September 2023

• August 28: First Day of School for Students
• August 28-31: Kindergarten Screening
• August 28-31: Grades 1-5 Orientation
• September 1-4: Labor Day weekend, No School
• September 1-15: Agora's Virtual Bookfair
  
• September 5-8: Kindergarten Orientation
  
• September 5-8: Benchmark Testing, Grades 1-5
  
• September 13: Half-Day for students
  
• September 20: 12:30 pm "Meet Your School Counselor" Assembly
• September 25: Yom Kippur, School Closed
• September 27: All School Agora Day Out
  

Dear Agora students and parents/guardians,

We are thrilled to welcome each and every one of you back to another exciting year of learning, growth, and discovery. Our school is more than just a place to learn; it's a community and place to belong, where ideas flourish, friendships are forged, and dreams take flight.

This year promises to be filled with new opportunities, challenges, and experiences that will shape your journey. As we come together again, let's remember to embrace curiosity, kindness, and perseverance. Our dedicated teachers and staff are here to support you every step of the way.

Let's create a year of excellence, collaboration, and fun. Here's to a successful and inspiring school year ahead!

Warmest regards,

Mrs. Hornbake, Ms. Hawk, and Mr. Montgomery

Click on the title above for a handy contact card to use when you need assistance or guidance here at Agora. This contact card can also be found in the ARC app in ClassLink.

We're so looking forward to working with the fantastic Elementary School Students again this school year. Please click on the title above to get a glimpse at how the counselors plan to support your children this school year. Do not hesitate to reach out to us.

Some tips for the start of the school year:

• Adequate Sleep: Children should be going to bed and waking up at the same time daily; ensuring they have enough sleep to start their day. This is crucial as our students are young and need sleep to regulate emotions, think functionally, and be the best they can be.
• Read Often: Reading is a crucial component to school success. Young children love the power of stories because they indirectly draw them in and allow them to learn a variety of skills from children’s books. A love for learning is so important early on. When choosing a book or story; ask your child what they would like to read.
• Encourage Responsibility: Set the bar high; most children will rise to the occasion and be independent. Having students keep their home classroom clean, cleaning up their snacks or toys and getting school supplies ready for the day will allow children to build independence.
• Do not limit learning to the classroom…Although the primary place for learning is in the classroom or from your child’s teacher- intellectual learning, social, and academic growth happen in ALL environments. Ensure your child is growing outside of the classroom and (virtual) walls of the teacher.

Sincerely,

• Agora’s Virtual Bookfair is September 1-15! FALL into reading with some new books while supporting literacy for Agora students.
• Agora’s mobile library is on the go again this year! Reach out to your family coach for more details on where and when you can borrow books.