10/14/15 Daily Buletin

Shout Out

Shout out to Adrian Ward-Jackson for planning and troubleshooting the start of ANet testing today. There was a great deal of logistically planning that went into taking an assessment online. While there were a few issues beyond our control it was helpful to know these now so we can troubleshoot. Thanks!

Internet Updates

Additional access points will be place in the Upper School early next week and this should curb some of the internet concerns around the building. It is important that we communicate about these issues early and often to assure the kinks are worked out sooner rather than later.

Lunch Updates

We will be changing the procedures during lunch. All students will still receive Universal Free Breakfast and Lunch however each student will be asked to type in their 6 digit student ID number upon receiving a lunch. This has been rolling out across the city and we are the last wave of schools to implement this change. Students with bus passes (many 7th & 8th grades) will be able to just swipe their pass but others will need to learn their code. This has been practice across the city in the past so if you know of a good system we are open to the ideas. We will not be getting the white ID cards which has been used in the past.  Please email any ideas, questions or concerns to David Diaz. 

LC PD

Cohorts 1 and 2 will meet together to focus on 'Maximizing Literacy Opportunities in Managed Independent Learning'.  Our goals for the session are to think about and discuss the continuum of literacy opportunities during MIL in K2, 1st and 2nd grade, think about how MIL supports the diverse needs of learners in our classrooms, and revisit the values of MIL.  Materials and meeting place TBA.

Staff Social

Friday, October 16th from 3pm-5pm at Canary Square. Come out and meet some colleagues and enjoy each others company. It is our school tradition to host a staff social on the same week as Curley Shares. All staff are welcome and encouraged to attend! 

ILT

Tomorrow the ILT will meet from 3:00pm-4:15pm in Room 111 Upper School. We will be finalizing our instructional focus. All are welcome!

Fall Fling

Don't forget the Fall Fling on Friday night from 5:30pm-8:00pm in the Upper School Gym! We would love for you and your families to join us!