August 21st – 25th
Can you believe it? We’ve reached the third week of the school year! As we reflect on the tremendous progress we’ve made, let’s continue building connections and refining procedures with purpose. Your input has been invaluable in improving our systems.
In our first two weeks together, we’ve witnessed the power of building strong connections and nurturing relationships. The smiles and shared enthusiasm of our students are testaments to the dedication and passion each one of you brings to the classroom. Let’s keep nurturing those relationships, fostering a positive learning environment that sets the stage for academic growth and personal development.
As we enter the third week, the second week’s focus on refining procedures with purpose helped us establish efficient systems for a smooth learning experience. Your ideas and suggestions for minor tweaks have contributed to creating a better overall experience for everyone. Keep those recommendations coming as we continue to fine-tune our processes and ensure the best possible educational journey for our students.
Together, we can make this third week a continuation of our success so far. Curriculum night was a massive success. Hearing cheering and clapping on curriculum night in the classrooms and hallways was a first for me. That positive atmosphere will support us as we get into the hard work of providing the most unique and exceptional learning experience for our students.
Duty Schedule
We continue to work adjust this as we live it. Keep the feedback coming. There have been hiccups with missing duties. Please continue to share with me. We are discovering that meetings and other things that were not anticipated are impacting our duty coverage. We continue to work through those issues. Please remember to wear your yellow sache and a first aid kit.
Purple Moments
To Phu and Helen for the non-stop amazing orientation sessions at the Maker Space and the latter’s new refreshed look!
To John and Thao in the Library for working hard to get the the new books in the students’ and teachers’ hands!
To Mary and Sarah D. for nurturing a positive environment where all students belong!
Thank you to Edward for being everywhere for us! You are always ready and willing to help out with whatever comes your way. Thank you!
Ms Ly for making a huge impact on the students and the art room in her first week!
Grade 5 Teachers and TA’s have shown the spirit of Ubuntu by inviting me into their classrooms to work with their students and get to know them in a welcoming manner.
Thank you to Ms. Ngan for stepping in to cover a duty!!
A purple shout out to all of our wonderful TA’s for their hard work and dedication to our students, the classrooms and helping decorate the hallways! You are awesome ??
Thank you Alisa for leading the specialist team.
Thank you Tatiana and Ceci for bringing joy into our classrooms and continuing the conversations in relation to building a community of learners. Cheers to more of this
Thank you Ken for the amazing learning experience activity shared with the G5 team for the Curriculum Night. Parents enjoyed getting a sneek peek into their children’s learning.
Huge appreciation to Ms Thao, Jenni and Rik for taking on the responsibility to support the team with Math Learning activities for our students.
Thank you Ms My for all the hard-work you have put into the creation and display of visible behaviour expectation reminders for G5.
Thank you Mel & Edward for the smoothies treats
To Tammy for always sharing her creative ideas and giving a cheerful greeting!
A massive thank you to Katie for all of her help this week! A special shout out to recognize her killer organizational skills that I was privy to observe as well. She worked incredibly hard to hand her class off in the best shape possible, had a fantastic curriculum night while baking her special little bun in the oven at the same time. Just amazing! ❤️❤️
Thank you, Mr. John, for the exciting 2023-2024 Dragon Books reveal!
Thank you Lance and Shawn for being everywhere you are needed.
The week Ahead
Monday, August 21st
9:00- 10:30 – LLT
1:30 – 3:00 – SLT
Tuesday, August 22nd
8:00 – 10:00 – Top Up Ceremony (Melanie and Edward attending)
3:10 – 4:30 – PDT
Wednesday, August 23rd
3:15 – 4:30 – All school WASC work
Thursday, August 24th
8:30 – 10:00 – ALT
Friday, August 25th (1/2 day for students)
1:30 – 3:00 – WASC
