Education
In the November 2017 episode Jeff Weiss, District Administrator, and Gena Santharam, Principal and Director of Pupil Services talk with Abby Sinitz and Rea Ellen Eberle about Student Council. Jeff and Gena also discuss recent and upcoming events. They also share details about Personalized Learning. Student Council • Student-led organization that supports school, community, and global service projects • “One of the most important things you can do in your life is to serve others.” • Meet every two weeks • Officers introduced • Recent projects: o Book Fair o Crafts o Rocktober Project o Teacher snacks and dinners during Parent/Teacher Conferences Recent + Upcoming Events • Fun Run (October 31, 2017) • Book Fair (October 9-13, 2017) • Wellness Challenge (happening now) • Board of Education Meeting (November 13, 2017) Personalized Learning • Initiative rolling out across grade levels • Teachers and students work together to define skill level and to develop a plan to achieve goals • Kindergarten in exploration phase • 1st & 5th beginning research and study phase jweiss@richmond.k12.wi.us www.richmond.k12.wi.us 262.538.1360