The Academy Weekly Memo: April 11-14, 2023

 


I. Praise and Thanks: 

  • Welcome Back to Everyone! I hope everyone has a peaceful and relaxing Spring Break! We are in the final quarter for the school year and I am excited that we are working together for a strong finish for our mini-Mountaineers. 
II. This Week's Events: 

Tuesday, April 11
  • 8:15-9:30 a.m.-5th Grade PLT
  • 10:20-11:35 a.m.-2nd Grade PLT
  • 12:05-1:20 p.m.-1st Grade PLT
  • 2:50 p.m.-Quick 10-Minute Faculty Huddle-Main Lobby
  • 3:00 p.m.-SIT Meeting
Wednesday, April 12
  • Open Way Learning Support Visits for Makerspace/PBL-Schedule TBA
  • 2:45 p.m.-EC PLT
  • 3:00 p.m.-HIKE/Restorative Justice Committee Meeting
  • 3:30 p.m.-Parent Power Hour
Thursday, April 13
  • 8:00 a.m.-Schoolwide Morning Meeting
  • 9:10-10:25 a.m.-4th Grade Data Meeting
  • 10:50 a.m.-12:05 p.m.-3rd Grade Data Meeting
  • 1:00-2:15 p.m.-Kindergarten Data Meeting
  • 3:00-4:00 p.m.-Curriculum Listening Session
Friday, April 14
  • Report Cards Go Home
  • 8:00 a.m.-LEAD Girls
  • 8:15-10:25 a.m.-4th Grade Mad Science In-School Field Trip
  • 12:05-12:35 p.m.-Specialists PLT
III. Reminders and Updates:

A. Tuesday Faculty Huddle Re: Assistant Principal Position
  • The Academy has received approval to post a new assistant principal position for the 23-24 school year. We want to provide more support all in addressing student behaviors. This position will be focusing on just that for the Academy. 
  • We will have a quick faculty huddle in the main lobby on Tuesday at 2:50 p.m. I wanted to share with you in person a few things about this position. This gathering will be approximately 10 minutes. 
  • If you are unable to make it to this quick huddle, then I do understand. I will be looking for feedback from all faculty/staff members regarding your thoughts on potential interview questions and ideal characteristics for an assistant principal at the Academy
B. Outdoor Learning Lab Spaces
  • We now have some new tables set up for outdoor learning experiences. 
  • Thanks to Coach Phelps for setting up those tables!
  • This is a great opportunity to get some sunshine, fresh air, and movement into the learning experiences you building for our mini-Mountaineers. 
C. Open Way Learning Visit This Wednesday
  • On Wednesday, our friends from Open Way Learning will be at the Academy. 
  • They will be on hand to provide support for PBL and Makerspace classroom integration. 
  • Stay tuned for an upcoming schedule on their visit. 
D. Curriculum Listening Sessions
  • This is a reminder on the upcoming Curriculum Listening Sessions that Amie Snow has shared communication on previously. Please see her email with details. 
  • We are looking for faculty and staff feedback on potential changes regarding our curriculum at the Academy. 
  • You have the option to attend these sessions either in-person in the Media Center or via Zoom. Dr. Snow's email has the Zoom links. 
  • The first session is Thursday, April 13 at 3:00 p.m.
  • Even though these listening sessions are optional, all faculty and staff members are highly encouraged to participate. 
E. Data Meetings
  • We will begin reviewing 3rd Quarter Data this Thursday, April 13 with the first set of Data Meetings scheduled for Grades Kindergarten, 3rd, and 4th. Data Meetings for 1st, 2nd,  and 5th will take place next Tuesday, April 18.
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