Week 2.5 Coming Up

#LoveWell - Positivity Check
So much is happening in our world, in our work, and in our life that it's easy to get down.  More specifically it's really easy right now to get overwhelmed in our day-to-day routine, and if we're not careful, what started out as a molehill can quickly turn into a mountain. 

With that being said, I challenge you this week to not "mask up", but "head up". Just like we remind our kids to mask up, I want to remind you to keep your head up and not let the molehills turn into mountains.  Stay grounded in your faith, and don't allow the small things to get you frustrated.  We're in this together, and we can get through this together if we love one another, encourage one another, and smile.  If you don't believe me, listen to Joe.

 

If you haven't followed Joe Sanfelippo on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or YouTube, you should.  He has some great motivation for all educators.

One-Stop-Shop Updates

• GetHelp - Beginning Monday, October 19, GetHelp will replace the K12 Technology Ticket System.  We will deliver an instructional page to your classroom with a video link. 
• Relay Classroom System - Monitor your students' Chromebooks from your Chromebook
• Response to Assessment Process on DMAC
  
• Microgoal Sheet for Short Term Goal Setting
• Lead4Ward Released Test Interactive Site
• Student Accommodations & Modifications Site

Announcements

• The deadline for FA#2 to be uploaded into DMAC is Wednesday, October 21st.
• The Stop the Bleed program will be offered to all CISD students on Thursday, October 22nd at 4:30 in the High School Commons.     

CISD Coat Drive

Our Champions Closet continues to provide children with clothes every day. With the fall weather, children will be in need of jackets. We are hosting a coat drive at the CISD Admin building until October 26. If you would like to participate in this awesome initiative, more info is on the Champions Closet Facebook page. 

Bond Election Early Voting Times
If you or others would like to vote in the bond election next week, here are the times for early voting at the CISD Administration Building

• Monday, October 19 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Tuesday, October 20 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Wednesday, October 21 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Thursday, October 22  from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Friday, October 23 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Upcoming Events

• Week of Oct 19 - National School Bus Safety Week
• Mon, Oct 19 - School Board Meeting
• Week of Oct 26 - FA Week
• Fri, Oct 30 - Professional Learning and Work Day

Fields of Faith held at Stadium