To the Whole Venture Crew—Thank You

It’s the last day of Teacher Appreciation Week, and at Venture, that means we’re celebrating all the teachers in the building—and not just the ones with whiteboards and gradebooks.

Because here, teaching happens in every corner of the school. It's Rachelle helping students figure out both their presents and their futures.  It’s Josh sweeping up through chaos and calm alike. It’s Marita, Eliseo, Lucy, and Bob offering support, structure, and steady presence. It’s Caryn and Karen making the front office and online office run like a well-oiled (and frequently interrupted) machine. It’s Officer Noble keeping us safe and steady. It’s Val and Marybeth not only feeding everyone, but doing it with grace—even after cleaning up a mess none of us planned for this week.

Which brings us to... the lockdown. That was not the appreciation gift we had in mind. And yet, every one of you stepped up. Calm under pressure, caring toward students, focused on keeping things safe and running. It was a reminder—like we ever needed one—that this staff is something special.

This week may be “Teacher Appreciation Week,” but around here, we know that job titles don't define the difference-makers. You all teach—through kindness, patience, teamwork, humor, and grit.

So as we wrap up this week of gratitude, know this: You are appreciated. You are admired. You are the reason Venture works.

Thank you for being exactly who you are.

—Teresa

Week of  May 12 
Bus Duty: Cysewski
Monday:  
Tuesday: 
Wednesday:  
Thursday: Trent visiting Venture
Friday: Cross District collaboration 7:30 - 

Week of  May 19 
Bus Duty: Vaughan
Monday:  
Tuesday: 
Wednesday:  
Thursday: Trent visiting Venture
Friday: Non Work Day

Week of  May 26 
Bus Duty: Levy
Monday:   Memorial Day
Tuesday: 
Wednesday:  
Thursday: Trent visiting Venture
Friday: Certified Staff Collaboration 8:00 - 3:00

Week of June 2
Bus Duty: All Hands on Deck- outside, in the halls, in the commons
Monday: 
Tuesday: 
Wednesday:  Final Grades posted for seniors at 3:30 pm - no exceptions.
Thursday:  Finals for all students Seniors arrive at 3:00 Graduation 6:00
Friday: Teacher clean up day.

Week of June 9
Monday: Certified Staff Work Day - flex.  This day is a flex day in exchange for working the graduation.  Thank you!

Have a great summer!