This week, we would like to recognize and appreciate Sylvi for taking the time to write a thoughtful and reflective email to a student and her family after gathering and reflecting on their feedback following report cards during her CT. Her willingness to listen with care and respond with intention reflects the strength of the relationships we strive to build with our students and families. Actions like these foster trust, reinforce partnership, and remind us that meaningful communication can have a lasting impact on a student’s sense of belonging and growth.

We also want to celebrate the everyday moments that make our team so special, including the way we connect and support one another through our WhatsApp group. Whether it’s making someone laugh at just the right time, sharing a meaningful reflection, or simply being there for each other, these interactions reflect the genuine care and connection that define our Middle School community.

I feel incredibly proud to belong to a team like this. The meaningful connections we continue to nurture are what make our work not only impactful, but deeply human.

Community Time (CT) Plans

Here is the link to this week’s Community Time (CT) Lesson Plan. 

If you have any questions or need support, don’t hesitate to reach out to Valen.

A message from Vale regarding Winter MAP assessments:

As you know, Winter MAP assessments will take place next week. Please review the following guidelines to ensure we are aligned on procedures and expectations:

• Testing Locations: All MAP tests will be administered in classrooms. ​A proctoring schedule,​ similar to the one used during semester exams, has been created.

• Sessions: All testing sessions have already been set up. You simply need to locate the corresponding session name and start it.

• Makeups – Block 6:

  • Monday: Students who do not finish their Reading MAP will continue during Block 6 in the OVEN.

  • Wednesday: Students who do not finish their Math or Language MAPs will also go to the OVEN during Block 6 to complete them.

  • Tuesday: NO Makeup time, due to Inmerso 

• Additional Makeup Time: Students who are still not done after Monday and Wednesday’s allotted makeup time will continue on Thursday and Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

• Student Communication: All of this information will be shared with students on Friday and reviewed again on Monday during CT.

We are currently working on clear guidelines regarding discipline and the use of technology (devices) in the classroom.

Thank you Luisa and Ana for signing up! If anyone else wants to be a part of this (mostly) asynchronous work contact me. 

If you are interested in participating in a committee that will review this information and help develop guidelines to guide and regulate the use of technology in the classroom, please let us know. (This does not apply to cell phones, as there is already a clear policy in place.)