LS Weekly Memo Week 25: February  25-29

Thanks to Tracy and Kristen for the 100’s Day Assembly.  How amazing to have all 340 Lower School students involved in multiple math activities at the same time. I apologize for letting assembly run overtime, but wanted everyone had a chance to experience each activity. Get ready to kick off the week with another great assembly, as we launch into Arts Week.  Thank you Margaret and all the performing and visual arts teachers for your efforts in organizing the events. We have a good stretch ahead of us; 4 uninterrupted weeks of school until Spring Break.

COMMUNITY

Welcome Back Chris and Jenny
We look forward to learning about your international travels.

Arts Week Assembly - Monday, 8:05 - 8:45
I know it is early, but let’s try to get everyone in the gym and seated by 8:05.
Habiba will be worth the effort.

Chapel
Chapel occurs at the regular time on both Monday and Friday.

Uniform Optional Day - PJ’s and TV characters - Friday, March 1
A theme day in support of the Auction. Bring your remote in case the volume gets too loud or you need to pause the excitement.


PROGRAM

LSCTF
The Task Force met on Friday and discussed its role in Lower School and the 5 year curriculum plan.

LS Faculty Meeting - 2/28
Department/ LS Team meetings
Teams - continue discussion of 5 year curriculum plan

NWAIS (formerly known as PNAIS) - Accreditation Visit
Sunday April 21 to Wednesday , April 24
As plans are being finalized for the visiting team remember:
4/21 All Faculty and Staff Reception @5:30 pm, Dining Hall
During the days the Visiting Team is here, plan to follow your usual schedule.
Do not plan any field trips or campus explorations, so visiting team members can find you.
4/24 - Closing Faculty and Staff Meeting @ 3:15 pm, Dining Hall

NCCE Conference
Several colleagues are heading to the regional technology conference.  If you have tech questions you would like them to explore contact Debra Thomas.

OPERATIONS

Class Placement
In an attempt to simplify scheduling of class placement meetings we are hoping to use grade level Common Planning TIme for the first round of class placement beginning on April 29.  The Specialist Team Meeting on Thursday, May 9 will be for placement discussions.

Substitute Requests
Please be sure to complete a blue slip whenever you need a substitute.  You are welcome to request a substitute, but do not ask the substitute yourself.  Jenny will do the scheduling

Auction Volunteers - They can still use more
Auction Event Volunteers Needed -- Sign-up
Organizer: Chris Gong