Coffee with the Principal Agenda

Everyone,
Sorry it's been awhile since I've posted anything.  I've not been here at the computer much this week at all.  Here is the agenda from yesterday.  I'll be sending a little summary of the discussion as well.  Have a wonderful weekend!

Coffee with the Principal

Trinity Lutheran Church, School, and Early Childhood Center

November 18, 2010

1.      Refreshments:  Katha Huff, Ruth Isenhoff

2.  Devotion:     Very Good!

What are some of your favorite things in all creation?

What do you think are some of God's favorite things in His creation

Genesis Chapter 1

How does this relate to teaching our kids about sex??

3.       Prayers:

1. That we would marvel and wonder more often at God's creation.
2. That we would effectively guide our children as parents.
3. That we would be more thankful for who God has made us to be.

4.                  Calendar

1. Friday - Casual Dress Day (not Dress Down) - Non-perishable food items
2. NO SCHOOL – November 24-26
3. December 17 - Christmas Break begins at the end of a half day  (11:30am dismissal)
4. MCREST here at Trinity over Christmas Break - volunteers needed (Adele Hartop)
5. January 3 - Classes resume
6. NO SCHOOL - January 17 MLK Day

5.                  Future plans / Vision

1. Lunch tickets and Fast Direct - how's it going?
2. Detention Policy and other School Handbook changes coming
3. After school clubs - see me if interested in offering something
4. Bible Study from 8am-9am was mentioned before - what day works best to offer one??
5. CEF Stamp Program for kids' future - minimum 3 volunteers needed

6.                  Sex Education discussion

7.                  Events:

1. Yearbook volunteer needed to help Karen Moore - interested??
2. Open House/Ice Cream social - I have one volunteer, need 2 more to make it happen
3. Need volunteers to help Mr. Brown and myself with a Christmas assembly and celebration of St. Nicolaus Tag

8.                  Assessment/Other

1. Communication patterns and desire to be more effective

      Blogs vs email

      Student responsibility for work vs parents

      emailed Leader each week

      Etc.

2. School Satisfaction Survey results from last spring
3. Prayer requests are welcome at any time to myself or a teacher - we are committed to praying for our students and families.
4. Dress Code thoughts and feedback / Suggestions for next year

9.                  Refreshments for the next Coffee with the Principal – Monday, January 10, 2011

1. ?
2. ?

10.              SCRIP and/or CEF Program Questions

11.              Feedback/Comments/Concerns/Ideas etc.

12.              Closing Prayer

13.              Next meeting:

            12 Key Factors of engagement discussion