Happy April 12th!
Another great week of learning and relationships!
A great reminder for us to try new ways to keep our learners engaged, particularly as the "summer fever" kicks in. Sharing one of those easy ways to change engagement....
Purchasing Deadline -
Just a reminder - the purchasing deadline is April 30. This includes your supply budget, as well as any other forms of purchasing. Please be aware of this - we cannot accept any purchases after that day.
Student Showcase - Save the Date!
In place of an awards ceremony, we will be doing a Student Showcase to honor the strengths and growth of each and every one of our scholars. Save the date - Thursday, May 30 from 1:30-2:00pm. More to come on specific directions.
Friday Grill Out's in May:
Back by popular demand, I will be grilling for those interested on Fridays in May. Linked is a sign up sheet. You bring the meat and I will grill it for you!
Ending the Year Countdowns:
As we begin to end the year, please refrain from any "X days left of school" activities, signs, etc. As much as I'm also excited about summer, some of our learners are not. The "x days left of school" is a reminder that their supports are going to be gone, as well as sends a negative message about getting through days vs learning and relationships. If you want to do something with your class (a letter a day or something), come and connect with me.
Smartboard Transition:
As you know, our desktop computers (attached to the Smartboards) will be gone next school year. I know this decision has mixed reviews - ultimately, this was the way we got more 1:1 devices for students. Our Building Leadership Team piloted the "no desktop on your Smartboard" starting in January. I am sending this to highly recommend making the transition before the end of the school year. The desktops will be gone next year - regardless if you hold out or not. These next two months would be a great time to start this process and experiment with this new process. The support is here this spring - I strongly consider removing your desktop this April or May. If you are interested, please let Noureddine know.
Building Weekly Newsletter:
Have a great weekend - it's going to be beautiful outside!
-Justin
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