A Great Start to the School Year
Thank you families for such a supportive start to the school year! We have enjoyed seeing the students settle into new grade levels and routines. Students are making new connections in their classes and strengthening existing friendships. Feel free to contact your child’s teacher if there is any important information to share about your child that they might not already know.
8 Day Schedule
This school year we have transitioned to an 8 day schedule (days A to H). We have done so to align schedules with our Middle School and High School. One added benefit for the change in schedule is being able to add more music and art time for our 1st to 5th grade students. We are also introducing Brazilian Social Studies classes for our students. The Veracross calendar lists each day of the 8 day schedule for students and parents. We will share more information about the new schedule during our open house.
The Eagle Way
You may have heard your child mention The Eagle Way. The Eagle Way is one strategy that we are using across the entire Lower School this year to build a strong community and to practice skills that help each child develop Graded’s core values. We will continue to use this space in the coming weeks to share small bits of information with you about The Eagle Way. For this week, we would like to showcase The Eagle Way mantra:
We are Graded Eagles
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ager to Inspire by
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cting Safely
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iving Respect
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iving Responsibly
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mbracing Challenges and
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oaring to Success!
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Technology Use
Just a reminder as we start the school year that it is important to monitor your child’s use of technology. While it is exciting to see how quickly children can find information online, they also need support with what is developmentally appropriate for them to view. We recommend having limited technology time in a supervised area, and have children shut off their devices before going to bed. We have already had some students report they have tried the Bloody Mary challenge, which one of the suggestions is to look at a scary image at 3:00am. As you can imagine, this makes being prepared for learning the following day a challenge. For more tips about media use and children, click here.
The LS Library
Please stop by to set up your own library account, to be able to access online resources (including databases for your children, and magazines for you) and check out books. Your child will have a specific day of the 8-day cycle that is a set library check-out time, but they are able to come check out new books any day, with permission from their teachers. We are also open before and after school (from 7:30-4) daily. We look forward to seeing you soon!
School Photos
On August 17, 18, and 21st students will have both their individual and class photos taken. The daily schedule is listed in the Upcoming Important Dates section below.
Lower School Open House
It is our pleasure to invite you to our Lower School Open House. During this evening event, you will be introduced to our faculty and learn more about our program. The event will take place from 6:00-9:00 on Thursday, August 31st. More specific information will be included in next week’s Lower School Update.
Upcoming Important Dates
August 17
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Pictures for Homeroom Classes:
Pre-primary: Ms. Alex Hudson
Pre-primary: Ms. Phelane Kertzer
Pre-primary: Ms. Bruna Malvezi
1st Grade: Ms. Daphne Heinenberg
1st Grade: Ms. Lisa England
2nd Grade: Ms. Renata Ziegert
3rd Grade: Mr. Steven Barkdoll
3rd Grade: Ms. Priscilla Kulikowsky
3rd Grade: Ms. Laura Davis
3rd Grade: Mr. Felippe Rozentzvaig |
August 18
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Pictures for Homeroom Classes:
Pre-primary: Ms. Cibele Thomaz
Pre-primary: Ms. Joyce Boturão
Pre-primary: Ms. Fernanda Rodrigues
Pre-primary: Ms. Fernanda Oppenheimer
1st Grade: Ms. Shannon Keane
2nd Grade: Ms. Sandra Mendonça
4th Grade: Mr. Andrew Hossack
4th Grade: Ms. Patricia Gehrels
5th Grade: Ms. Eileen Murphy
5th Grade: Ms. Charo Sanchez |
August 21
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Pictures for Homeroom Classes:
1st Grade: Ms. Susan Burnquist
2nd Grade: Mr. Kevin Maykut
2nd Grade: Mr. Jeff Tarigo
4th Grade: Ms. Claire Arcenas
4th Grade: Ms. Patricia Thibodeaux
5th Grade: Ms. Nadine Kitto
5th Grade: Ms. Alicia Patrick |
August 15
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PTA Book Club 1pm (Room E12)
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August 30
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Superintendent Coffee for New Families 8:30am (Auditorium)
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August 31
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Lower School Open House 6:00-9:00pm
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Around the Lower School
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