The Eagle’s Nest
Two classes were awarded the Golden G award today for demonstrating respect the past week. Congratulations to Ms. Joyce’s Pre-primary grade class, and Ms. Thibodeaux’s fourth grade class!
Two classes were awarded the Golden G award today for demonstrating respect the past week. Congratulations to Ms. Joyce’s Pre-primary grade class, and Ms. Thibodeaux’s fourth grade class!
Report Cards and Student-Led Conferences
On October 17, report cards will be available for parents on Veracross. The purpose of the report card is to provide parents and students feedback on the progress made in the first trimester. Additionally, there will be suggestions for areas to focus on moving forward.
Student-Led Conferences will take place on October 17 and 24. During these days children will direct their parents through a number of activities in order for them to play an active role in their learning. Since students prepare for these conferences, and the conferences are very important for the children to document their growth and set future goals, we request all parents to attend. More information about conference sign up will be sent out on Wednesday.
Teacher Professional Development Days - Why does Graded have them?
Last Friday, all Lower School faculty gathered for a Professional Development (PD) day. On days like this, all faculty gathers to focus on particular areas of student learning. The goal is look at data and our teaching practices with a focus on continual improvement. Last Friday, our classroom and support teachers had an opportunity to focus on the standards we use to teach reading and writing. With this work, there was also time spent refining our assessments to ensure they match instruction (and can be used as tools to provide specific feedback to students). We also had a session on math, where teachers learned about the eight mathematical practices, or skills that can be transferred to use of math.
A Note from the PTA Regarding Teacher Appreciation Week
NOW IS THE TIME FOR THE GRADED COMMUNITY TO THANK OUR EDUCATORS,
THE WAYS THEY SUPPORT US, AND THE LASTING IMPACT THEY HAVE AT THE
FUTURE OF OUR KIDS AND OUR WORLD.
MAKE A DONATION
Together we can sponsor a very special week for our Graded teachers! Please consider donating R$50 or more per child so we can guarantee all our 170+ teachers and assistants are recognized. The funds will pay for the week of festivities and individual gifts for each one of our Graded educators. This year in addition we are accepting online credit card and PayPal to make the donation process easier for everyone. Please use the following link: www.graded.br/taw2018
THANK YOU NOTE
Use this opportunity to write something special to your chidren’s teachers. Teachers are used to getting notes from our kids, but feel extra special when parents take the time to write them a few words. Feel free to write notes to teachers from previous years. And please do not forget our Assistants, Librarians, Special‘s teachers (PE, Music, Art, etc) and Principals. Use positive examples of times when your teacher really made a difference in your kids’ lives. Please understand this is not a requirement but a suggestion to make our teachers feel appreciated.
Donations and Thank You Notes will be collected from September 24th through October 5th. Please place your donation in the envelope labeled TEACHER APPRECIATION and drop it off at the booth located outside the Cafeteria/Student Center, or you can send the envelope to the Lower School Office.
ORIGAMI
Help your child make an Origami Butterfly to decorate the events for the teachers. Use the provided Origami paper and follow the instructions written here. Please return your butterfly by October 3rd to your child’s teacher. Kids love to be involved!
THE WAYS THEY SUPPORT US, AND THE LASTING IMPACT THEY HAVE AT THE
FUTURE OF OUR KIDS AND OUR WORLD.
MAKE A DONATION
Together we can sponsor a very special week for our Graded teachers! Please consider donating R$50 or more per child so we can guarantee all our 170+ teachers and assistants are recognized. The funds will pay for the week of festivities and individual gifts for each one of our Graded educators. This year in addition we are accepting online credit card and PayPal to make the donation process easier for everyone. Please use the following link: www.graded.br/taw2018
THANK YOU NOTE
Use this opportunity to write something special to your chidren’s teachers. Teachers are used to getting notes from our kids, but feel extra special when parents take the time to write them a few words. Feel free to write notes to teachers from previous years. And please do not forget our Assistants, Librarians, Special‘s teachers (PE, Music, Art, etc) and Principals. Use positive examples of times when your teacher really made a difference in your kids’ lives. Please understand this is not a requirement but a suggestion to make our teachers feel appreciated.
Donations and Thank You Notes will be collected from September 24th through October 5th. Please place your donation in the envelope labeled TEACHER APPRECIATION and drop it off at the booth located outside the Cafeteria/Student Center, or you can send the envelope to the Lower School Office.
ORIGAMI
Help your child make an Origami Butterfly to decorate the events for the teachers. Use the provided Origami paper and follow the instructions written here. Please return your butterfly by October 3rd to your child’s teacher. Kids love to be involved!
Upcoming Important Dates
October 5
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LS Community D Assembly 8:15 am (auditorium)
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October 8 to 10
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PTA Teacher Appreciation Week
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October 11
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Faculty Professional Development Day (no school for students)
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October 12
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No School - Our Lady of the Apparition Holiday
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October 17
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Student-Led Conferences (no classes for students)
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October 19
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LS Community A Assembly 8:15 am (auditorium)
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October 24
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Student-Led Conferences (no classes for students)
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October 26
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LS Community B Assembly 8:15 am (auditorium)
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Nov. 1
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Halloween parades
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Nov. 2
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No school - Finados Holiday
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Nov. 9
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LS Community C Assembly 8:15 am (auditorium)
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Nov. 10
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PTA Thanksgiving Celebration
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Nov. 15
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No School - Proc. da Republica Holiday -
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Nov. 16
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No School - bridge to the holiday (Proc da Republica)
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Nov. 19
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No School - bridge to the holiday (Consciencia Negra)
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Nov. 20
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No School - Consciencia Negra Holiday
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Around the Lower School
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