A couple of updates from the week:
I spent the majority of Monday working with Aaron Randolph from Twin State Technical Services on the new laptops. In order to get them ready for student use, we needed to make sure they possessed the correct programs. If we had to install the programs to each computer manually, this would be a very time consuming process, so instead we decided to deploy an image we created to each individual machine, decreasing the amount of time and work to install the programs. This is a difficult process to set up, but with Aaron here to guide me through it, everything worked out well. Now, since we do not have to manually install the programs on each computer, they should be ready to go by next Monday!
I have forgotten to mention that we have been working with two supporters over the last several months on the creation of a Teacher Appreciation Award. We are hoping to have this project wrapped up soon and are in the final steps of making it happen. I think this will be a great award to not only spotlight some of the great teaching that occurs at AHS, but also to monetarily reward educators who push themselves to constantly improve.
It was brought to my attention that we had some wiring and power concerns in the auditorium. Eric Leuth and I met so I could understand the history of the wiring in the aud, and then we brainstormed potential solutions for the electrical needs in that part of our facility. Eric started running some new lines on Thursday, and that should definitely help resolve the issue.
We continue to meet with contractors, engineers and architects to look at the heating/cooling solutions for Assumption. I wish I knew more at this point, but it seems like we still have more questions right now than answers. We know the cost of geothermal and are still looking for prices on rooftop units and some other alternative solutions. I’ll let everybody know what we find out.
On Wednesday we had a meeting with AEA consultants and all the Scott County Catholic school math teachers. This was an information session on the changes that will be occurring due to the implementation of the Iowa Core. I think that there is the potential for some very positive changes to come about because of this reform.
Speaking of Iowa Core, I will be attending the ICAT technical training on Friday. This presentation will explain all of the IT steps we have to take in order to make this program available to our teachers.
On Thursday I met with our rep form Command business systems in regards to our copiers. The switchover to this company has been a great upgrade for us and I have been pleased with the customer service we have received.
I also have been working with several community members regarding Assumption hosting Acaplooza in our auditorium. On Thursday, we set a date of May 19th for their clinic and performance. We have several students who have been involved with the group putting on this event (Chordbuster Chorus) and Mrs. Williamson has worked hard to get the event here at Assumption.
Remember that next week is Catholic Schools Week and there are a lot of events occurring at all of our Catholic Schools. We will have students speaking at masses on either the 29th of January or the 5th of February. Our seniors will be heading over to St. Ambrose for a presentation by their campus ministry team and to take part in a service project. The big event of the week is the All Schools Mass at Assumption on Thursday morning at 9:25. I invite all of you to attend and celebrate with us. To end the week we will be taking a group of students to Café on the Vine to serve lunch, our choir will perform at CASI and our junior will be composing letters of gratitude to members of our armed forces.
Have a great weekend!
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