As we move into the final quarter of the year, I want to thank you for your continued support. This is the end of elementary school, and the excitement is tangible. As with every year, please make sure to check in with your students frequently about the work, behavior, and stress in and around school. Your children are going through A LOT of changes right now; it can get a little stressful. As always, I am here to help.
Spring Conferences
On that note, next week week we have spring conferences. I will be reaching out to parents by week's end if I feel your student needs a conference. If you do not hear from me, but have concerns, please let me know and I'll add you to the schedule. We have no school this Friday (April 5) or next Friday (April 12) to allow for progress report preparation and conferences. We will also hold conferences on Thursday evening of next week (April 11). If you are invited to a conference, it is likely due to concerns around work habits and organizational skills not in place for middle school.
Paperwork
Yesterday, I sent home two pieces of paperwork: spring photo order forms and a permission slip for the end-of-the-year movie. Photos are only for students who return an order form. Please have the paperwork returned by the end of the week. Today, I will be sending home information about an Easter Egg Hunt, and an opportunity for our sixth graders to volunteer at the event.
Spirit Day
Tomorrow is our April spirit day. Get out your photo albums and look back at all the greatest fashion trends of the 80's! In addition to our typical spirit day events, we are adding a new element to our school's positive behavior support plan: School Houses. If you are a fan of Harry Potter, or British school stories, you might be familiar with a house system. We have divided the school into six houses named for the character traits focused on in our building. Each house is comprised of one fourth, fifth, and sixth grade class. We have teachers and support staff in the houses, as well. We will be having our first Integrity House meeting tomorrow, where we come up with a motto, before our spirit assembly. If you have questions, be sure to ask your students more information. I am really looking forward to using this model to increase positive behavior in our building.
Homework
Tomorrow, you should also expect a writing homework assignment. With the crazy weather and schedule of March we got a little off track. Please expect weekly writing assignments for the month of April. Remember, they are due on Thursday morning!
Have a great week!
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