Week of January 30th - February 3rd

This quote was at one of Emma's piano recitals.  Her piano teacher had it on the wall behind the piano.  I find this quote is one that I think of often because it reminds me that it's me that changes.  We grow stronger.  The "thing" doesn't change.  We get better.  Whatever the hard thing seems to be right now, I hope you find inspiration. Persisting with the tough kid, the new curriculum, or whatever else is in your path, will pay off!  You will be stronger!

Spelling Bee
Thank you to Gaylyn, Nina, Tara, Chris, and Janet for helping with the spelling bee.  Each year I'm always impressed with how many more words the kids are able to spell!  It's such a fun was to help the kids engage with spelling and learning.

100th Day of School
BLT is hoping you'll join us in celebrating the 100th Day of School on Wednesday, February 8th.  Consider dressing up and having some fun with this.  If I can help, I'm glad to put myself in a possible "dress up" situation for a little math fun.

Stuart Little - Idaho Theater for Youth
Please tentatively plan to have your class ready at 1:30PM next Thursday for this performance.  Often times the actors like to seat the classes.  Please don't forget to turn your "nominees" into the office along with the permission slips.  Also, we have room in the other workshops.  Please sell these as best you can.

ACCESS Testing for EL Students
For the next 2-3 weeks, Shawn and her team, and a few others, will be testing out EL students.  This is a big undertaking.  They will be sharing assessment information for your students soon, but this also means that there will be no EL intervention for next couple of weeks.  Your BLT rep will be visiting with you as a team so you can make plans.  Please let me know how I can help.

Laminator
There has been a concern with the laminator.  Please DO NOT change the temp on the laminator.  It is really important to ensure that the laminator stays in working order.  We are looking for someone to fix the small laminator for us, since the former copier guy (Mark) can no longer fix it for us.  If the big one goes down, we may be without one altogether.  :S

Getting Subs -  A Few Guidelines
It's tough when you get sick at the last minute, but here are a few guidelines that will help clarify how to get a sub when this happens.

• 5:00AM - 7:30AM - Call the district sub line.  208-308-7327
• 7:30AM or later - Please call Emily here in our office (or Anne) and they will help use AESOP to locate a sub for the day.

DLI Help

At this point in the year, Mrs. Munk's classroom is Spanish speaking only.  The team requests that you would help us with this by not engaging her in Spanish in her classroom on in front of the class.  Emails are preferred for communications that aren't urgent, but we can also help in the office if you need to get information to Mrs. Munk during the day.  Thanks for supporting DLI in this way.

Theme Song

If was pretty funny how many people thought the song about chocolate was mine!  But, it was not!  It was Crystal's.  I lost my list, so chocolate for everyone that comes by my office!

Here's the new theme song.

"Tomorrow", from Annie!  We could use a little more of this song these snowy days!

A.  Lisa

B. Denise

C. Gaylyn

D. Mary