domingo, 18 de diciembre de 2016

December 19, 2016

KARCHER STAFF BLOG



Karcher 2016-2017 School Calendar

Student's of the week will be shared on Monday!
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Kudos
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  • Kudos to Patti Tenhagen, Jack Schmidt, and Marilee Hoffman for all of our hard work putting together our upcoming Waller/Cooper Kindness day!  Your behind the scenes work is appreciated as it will be a great day for all students involved!  
  • The choir concert this past Thursday was a great performance.  Congrats to Rod Stoughton and all of our students for their performance!  Bringing up alumni each year is a nice added touch at the end.  
  • Thank you to Kim Moss and Jane Peterson for their consistent behind the scenes when we have a staff luncheon.  They assist each time with set up and take down... thank you both!!!  Thank you to Kris Thomsen as well for a quick run to the store for plates!  
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Reminders
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  • Monday, December 19 - 1, 3, 5, 7 block schedule.
  • Tuesday, December 20 - 2, 4, 6, Advisory schedule.
  • Wednesday, December 21 - Special Education Aides luncheon from 10:45 - 11:35 in the conference room.  
    • Coverage has been taken care of :)
  • Wednesday, December 21 - Modified Schedule
    • House Activities in the morning
    • Afternoon Assembly in the afternoon - student vs staff basketball game along with KCB rewards!
  • Wednesday, December 21 - No PLC - Enjoy Break!
  • Wednesday, December 21 - Karcher Holiday Party at the Waterfront starting @ 3:30. 
    • RSVP to Barb Berezowitz.  
  • Don't forget to complete the email regarding the facility study and staff perception survey.  The information was emailed to you called:  Burlington 2016 Community Survey, emailed on November 30, 2016.
    • Results of the staff and community survey will be shared at the January 4 Board Meeting.  
  • December 22 - January 2 is Christmas Break!!!  
  • January 3 - School resumes with an Afternoon Assembly Schedule 
    • Afternoon time for 8th grade Outdoor Education preparation.  
    • 7th grade will participate in advisory activities.  They activities will be posted and shared with you on Wednesday this week.  
  • January 4 - January 6 - 8th grade Outdoor Education
  • January 10 - Winter MAP Testing begins!
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Pictures from the week
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Monday nights Board Meeting included the recognition of our BHS state runner ups volleyball players & their coaches.  Two of them are our staff's daughters  (Reba Thomsen & Maddie Berezowitz)  Congrats girls!


Karcher wrestling this past week.  They are having a GREAT season!








Kick me vocabulary strategy happening in Ms. Berezowitz and Ms. Hancock's 7th grade science classes!






Choir concert this past Thursday night!















8th grade social studies classes experienced a living history moment when Civil War Speaker Jim Eggers came to give a presentation on the life of a soldier in the Civil War.  They examined artifacts, heard music from the time, and a few attempted to dance in a Virginia Reel.









Student council holiday get together this past Friday.  Cute idea for the gift exchange!












domingo, 11 de diciembre de 2016

December 12, 2016


KARCHER STAFF BLOG



Karcher 2016-2017 School Calendar

Student's of the week for 
December 5 - December 9
  • Bradley Roe: (Diamond) 
    • Bradley is a creative thinker that always gives his best effort. He is well liked and respected by his peers as well as staff members. His leadership is a great example of the Karcher Way!
  • Jacob Cortez: (Karcher Character Bucks) 
    • Jacob is a hard working student who is always willing to lend a hand. He uses the Karcher Way by treating others with respect in the classroom and by being a good teammate in wrestling. 
  • Oliver Traxinger: (Onyx) 
    • Oliver is always polite, respectful and doing his job. He is an excellent example of the Karcher Way.
  • Minna Brown: (Silver)  
    • Silver house chooses Minna Brown. She always works hard, she volunteers to help and she always brings her own unique perspective to discussions!
  • McKeena Smith: (Hive) 
    • The Hive student of the week is McKeena Smith. Being new to our school, McKeena has done an excellent job adopting all parts of the Karcher Way, being friendly,kind,and respectful at all times.
  • Molly Rodgers: (Applied Academics) 
    • Molly is the type of student who goes the extra mile. Whether it's helping others be successful or taking time outside of class to create success, she always willing to lend a helping hand. 

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Kudos
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  • Jean Fifer was chosen as the KCB STAFF OF THE WEEK!  Congrats Jean and thank you all for continuing to reinforce our 8 character traits. 
  • Here is a shout out to Dustan Eckmann as this email was sent to myself and Dustan from a student's parents regarding the band concert.  Kudos Dustan!!!  
Good Morning Mr. Eckmann, 

Laura and I just wanted to take a moment to express our kudos to you for a great concert last week! The email communication shared prior to the evening was spot on, the length and song selections were perfect, and most importantly, it was obvious the kids were enjoying themselves from the beginning to the end. All the parents I spoke to also shared the same sentiment.

Drew has been in band since 5th grade. He had enjoyed his experience at Dyer, but he was contemplating quitting during the summer prior to 7th. After the first month of band with you, he made a complete 180 turn and now loves it. I believe that has everything to do with you!

Thanks again for all you do for the students, and we wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas!

Craig & Laura Stutzman

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Reminders
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  • Monday, December 12 - BLT Meeting
    • Conversation about scheduling.
  • Wednesday, December 14 - Essential Skills PLC in the library
  • Thursday, December 15 - Choir Concert at KMS @ 7:00pm
  • Friday, December 16 - End of iTime Rotation 
  • Monday, December 19 - Special Education presentation by Gail Spitzenberger & Christine Anderson on changes to IEP/special education. 
    • All teachers & special education aides should attend.  
  • Monday, December 19 & 20 - Block Schedule - See the Karcher Calendar for the bell schedules.  
  • Don't forget to complete the email regarding the facility study and staff perception survey.  The information was emailed to you called:  Burlington 2016 Community Survey, emailed on November 30, 2016
  • December 21 - Modified Schedule with House activities and afternoon assembly (staff vs student basketball game).
    • See the Karcher Calendar for the bell schedule.  
  • December 21 - Karcher Holiday Party... details below!
    • RSVP to Barb Berezowitz!!!


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Pictures from the week
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7th grade science students working with worms to observe their behaviors and their response to stimuli.  










Students in Computer Applications working on their own         "How to..." videos.


Students in 7th grade math class working in groups through a scaled formative assessment.  




Boys basketball... check out our three staff members - Kurt Rummler, Donna Sturdevant, & Stacy Stoughton.  



Video for the week:  Great video that relates to carrots & sticks... think about this video through the lens of grades and the reason for working towards essential skills.

 TED Talk: Dan Pink