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Text Box: From Mrs. Nelson — Have you ever wondered what teachers and principals really do during that week in October when the kids are off? Along with one teacher work day, we have two and a half staff development days and a half conference day. The National Staff Development Council has provided the following answers to some of the most frequently asked questions by parents about how teachers keep current in their profession: What is staff development anyway? Staff development describes the time that teachers, para-professionals and principals use to update their knowledge and skills so they can do their work better. Sometimes, it’s called professional development, inservice, institute days, workshops, or training. Sometimes, districts enable teachers to use time during school days to meet with other teachers to plan lessons and examine student work. This is also a significant form of staff development. No matter what the name, however, staff development is time when teachers and principals learn more so students can learn more. Why didn’t teachers learn what they needed to know in college like other professionals do? Most professionals update their knowledge and skills throughout their careers. Would you go to physicians or dentists, for example, who had stopped learning after they graduated from medical or dental school? It’s impossible for teachers to learn everything they need to know for a lifetime of teaching during just a few years in college. Some of the most important lessons can be learned only after they have their own students. Plus many changes have occurred since some teachers … (cont. inside)

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Text Box: 615 Piedmont Drive Omaha, NE 68154 Phone: 715-1390 Fax: 715-1428

Breakfast

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Breakfast Bar

Blueberry Muffin

Cinnamon Roll

Yogurt & Bagel

Donut Twist

Pop Tart

Breakfast Pizza*

Yogurt and Bagel

Pancake Wrap*

Blueberry Muffin

Lunch

Option 1 — Chicken Nuggets

Option 2 — Corn Dog

Option 3 — All-American Wrap*

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Corn

Cookie

Fruit & Milk

Option 1 — Hot Dog

Option 2 — Crispito

Option 3 — Turkey Cheese Sub

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Carrots

Pretzel

Fruit & Milk

Option 1 — Pizza Sticks

Option 2 — Ham & Cheese Sub

Option 3 — Chef Salad

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Peas

Cheese crackers

Fruit & Milk

Option 1 — Hamburger

Option 2 — Turkey & Cheese Club

Option 3 — Chef Salad

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Baked Beans

Graham Cracker

Fruit & Milk

Option 1 — Chicken Patty Sandwich

Option 2 — Hot Ham & Cheese Sandwich

Option 3 — PB & Jelly Sandwich—

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Green Beans

Cookie

Fruit & Milk

REMINDERS

· NO SCHOOL

October 22-26

· Halloween Parade Wed October 31, 1:45.

· Geography Club 2nd & 3rd grade, November 1

· Picture Retakes– Thursday Nov. 1.

· Reading Calendars due November 5.