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.
- December 20 - Kindness Project to Waller/Cooper - see Marilee Hoffman, Patti Tenhagen, or Jack Schmidt for any questions.
- Bucket Filling...
- Kindness Project Outline
- December 20 - Teacher Schedule/Information
- Teachers - make sure you have reached out to your Waller/Cooper teacher per the advisory curriculum as the Waller/Cooper teachers are expecting an email from their Karcher teacher buddy.
- 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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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.
