Important Dates:
MAP testing grades 2-5 May 4th-14th
Report Card Overviews (due May 10th)
Here is the document for all of the report card unit overviews(including specials).
End of the Year Activities and Reminders
Specialist classes will continue until the last day of school (9:30, 11:00, and 1:00)
1:1s continue until the last Wednesday of school (June 2nd). Please make sure you reschedule any Th and Fri 1:1s so you have a 1:1 with every student the last week
Small groups or whole class meetings should also continue through the last week. That connection time is key for students as the year comes to a close.
There will be a final ES assembly for all students on the last day of school (June 3rd) from 1:30 - 2:00 p.m. More details to come.
Head's Round Table Upcoming Meeting
The Head's Round Table will be meeting on Tuesday, April 27th. This is a reminder that you can send us any questions you may be wondering about! No question is too big or too small. It's a unique time of year and there is a lot on people's minds. Your ES HRT reps are happy to help provide any clarification that we can!
-ES HRT Reps (Julia, Alex, and Jen)
Informal Running Records
The window for completing the final informal running records begins Monday, April 26 and ends on Monday, May 10th. For this final assessment of the year, please test all of your students. Remember that you may not use the same text that a student has previously read. If you need other running record resources, let Alex know. And remember to add the student data to the BAME spreadsheet.
AISC LitWeek
The AISC Libraries are excited to announce that LitWeek 2021 begins Monday! All students will be invited to participate in a variety of literary themed events to celebrate reading! Please have a look at our LitWeek website to find out what is happening each day and let Ms. Babs know if you have any questions. Happy reading!
Virtual Author and Storyteller
Please join us on Thursday, April 29th and Friday, April 30th for our virtual author and storyteller visits with Padma Venkatraman and Jeeva Raghunath!
Please let Babs know if you have any questions.
Zoom link for Padma's visit is here.
Passcode: library
Zoom link for Jeeva's visit is here.
Passcode: HBqj64
From the Art Sustains HS Club
Here is the Art Sustains website with more information.
Coaches Corner
Increase Student Engagement by Connecting Students with Real People
By Steve Barkley
With equal parts affirmation and inspiration, Steve Barkley reminds us of several high impact elements to increase student engagement.
Students are connected, safe, and welcomed.
Students have choice, voice, and agency in their learning.
Students are able to connect what they are learning to real-world meaningful applications.
Check out Steve Barkley’s latest article to explore more ways to increase student engagement and learning. Feel free to reach out to any of the coaches to keep this conversation going!
From the Counselors
This quick exercise will help your students identify inner strengths and other qualities that make them special and powerful. By reflecting on our inner strengths and positive qualities, we can identify our “inner superhero” and call on them when we are going through challenges. In this activity, encourage students to come up with their own superhero. They can draw a picture that represents both what their superhero looks like but also what character traits their superhero has inside.
How did you know that somehow, you would get through this school year?
What were the skills that got you through?
What kept you going when you were tired or bored?
What did others notice you do during this year that meant something to them?
Have a safe weekend.
Regards,
Lynn, Dave, and Elliot
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