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لترجمة هذه الرسالة من المدرسة ، اضغط عليها ثم استخدم الرابط الموجود على اليمين.
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Greetings,
Thanksgiving break is only two and a half days away! I hope your time is filled with good food, friends, family, and laughter! Oh yes, and a little shopping.
Wednesday, students are dismissed at 12 noon. Please plan accordingly. There is no LEDP on Wednesday.
We will have a short spirit week beginning Monday with crazy sock day; on Tuesday, wear your school spirit or team shirts, and come to school in your pajamas on Wednesday.
World Cup Soccer starts today. Host country Qatar will play Ecuador. Jackie McCready is routing for her native country. Like Jackie, many of our students and their families are excited about this event. The World Cup Football (Soccer) draws over 3.2 billion viewers from all over the world. To put it into perspective, the Olympics has 400 million viewers. The World Cup takes place every four years, unlike most sporting finals, which occur once a year. Around the world, people gather in coffee shops and sporting restaurants, and many large outdoor viewing parties occur in cities hosted by the government.
The host country, Qatar, is the smallest country ever to host the World Cup. Because Qatar gets as hot as 108 degrees in the summer, they needed to switch the game to winter, where the average temperature is still 84.
We have a large population of Brazilian students. They will no doubt be rooting for their home country as this year's favorite for the title. World Cup Soccer lasts through December. Find ways to leverage their interest by bringing fun facts and cultural traditions. Your kids are excited to tell you about their team and how their families watch this special tournament together.
You may be asked about the controversy the games have created. The host country, Qatar, relied on migrant workers to build stadiums and other infrastructure for the games. Human rights organizations have raised concerns about worker deaths and safety. Qatar is also known for its blatant discrimination against women and LGBTQ people. Many people are asking for a boycott of the games. This makes celebrating the games very complicated especially given our commitment to equity. However, ignoring such an important event that is a point of pride for many of our students, especially those from Brazil, would be hurtful. I think we can celebrate World Cup pride while acknowledging the controversy.
If you haven't read Dr. Galdston's Update, please do. I've taken out the presentation of the school colors and furnishing please take a look. There are several cool pictures of the Media Center and Learning Commons.
With a grateful heart,
Stacy
Stacy
