BRIGHT TIMES

February 28, 2022 - Volume 6, Edition 27

A Newsletter for Families of Solar Preparatory School for Girls

PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE

Happy March and Happy Women's History Month! We are excited to empower our girls as we embark on an even deeper dive into the lives of some amazing fierce females of the past and others who are history in the making.

In light of the recent mask update, we want you to know that we want to make sure that our actions reflect the inclusive school community which we represent. We are committed to ensuring that all of our students are given the opportunity to feel comfortable and accepted in their learning environment and I am certain that while this may be a shift for many of us, we will be respectful of one another and understand that at the end of the day despite our choices, we all want what what is best for our trailblazers.

Our teachers and staff members are also doing their best to ensure that the right conversations are had in the classroom and students and families feel safe. We need your help! We will still have masks on hand if any student would like to put one on, but we never want to make a child feel uncomfortable. In an effort to ensure that we are on the same page - please talk to your child's teacher about any concerns and/or requests. This helps us create an environment of acceptance and understanding so that staff can ensure that their efforts are in line with the wishes of families and that we can walk this road toward normalcy together as a community. As always please feel free to reach out to admin with any questions or concerns. Have a wonderful week!

QUICK LINKS

DISMISSAL CHANGE FORM

UPCOMING EVENTS CALENDAR

GRADE LEVEL NEWS

FESTIVAL SPONSORSHIPS

Who's ready for some FREE springtime family fun?!? Mark your calendar...Solar's Spring Festival is Saturday afternoon, April 23rd!

We are currently accepting sponsorships to help fund the festival. Whether you can donate $5, $10 or more, all donations are appreciated and encouraged. Thanks to Friends of Solar Prep, this can be a tax-deductible donation. CLICK HERE to learn more about individual and corporate sponsorships. Please email questions HERE.

DOLLAR DRESS DAYS

Thank you Solar families for supporting the monthly Dollar Dress Days!!! These donated funds help the Solar Prep PTO Community support our scholars (Solar sports/clubs) and Staff Appreciation!

Next Dollar Dress Day will be March 25th to help raise funds for SPRING CARNIVAL (a free event for Solar families). Let's keep the generous donations coming...They are VERY MUCH APPRECIATED!!!

SOLAR SWAG STORE OPEN

There are a few Winter items still available!. Click HERE to order

YEARBOOK PHOTO SUBMISSIONS

Got photos from school events or sports? Checkout the guidelines for submitting your photos for the yearbook! Click here for more information.

NEW HOURS

Puberty Product Drive

Solar Cares is hosting a Puberty Product Drive! Donations of pads and (new) women's underwear (sizes s-xl) can be shipped directly to Solar or placed in the donation box outside the office.

If you would like to make a smaller contribution, we are also accepting chapstick (from pre-k to 1st grade families); hair ties (from 2nd - 4th grade families); and mini bottles of scentless lotion (from 5th - 7th grade families).

Thanks in advance for your support of our scholars and their changing bodies!

LAST CALL: ORDER YOUR YEARBOOK

Order your 2021-2022 Solar Girls Yearbook by March 4th!

ybpay.com

Yearbook ID code: 14531222

$20 Softcover, $24.50 Hardcover

Email questions HERE.

SPRING SPORTS

Get ready for Solar Prep for Girls Soccer (pre-k thru 7th) AND Solar Volleyball (grades 3rd-7th) through the YMCA!

Register HERE for a special discount of $50 (includes uniform and socks). Please select Soccer Youth Team Solar Prep or Volleyball Youth Team Solar Prep at the bottom of the page. Register NOW-March 14th.

We will also need coaches for the teams, so please volunteer and check the box to be a head or assistant coach if you can. The YMCA does not provide coaches, so no coach=no team.

Looking forward to another great season of Solar Sports!

PTO Community Meeting

Please join the March PTO Community Meeting via ZOOM on Wednesday, March 2nd at 5:30pm to hear from Solar guest speakers and learn about exciting upcoming events! Click HERE to join.

Meeting ID: 817 5796 5909

Passcode: solarpto21

Give to Friends of Solar Prep

2021-2022

SOLAR PREPARATORY SCHOOL FOR GIRLS

KEY PRIORITIES:

Culture and Communication

Our goal is to clearly communicate the systems that reinforce the high-expectations and cohesive culture for students, parents, and staff. This focus on communication, data informed decision-making and consistency will elevate our staff and student culture to build the habits of mind and heart. These habits enable effective instruction, love of learning and excellence.

Project and Performance-Based Learning

Students will participate in meaningful and relevant learning experiences through the implementation of high quality project based learning across the campus. Students will make connections to the content they are learning. Instruction will focus on real-world situations with an emphasis on student agency, collaboration and students effectively communicating their ideas.

Math-Positive Culture

Math is for EVERYONE. A positive math culture will require that math is integrated across curriculum and contents throughout the school. We will work to improve campus-wide math mindsets, build fluency, and create a deeper understanding of mathematical concepts, problem solving and ways to manipulate numbers.

Blended Learning Practices

A deeper focus on the highest leverage differentiated learning systems that increase student achievement across the campus. Through blended-learning students receive instruction specific to their learning needs. The purpose, best practices and progress of our blended learning systems will be consistently to all stakeholders involved.