We’ll have our final round of Inquiry Showcase tomorrow afternoon in the auditorium, and to be honest it’s getting a bit hard to take to see all the incredible work that’s being done whichever way we look. It’s awesome overload, and this isn’t just another case of principal hyperbole. See for yourself:
Students are learning how to care and how to say thanks (Operation Thank You website coming soon), they are reading and writing more than they’ve ever done (they’re writing critical reviews in early elementary!), and they engage in math and science lessons that are miles ahead of anything I’ve seen anywhere else. They get to engage in real physical education, they enjoy a full range of the arts, and they even code video games and robots if they are not busy acquiring fundamental skills using the latest technology via blended learning. They’re thinking, non-stop.
So don’t fret come testing time.
It’s natural for educators to self-doubt around this time. It’s why you’re amazing. “Have I not done enough? What did I not do? Have I let my students down?”
The answer is No, No, No. You’re awesome, we’re awesome, it is what it is. If you can’t take in so much amazingness, here’s some more:
WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS
FOR Ms. Mintiens: I’m always in awe of Ms. Mintiens’ energy to be both productive and nice, and her leadership in getting a Tuesday blended learning program started has been an incredible joy to experience. Like Ms. Pearlman, Ms. LaManna, Ms. O’Connor, and Ms. Bruce’s, she saw a student need and just filled it. Thank you!
THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW
Parent Teacher Conference is next week. Please plan accordingly and a memo will be distributed tomorrow.
Review Materials: If there are materials you’d like to purchase to use in preparing students for the state exams, send me an email ASAP and we’ll try to make it work.
Tech and Furniture Requests: Our end-of-year budget plan is near finalized, and if you have a need or idea for next year let me know and I’ll try to squeeze it in.
THINGS I NEED FROM YOU
My mother is in town and she may or may not ask you whether you see me drinking soda or eating candy. You should tell the truth and say no.
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