Nightly News for December 13th

  • Emily and I are hosting a Dessert Bar tomorrow in the staff room. Things should be out at 11:00 and will be picked up right before 2:00.
  •  Please be sure to have all extended hours turned in as quickly as possible. The deadline is noon on Thursday, but I would like them turned in to Shannon at the end of the day tomorrow. 
  • Checking into K-5 classrooms today I am seeing we are seeing a way of absences. The office gave me a heads up yesterday and we are getting calls from families reporting illness. Please be sure to have kids sanitize/wash hands. Masks are encouraged (the worst is when you get sick right at the start of the break...fingers crossed). 
  • Our Fire Drill will be taking place at 10:15 tomorrow. We had hoped to have it in the afternoon, but it was a bit busy. 
  • From Mike Benson: 

WHO: You! the amazing staff of Harrison Park

WHAT: A holiday extravaganza celebrating 13 days of not needing a lesson plan.  Cocktails, finger food, arcade games, pinball, fire pit, and karaoke

WHERE: Casa de Benson 4706 SE Kelly St. Portland

WHEN: This Friday, December 16th, 7 pm until Huff begins to bicker with Min about Kelly Clarkson.

WHY: Because you deserve it.

HOW: For $20 and an optional hors d'oevres that you might want to share, you will have unlimited access to a very well-stocked bar.  Someone will pour you your first drink, but then you are on your own to cobble together tasty concoctions.

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