Weekly Memo
WM 29, March 12-16, 2018
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Thanks to those of you who attended or volunteered at the OES Auction. We are so fortunate to have such generous parents at our school.
This week is full of special events:
Monday - faculty meeting with Dr. Gary Isenberg speaking about "Understanding Learning Differences -A Neuropsychological Perspective"
Wednesday - Gathering for Peace and Admissions Welcome Night.
Thursday - PE Family Fun Night
Saturday - OES Chess Tournament
Based on student behavior, you know spring is in the air. Add in the time change this weekend and our students may need extra help with routines.
Lower School Agreements
- Do what is best for the students
- Assume we are all doing our best at the moment and our intentions are positive
- Be present, participate, contribute, include many voices
- Create a safe space that encourages sharing different opinions, ideas, perspectives
- Seek understanding, be curious about what others think
- Express gratitude, joy and encouragement
- Communicate with compassion, clarity and effectiveness
- Demonstrate respect
We continue our Weekly Memo format with repeat items in blue and new items in black.
COMMUNITY
Gathering and Chapel - Please be seated and ready at 8:10.
Lower School Chapel Schedule for 2017-2018
Chapel 3/13: Regular Gathering
Gathering for Peace, Wednesday, 3/14, 10:00am*
LS Gathering for Peace, 3/14
A letter went out from Peter with simple descriptions about each divisions response. MS and US have moved away from protest/ walkout to a gathering at the bell tower for a remembrance. Anyone interested in planning the LS Gathering for Peace is welcome to join the planning session at 7:30 in the Flex Classroom. I have heard a lot of interest in the LS gathering for a song and walking out into a big circle in the field. Bring your ideas.
PE Family Fun Night, 3/15, 5:00 - 7:00
The PE Team has organized our annual Family Fun Night. All are welcome.
School Safety Response - Faculty Training
The PE Team has organized our annual Family Fun Night. All are welcome.
School Safety Response - Faculty Training
Thank you for the discussion. While it is hard to contemplate, we will be better prepared through practice.
Before 4/2 exercise - review emergency flipbook and laminated directions
Active Shooter Scenario - PGD Day, April 2, 1:00 - 4:00
Crisis Response Drill - August Faculty Meeting days
Before 4/2 exercise - review emergency flipbook and laminated directions
Active Shooter Scenario - PGD Day, April 2, 1:00 - 4:00
Crisis Response Drill - August Faculty Meeting days
Admissions Acceptances went out on Friday, 3/9
If you get questions, please direct them to Admissions.
Admissions Welcome Night, Wednesday, 3/14, 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Sarah has contacted you if you are involved.
OES Auction - One Enchanted Evening
each auction I am impressed with the generosity of our parents and their support of our school. Your attending the Tina Bryson webinar, Learning and the Brain Conference or last week's math conference is possible because of the generosity of our students' parents.
Author Elise Broach
If you get questions, please direct them to Admissions.
Admissions Welcome Night, Wednesday, 3/14, 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Sarah has contacted you if you are involved.
OES Auction - One Enchanted Evening
each auction I am impressed with the generosity of our parents and their support of our school. Your attending the Tina Bryson webinar, Learning and the Brain Conference or last week's math conference is possible because of the generosity of our students' parents.
Author Elise Broach
Thank you Lara, for bringing Elise Broach to campus and enriching our literacy experience.
Juidi Alongi
Is building stamina and speed and is ready to return and assume her regular duties. Thank you Mathew Kelso for during such good work in Juidi's absence.
Sarah Ross-Bailly
Sarah's father passed away late last week after a long illness. She has flown back east to be with her family. Lyn is sending flowers and a card will be in the office.
Is building stamina and speed and is ready to return and assume her regular duties. Thank you Mathew Kelso for during such good work in Juidi's absence.
Sarah Ross-Bailly
Sarah's father passed away late last week after a long illness. She has flown back east to be with her family. Lyn is sending flowers and a card will be in the office.
4th Grade Opening
The search has begun. Let David know if you have any recommendations.
Student Updates
The SST Site contains valuable information that is helpful in understanding a student’s history and action plans. You may want to review the entries in the site before writing a child's report. The SST Site is linked in the Weekly Memo and can only be accessed on campus.
PROGRAM
Faculty Meetings
Monday, 3/5 - Department/ CFG
Thursday, 3/8 - Safety and Security
Monday, 3/12 - Dr. Gary Isenberg; Understanding Learning Differences -A Neuropsychological PerspectiveFaculty Letters of Employment
Tammy is working through technical difficulties with the new online employment letter system. She hopes to send letters out early this week. We ask that you electronically sign and return your contract by Monday, April 2. Some of you will be receiving a contract hold letter because there are still questions about what you will be doing next year. Either your Department Chair or I should have let you know this was the case. Let me know if you have questions.
Students Support
Each year just before and after conferences get a deluge of requests for student support. Be patient as they work through the growing list of students.
Children’s Research Center for Development and Learning Conference - PD conference (link for conversations)
*Children’s Research Center for Development and Learning conference. CDL specializes in the development and dissemination of leading-edge scientific research, knowledge, and best practices that improve teaching and increase student learning.
Yes Brain
US Mentor Pilot Program (link for description and sign up)
Thank you Ari and Kara Tambellini who have created a better structure for this program. Check it out.
Thank you Ari and Kara Tambellini who have created a better structure for this program. Check it out.
Thank you to Kirstin, Chris and Beth for organizing two informative, interactive evenings for faculty and parents.
Nike Innovation Summit
I am away Thursday and Friday at the Nike Innovation Summit with Peter Kraft in the ongoing search for inspirations for EC3 Center. Chris and Kirstin are in charge.
OPERATIONS
Spring Ahead
With the time change it will be darker in the morning and light later in the evening.
Sign out on whiteboard in LS Office when go about campus
We need to know where you are for safety reasons. Be sure to sign in and out on the office whiteboard. Thank you to those who are consistent
Take Attendance for PK-Primary @ 8:10, for 1st-5th @ 8:00
Doing attendance promptly simplifies the start of Kathy's day. Thank you.
Lacrosse equipment into the playground shed
Lacrosse season is upon us once again. All Lax equipment should be stored in the recess shed, not the LS Building.
Prompt arrival
We all agreed to ensure we ended our class/ activity in time for student to transition to their next class on time. If you are late you will likely make someone else late.
Duties
With the time change it will be darker in the morning and light later in the evening.
Sign out on whiteboard in LS Office when go about campus
We need to know where you are for safety reasons. Be sure to sign in and out on the office whiteboard. Thank you to those who are consistent
Take Attendance for PK-Primary @ 8:10, for 1st-5th @ 8:00
Doing attendance promptly simplifies the start of Kathy's day. Thank you.
Lacrosse equipment into the playground shed
Lacrosse season is upon us once again. All Lax equipment should be stored in the recess shed, not the LS Building.
We all agreed to ensure we ended our class/ activity in time for student to transition to their next class on time. If you are late you will likely make someone else late.
Duties
You need to end your class in time to allow you to make it to duty on time. For example, you need to end your class before 10:50 in order to make it duty at 10:50. Prompt arrival to your lunch/recess duty is appreciated.
Classroom Budget
Budget season is approaching. I know it seems early but if you anticipate different budget needs in 2018-19 begin planning.
Check your classroom budget shared by Lyn online. Review the budget entry and if you have questions, let Lyn know.
Do not wait until late April to order classroom materials. Fill out the order form online in the LS Common Forms & other Relevant Information. Let Kathy know if you need assistance with the order form.
Budget season is approaching. I know it seems early but if you anticipate different budget needs in 2018-19 begin planning.
Check your classroom budget shared by Lyn online. Review the budget entry and if you have questions, let Lyn know.
Do not wait until late April to order classroom materials. Fill out the order form online in the LS Common Forms & other Relevant Information. Let Kathy know if you need assistance with the order form.
Your Announcements
Send any announcements you have for faculty to Kirstin, Chris or David by Thursday each week August-June and we will include them in the Weekly Memo. This should help reduce the number of emails we are receiving, and maximize our time to collaborate during meetings.
Send any announcements you have for faculty to Kirstin, Chris or David by Thursday each week August-June and we will include them in the Weekly Memo. This should help reduce the number of emails we are receiving, and maximize our time to collaborate during meetings.
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