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Join Champ for Little Acts, Big Kindness, a special World Kindness Day Reading Event on November 13th at 11:15 AM! Through stories, we'll explore how small acts of kindness can make a big difference and celebrate the many ways we can show kindness to others.

The event link will be available in Canvas on November 13th.

The holidays bring opportunities for family, fun, and making memories! They can also bring changes to familiar routines. Traveling, staying up late, visiting relatives, and spending time in crowded spaces can be exciting—and sometimes overwhelming—for our children.

• Talk about what's coming. Use pictures, calendars, or simple conversations to help your child know where they're going, who they'll see, and what to expect.

• Prepare for changes in sleep. Holiday activities may mean later bedtimes or earlier mornings. Build in opportunities for rest and try to keep some familiar routines.

• Plan for busy spaces. Family gatherings can be noisy and crowded. Identify a quiet place where your child can take a break when needed.

• Practice choices and communication. Help your child practice asking for a break, greeting relatives, or choosing between a hug, high-five, or wave.

• Bring a little familiarity. A favorite toy, comfort item, snack, or familiar activity can help your child feel comfortable in a new environment.

The goal isn't a perfect holiday. It's helping your child feel prepared, included, and supported while making memories together.

The Relatives Came by Cynthia Rylant is a delightful story about the excitement and chaos of a family visit. It's a great way to start conversations about visiting family, sharing spaces, and adjusting to changes in routine.

As you read, talk with your child about what they enjoy during family gatherings and what might help them feel comfortable.

For Claudine Williams, teaching is about helping students discover what they can achieve, building confidence, and celebrating every success along the way.

With 20 years of teaching experience, Ms. Williams has worked in special education, traditional classrooms, and online English instruction. Her career even took her to South Korea, where she taught English and gained a broader perspective on education. She joined Georgia Cyber Academy in January 2022.

What does she love most about teaching? Watching students master skills they once found difficult.

"Those small victories can make a big difference in a student's confidence and independence," she shares.

Ms. Williams enjoys finding creative ways to make learning accessible and engaging. She's particularly excited about how technology, including artificial intelligence, can support individualized instruction.

Her administrator, Ms. Spear, appreciates how Ms. Williams makes room for every student to participate.

"Some students speak on the microphone, others type in the chat or ask their Learning Coach to type for them, and still others communicate through emojis. Everyone has a voice in Ms. Williams' classroom."

Outside of teaching, Ms. Williams enjoys traveling, reading, cycling, yoga, and spending time on her Peloton. These activities help her recharge, explore new perspectives, and continue learning.

Thank you, Ms. Williams, for creating a classroom where every student has a voice and every success matters!

• Nov 9 & 10: Canvas Log In Days
• Nov 11: Enhanced Learning Day
• Nov 12: New Unit!
• Nov 13: World Kindness Day Reading Event
• Nov 23 - 27: Thanksgiving Break
• Dec 18: Progress Reports

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