Author: Melanie Sylvester
It’s the last week of a “complicated” year! Let’s enjoy our final Monday, Tuesady, Wednesday, Thursday, and half day Friday as an ES team! Congratulations to the whole Grade 4 Team for a powerful learning experience and celebration of their “Thinking Outside the Box” unit. There is some magnificent art in our hallways and the Grade 5 Capstone Exhibition was remarkable.PJ Days are being enjoyed and on Monday we have end of year assemblies to celebrate. The Grade 5 Promotion Ceremony will take place in the afternoon of Thursday, June 9th. Have a great FINAL week ahead! The Week Ahead:...
We’re heading into our final 2 weeks of this school year! This is our last full week of learning. Can you believe it? On Wednesday, during our divisional meeting, we will be celebrating the work of this year, saying good-bye to our ES teammates that are moving on, and looking ahead. If you haven’t yet, take a moment to think about how you might want to reach out to and share with leaving faculty how they have impacted you and our students. Grade 4 will host their Energy Saving Prototype Fair in the auditorium on Thursday at 1:45. This is...
We’re heading into our final 3 weeks of this school year! This week we have the Senior Walk Through and the Grade 2 Senior Buddy performance amongst many other things to look forward to. What a special time for our Senior and Young Dragons! Senior Walk Through Information: We are very pleased to announce that we will be continuing the tradition of the Senior Walk Through on Wednesday, May 25 from approximately 1:30 – 1:50.This is where high school seniors walk the halls of all three divisions, in cap and gown, and are applauded by students and staff as they proceed.The estimated times are: 1:35 Ground...
We’re heading into our final 4 weeks of this school year! I have enjoyed all of my conversations with TAs this past week. It is incredible to reflect with them about all the teamwork and flexibility that occurred. There is so much to be proud of. If we take a moment to reflect, it truly is outstanding. There are lots of things happening this month as we wrap up our year. This week we enjoyed the G3 Poetry Slam, G2 Celebrations Unit, G4 guest speakers, and the G5 Space Conference. Please let Dan and I know and send us an...
It’s been a wonderful short and action packed week! Students playing the drums, swimming, doing robotics, exploring adaptations are just a few highlights to mention. It’s so wonderful to be here at school together. There are lots of things happening this month as we wrap up our year. Please let Dan and I know and send us an invite. We’d love to join in. Thank you! Please note on the sidebar the updated plan for all of the Wednesday meetings until the end of the year. Save the Date: On the evening of Friday, May 20th from 6- 9pm we...
It’s May! Wow! There are lots of things happening this month as we wrap up our year. Please let Dan and I know and send us an invite. We’d love to join in. Thank you! Please note on the sidebar the updated plan for all of the Wednesday meetings until the end of the year. Save the Date: On the evening of Friday, May 20th we invite the ES Division to celebrate the year with us at the Marina Club. More details will follow! Curriculum Documentation Information Slideshow Link Here ES Yearbook: This is a gentle reminder to ensure that you...
As we settle into SuperUnit 4, we are balancing staying in the present, and looking ahead to the end of the year and upcoming changes. I’ve been thinking about navigating all the emotions and the busyness of the end of the year. I’ve decided that the best way for me is to stay in the present and just enjoy what I’m doing. I wish you all a wonderful week ahead of doing just that! There are many exciting events and activities happening around our ES. Please let Dan and I know. Send us an invite. We’d love to join in....
We wish you a wonderful Spring Break! When we are back, we will focus on celebrating and preserving the work that has been done, while looking ahead as well. It’s going to be a busy, productive, reflective time. Let’s make the most of each day! CTP Testing Information: This is for all those administering CTP after break, Grades 3 – 8.1) Recording of Proctor Training.2) SlideShow of Proctor Training3) Recording of Interpreting Scores Session4) SlideShow of Interpreting Scores Session5) Link to CTP Proctor Log In– SSIS Email- Your Password (click forgot if necessary) ES Yearbook: This is a gentle reminder to ensure that you have Yearbook photos in for SuperUnits...
It’s the week before Spring Break! Please take some time to reflect on your efforts. We have the majority of kids back at school: playing, running, laughing, learning! We wish you all a wonderful break disconnected from screens and connected with whatever brings you joy! This is a gentle reminder to ensure that you have Yearbook photos in for SuperUnits 1, 2 and 3. ES Yearbook: We are still going to produce a yearbook this year with the theme of “Zoom In, Zoom Out”. In preparation for that, I am hoping that you can drop a few photos from this quarter...
PTCs were a great success. Thanks for highlighting the student’s successes and areas of growth. These conversations are so vital as we work in partnerships with our families. Well done! We have school individual photos this week, and a SuperUnit 4 Specialist Carousel on Wednesday, March 30. This is a gentle reminder to ensure that you have Yearbook photos in for SuperUnits 1, 2 and 3. ES Yearbook: We are still going to produce a yearbook this year with the theme of “Zoom In, Zoom Out”. In preparation for that, I am hoping that you can drop a few photos from...
