Principal Renee Garriss
Office Phone: 472-4302
Email
WCS
Vision and Mission
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Dear Families,
As we begin the new school
year, I want to thank everyone for such an awesome 2008-2009 school year
and I am confident that 2009-2010 will be amazing! I am so blessed to be
a part of such a terrific school, community, and district. I am
humbled to know I have been entrusted with the awesome responsibility of
serving as Principal to your children. I am also energized when I
reflect on the wonderful administrative team, highly qualified faculty,
and dynamic staff who are also part of the Chapman’s Retreat team.
Together we say, Welcome Back!
I began my education
career as a second grade teacher in 1990 in Georgia. I was a
classroom teacher for fourteen years and taught kindergarten, second,
and third grade in Cobb County, GA and Williamson County, TN. I
became an Assistant Principal in 2004 at Chapman’s Retreat and Kenrose
Elementary Schools; from 2005-2007 as the full-time Assistant Principal
at Chapman’s Retreat. I was named the Principal at Chapman’s
Retreat in 2007.
I married my best friend,
Waldon, in July 2000 and moved to Nashville, TN. I absolutely love
living in middle Tennessee and love the people that make up this
wonderful community. I graduated with my doctoral degree at
Trevecca Nazarene University on May 3, 2008!
We are all looking forward
to a very exciting and rewarding school year. Classes begin on
Thursday, August 13th for all first – fifth grade students at
8:35 A.M. We will dismiss on that day at 3:35. Our kindergarten
students will join us for their first full day of school on August 27th.
Please review the calendar that proceeds this letter for all of the
upcoming events at Chapman’s Retreat during the 2009-2010 school year.
In order to create a
“great” school, the school’s vision and mission must be the result of
the collaboration of all the stakeholders within the school community.
It will take all of us – you, me, and our faculty and staff – to focus
our collective energies on the work that needs to be done with every
student to ensure success. Below are the mission, vision, and
beliefs we all hold dear at Chapman’s Retreat Elementary School:
The
Mission
A
Community United
Creating
a safe and caring school environment
Respecting
all individuals
Engaging
all students through real life connections
Striving
to reach all students through the collaborative efforts of home, school,
and community
The
Vision
Learners
Today...Leaders Tomorrow
Beliefs
We believe:
- All students can learn when they are actively
engaged in the learning process.
- Student learning is our top priority and will
be the primary focus of all educational decisions.
- Students, parents, and faculty are informed of
academic progress through valid, ongoing assessment measures which
provide valuable data for improvement in curriculum, instruction,
and modification.
- Varied research-based teaching methods and
strategies, as well as technology enriched curriculum, are the basis
for effective instruction that supports multiple learning styles.
- Education is the cooperative responsibility of
parents, students, educators, and the community. Involvement of all
stakeholders in shared decision making is critical for educational
success.
- A culturally diverse student body increases
awareness and respect for all people and cultures, as well as
appreciation for diversity in thinking.
Chapman’s Retreat Elementary School
Calendar 2009 – 2010
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DAY
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DATE
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DEFINITION
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Tuesday - Wednesday
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August 4 - 5
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New Teacher Orientation
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Thursday
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August 6
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Administrative Day/PTO Luncheon
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Friday
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August 7
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District Wide Professional Development (TES)
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Monday
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August 10
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Site Based Professional Development
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Tuesday
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August 11
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Administrative Day (Class Lists will be given)
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Wednesday
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August 12
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Work in Classrooms
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Thursday
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August 13
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First day of school
J
(1st – 5th grade)
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Tuesday
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August 18
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1st – 2nd Grade Open House 5:30 – 7:00
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Wednesday
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August 19
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3rd – 5th
Grade Open House 5:30 – 7:00
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Thursday
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August 20
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Kindergarten Parent Night 6:00 – 7:00
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Monday
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September 7
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Labor Day – No School
J
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Friday
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September 25
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Cheetah Fest(Mandatory teacher attendance)
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Tuesday
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September 29
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Parent Teacher conferences 12:15 – 6:45 – ½ day for students
(dismissal at 12:05)
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Wednesday
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September 30
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Fall Pictures
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Monday – Tuesday
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October 19 – 20
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Fall Break – No school for students
J
Certified Staff will be
off on October 19th only
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Tuesday
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October 20
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Site Based Staff Development (All Teachers)
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Friday
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October 23
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Volunteer Coffee – 7:30 a.m.
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Wednesday
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October 28
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Make-up Picture Day
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Friday - Friday
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November 13–20
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Book Fair
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Friday
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November 13
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Staff Appreciation Day #1
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Thursday
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November 19
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Thanksgiving Luncheon
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Wednesday – Friday
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November 25 - 27
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Thanksgiving Holidays – No School
J
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Friday
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December 11
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PTO Winter Luncheon & Staff Appreciation Day #2
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Monday – Friday
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Dec. 21 – Jan. 1
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Winter Holidays
J
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Monday
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January 18
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MLK Jr. Day – No School
J
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Friday
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January 22
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Talent Show Application
DEADLINE – No late entries will be accepted &Volunteer
Coffee – 7:30 a.m.
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Tuesday
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February 9
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K – 2nd Talent
Show Tryouts – 4pm – 6pm
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Wednesday
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February 10
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3rd – 4th Talent
Show Tryouts – 4pm – 6pm
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Thursday
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February 11
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5th and GROUP Talent Show Tryouts 4pm-6pm
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Monday
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February 15
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District Wide Staff Development
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Monday
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March 1
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Talent Show – 7pm – 8pm
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Friday
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March 5
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Staff Appreciation Day #3 & Fun Run
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Monday
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March 8
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Site Based Staff Development (All Teachers)
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Tuesday
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March 30
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Spring Pictures
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Friday – Friday
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April 2 - 9
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Spring Break
J
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Friday – Friday
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April 16 – 23
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TCAP (3rd – 5th grade)
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Friday
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April 23
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Spring Fling 6:00 – 8:00 pm
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Friday
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April 23
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Volunteer Coffee – 7:30 a.m.
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Friday
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May 7
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PTO Staff Appreciation Luncheon
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Tuesday
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May 11
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Field Day: K – 9:00
– 11:30
3rd & 5th – 12:00 – 2:30
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Wednesday
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May 12
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Field Day: 1st – 9:00 – 11:30
2nd & 4th – 12:00 – 2:30
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Monday
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May 17
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Kindergarten Celebration – 6:00 pm
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Tuesday
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May 18
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5th Grade Awards Ceremony – 2:00
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Friday
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May 21
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Last day of school
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Monday
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May 24
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Administrative Day (All Teachers)
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*Times are mandatory per calendar. Please make sure that you secure
child care during these times.
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