Whoosh! Our first week went by quickly and was filled with relationship
building activities, procedures, expectations, social contracts, new friends,
math, reading, science and writing.
As the week progressed some of our students were a little sluggish, but
still smiling by the time Friday arrived. It can take a lot out of you to get
back into a routine or in the case of our kinder students, get into a routine.
building activities, procedures, expectations, social contracts, new friends,
math, reading, science and writing.
As the week progressed some of our students were a little sluggish, but
still smiling by the time Friday arrived. It can take a lot out of you to get
back into a routine or in the case of our kinder students, get into a routine.
We are ironing out some wrinkles in some areas of our campus, and we
have appreciated the cooperation of everyone involved. Mrs. Farmer has
been in the cafeteria as we streamline some procedures during our lunches.
We want our students and guests to enjoy lunch time.
Families are welcome to join their student during lunch time. We have a
designated table for our guests. We ask that only the student and their guest
eat together at this table. Our dismissal process continues to be tweaked as
we see areas to improve upon. Safety is paramount and moving 650+ people
through our school at dismissal can get a little tricky. It does seem to be improving.
Our teachers are working with our leadership team offering suggestions for more
efficient and safe ways to travel the hallways to buses, YMCA and front car riders.
I do not believe our procedures are impacting parents at this point, but know we
are striving to improve our systems. In the coming weeks we are going to be
assessing your children in reading and math. The results of these assessments
help us create a plan for instruction and grouping of students. All of you will
receive information about the results during parent conferences. In addition,
have appreciated the cooperation of everyone involved. Mrs. Farmer has
been in the cafeteria as we streamline some procedures during our lunches.
We want our students and guests to enjoy lunch time.
Families are welcome to join their student during lunch time. We have a
designated table for our guests. We ask that only the student and their guest
eat together at this table. Our dismissal process continues to be tweaked as
we see areas to improve upon. Safety is paramount and moving 650+ people
through our school at dismissal can get a little tricky. It does seem to be improving.
Our teachers are working with our leadership team offering suggestions for more
efficient and safe ways to travel the hallways to buses, YMCA and front car riders.
I do not believe our procedures are impacting parents at this point, but know we
are striving to improve our systems. In the coming weeks we are going to be
assessing your children in reading and math. The results of these assessments
help us create a plan for instruction and grouping of students. All of you will
receive information about the results during parent conferences. In addition,
information will come home about some resources and programs we are
using at Carpenter Hill to help our students. Some of these resources can be
utilized at home as we desire partnership with you all in the education of your
child. More information is coming in the future.
using at Carpenter Hill to help our students. Some of these resources can be
utilized at home as we desire partnership with you all in the education of your
child. More information is coming in the future.
Napoleon Hill said, “Strength and growth come only through continuous
effort and struggle.” We continue to work hard and help our students understand
the importance of a growth mindset. Each year in school the demands increase,
the workload is heavier and the expectations grow. At times it can feel
overwhelming to struggle in math or reading, but knowing that growth and
strength come with the effort can be rewarding.
effort and struggle.” We continue to work hard and help our students understand
the importance of a growth mindset. Each year in school the demands increase,
the workload is heavier and the expectations grow. At times it can feel
overwhelming to struggle in math or reading, but knowing that growth and
strength come with the effort can be rewarding.
Our students are working each day to grow in their learning and to deepen
their understanding of content. Collectively we are striving to make small
improvements every day. Progress is the key.
their understanding of content. Collectively we are striving to make small
improvements every day. Progress is the key.
It is going to be a great year! I look forward to getting to know our students
and their families better. It’s good to be a Colt!
and their families better. It’s good to be a Colt!
