New Superintendent to Visit Diggs-Latham

Breaking News:)
Diggs-Latham has been selected as one of the schools that will be visited by our new superintendent next Wednesday.  It is very exciting for our school.  He/She (don't know) will visit us next Wednesday from approximately 11-12:00.  The new superintendent will eat lunch with us in the cafeteria and then tour the building.  I am so proud of you all.  It is important that we put our best foot forward and make sure our school looks its best inside and out.  I know Mrs. Uhrig had been planning a campus cleanup when we get a nice day so hopefully we will be able to do that before next week. Also, I think it is important that all teachers be in the cafeteria with their students on Wednesday, even if that is your Duty-Free Day.  I will give you more information as I get it.  This is very exciting news for our students and staff!!
Have a great day everyone.

Tuesday, March 19, 2012

Good Morning!  A Note from Ms. Pullen:

Staff should plan to limit internet use Thursday morning from 8:00 - 12 or until 5th grade online testing is finished.  Websites that stream video such as Brainpop, Youtube, video on news outlets, and Learn360 should not be used until online testing is over.

 

Great ICM Meeting!

Thank you to Gloria Pubantz, Cheryl Frazier, Shakila Faqih, Amanda Stevenson, Katie McGregor, Julissa Knight, Tryla Green, and Allison Sechrist.  They did an awesome job presenting information to the team. Thank you everyone who gave them feedback in order to present.  They did so with poise and grace and I am proud of the work that you all do to make this school a great place for kids to learn. 

Friday, March 15th, 2013

Treats in the Lounge today in honor of Social Worker's Week.  Thank you Chris for all you do!

Great Job 4th Grade!

Way to go 4th grade Teachers: Ms. Hess, Ms. Magness, Mrs. Washburn, Mrs. Bersch and Ms. Wynss! The Authors Chair was a great success. The students were so proud to read their work. The popcorn added a sense of festivity!  The parents really seemed to enjoy it. Thanks for going above and beyond again:)

 

LEP Parent Night A Great Success!

The LEP Parent night held this week was also a success. We had a good turnout and a lot of valuable information was disseminated. Mrs. Knight, Mrs. Jacobs and Mrs. Adkins did an excellent job preparing for the night.  The parents asked great questions. Way to go team!!!! David Sisk came and spoke with our parents as well.  There were cookies, juice and a raffle.

Birthday Surprise- Thank you everyone for making my birthday so special.  I truly loved and was touched by the video. It was just beautiful.  Thank you all!

Please make sure that you get your PDPs completed and the evidence put into McRel.  Remember Star 3 Lesson Plans are due soon and we would like an opportunity to go over them before they are turned into Connie so we may offer suggestions.

Mrs. Frazier is out sick today with a cold. We will be short handed in the office.

Please keep our Budd Lead Custodian, Mr. Clarence Thorpe in your prayers. He was hospitalized with Pneumonia this week.  I spoke with him by phone and he is feeling a bit better. We hope he will be home by today.

Please do your best to monitor playground, all 4 corners and bathrooms. Spring Fever is in the air:)

Thursday, March 14th, 2013

Good thoughts and actions can never produce bad results; bad thoughts and actions can never produce good results. 

I will be attending a Principal's Meeting this morning. Have a great day!!!!!!

Wednesday, March 13th, 2013

 

 

It's A Great Day at Diggs-Latham Elementary School!

Heroes Amongst Us!

I would like to let everyone know how very proud I am of our Office Staff for the quick response and "Calm Under Fire" they displayed when a 5th grade student had a seizure in the office last week.  It was quickly recognized, 911 was called, the student was turned on her side and every precaution was taken so that the student was safe. Kudos and lots of Hugs to Mrs. Wolfe, Mrs. Kennedy, Mrs. Martinez, Nurse Hall, Ms. Frazier and Mrs. Brown. As always, they do a FANTASTIC Job keeping our kids safe!

LEP Parent Meeting tonite at 5:30

Terrific Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Happy Birthday to all of our March Babies!

• March 2-Diana Adkins
• March 12- Stephanie Hess-TODAY!!!!!!
• March 14-Donna Cannon
• March 24-Mary Winterhalder

Star 3 Lesson Plans Due on or before March 19th. It is essential that you compare your plan to the rubric sent out. I have sent you an email to explain more in depth the importance of these plans:) I will be happy to look over your plan.


 

School Social Workers Week

This week has been deemed Social Worker Appreciation Week. Let's all join together to thank our School Social Worker-Chris Barger. I will put a treat in the lounge for everyone on Friday morning to honor and thank Chris.  Please let Chris know how much we appreciate her help everyday. We are so happy she is back!  Welcome Back Chris.

FYI... Mark your Calendars

• LEP Parent Meeting 3/13 5:30-6:30
• School Bus Driver Appreciation-Week of March 17th-Discuss with children-More info. to come from Ms. Frazier.
• End of Qtr. 3/27
• 4/17 Custodial and Cafeteria Workers Appreciation Day
• 4/24 Secretary's/Admin. Assts. Appreciation Day
• 5/6 Teacher Appreciation Week

Comprehensive Needs Assessment Teams-I will be contacting Team Leaders this week to begin our planning Work.

 

Friday, March 1, 2013

Let's Celebrate READ ACROSS AMERICA!!!!!!

Mrs. Uhrig has been planning a great day of Reading for today. We will have many volunteers in our building throughout the day reading to our students.  It will be a wonderful day!