Blog - Melinda S. Miller

Teacher Appreciation 2013

How do you celebrate Teacher Appreciation at your school? Every year is different for us. Maybe you can use some of our ideas next year! Below is the letter I sent home to parents. This pretty much took all control out of my hands which was frightening. If the parents didn't respond to this my ... Read More about Teacher Appreciation 2013

Principal vs. Principal Dunk Tank Challenge

Dunk Tank fun had by all! Willard North won the "Principal vs. Principal" challenge bringing in 8,027 Box Tops. But Willard East brought in 7,777! Both principals celebrated by taking a turn in the dunk tank. ... Read More about Principal vs. Principal Dunk Tank Challenge

Final Plans for SWMAESP June 6th

The information below is for all SWMAESP members who can attend our June 6th meeting. The registration is also posted below for those of you who still need to sign up. June 6th Carlos O'Kelly's S. Campbell, Springfield, MO (next to Campbell 16 Theater) 11:00-11:45: Sub District Informal meetings ... Read More about Final Plans for SWMAESP June 6th

SWMAESP Save the Date June 6th

It's hard to believe that the year is almost over! Time sure flies when you're having fun. On behalf of our SWMAESP Executive Committee I would like to invite you to save the date of June 6th for an end of the year celebration and announcements. The plan is to have a lunch meeting on Thursday June ... Read More about SWMAESP Save the Date June 6th

Teachers Ask. You Choose

Did you know that you can give to classrooms from the comfort of your own home or mobile device? We have two teachers who have projects waiting to be funded on DonorsChoose.org. Mrs. Kramer's Project = iPod for Education (Enter the code INSPIRE and your donation will be matched.) Mrs. Well's ... Read More about Teachers Ask. You Choose

Teachers Dancing Behind Students

We too have tried all the state testing incentives and assemblies. This year we decided to just have fun and do something that would make everyone laugh and feel good instead of stressing out so much. A while ago I came across some videos of teachers dancing behind students on YouTube and it was ... Read More about Teachers Dancing Behind Students