Issue #6: September 19, 2024
Issue #6: September 19, 2024
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From the Principal
From the Principal
Ms. Michelle Alzamora
Dear Families,
As your children continue to navigate their school journey, we believe it is essential to emphasize the importance of fostering independence and confidence in problem-solving. When students feel empowered to tackle challenges on their own, they develop valuable life skills that will benefit them well beyond the classroom.
One of the most effective ways to encourage independence is to provide opportunities for your child to practice problem-solving. This could involve encouraging them to find solutions to everyday challenges, such as tying their shoes, packing their backpack, or completing homework assignments without assistance. By allowing them to take ownership of these tasks, you are helping them build self-reliance and a sense of accomplishment.
We are excited to share a video that was recently shown to all students about our "Scorpion Solvers." This group of dedicated students is available during recess and they were trained by Ms. Hayley and Ms. Katie to help students solve small problems.
We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to the students who have volunteered to be Scorpion Solvers. Their commitment to helping others and their positive attitudes are invaluable assets to our school community.
By working together as parents, teachers, and students, we can create a nurturing environment that fosters independence, problem-solving skills, and a lifelong love of learning.
Yours,
Michelle
From the ES Learning Commons
From the ES Learning Commons
Discover why graphic novels are more than just pictures—they're a powerful tool for building literacy and engaging young readers. https://www.understood.org/en/articles/5-reasons-graphic-novels-can-help-kids-with-reading
Grade 1 readers carefully select their 'just-right' books for a perfect reading adventure!
Excitement is in the air as students rush to grab the next book in their favorite series from the book cart!
From the Activities and Athletics Department
From the Activities and Athletics Department
Parent Teacher Conferences
Parent Teacher Conferences
We invite you to participate in the Fall 2024 Parent Teacher Conferences. There are no classes for students on these dates.
** Please understand that the PowerSchool sign-up process applies only to Elementary homeroom, Learning Support, and Counselor conferences.
ES Students are expected to attend conferences with their parents, as they are student goal-setting conferences.
For Conference Manager support please contact Ms. Farhan
For PowerSchool support please contact Ms. Khuloud
Conferences with elementary classroom teachers, elementary counselors, and elementary Learning Support teachers are by appointment only; parents/guardians must book through the Conference Manager which opens for sign-ups on Saturday, September 21st at 12:00 pm and closes on Thursday, October 3rd at 3:00 pm. Click here for instructions.
The Arabic, Art, Music, and PE teachers look forward to meeting with you to talk about student goals. They will be available to speak with children and their parents in their classrooms for walk in conferences, the PE Teachers will be in the ES LC.
Last year we noted that many parents visited the Arabic, PE, Music, and Art teachers during their scheduled lunch breaks. To help with this, we will be scheduling the specialist teachers’ breaks when classroom teachers are meeting with families. To help you plan your time effectively, please note the following break times for specialists:
Morning Break:
Morning Break:
Arabic and PE Teachers First Break 9:10 - 9:30
Art and Music Teachers First Break 9:30 - 9:50
Lunch Break:
Lunch Break:
Arabic and PE Teachers 12:15 - 12:55
Art and Music Teachers 12:30 - 1:10
Afternoon Break:
Afternoon Break:
Arabic and PE Teachers Second Break 3:10 - 3:30
Art and Music Teachers 3:30 - 3:50
Student Council Sponsored Spirit Week
Student Council Sponsored Spirit Week
Upcoming Student Council Sponsored Spirit Week (September 22 - September 26)
Sunday - Fancy Day (Dress your best!)
Monday - Student/Adult Switch Day (Students will dress like adults and adults will dress like students)
Tuesday - Anything But a Backpack Day (Let your imagination run wild and bring your things to school in anything but a backpack)
Wednesday - Costume Day (Wear your favorite costume, but please leave weapons at home)
Thursday - P.J. Day (Wear P.J.s and bring your favorite stuffy to school)
MAP Assessments
MAP Assessments
We have almost completed our Fall MAP assessments. Students will be wrapping up next week and finishing any make-up assessments. Our next step in the process is to close our test window and wait for the final results from NWEA. Once we have the data, we will be looking at trends, comparing MAP data to our other assessments, and considering how we adjust our strategies for groups and individuals. We will never use MAP data in isolation when considering individuals or trends about learning. We will consider this one snapshot in time with everything that we know about our learners.
We are also looking forward to sharing the MAP results with parents. We invite you to join us on October 30 at 8:15 in the morning for a special MAP Parent Chat. This presentation will be recorded for parents that are not able to join us.
From the Counseling Department
From the Counseling Department
Chances are your child's emotions fluctuate quite often! Over time, this may make you feel stuck as a parent around how to support your child and yourself in addressing emotional outbursts. It is taxing work. To possibly help, we've added another tool to our ES Counseling Website - Check out these Tools to Try posters you can print and hang in your home to remind yourself and family members that there are tools you can use. The tools are best used together, as a family - not just for the kids!
We are here and happy to support you if you have any questions or would like to discuss ways to create a calmer home environment.
Tim Steadman and Hayley Jeanes
ES Article of the Month
ES Article of the Month
Important Dates & Quick Links
Important Dates & Quick Links
Mark Your Calendars!
Mark Your Calendars!
September 22 - Individual Yearbook photos taken
September 22 - 26 - Spirit Week
September 24 - CCT - Late Start Day
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