Greetings!

 

We had a full and productive week putting into practice much of the outcome of our Retreat work. We were grateful that the rainy start gave way to autumn sunshine. 

 

BEHIND THE SCENES:

A highlight of my weeks is my meetings with every student in the school - conducted in small groups - Kinder, Jr MAPP, Sr MAPP, Middle Grades, Purple and Gold.  Each meeting is unique to both the students and the  moment in time.  This week, Jr MAPP had a lot to connect about on the theme of COMMUNICATION and the contributions of the late Jane Goodall. Meanwhile, the Purple Group and I talked about some of their Retreat Feedback, especially surrounding details of our math instruction.  Gold Students signed up for jobs identified at Retreat to enhance our community.  Perhaps my favorite thing that came out of that was the pairing of a senior with a second grader for some daily math work.  In general, the seniors are very involved as both classroom assistants and math graders.  It is inspiring to see how joyful they are about this part of their days and their contributions are invaluable…I am secretly working to persuade them to consider careers in education!

 

 

 

REMIND:

Please sign up for your Family Conference next week.

School is closed this Friday for a Teacher Work Day to prepare for 130 conferences the following week!

 

MAPP Teachers sent their sign-up links individually, Middle Grades was sent by Michelle and Upper School was sent by Amy Cummings.

 

ANNOUNCE:

 

This week is Club Preview week.  No sign-up is needed for students to attend a club session this week.  The info was sent home by Wendy on Friday.

 

Upper School has been sent Job Shadow opportunities for the week of October 13 (Conference week).  Families should review and respond!  Thanks to Charlotte and Amy Shields for their work to organize all of this and thank you to all the parents who are participating in offering these valuable experiences to our students.

 

Middle Grades Group B has been sent info on a day trip to Charlottesville.

 

MAPP students take their annual excursion to the pumpkin patch on Thursday.

 

Our Soccer team plays their final game this Thursday vs. Fletcher Academy. Players will be dismissed from class at 3 PM.

 

Fall Festival will run from 3-4:30 PM on Friday, October 24. In addition to fun for all there will be Parent Service opportunities.  Stay tuned.

 

I hope you have a great week!

 

Best,

Thelma

 

 

 

UPCOMING:

 

Week of October 6

- Fall Club Preview Week

 

Friday, October 10

- School closed

- Teacher Work Day

- PSAT Testing OPTIONAL for Grades 10 and 11

 

Monday-Wednesday, October 13-15

- School closed (K-12) Family conferences

- Upper School asynchronous learning and job shadow opportunities

 

 

Thursday-Friday, October 16-17 

-         MAPP and MG in session

-         Upper School closed for Family Conferences

-         Upper School asynchronous learning and job shadow opportunities

 

Friday, October 24

-         Fall Social – 3-4:30 PM - details to follow - WEATHER DEPENDENT

-         No aftercare

 

Monday, October 27-Friday, October 31

-         Upper School X Schedule

 

Friday, October 31 - Mid Semester