Hello RLT!

We have purchased the Rosetta Stone program for the 2009-2010 school year. After reviewing a few language learning programs, we have determined Rosetta Stone is one of the best programs out there. Because it is software, it can easily integrate audio, text, and images. This allows the learner to associate the sound and look of the written language with real-life images in a natural way. At this time, we have purchased four licenses of Rosetta Stone's Level 1 & 2 version in Spanish. This will allow up to four people working on the program at a time (program is for staff). The software will be uploaded on the computers in the library. If the program meets teacher approval, we will purchase additional licenses.

Next Friday, teachers will receive their tentative teaching assignments for the 2009-2010 school year. Please know the word tentative is very important when looking over the assignments. If there are concerns regarding next year's assignments, please let us know.

Finally, we are currently reviewing a new bell schedule for next year. After meeting with the leadership team, it was determined that we will share where we are with the process. We feel the proposed schedule provides flexibility with alternate bell schedules, opportunities for tutoring/class meetings, and once again allows us to conduct weekly focused walk-throughs--and yes, and a fifty minute lunch for teachers. We will keep you posted once the decision is final.

Have a great weekend,
Lance