Category: Weekly News

“I’ve always liked the first week of school better than the last week of school. Firsts are better because they are beginnings.” -Jenny Han What an amazing first week of school it was. The joy of seeing some many smiling faces on students, parents, and staff was infectious. As we continue our beginning keep doing what you are doing. Building connections and trust leads to amazing school years. Please let us know how we can help with anything. Weekly Focus: Please continue to work on community building, procedures and routines. Practice leads to long term memory. Curriculum night is Thursday....

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...

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...