WEEK  14

Dear team, 

We want to express our heartfelt gratitude for each of you. Your unwavering dedication, creativity, and compassion enrich the lives of your students and inspire everyone around you. 

We'd also like to thank you for the enthusiasm and positive energy you bring to the team. Together, we create the warmest environment!

A special thanks to our Social Committee! The Thanksgiving lounge was full of special details that help this team grow even stronger!!

🍂🧡Have a wonderful weekend 🧡🍂

Wednesday Dec 4th

3pm

 @Macarmen's Music Class

I spy with my little eyes students reading the whole time... 

I spy with my little eyes teachers modeling how reading looks like... 

I spy with my little eyes readers traveling to new and far lands... 

I spy with my little eyes readers building stamina... 

We couldn't feel prouder to see our students ✨READING✨ and making the most out of our amazing Media Center! This is exactly what Read and Research time should look like and we thank your support in making sure students love for reading grows and grows. 

Don't forget to reach out to Kitty if you need a selection of books (specific series, genre, level, etc..). Please share students independent reading level to Kitty and Cata, so they can support students finding a Just Right book! 

Guidelines:

• Please email Moni Sevilla and Clari Escudero to request a wall, including a description of what you’d like to display and how long it will remain up.

• Once you have authorization, please ensure that projects are displayed in a way that avoids damaging the walls.

• Not all walls can be used for displays—only certain designated walls will be available for this purpose.

Nohe & Kari

Please be at the gate by 7:45 am welcoming students.

Let's celebrate Quito together! Remind students to wear red and blue!  Check logistics for the day: 

Our wonderful Isa Castellanos has done it again! Please check the amazing 2024-2025 Student Portfolio. This format will be used throughout the school year. Please have students start building it as an ongoing process and do not wait until the end!

Important info to consider: 

Use template for new design: Once you open the link, go to the bottom and select "Use template for new design". You are to a create a copy for each one of your students. 

Goal Setting slides: There are two different formats for students to show MAP scores. Choose the one you like and delete the other slide. 

Learner Ambitions: Guidelines on how to complete this section is coming soon.

Open to feedback: If you have any suggestion, please reach out. 

2nd grade version: pending*

Thank you Isa for your hard work and ability to #CollaboratewithEmpathy!

PUNCTUALITY: I understand how busy our schedules can be, and I truly appreciate all the hard work you do every day. As a gentle reminder, let’s strive to be punctual for staff meetings, assemblies, and other important gatherings. Being on time helps us stay aligned, respect each other’s time, and accomplish our shared goals efficiently.

Thank you for your cooperation and dedication!

DUTIES: If you are absent, please make sure to find someone to cover your duty. 

ADULT BATHROOMS: Please make sure to use adults only bathrooms. Students safeguarding is our main priority!

1. METACOGNITION TEACHER SURVEY HERE complete by Dec 6th.

2. ELEOT PEER OBSERVATION due December 10th

3. Wednesdays are "Menor Day" school-wide! Let's all wear our Menor gear and take pride in belonging to the best school ever #TheMenorWay.

SECOND GRADE CONCERT 

• Dec 3rd 18h30pm (Teachers be at the classrooms at 6pm) 

• Dress Code: remind students to wear an elegant attire

• Rehearsals on Monday and Tuesday from 10h15 to 12h15

*Music class for 3rd grade will be cancelled on Monday and Tuesday. Thanks for understanding!*

FIESTAS DE QUITO  

• Dec 5th Half Day 

  • Fiestas de Quito activities led by room parents will take place during this day. Details coming soon.

• Dec 6th no school  

MAQUIPUCUNA

• We will have a pre-visit from Maquipucuna staff! Please check logistics

• Trips dates below 

HUASQUILA

• TEACHER PRE-TRIP MEETING: Monday Dec 2nd 3pm at Carol's classroom.

• Trips dates: 

  • January 13th - 15th

  • January 15th - 17th 

  • January 20th - 22nd

3 LEARNING MYTHS IT'S TIME TO BUST!

Checkout this Edutopia informative reel on teaching best practices.