disney Day!

50 mini lessons for student research

On Monday I will be taking 8th Graders Carlos M and Maggie B to the Illinois Principal Association Student Recognition Breakfast. These two students will be recognized alongside other students from all over DuPage County in 4th, 8th and seniors in high school for being outstanding students.  

I am excited for the Band Trip today to NIU.  Thanks to Morgan Martin for creating this great opportunity for our student musicians.  

 7 ways to promote positive communication with Families.



Dr. Woell has been making his way around to teams to update them on the capital plan and to get everyone's input on upcoming changes.  I appreciate his communication and transparency with this process.  

I am looking forward to seeing the talent show  a week from Friday.  Thanks to Chris and Lynette for working with the students to practice their acts in preparation for the big show. 



Joe, Bill, Carrie and Abby did a great job of hosting a huge track met today with many conference schools participating.  Thanks to Dan for his help organizing the event and to all of the staff that helped supervise and run the events.  Everyone pitching in makes a big difference.  

Dr. Filas did a great job running the district furniture vendor committee meeting on Wednesday.  BMS was well represented.  Next up the committee will hear from three vendors on Tuesday May 7th.  I appreciate staffs willingness to serve the district in this way, giving up their time to benefit all of us. 

20 ideas for exit tickets as an effective way to end your class



 Grade level teams will be giving their final STAR tests soon.  Teachers please encourage your students to really give their best effort on this final test.  

Thanks to Lauren Dunne for heading the Eclipse glasses donation drive so that they can be used again in Latin America.  



Nicole C and Megan D went above and beyond yesterday to help a family with a truancy issue.  I appreciate their willingness to be creative and think outside the box.  

Friday, I will be sending out the articulation schedule for May 3rd along with our assembly schedule for the talent show. 

"Expect everything, I always say, and the unexpected never happens." -- Norton Juster

"It is impossible for a man to learn what he thinks he already knows." -- Epictetus

"You have your way. I have my way. As for the right way, the correct way, and the only way, it does not exist." -- Friedrich Nietzsche

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