Class of 2017 your speeches captured our hearts! We teachers thank you for the laughs, learning, memories, and we look forward to watching you engage the future! Thank you for the many lovely notes and gifts. A few last loose ends. If you missed graduation here are the a few good links. 8th grade SLIDESHOW… Continue reading FAREWELL CLASS OF 2017
Dear Parents and Students, As this crazy week comes to a close, please know we will probably be sending another form of communication in the days to come. We are in the midst of Crew Day, passage portfolios, and graduation preparation. We look forward to seeing you all on Friday! Revolution As part of our… Continue reading Tuesday, June 6, 2017
Dear Parents and Students, This morning Will Cunningham was the first to “pass” his Passage Portfolio. His classmates cheered, high-fived, and even picked him up in celebration! This next two weeks will be an emotional roller coaster for you and your child. There will be cheers of accomplishment, sorrow to leave old friends, and anxiety… Continue reading May 30, 2017
Dear Parents and Students, END OF GRADE TESTS: EOGs are this Tuesday and Wednesday! Please make sure your student is rested, drinks plenty of fluids the night before, eats a hearty, protein-filled breakfast, and arrives at school on time with #2 pencils! We will begin testing at 8:15. Students are not allowed to wear smartwatches… Continue reading Monday, May 22, 2017
Dear Parents and Students, Please make sure your child has a calculator that has exponent, square, and cube root capability for the Math EOG. At this time about half do not have calculators in school. Most students are sharing, and the school does not have extra calculators to distribute on test day. Texas Instruments TI-30Xa… Continue reading Monday, May 15, 2017
Dear Parents and Students, Parents, there seems to be some confusion where children are claiming we don’t have homework. Unfortunately, by the 8th grade the End of Grade Test and End of Course Tests do require studying. EOG Sources: Reading – Vocab Terms (Test 5/23) Math 8 – Khan Mastery Challenge is a great source.… Continue reading May 8, 2017
Dear Parents and Students, Parents thank you for all of your support with Outward Bound. Your children’s resilience is astounding! We teachers can’t thank you enough for the dinners! You have no idea the gift of fresh vegetables, bread, soup, and treats! *Please note that in all of the hub-bub a few Outward Bound instructors… Continue reading Monday, May 1, 2017
