Essential Agreements into Goals

Year-to-Date: 1,357; August 2023: 180; Last Week: 42.7

I purchased a running log/journal over the summer and one of the more meaningful exercises is to set for the next year. (My next running) year starts on September 1, 2023. I set goals every three months for a total of four yearly goals. As I log my daily runs and reflect on the type of week I had I can more easily figure out if I am on track or not to meet each one of these four goals. Likewise, students wrote final drafts of their first term goals.

As one way to distinguish last year from this year, we are storing goals in portfolios rather than displaying them in semi-public egresses. In this way, progressing toward meeting these goals (or the process of continuous improvement) becomes more of an emphasis than just meeting them or not. Additionally, reflecting on the learning process becomes a bit easier because evidence of learning (and progress) is stored in one place. We had a great second week and please use the following link for details: G6 in Pictures W2.

Parent Information Evening

Again, thanks to everyone who took some time out of their schedules to show support for a home-school connection. This event was a chance to find out important information about this year’s program or inquiry, including expectations, routines, and a chance to ask questions, make comments, and raise concerns. During the meeting I gave a quick reminder about our initial confidential survey to help us to get to know your children better. Currently, 14 families have responded and the window to reply is until Thursday, September 1, 2023. Lastly, if you were unable to attend, please refer to the linked documents.

School Events – Important Dates

G6 WIDA assessments will take place from mid to late September. Please be reminded that all students must have a functioning set of headphones or earbuds and a fully charged iPad for the dates listed below.

Speaking: Sunday, September 17 – Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Listening: Sunday, September 24, 2023
Writing: Monday, September 25 2023
Reading: Tuesday, September 26, 2023