Welcome to 2013! How many people keep writing 2012 on everything??? I know it takes me a few weeks to adjust.
After a refreshing two week break we are glad to have the students back at Meriwether Lewis. I hope that everyone had time to enjoy the time with their families and celebrate the holidays. This being my first Christmas as a married lady, my husband and I spent a few days with my family up in Pennsylvania. I was then lucky to be able to go to Orlando for a few days with my mom and enjoy the busy, but fun Disneyworld! Each day was an adventure. Ironically, I ran into two MLES families while there: one in the Richmond airport and on the same plane as me, and one in Animal Kingdom. It was so fun to see my MLES students! They were shocked to see me, too!
We are finishing up the 2nd quarter next week and then heading into the 2nd half of the year. Boy, where has the time gone. There are field trips coming, the spelling bee, a geography bee, and much, much more.
Amazing how much you can fit into a month of school. Of course, we always look forward to the new and exciting things that your children are doing. Each day is a learning adventure!!
Again, thanks for sending your children to us each and everyday. I love to see their smiling faces and it is good to be back in a routine. My door is open, so if you need anything from me or just want to stop by and say hi, you are more than welcome.
Happy New Year 2013!!!
Mrs. Robertson (Piccirilli)
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
Being Thankful
This is the time of the year when we focus on being thankful. So what are you thankful for? That thought has crossed my mind a lot recently.
As an educator, I am thankful for the children that come to school each day eager to learn.
I am also thankful for those that are not as eager because I know that those students will be the challenge I want to work on.
I am thankful to have a staff that is education for the right reasons and they work to challenge their students each day. That does sometimes require stepping "out of the box." New directions are on the horizon.
I am thankful for my family and all of the support they have given to me over the years. They are one of the main reasons I am in the position I am in now. Without them I know it would have been a lot harder to get here.
I am thankful to have found a man that I now call my husband. His support and encouragement help me through the good days and the bad.
It is important to thank people for what they do. I know that we forget to do this sometimes. So if that cashier at the grocery store is kind to you, thank them. Go out of your way a little to reach out to someone. You have no idea how much a simple thank you means to a person (especially since you never know if they are having a bad day and may need a perk.)
Thank you for all you do for children and everyone else in your lives.
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday.
Mrs. Robertson
As an educator, I am thankful for the children that come to school each day eager to learn.
I am also thankful for those that are not as eager because I know that those students will be the challenge I want to work on.
I am thankful to have a staff that is education for the right reasons and they work to challenge their students each day. That does sometimes require stepping "out of the box." New directions are on the horizon.
I am thankful for my family and all of the support they have given to me over the years. They are one of the main reasons I am in the position I am in now. Without them I know it would have been a lot harder to get here.
I am thankful to have found a man that I now call my husband. His support and encouragement help me through the good days and the bad.
It is important to thank people for what they do. I know that we forget to do this sometimes. So if that cashier at the grocery store is kind to you, thank them. Go out of your way a little to reach out to someone. You have no idea how much a simple thank you means to a person (especially since you never know if they are having a bad day and may need a perk.)
Thank you for all you do for children and everyone else in your lives.
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday.
Mrs. Robertson
Friday, November 2, 2012
October at MLS
MLS - Composting and More!!
One program that has just begun at MLS is the Composting Program in the cafeteria. We are so excited to be the first elementary school in Albemarle to take part in this program.
We have worked with some people from downtown to help get this program running and we are using a company called Black Bear Composting. They come twice a week to pick up the composting that we are collecting. Ask your children about the composting in the cafeteria.
Here is what can be composted: food, napkins, paper towels, food-soiled paper products, paper food trays, hot dog trays.
We also recycle: #1 and #2 plastics, cans, clean paper products
The items we throw away are: plastic bags, plastic forks/spoons/knives, milk cartons, and snack wrappers
So far we are off to a great start and I am getting ready to train students in 3rd, 4th, and 5th to be part of the Composting Club and help out during their lunch period.
The PTO fall fun-fair on Friday, October 19th and it was a great success. The children and parents had a great time. A big thank you goes out to all of the PTO members that made this fair a success. The decorations were amazing! I particularly like the huge picture of myself that was hanging in the hallway.
The 1st quarter ended on 10/25 and report cards will be sent home on 11/13. I can't believe that we are already into the 2nd quarter of school.
The month has been packed with learning and I love walking into classrooms to see the children and teachers in action. There are so many cool things that occur each and every day.
Before you know it the November holiday break will be there and then December. Time is flying and we have a lot to teach the children.
Until next time...signing off of AP's Reflections.
Mrs. Robertson
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
The AP's first blog
This is the first installment of my blog for the 2012-2013 school year. Welcome to my blogging page. I hope to provide updated information on Meriwether Lewis Elementary School and some other tidbits along the way.
First let me introduce myself to you. I, up into September 15th, was Ms. Piccirilli, but I got married!! I am now Mrs. Robertson (although I still answer to both because most of the students know me as Ms. Piccirilli.) This was an exciting part of this school year. We even had the chance to take a honeymoon, which was fantastic. I did miss the students here at MLS though and they were so excited when I returned. Below you will find a picture of our dog, Ella, who definitely keeps us busy at the end of the day when we get home.
I am originally from Pennsylvania and moved down to Virginia 15 years ago for a teaching job. I began my career in Madison County as a 5th grade teacher. Then I was an Assistant Principal in Charlottesville City Schools, as well as a 4th grade teacher. In 2008, I came to MLS and have been here since. I love being a part of this community and enjoy spending time with each of the students. Each day is different and I feel that making a difference for students and adults in education is extremely important. This is a great place to be out in Ivy!!
Please feel free to contact me at bpiccirilli@k12albemarle.org if you have any questions.
Mrs. Robertson
Assistant Principal of Meriwether Lewis
First let me introduce myself to you. I, up into September 15th, was Ms. Piccirilli, but I got married!! I am now Mrs. Robertson (although I still answer to both because most of the students know me as Ms. Piccirilli.) This was an exciting part of this school year. We even had the chance to take a honeymoon, which was fantastic. I did miss the students here at MLS though and they were so excited when I returned. Below you will find a picture of our dog, Ella, who definitely keeps us busy at the end of the day when we get home.
I am originally from Pennsylvania and moved down to Virginia 15 years ago for a teaching job. I began my career in Madison County as a 5th grade teacher. Then I was an Assistant Principal in Charlottesville City Schools, as well as a 4th grade teacher. In 2008, I came to MLS and have been here since. I love being a part of this community and enjoy spending time with each of the students. Each day is different and I feel that making a difference for students and adults in education is extremely important. This is a great place to be out in Ivy!!
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| Ella, our dog |
Please feel free to contact me at bpiccirilli@k12albemarle.org if you have any questions.
Mrs. Robertson
Assistant Principal of Meriwether Lewis
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