Back to school

HI EVERYONE,
Welcome to the start of a new school year!  I hope everyone had a great and relaxing summer. A special welcome to Stacey Carter-Lane, who has joined our department and will teach a full schedule of Spanish. By now, most of you know of the sad passing of Bob Gross, one of our finest colleague. We will do something at school to keep his memory alive. You should also have seen the welcome back letter from Mr. Burke with information about the first week. (I have attached a copy). As you can see, our first department meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, August 25, from 12:35-1:35 PM. We will meet in room 225. Some of the agenda items will be:
1. World Language Grading Policy and Expectations. (I will send to upon request. It has a few modification from the past. Feel free to modify it and use for your classes.
2. WL Staff information. (I will send form via CLC- Send your info. to me. I will complete chart and share with everyone in our group)
3. Substitute Plans. - Remember you must have 2 days worth of plans for each one of your classes in the bin. Make sure that the plans you leave are appropriate for that class (with an educational component) and cover the entire class period. We will discuss this further at the meeting.
4. List of lost Textbooks 2008-09. (I will send form Via CLC) We have to make every effort to recover these books or have the students pay for them.
5. WL - EOY, D's and E's report. (I will send form via CLC)
6. Workbooks. Remember starting this year students will not purchase workbooks- they will be issued one, if required.
7. Schedules and room assignments. There have been changes. Some of us are floating and/or sharing rooms. The rooms look very nice, with newly painted walls and new carpets.
8. Classroom Supplies. As in the past, I will have some classroom supplies for all of you.
9. Use of Technology
10. WL Professional Development Day/September 4, 8:00 AM-12:30 PM at Hammond High School

I'm sure there will be other things to discuss. Meanwhile, if you have any questions or concerns you can e-mail me or call me at home (410-461-4284). Looking forward to another great year. Enjoy the last few days.
Peter