Oct. 28th – Nov. 2nd
This weekend, our school came alive with costumes, candy, and connection at the Halloween PTA party! Students, parents, and staff joined together to celebrate, get scared in the haunted house and eat lots and lots of treats.
What made this event truly special wasn’t just the costumes or decorations, but the sense of community it fostered. Watching students from different grades laughing together, parents connecting, and teachers engaging outside the classroom reminded me of the power of belonging. Events like these reinforce that our school isn’t just a place for learning—it’s a place where everyone belongs.
This theme of belonging is especially timely, as we welcome Dr. Derrick Gay, to our school this Thursday and Friday. His visit offers a meaningful opportunity to reflect on how we can continue nurturing an environment where every student and community member feels seen, valued, and connected.
We look forward to building on the momentum from our Halloween celebration and gaining new insights from Dr. Gay’s visit. Together, we’re creating a school where every “flower” blooms and thrives, not just during events but every day. 🌸
Thank you to everyone who made the Halloween PTA party such a tremendous success! Let’s carry that spirit of connection forward.
The week Ahead
Monday, October 28th
9:00 -10:30 – LLT
Tuesday, October 29th
3:10 – 4:30 – PDT
Wednesday, October 30th
3:10 – 4:30 – Full Faculty Meeting
Thursday, November 1st
Friday, November 2nd
Half day for students
1:15 – 3:30 – Full Faculty PD (Teachers and TA’s attend)
PURPLE MOMENTS – Please fill out the form if you want to give any shout outs to anyone.
Thank you to Aileen, Elena, Lisa and Kendall for helping the PTA create a treasure hunt for students.
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Brag Board
The Brag Board is here to celebrate awesome ideas and helpful resources. Share a link from a colleague, something cool you’ve found, or anything you think could benefit others.
This week’s shoutout goes to Kendall! 🎉 Kendall designed a creative Morning Meeting Greeting Board that her students engage with both in the morning and afternoon.
Check it out here on Canva. Curious about how she integrates it into her classroom? Just ask!
