Change for change’s sake is silly; and know that planned change happens at 102 only if it leads to improvement. And when unexpected change occurs, rest assure that we will find a way to squeeze in some improvements anyway.
Case in point: Ms. Russo and Ms. Goldschmidt.
Both are experienced and driven teachers who will be starting at 102 this week. Ms. Russo will be a terrific fit in grade 3, and Ms. McCabe will soon find a new friend in Ms. Goldschmidt. Say hello when you get a chance.
Every resignation is an opportunity to upgrade–and I’m sure both new 102 teachers will rise to the occasion.
HIGHLIGHTS
Thank you to everyone for Family Day. Families had nothing but praise for you, and some have emailed me to express their excitement over our work with Personalized Learning this year. Your talents are much appreciated and necessary.
Intervention is about is about attempting, attempting, and attempting some more until we succeed. We’ll launch our first school-wide crack at this work in the upcoming weeks to make sure everyone learns, no matter how long it takes. If we are to teach our students to grow tenacity and grit, we need to do likewise.
THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW
- September is over and we will be looking over READING assessment resultsto deliver the first round of intervention. Please apply to the two postings should you be interested in per-session opportunities to design and/or implement intervention services.
- Monday’s PL will be self-directed. We are switching this week with next week to accommodate new staff as well as, you know, life. Too much took place in September–let’s get ourselves settled before we push ahead with a workshop of TGs next Monday.
- All classes should now be under the class size limit.Please let your supervisor know immediately should that not be the case.
- Technology will be redistributed later this week as middle school just received a batch of chromebooks. More info to follow.
- Please make sure your A/C is turned off and your laptops put away before you leave.
P.S. Our new scroll signage writer does not seem to care for providing information such as the day’s date or the day of the school year. What it does have is universally-applicable wisdom galore. And it’s glorious.
Now it feels like I get to open a fortune cookie every time I step into work–and I’m ok with that.
See you in a few.
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