2014-2015 SCHOOL CALENDAR REVIEW

On April 15, 2014 the District Board approved the following calendar. It was suggested by Board Member, Frank Delgado, that an explanation be provided to the public. Above is a link to a YouTube video that Matt Lyon and I put together to further explain the details of the calendar. If you would like more information or clarification, please don't hesitate to contact my office.

Have a great day,


Bob Lewandowski

2014 Maryfrances Shreeve Award for Teaching Excellence

 

by Superintendent Robert "Bob" Lewandowski

  On Friday, April 18, 2014, the University of Montana and the Phyllis J. Washington College of Education & Human Services celebrated the success of its students and many connections with individuals, communities and partners at its annual banquet. It was a wonderful evening of celebration and connections with so many educators and future educators. This year, our very own kindergarten teacher Brenda Clouser was heralded under the spotlight as the Maryfrances Shreeve Award winner for Teaching Excellence.

Maryfrances Shreeve was a much loved master teacher. She taught in Montana for thirty-seven years. She spent several of those years teaching right here at Mission.  Maryfrances Shreeve epitomized the dedicated, concerned and committed master teacher who set the standard for excellence in teaching today. The evening echoed her commitment to learning and Brenda Clouser accomplishments and success were celebrated in receiving this award.

Upon receipt of the award, Brenda received $2,000 for herself and $1,000 for her school district. Brenda has asked that the money be spent on additional leveled reading books for the lower grades. Congratulations Brenda Clouser. We are all so proud of you!

The Road Less Traveld By - Thank you teachers!

 by Superintendent Robert "Bob" Lewandowski

During teacher appreciation week I would like to offer a special thank you to all educators for taking the road less traveled by. This is sometimes the most rewarding profession and yet the most difficult. It is the road to a modest living, but huge personal rewards for making a difference in the life of others, "and that has made all the difference." With that in mind, a special thank you to the teachers that I have had as a student, those I've taught with and those I serve. I feel blessed.

The Road Not Taken

BY ROBERT FROST

Two roads diverged in a yellow wood,

And sorry I could not travel both

And be one traveler, long I stood

And looked down one as far as I could

To where it bent in the undergrowth;

Then took the other, as just as fair,

And having perhaps the better claim,

Because it was grassy and wanted wear;

Though as for that the passing there

Had worn them really about the same,

And both that morning equally lay

In leaves no step had trodden black.

Oh, I kept the first for another day!

Yet knowing how way leads on to way,

I doubted if I should ever come back.

I shall be telling this with a sigh

Somewhere ages and ages hence:

Two roads diverged in a wood, and I—

I took the one less traveled by,

And that has made all the difference.

Professional Development Committee Meeting

This is an invitation to all stakeholders that would like to know more about the district's professional development plan and needs for 2014-2015 to join us in the Multipurpose Room on the Stage on Monday, May 12 2014 at 3:45 PM.

See you there,

Bob.