What a week! From wrapping up COGAT testing and navigating a surprise virtual learning day to dealing with some truly unpredictable weather, it's been a busy one! Even with all the hustle and bustle (and those crazy temperature swings!), it's been wonderful to see our students and staff embrace everything with such positive energy. I especially enjoyed popping into some of the virtual classrooms and witnessing some fantastic lessons, with students actively participating and asking insightful questions. And a friendly reminder: with Mother Nature's indecision, please encourage your students to check the weather forecast each morning and dress accordingly – jackets are definitely recommended these days!
Classroom guidance is introducing lessons that are part of the evidenced-based COPE Program (Creating Opportunities for Personal Empowerment). The COPE Program teaches children how their thoughts also affect how they feel and behave. They will be learning healthy ways to cope with negative events or thoughts that may occur in their lives. This program will be taught for the remainder of the semester.
Drop off: If you are dropping a student off at school in the morning, students should be dropped off at the gym doors. There are adults and cones present for student safety. If you are parked on the north side of the building, students should be walked with an adult to the sidewalk to ensure they get to the gym doors safely. Students should NOT be walking from the staff parking lot across to the school. That is not a staff supervised drop off area.
Pick up: Cars should not be parked in the lanes until 3:00 pm. If you arrive early, you will need to park in a parking space. There are people who have attended meetings or are picking up a sick child who need to leave before the end of the school day. Please be considerate of this as cars may be asked to move to allow cars to pass.
Please be careful driving and have patience during drop off and pick up. Student safety is our priority!
2nd Grade: Abel Ozminkowski
Abel has been on his game this week. He has really excelled in Math, helping others, working above grade level standards, and demonstrating real-world knowledge of the concepts. Abel gave his all this week on CoGat testing and was a great role model for others. Keep up the great work!
3rd Grade: Nora Coleman
Nora is a great example of a BRAVE! I love to see her smiling face every morning! She is kind and hardworking. She gives her best every day. She completes all of her work on virtual days and weekly work. She volunteers in class. She is also a great friend. We are so thankful to have Nora in our class family!
4th Grade: Aiden Walker
Aiden has really upped his game lately. He has been very focused, doing a good job on his work, and excellent at following directions. He has been an excellent example of a brave and we are so proud of him!
5th Grade: Railynn Munsell
Railynn Munsell is a star student in STEM. She puts a lot of effort into her projects and is very creative. She always includes her team members and looks for things they can work on together. She is never afraid to be herself and help others have fun with her while getting the work done!