Week of 9/6

Baby Gator:  Payton Carter

First things first:  Congrats to Scott and Lauren Carter on their beautiful baby girl.  You're about to begin an amazing adventure. :)

So sorry for the snafu with last week's Gator Bites.  I should have known that just because it worked at home, DOESN'T mean it works at school.  If you scroll down, the video should now work; last week's calendar may or may not depending on your computer.  However, THIS week's calendar *should* be fine.  I am still trying to figure out the ideal format for the online Gator Bites calendar - so I really appreciate your patience as I work out the kinks.

In the meantime, please don't forget to take a look at the side bar.  I've added staff birthdays and some links that I hope will be of some use to you.   The great thing about doing Gator Bites online, is that it can become a centralized place for frequently used resources.  Please don't hesitate to make suggestions if there's something you'd like me to add.  As always, your wish is my command.  :)

Finally, a couple of Media Reminders:

• Our "Gators Read Everywhere" map is starting to look GREAT!  If you've been encouraging your students to participate:  THANK YOU! 
• The first book fair of the year is the week of Sept. 13th.  Your teacher preview day will be Monday.  Just like departments, the library received NO money this year, making the book fairs even more important to us than ususal.  PLEASE make sure you come down on Monday to fill out your "teacher wish list" card.  As always, I'll have some chocolate for you to munch on while you pick out some stuff from the book fair.
• Get your costumes ready! Details regarding the Mockingjay Costume Party can be found here!  I *expect* <insert stern look here> to see many of you there. :)

Thanks!

**Note:  To print, simply right-click on the calendar and select "print picture."