WGO - ES Archive: May 15

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Issue #35: May 15, 2025

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From the Principal

Ms. Michelle Alzamora

Dear Elementary School Families,

At ACS, we firmly believe that actionable and constructive feedback is a powerful catalyst for growth, not just for our students but our entire learning community – including the dedicated adults who guide them. Just as we encourage our students to reflect on feedback to deepen their understanding and refine their skills, we, too, as educators, embrace the opportunity to learn and evolve in our practice. We understand continuous improvement is essential in fostering an exceptional learning environment where every child thrives.

Over the past two weeks, our elementary students have actively participated in providing valuable feedback to their teachers through surveys focused on classroom relationships and instructional strategies. These thoughtful responses offer a unique window into the student experience, highlighting what resonates well and identifying areas where we can further enhance our approaches. Individually, teachers will dedicate time to carefully consider this feedback, reflecting on the nuances and identifying potential adjustments to their teaching. Furthermore, as an elementary school team, we will also examine trends in the feedback to gain a broader understanding of what is working well across the division and where we might collectively focus our professional growth efforts.

Our teachers, who were integral in developing this survey, are eager to engage with this data, viewing it as a valuable tool to refine their practice and further cultivate a positive and effective learning environment for every student.

Yours,

Michelle Alzamora

After School Activities

ES Grade 4 and 5 Jamboree

May 15th: Track and Field @ ABS (4-7:30 pm) Schedule here
May 16th: Basketball @ ACS Schedule here (Updated schedule for schools participating)
May 17th: Soccer @ AA Schedule here (Updated Schedule for heat advisory)

Grade 4 and Grade 5 Basketball Jamboree 2025

Friday, May 16, 2025 @ ACS

Play will consist of two 10-minute halves

5-minute halftime break

NO full court press or back court pressure
No shot clock
Stoppage of play to explain rules and correct behavior MUST happen by the adult officiating the games.
Each school can enter a maximum of 4 teams (Must be 2 male and 2 female)
- Roster size : Max of 12 students per team
Each team plays 3 games
There will be food available for purchase on campus from local vendors

2nd Graders Explore Contemporary Art at the Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts

As part of our mission to deepen students’ appreciation and understanding of the visual arts, second-grade students visited the Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts last week. The trip complemented their current exploration of modern and conceptual art by giving them the opportunity to experience regional contemporary works in a professional gallery setting.

Students made meaningful connections between their classroom learning and real-world art experiences, while also developing a deeper understanding of the gallery as a space for dialogue, reflection, and community engagement. A special highlight of the visit was discovering one of their own art teacher’s paintings on display, a moment of pride and inspiration for all!

From the ES Counselors

Updated Resource Webpage - Discussion ideas and coping strategies when approaching unfairness, violence, crime and war with your child.

Talking about topics like unfairness, violence, crime and war can be hard. You might not know what to say in the moment. Being ready for these talks can help. Please check out the resources on this page and let us know how we can support you!

Tim Steadman and Hayley Jeanes

From the ES Learning Commons

A super special guest! Our former superintendent, Larry McIlvain, stopped by to chat with our KG kids about all the cool changes our school has gone through—there were big smiles, curious questions, and lots of excitement!

Poetry in Action! 📝 Our Grade 4 students were inspired by special guest speaker Yasmine Shamma, who brought the art of writing poetry to life, sparking creativity, rhythm, and a love for words!