WEEK 35
WEEK 35
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Dear Team,
This week's highlight goes to a very inspiring teacher: our dear Carol Simpson - a rock to the Elementary team.
We truly admire Carol's craft! She is constantly finding ways to make science and math meaningful, engaging and fun. Most importantly, she helps students understand the why of things, encourages to explore different possibilities that pushes critical and creative thinking.
She is someone who never stops learning! Carol's enthuasiasm is contagious and we feel very fortunate to learn from her and work alongside her.
THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING THAT YOU DO
YOU ROCK !! 🤩
Enjoy your weekend,
Moni & Marga⭐
Staff Meeting
WEDNESDAY MAY 29th
MUSIC CLASS
3PM
5th Grade GLM
GRADUATION LOGISTICS
TUESDAY MAY 27th
CAROL'S CLASS
3PM
All 5th grade team expected
METACOGNITION - THE LEARNER AMBITIONS
METACOGNITION WEEK 34
LEARNER AMBITION OF THE MONTH: CRITICAL
LESSON STRENGTH: OBSERVE (part 1)
THINKING ROUTINE TO EMBED IN LESSONS:
Compass Point
USEFUL LINKS:
Do not forget to complete the Metacognition Surveys this week:
CLASS LISTS PROCEDURES
That time of the year has arrived!
Remember that this is a confidential process and that requires our professionalism. Check the timeline below:
Week 34:
Teachers start the process: (see the parallel formation document for specific details)
Step 1: Core / Homeroom fill out your student's placement cards. See Procedure.
Step 2: Core/Homeroom (with Spanish Teacher): Make 4 or 5 balanced groups with their own students.
Step 3: Fill out the Class Placement Sheet. This will be shared.
*FAA teachers (Art, Music, PE) send Core/Home Room Teachers any information for them to take into consideration.
Week 35 & 36:
Admin & Support team work on building new class groups.
Week 37:
Teaching teams are invited to check and revise class groups.
CHILDREN'S DAY
We will celebrate our beloved children in the most fun way!
You need to have 3 teams per class. Please add them HERE
All game logistics will be explained during next week's Staff Meeting.
SENIOR WALK
On May 30th, we will say goodbye to our Seniors with a heartfelt street of honor at 10am.
Each class should prepare 3 posters with positive
wishes ✨ and stand in the following spots:
5th Grade: Covered hallway - next to the playground.
4th Grade: Makerspace hallway
2nd Grade: Art hallway
3rd Grade: 3rd grade hallway.
Watch the Youtube video to understand the route. ➡️
FAREWELL GAMES
On May 29th we will celebrate the Farewell Games! Where our Senior athletes represent Colegio Menor for the last time. We are invited to cheer for our team and make them feel our appreciation!
Please sign up for your class for one game. There are two tabs (Coliseum and Soccer Tribune).
Come with the best barras and whistles to make some noise! 📣 🎉
MAP TEST
The last MAP testing session is around the corner! Keep working hard on your MAP interventions and IXL plans. We will see how our student skyrocket their MAP scores! 🚀
You said it, we listened! All grade-levels will be testing at 8am. Find the testing schedule below.
CLASS SCHEDULES AND DETAILS CAN BE FOUND:
STUDENT-LED CONFERENCES
Student-led conferences will take place on week 38 (June 16th June 20th)
Please have parents sign up for a conference time one week in advance (week 37 June 9th - 13th).
EOY CALENDAR
The EOY madness has begun! All important dates can be found in the calendar below:
STUDENTS' INITIATIVES
SOLAR PANELS SURVEY
4 amazing 5th grade girls are working on a solar panel project for the school.
They need our support to first find out what Elementary students know about solar panels.
Please post this LINK to Schoology (3rd -5th) and have staudents complete it as a morning work or at the end of a lesson.
2nd grade can have students complete it as a Center.
Let's support our environmental advocates!
SOCIAL MEDIA CHALLENGE
Dear Teachers: I want to let you know that this May as Elementary Team we are participating in a challenge to shine and help energize our online school community!
The second piece of content that will participate in this month's challenge is now live: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJ7ag4fyNim/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
This is the 1st of 4 university testimonies we will be uploading to social media... the 4 of them will be part of this month's challenge so stay tuned!
Remember the rules of the game:
👍 Likes on our posts count for 1 point.
💬 Comments count for 2 points.
📲 Sharing (with proof via screenshot sent to me by email) in your stories counts for 3 points.
👉 You can accumulate up to 6 points per person and post if you complete all three actions — like, comment, and share.
If you have any questions just let me know...Let's give our Class of 2025 all the support!!
GRA
Elementary's Social Media Ambassador
CAR DUTY
NOHE & KARI
Please be at the gate by 7:45 am welcoming students.
Important Reminders
End of the Year Observations: Moni and or Marga will begin classroom observations. Expect them throughout the upcoming weeks.
Active Supervision! Let's finish the school year strong! Please keep behavior expectations high, walk students and maintain lines during class transitions.
DUTIES: Don't forget to wear your vest and to be on time. Phones should be used only in case of an emergency. If you have a personal day, you are in charge of finding someone who will cover your duty.
ELEOT PEER OBSERVATION S2: You are to complete the second peer observation throughout S2. Please upload your observation to Staff Development 24-25
Teacher Portfolio & EOY Goals Meetings: Don't forget to start working on your Teacher portfolio to present at your EOY Goals meeting.
Medical Exams Follow up: Our school doctor Yulimar will be available until June 6th for the medical exams follow up. You may get an appointment here.
Upcoming Events
Virtual Musicians celebration for 2nd grade, and selected 5th grade students - Monday 10am @PAC
3rd Grade Landmark Project Parent Presentation - May 27th
Farewell Games - May 29th
Senior Walk - May 30th
Children's Day - May 30th
CELEBRATING DIVERSITY ASSEMBLY - May 30th at 1:55pm @PAC
ALL ES STUDENTS AND STAFF EXPECTED.
Spotlighting Learning
INTERNATIONAL FAIR
We are grateful for our International community! Thank you for sharing a bit of their culture, yummy food and traditions.
Diversity strengthens us and englight us!
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5th Grade Phases of the Moon
Our 5th graders learned about the phases of the moon through an engaging and meaninful activity
Interesting Resources
From Metacognition Newsletter:
"All teachers struggle with classroom management. In this episode, we do our best to support and offer suggestions to three desperate teachers."
Listen to this fun and useful podcast HERE
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