Weekly Update

We are almost there...one week until Christmas break.   This has been one of the most challenging first semesters I think many of us have experienced, but you would never know that.  Our perseverance and dedication are what makes us great!  Our faculty and staff have not missed a beat.  Students know they are loved at Paine.  There is great teaching and learning occurring in our school every single day.  The adults in our school support each other!  We are so blessed!  Thank you for inspiring me to be better!  You are the best!  

I hope you take time over Christmas break to enjoy family, rest, and rejuvenate.  Please continue to pray for our precious colleagues who have lost loved ones this year.  Paine Faculty and Staff,  know how loved and appreciated your are!!!

B Week

Upcoming Dates

Monday, December 13 - 1st Grade Field Trip (Group 2)

Tuesday, December 14 - Grade Level Assemblies

Wednesday, December 15 - Christmas Parties (K-2)

Thursday, December 16 - Christmas Parties (3-5)

Thursday, December 16 - 1st Grade Field Trip (Group 1 rescheduled)

Thursday, December 16 - District PD

Friday, December 17 - Half Day for Students & PES Christmas Lunch

Paine Faculty/Staff Christmas Lunch

Join us in the North Lunchroom for our Paine Faculty and Staff Christmas Lunch at 12:30 on Friday.  Our PTO is providing lunch from Taco Mama!

Housekeeping Items - Christmas Break

Make sure all trash is removed and unplug small appliances such as lamps, coffee makers, etc.  Please make sure all Christmas tree lights are off/unplugged.  Lock your classroom door when you leave on Friday.

Aims Web Math Testing

AimsWeb Math Testing (Grades 2-5) should be completed before Christmas break.  Our testing team will continue assessing our K & 1 students this week.

Wednesday Collaboration

Use this time work on lesson plans for the first two weeks of January (be sure to share them electronically).  When this is complete, use this time to catch up.

Thursday - PAWS Time

Continue to use 1 ticket per classroom and send students for extra help.  Thank you to our incredible specialist teachers for doing such an amazing job with PAWS time.

Thursday Afternoon - District PD in PLC Groups

Lost and Found

Remind students to check lost and found before Christmas break.  Any leftover items will be donated over the break.

Updated Visitor Form

We have received an updated copy of the TCS Visitor Form.  This form must be used when requesting an outside visitor/presenter come in to interact with students.  We are still under a not visitor policy for now, but this is to also be used for outdoor visitors as well (outdoor classroom, etc.) The link for the form is included below.  Copies will also be available in the office.

TCS Visitor Form

Family News

Congratulations to our newest grandmother, Buffy Bland.  Kaison Brooks Burleson was born on December 8th.  He weighed 9 lbs 1 oz and is 20 1/2 inches long.  His parents are Blake and Audrey Burleson.  He is beautiful!

Please continue to keep Janet Benson's dad in your thoughts and prayers as he recovers from illness.

Paine Precepts

M:  If you quit once it becomes a habit.  Never quit.  - Michael Jordon
T:   It's kind of fun to do the impossible! - Walt Disney
W:  Courage doesn't mean you don't get afraid.  Courage means you don't let fear stop you. - Bethany Hamilton
T:   There is a difference between not knowing and not knowing yet. - Sheila Tobias
F:   Believe you can and you are halfway there! - Theodore Roosevelt