Preparation for Next Year…

I’m always amazed at how busy the month of May can be.  We are simultaneously wrapping up one school year and getting ready for the next- both at a school and district level.  It’s fun, exciting, and busy work!

One process we will begin soon is building classes for the next school year.  I am in awe at the effort and hours the teachers put into this important task.  Teachers build heterogeneous classes for the next grade level while factoring in academic needs, social dynamics, and a litany of other elements.  Teachers go through several iterations of classes before they decide they have created the best makeup for overall student success.

It is normal for parents to feel anxious about this process.   I ask that you share your concerns with your child’s current teacher in the context of strengths and areas of growth for your child without requesting a specific teacher.  If you wish, you may also share that same information with me as well.   

As is the practice, your family will be emailed a letter a week prior to school starting that indicates the classroom placement.  And, as reminder, PTA will be purchasing all school supplies for every student so the kids and teachers can hit the ground running in August.  

Safety Reminder

It is everyone’s responsibility to keep our campus and the streets around it as safe as possible.   To that end, we encourage you to sign-up for cross-walk duty when your grade level’s turn has come.  We like to have crossing guards at the Limetree cross walk on Rose and one at the crosswalk in front of the library for the parking lot.   Your help with this is greatly appreciated.

Enjoy your weekend

Wade Spenader-Principal