Anonymous
04/07/2018 10:33
Subject: Haycock class changes
Anonymous wrote:Dear Haycock Community,
This past Tuesday, April 3, at our monthly PTA meeting, I shared part of our academic vision for Haycock for the 2018-2019 school year. The meeting covered topics such as the implementation of best practices and a discussion surrounding departmentalization.
Upon reflection of the feedback that I heard from everyone present, I believe there is a need to pause the process of changing departmentalization for next school year. We plan to get additional input and feedback from all stakeholders--staff, parents, and community members--over the course of the 2018-2019 school year.
Going forward, we pledge to continue to involve the entire staff in the decision-making process and we also pledge to increase communication to the families around future ideas for our wonderful school.
Please know and trust that we are committed to providing a warm, respectful, and supportive atmosphere for each member of our school family and we will continue to share and highlight the great practices in place here at Haycock.
Sincerely,
Mr. Jereme Donnelly
Wow! I am not a Haycock parent, but live relatively nearby. My respect for this principal just increased exponentially! To resist the impulse to dig in one's heels in response to that meeting and step back to carefully examine and thoughtfully respond to the feedback is the mark of a good leader. He is acknowledging that he made a misstep in failing to gain buy-in and is taking steps to prevent that disaster in the future. (Doesn't mean he won't try again, but next time he won't try to make sweeping changes flying solo! He has learned from this.)
And I just want to add that our principal would NEVER do this. She rarely learns from any feedback and the morale is terrible.
Anonymous
04/06/2018 23:08
Subject: Haycock class changes
That doesn’t explain if he’s good at his job.
Anonymous
04/06/2018 21:56
Subject: Haycock class changes
"Fluent in Spanish, Zuluaga holds a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from the National Pedagogical University in Bogota, Colombia, and earned certification to teach in the United States of America from the University of Missouri. In addition, Zuluaga earned a master’s degree in curriculum and instruction and a doctorate in instructional leadership from Nova Southeastern University in Florida"
Anonymous
04/06/2018 20:31
Subject: Re:Haycock class changes
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:You know, when I was younger, I used to watch wrestling (I'll hang my head in shame now) but there was one particular female wrestler who would get on the microphone to use her catchphrase "This is for all the women who want to be me, and all the men who want to be with me." Then she'd disrobe and kick some ass.
Haycock is that female wrestler. She's got her baggage, but she kicks ass when she needs to. I suspect most of the haters here are envious of the school and wish they were there. I swear this analogy made sense in my brain.
What haters? We are laughing at you and feeling fortunate not to have kids at that school. I won;t even comment on your brain to which this analogy makes sense.
It was witty, but you're obviously both a troll and a prole.
Ok, whatever. You guys are just crazy.
Anonymous
04/06/2018 19:17
Subject: Re:Haycock class changes
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:You know, when I was younger, I used to watch wrestling (I'll hang my head in shame now) but there was one particular female wrestler who would get on the microphone to use her catchphrase "This is for all the women who want to be me, and all the men who want to be with me." Then she'd disrobe and kick some ass.
Haycock is that female wrestler. She's got her baggage, but she kicks ass when she needs to. I suspect most of the haters here are envious of the school and wish they were there. I swear this analogy made sense in my brain.
What haters? We are laughing at you and feeling fortunate not to have kids at that school. I won;t even comment on your brain to which this analogy makes sense.
It was witty, but you're obviously both a troll and a prole.
Anonymous
04/06/2018 19:15
Subject: Haycock class changes
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Who hired that principal? Did the teachers have a say? Where was he before? I think it is a Fairfax county schools issue and the parents should reach out to FCPS for what rights a principal has
Zuluaga. No. He was an assistant at Lorton Station but I'm not sure for how long.
I understand they are very close. Does anyone have any opinions on Zuluaga as an administrator?
Has been a no-show at several PTA meetings he was scheduled to attend. I think he spends a lot of time at Marshall and Stuart, though.
Anonymous
04/06/2018 17:29
Subject: Haycock class changes
Haycock parents are smarter than most of us? Snort.
Anonymous
04/06/2018 15:40
Subject: Re:Haycock class changes
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:You know, when I was younger, I used to watch wrestling (I'll hang my head in shame now) but there was one particular female wrestler who would get on the microphone to use her catchphrase "This is for all the women who want to be me, and all the men who want to be with me." Then she'd disrobe and kick some ass.
Haycock is that female wrestler. She's got her baggage, but she kicks ass when she needs to. I suspect most of the haters here are envious of the school and wish they were there. I swear this analogy mad sense in my brain.
What haters? We are laughing at you and feeling fortunate not to have kids at that school. I won;t even comment on your brain to which this analogy makes sense.[/quote
Please be nice, I like her analogy. Very feminist
Attacking how smart she is is not good. I am sure Haycock parents are bit smarter than most of us. I like to have smart neighbors and better life for most. I am glad there are fighters , brain fighters .
Anonymous
04/06/2018 15:32
Subject: Re:Haycock class changes
Anonymous wrote:You know, when I was younger, I used to watch wrestling (I'll hang my head in shame now) but there was one particular female wrestler who would get on the microphone to use her catchphrase "This is for all the women who want to be me, and all the men who want to be with me." Then she'd disrobe and kick some ass.
Haycock is that female wrestler. She's got her baggage, but she kicks ass when she needs to. I suspect most of the haters here are envious of the school and wish they were there. I swear this analogy mad sense in my brain.
What haters? We are laughing at you and feeling fortunate not to have kids at that school. I won;t even comment on your brain to which this analogy makes sense.
Anonymous
04/06/2018 15:27
Subject: Haycock class changes
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Who hired that principal? Did the teachers have a say? Where was he before? I think it is a Fairfax county schools issue and the parents should reach out to FCPS for what rights a principal has
Zuluaga. No. He was an assistant at Lorton Station but I'm not sure for how long.
I understand they are very close. Does anyone have any opinions on Zuluaga as an administrator?
Anonymous
04/06/2018 15:25
Subject: Re:Haycock class changes
Anonymous wrote:You know, when I was younger, I used to watch wrestling (I'll hang my head in shame now) but there was one particular female wrestler who would get on the microphone to use her catchphrase "This is for all the women who want to be me, and all the men who want to be with me." Then she'd disrobe and kick some ass.
Haycock is that female wrestler. She's got her baggage, but she kicks ass when she needs to. I suspect most of the haters here are envious of the school and wish they were there. I swear this analogy mad sense in my brain.
I wish we were at Haycock too, it is a great school. Please protect your school and keep it kick ass because if it falls, so will we and so will the middle and high school. Keep it up
Anonymous
04/06/2018 15:24
Subject: Haycock class changes
Anonymous wrote:Who hired that principal? Did the teachers have a say? Where was he before? I think it is a Fairfax county schools issue and the parents should reach out to FCPS for what rights a principal has
Zuluaga. No. He was an assistant at Lorton Station but I'm not sure for how long.
Anonymous
04/06/2018 15:15
Subject: Re:Haycock class changes
You know, when I was younger, I used to watch wrestling (I'll hang my head in shame now) but there was one particular female wrestler who would get on the microphone to use her catchphrase "This is for all the women who want to be me, and all the men who want to be with me." Then she'd disrobe and kick some ass.
Haycock is that female wrestler. She's got her baggage, but she kicks ass when she needs to. I suspect most of the haters here are envious of the school and wish they were there. I swear this analogy mad sense in my brain.
Haycock is that female wrestler. She's got her baggage, but she kicks ass when she needs to. I suspect most of the haters here are envious of the school and wish they were there. I swear this analogy mad sense in my brain.
Anonymous
04/06/2018 15:01
Subject: Re:Haycock class changes
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:^ is that the best you got?
It's short, to the point, and accurate. Seriously.
go drive around! you may discover some new things about yourself! Or go stalk around Haycock! that may give you some inspiration.
Anonymous
04/06/2018 14:50
Subject: Re:Haycock class changes
Anonymous wrote:^ is that the best you got?
It's short, to the point, and accurate. Seriously.