Friday, February 19, 2010

Staffing for next year!

I have just received good news regarding our staffing for next year 2010-2011. Tentatively, here are the projections: 4 Kinder classrooms~3 First Grade classrooms~3 Second Grade classrooms~3 Third Grade classrooms~3 Fourth Grade classrooms~3 Fifth Grade classrooms~3 Sixth Grade classrooms. With the increase of classrooms this will affect our Special Areas allowing us to increase one part time Special Area classroom to a full time class.
I am currently arranging for an automated phone survey to come directly to all D.T. homes.
You will be asked one question "Which Special Area would you like to see increased to a full time position?" Currently, as you know, Music, Art, Library and Computers are all part time positions. Please follow the prompt on the survey to submit your choice.
School Council will be reviewing the phone survey results along with the Parent Survey taken during Parent~Teacher Conferences. We are counting on 100% participation for the most accurate information. Thank you for providing this feedback!!!

Technology Morning at Desert Trails~ was a huge success!!! Thank you to parents for coming and watching the creative ways our excelling teachers are embedding technology into the curriculum. I hope by sharing this time with you, you were able to see first hand how critical it is that we move our students forward in gaining valuable skills in the area of technology! We have awesome digital kids at Desert Trails!! Thank you for your support!