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Michael Follett's Opal Visit
This week we welcomed Michael Follett, founder of Outdoor Play and Learning (OPAL). Michael w worked with our K1–G5 teachers to deepen practices around meaningful play and shared insights on the importance of play in children’s development and how play nurtures both learning and well-being.
We also had the pleasure of having Luc, a musician, participate in our assembly and sing an interactive song with the students
Positive Discipline Flyer .pdfBehavior Guidelines
At ASM
Our goal is to create a safe, supportive environment where all students can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
We prioritize building relationships, teaching social-emotional skills, and empowering responsible choices.
Discipline is not about punishment; it’s an opportunity for growth & learning.
Every child is unique, and children may require different levels of support
The ASM rules apply at all school related activities including field trips and on the school bus.
Responses to Level 2 or 3 behavior incidents (including parent contact and follow up):
1. Teacher or Assistant Principal speaks with children individually unless this is related to a child’s SEL development, then it is counselor.
2. Communicate with teachers
3. Communicate with parents
4. Provide consequence / restorative practice
Digital Citizenship Week- Oct 20-24
Digital Citizenship Week is just around the corner! It will kick off our year-long lessons in the library and classrooms, designed to help students develop healthy and safe habits for using technology. This initiative is part of a broader focus on digital literacy, well-being, and responsible tech use. This year’s theme is Digital Well-Being in the AI Era. Here are some resources to support your learning:
Lockdown Drill
On Tuesday, October 21 ASM will have a lockdown drill to practice safety procedures in our school. Unlike a fire drill, the goal is to stay inside, lock doors, turn off lights, and remain silent and out of sight until authorities clear the situation. These drills are designed to reduce panic by making the steps automatic through repeated practice.
Fall Learning Conferences
Our Fall Learning Conferences will involve the students, parents and teachers. The purpose of these conversations is to establish a relationship between the student, parents and teachers, those who are responsible for supporting the student through the learning process. All present at the conference have a role to play in highlighting and identifying achievements, challenges and possible next steps.
At the conference, students will reflect on and share their hopes, wishes, strengths and goals. Parents have a chance to share their perspectives on their child’s learning with both the student and teacher. Teachers will also share what they have learned about the student so far. Goals for this year are collaboratively developed by parents, the student and the teacher. Sign-ups for Learning Conferences will be open October 22. Watch the LS Weekly Updates for more information!
Halloween Parade: Wednesday October 29th, 9:30-10am
We will have a Halloween Parade on Wednesday, October 29 in the lower school gym from 9:30-10am. Parents are invited to come. Students may wear the costume of their choice to school!
In order to ensure that Halloween feels good and is respectful to everyone, we ask that you and your child make sure the costume they select avoids portraying stereotypes or specific cultures. Help your child to make sure that their costume is not based on or offensive to any racial, ethnic or religious group, people with disabilities or illnesses, or any other group of people. Please reinforce the importance of not darkening skin or using makeup to change one’s skin color to match the person they are dressing up to be. Students are often unaware of the long history these traditions have of causing harm and need help understanding why it can be hurtful and problematic. Some examples of problematic costumes include: Native American costumes involving headdresses or feathers or dressing in any costume that portrays a stereotype about a specific ethnicity, religion or race.
If you are looking for further resources in order to better understand this issue, a great place to start is the #IAmNotACostume Campaign which can be found at: http://www.lspirg.org/costumes.
We look forward to celebrating Halloween in the Lower School! Thank you for your support!
What's Coming Up?
Please be sure to check our October Lower School Events Calendar.
Behavior Guidelines
Responses to Level 2 or 3 behavior incidents (including parent contact and follow up):
1. Teacher or ICAP speaks with children individually unless this is related to a child’s SEL development, then it is counselor.
2. Communicate with teachers
3. Communicate with parents
4. Provide consequence / restorative practice
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