Congratulations to the Third Grade team on their successful Pioneer Overnight at Nate’s Creek. Our thanks to Paula, Kiah and Sally and all of the helpful chaperones that made this a meaningful experience. As one exuberant 3rd grader put it as we headed back to the cabin on Thursday night,”This is the best day of my life!”.
Meetings and Events
| DATE | EVENTS | LOCATION |
| Tues., May 29th, 8am | Moving Into Primary Coffee | Common Hall |
| Weds., May 30th, 8am | Moving Into First Grade | Common Hall |
| Thurs., May 31st, 7:30am 11:30-1 | NO LS Faculty Meeting - time maybe used to finish work on the reading continuum or further coordinate the end of year events. Lifer Lunch: Pre-K, Seniors and their Families | Common Hall |
| Fri., June 1st, 8:05 8:30 8:45 2:10 3:15 | LS Assembly Farewell to Aardvark Fun Park Walk-for-Fun Eucharist Chapel for Primary through Fifth Grade AS Faculty Meeting: OES Branding | Gym Aardvark Fun Park Track and Field OES Chapel Dining Hall |
COMMUNITY
GOBS
Once again, our parent volunteers with the leadership of Lara and Heidi, did a fantastic job of rounding up gently used books. What a delight it was to see the happy faces of children whose backpacks were filled with GOBS summer reading.
Walk-for-Fun and Fitness Assembly and the All School Gathering: Aardvark Fun Park Retires, Friday, June 1st
A Message from Kristen Haferbecker about Friday’s Assembly
I am just writing to sum up several conversations we have had in the past few days regarding the final assembly of the year--Friday, June 1. Due to the Aardvark Fun Park demolition, this assembly has to be very short! Below is the "official" agenda.
- 8:05! BS will begin Thriller dance at 8:05, regardless of whether everyone is seated. Scott will coordinate.
- Brief summary of all pillars--David will introduce. Scott--could we just have 6 RAZZ kids to hold the pillars?
- Brief Walk For Fun into/reminders--Scott and PE department
- LS Band will play "Go Band Go" with appropriate cheer--Nancy will introduce
- David will dismiss classes to go to Aardvark Demolition. LS Band can play "Go Band Go" while we exit
- 4th grade writing awards will be given out during chapel
- Specialist Scavenger Hunt announcement will happen either during chapel on Monday June 4 or in classrooms
- RAZZ equipment announcement will not take place
Moving Into Coffees
We had three very successful coffees last week; our thanks to Alysa, Colesie, Kirstin, and all of the specialists who participated. We’ll welcome Primary and First Grade Parents to this week’s Moving Into Coffees. We are looking forward to having several specialists who teach Primary and First Grade students attend these coffees. We have a number of new families moving into Primary and First Grade next September.
Friendly Reminders...Upcoming Chapels:
Wednesday, May 30 @ 8:10 a.m. - Beginning School Friendship Chapel for PreK - Primary.
Friday, June 1 @ 2:10 p.m. - LS Eucharist and Beginning Strings
Monday, June 4 @ 11:55 a.m. - 5th Grade Girls' Bell Choir
Friday, June 8 @ 2:10 p.m. - Last regular Chapel of the year
Hiring
We are in the process of checking references on our Kindergarten finalists.
Team Leaders
I am beginning interviews with those who have expressed interest in the Team Leader positions. See me if you are also interested.
Parent Meetings
Thank you to all who are involved in the various end of year parent meetings that we have scheduled to check in on student progress and plan for next year.
PROGRAM
Faculty Meeting - There will be no LS Faculty Meeting on Thursday morning due to the AS faculty meeting on Friday. You and your grade level team are welcome to use the time to finish work on the reading continuum or further coordinate the end of year events.
AS Faculty Meeting – Friday, June 1 @ 3:15 in the Dining Hall
I hope many of you will be able to attend this optional faculty meeting and ice cream sundae fest. We will be learning about the marketing and branding work that Marty Jones has been leading.
No LSLT or LSCTF meeting this week
Proofing Progress Reports
After our conversation last Thursday about proof-reading progress reports I felt I needed to clarify my expectations of your work. You are proof-reading not peer revising. Based on past experience proof-reading reports I would expect classroom teachers to take no more than 10 minutes to proof each narrative (3 hours maximum) and Specialists to take about an hour per grade of reports. I hope that means that everyone can complete proofing in half the day on Monday, with the remainder of the day for finishing up the year and packing up rooms. I would be happy to work with anyone who is concerned about completing the proofing by noon on Monday, June 18.
If you have particular concerns about a student’s report Chris O’Toole or I would be happy to work with you on it.
OPERATIONS
Seismic Upgrades- Packing Boxes
Jon von Behren will provide packing boxes. Jon asked me how many you would need. I said on average 10 boxes would be a good count. If you feel that you will need more, let Chris know.
Lacrosse at Recess
Just to clarify expectations about lacrosse at recess, we agreed on the following guidelines to be sure lacrosse is fun and safe:
1. Use of tennis balls only (No lacrosse balls)
2. Passing , catching and shooting only ( No checking or goalies)
3. Play at Lunch Recess only and only on the turf field – so there is safe space for all.
Students who are not playing by these guidelines lose the privilege of playing at recess for the day. Repeat offenders will lose the privilege for longer.
Board Retreat
On Saturday, June 2 at the Board Retreat we will learn the results of the feasibility study and possible next steps for the Master Campus Plan. Stay tuned.
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