Monday, October 30, 2017

Lower School Update - October 30, 2017

Conference Feedback
Thank you parents for attending conferences last week. Just a reminder to please complete this brief survey to give feedback and help us in planning future conferences.

Halloween Parade - November 1
We will have our Halloween Parades on Wednesday, November 1. For half day students (full day Pre-Primary students also participate) the parade will begin at 10:00 a.m. For full day students (K5 to 5th grade) the parade will begin at 2:00 p.m. We encourage children to dress in fantasy costumes that are creative and fun, but discourage violent and horror costumes. Pre-Primary students may come dressed in their costumes from home. First through Fifth grade students should bring costumes to change into at school in the afternoon.

The Eagle Way
Last week, your children shared their personal learning goals with you during Student-Led Conferences.  As they work to achieve their goals, they are likely to experience moments of challenge .  You can help them follow The Eagle Way and embrace their challenges by providing them ways to think about approaching their work.  Here are 25 sentences you can share and use with your children instead of “I don’t know” or “I can’t”.   

Thanksgiving
Join us on November 11 for our annual PTA Thanksgiving Celebration! If you are interested in volunteering, please sing up here.

Linda Sue Park is Coming to Graded!
Your Graded Libraries are thrilled to be hosting award-winning author, Linda Sue Park, the week of Nov 27-Dec 1. Ms. Park is the author of more than 20 books, from picture books to novels. While at Graded, Ms. Park will talk with students in PK5-grade 12. She will also offer a parent presentation on Tuesday, November 28 from 8:15-9:00 am. Students in grades 4-8 who would like to meet Ms. Park in a smaller setting to talk with her about her books and about writing are encouraged to participate in our Essay Contest. Twenty-five students will be selected for a special lunchtime event. Ms. Park's TEDx Talk, Can A Children's Book Change the World?, will give you a glimpse into her thoughtful approach to reading and writing. Livro Facil will have copies of Linda Sue Park’s books available for sale. Students will have the opportunity to have books autographed.

Upcoming Important Dates
November 1
  • Pre-primary Halloween Parade 10:00 am
  • K5 to 5th Grade Halloween Parade 2:00 pm
November 2
Dia de Finados Holiday (no school for students)
November 3
No School for Students
November 10
Community A Assembly 8:15 am (auditorium)
November 11
PTA Thanksgiving Celebration
November 13 & 14
5th Grade Salesópolis Trip
November 14
  • PTA Coffee
  • PTA Bookclub
November 15
Proclamação da República Holiday (no school for students)
November 17
Community B Assembly 8:15 am (auditorium)
November 20
Dia da Consciência Negra Holiday (no school for students)
November 22
LS Musical: The Phantom Tollbooth Jr. 5:30 pm (auditorium)
November 23
  • Community C Assembly 8:15 am (auditorium)
  • Thanksgiving (students dismissed at 11:30 am)
November 24
Thanksgiving Holiday (no school for students)
November 28
Visiting Author Linda Sue Park Parent Coffee 8:15 am (auditorium)
December 1
Community D Assembly 8:15 am (auditorium)

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