Celebrating Moments That Matter
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This week, we would like to recognize the incredible work of our Pollinators: Kiki, Santi, Dani, and Mau and the meaningful progress they continue to make as part of our innovation work. Their commitment to exploring new ideas, reflecting on practice, and sharing learning with colleagues is helping move our section forward in powerful ways.
We encourage you to take a few minutes to review the pictures to see the excellent work underway. Thank you to all of our Pollinators for the energy, reflection, and leadership you are bringing to this journey, your efforts are helping cultivate meaningful growth across our Middle School community.
Need-to-Know Information
Monday, April 13th
3:00 - 3:45 pm
Department Meetings
Objective: Alignment and Planning
Locations:
Science - Alonso's Classroom
Spanish - Monina's Classroom
Math and ELA - Luisa's Classroom
SS - Mau's Classroom
Wednesday, April 15th
3:00 - 3:45 pm
Staff Meeting
Location: Santi's Classroom
Friday, April 17th
Afterschool
MS Special Teacher's Day Celebration
Information from the Social Committee coming soon
Community Time (CT) Plans
Here is the link to this week’s Community Time (CT) Lesson Plan - CT Evidence Folder.
If you have any questions or need support, don’t hesitate to reach out to Valen.
Hello Middle School, we hope you enjoyed working with Name- Describe-Act. The new thinking routine we will be working with is Peel the Fruit. Try it out! And send us pictures or comments if you do.
Important information from our Dean
Admin met today with Diego Viteri, boxing trainer and founder of Viteri Boxing, one of the largest combat sports communities in Latin America, to plan a workshop for our 8th grade students focused on violence prevention. We are aiming to hold the workshop next Thursday, April 16th, and Rafa will share all the relevant information on Monday.
Our objective is to work on something for 6th and 7th grade as well, but catered to their specific needs (prevention).
CEIBO
8th Grade
Destination: Cuenca
Dates:
Group 1: April 20–22, 2026 * Chaperones: Rafa, Santi V, and Male
No Group 2
Performance Management 1:1 Meetings
Last Day - Friday, April 24th
In order to focus on our conversation, your student survey reflection and SF file has to be completed and forwarded at least one day before our meeting.
Access SF here
Click on Mid Year Review Self Assessment
Go down to your goals. Click on the arrow next to each one.
Answer the question using specific actions/examples that show progress.
Add a comment to the professional development goal.
Rate your overall performance. Look at the rubric first.
Click "forward to manager"
Please use this calendar to note when you will have major assignments, including progress checks, formatives, and summatives, so that we can distribute workload more intentionally and avoid overwhelming students (and ourselves). This will help us maintain a balanced assessment schedule and support students’ learning more effectively.
Thank you for your collaboration and commitment to thoughtful planning.
Coming Up Next
Art Week Inauguration April 12th
Art Week April 12th - 17th
8th Grade Violence Prevention Talk April 16th
8th Grade Convivencias May 8th
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6th Grade Cart Reservations
Here is the link for 6th grade teachers to make cart reservations
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