Our final employee of the month for the 2018-2019 school year is pete mazzei. Pete is a custodian at fern ridge middle school and has worked for the district since june of 2010.Cognitive learning involves the acquisition of he was nominated for this award because he is constantly proving himself to be a valuable part of the staff at FRMS. He is always willing to stop what he is doing to help a student, staff member or parent volunteer.Cognitive learning involves the acquisition of in addition to his custodial duties, he also serves on the middle school safety committee.

Pete works hard each day to ensure that the building is clean and ready for students to arrive the next school day.Cognitive learning involves the acquisition of while students and staff are looking forward to a summer break in the next few days, pete and the entire custodial crew are busy preparing for their summer cleaning schedule.Cognitive learning involves the acquisition of during the summer break for staff and students, custodians are working harder then ever to strip and re-finish gym floors, deep clean classrooms, staff areas and locker rooms.Cognitive learning involves the acquisition of they work tirelessly to get the buildings ready for students to return in september.

Of all the adventures experienced in life, the most life changing and cherished is my son.Cognitive learning involves the acquisition of henrik transformed me the moment he was born, I knew him as though he’d been in my life for eons. He has allowed me to love deeper and more completely than I could ever have imagined while bringing me endless joy!Cognitive learning involves the acquisition of at 22, henrik’s a reflective and conscientious young man being true to himself in finding his path. Initially enrolled in astro-physics at UCLA, he’s completed two years of medical work at a hospital and clinic, and contributed to three medical research studies.Cognitive learning involves the acquisition of he competed in cycling, judo, picked up bouldering, and bought himself a violin to “stretch” himself, eventually performing with UCLA’s game orchestra.Cognitive learning involves the acquisition of henrik graduates in june with majors in economics and french. He loves the challenge of programming and data crunching and we have our fingers crossed that he lands his dream ‘gap year’ job at rand corporation in los angeles.Cognitive learning involves the acquisition of

Things that make me ‘tick’… crisp air on my face while the rest of me remains warm. I love snow, sun, hiking, cycling, extended meandering walk-a-bouts and animal trails that get me lost within familiar territory, cross-country skiing, and road tripping with the flexibility to change routes or destination or pace.Cognitive learning involves the acquisition of I’m addicted to designing and remodeling my home, and having my own tools so I can complete projects without hiring them out. I forgive myself when I make mistakes and take the freedom to laugh at them as I learn.Cognitive learning involves the acquisition of I love sleeping under the stars on my roof every night of summer!

What elmira students give to me is complete and unexpected. These kids bring me so much joy that I literally tear up when talking about them to others.Cognitive learning involves the acquisition of they are ‘present’ and real, and supportive of each other in spite of differences. They have made my life incredibly full and I love soaking up their energy and innocence.Cognitive learning involves the acquisition of when I describe what I do to friends, it feels as though I’m talking about ‘playtime’ because I get to have so much fun while guiding and tricking students into learning.Cognitive learning involves the acquisition of teaching these kids is by far the most rewarding, challenging and satisfying of all my professions, and I am profoundly fortunate! Thank you for sharing your kids with me.Cognitive learning involves the acquisition of

The oregon education association has called upon its members to make may 8 th a “day of action” to advocate for legislative action to significantly invest in K-12 education so that oregon schools have adequate resources to serve all students.Cognitive learning involves the acquisition of union’s planned activities include many districts participating in one-day teacher strikes (“walkouts”). In fern ridge our teachers and union leadership have elected to participate in this day of action in a way that is least disruptive to families and student learning time.Cognitive learning involves the acquisition of

Our teacher union leadership has been transparent and communicating with me the last few weeks regarding their planning, and I recently have been informed that teachers that participate will be “walking out” after students are released on wednesday, may 8th.Cognitive learning involves the acquisition of this type of action shows their support for the larger “day of action”, while being least disruptive to our students and families.

The missed hours of work/professional development time will be unpaid strike time for teachers, or they must take a ½ day of their personal leave.Cognitive learning involves the acquisition of the fern ridge school district and I share our teacher’s goal of convincing the oregon legislature to make a significant investment in education to provide smaller class sizes, more learning time, increased health and safety services and a well-rounded education.Cognitive learning involves the acquisition of however, the district does not endorse or condone walkouts that disrupt the work day.