Happy Friday to everyone! Happy TGIF! I hope we all had a great first full week of March - hard to believe that there are only two more weeks in March and then we will be on our Spring Break. I know the next two weeks will be incredibly busy between PARP, PTA Staff Appreciation Luncheon, report cards and the many Parent/Teacher Conferences. If there is a specific conference that you would like me to attend, please let me know ASAP so I can put it on my calendar. Typically, the March conferences feature conversations about next year and the possible placement of students. Please let the parents know that if they have any concerns about placement, especially a de-request, they should put that in an email to me because if it is not in writing, it will fall through the cracks. Furthermore, remind them that we do not honor teacher requests. Finally, inform them that there may be movement of staff so we are not sure who is teaching what next year - that should help fend them off - a little!
On another note, I want to share that Kelly, Paul and I were in the city yesterday afternoon for Paul's two week Post-Op appointments with the Pediatric Orthopedist and the Plastic Surgeon. Everything went well and the orthopedist was actually thrilled with the results and explained that the increased pain was because he was able to extend the rod further than he ever did before. The upside, Paul gained almost 2 inches of height because of the extension so we were all thrilled. In the end, Paul convinced the doctor to dance with him for a Harlem Shake video, which was hysterical! Thank you again for all of your concern and support over the last few weeks - I really appreciate it!
On another note, I want to share that Kelly, Paul and I were in the city yesterday afternoon for Paul's two week Post-Op appointments with the Pediatric Orthopedist and the Plastic Surgeon. Everything went well and the orthopedist was actually thrilled with the results and explained that the increased pain was because he was able to extend the rod further than he ever did before. The upside, Paul gained almost 2 inches of height because of the extension so we were all thrilled. In the end, Paul convinced the doctor to dance with him for a Harlem Shake video, which was hysterical! Thank you again for all of your concern and support over the last few weeks - I really appreciate it!
Finally, as I do each week, I devoted as much time as possible to traveling around the building to capture the AMAZINGNESS! During my visits this week, I...
- Watched Daisy working with her assigned student in 4th Grade and I was so impressed by her interactions with him. She was not only positive, patient and extremely compassionate towards him but she also worked tirelessly to modify his work to develop a curriculum specifically for him!
- Observed Jeanne, who is such an incredible asset to the entire Cantiague community and specifically the Learning Center, collaborate with various aides and specialists to plan for her students! Jeanne's ability to connect with some of the most involved students and stop at nothing to figure out a way to get them to learn is inspiring - THANK YOU Jeanne!
- Had the chance to watch MaryAnn interact with a child who was feeling angry and she was able to calm the student down and validate the way the child was feeling simply by listening, not judging and acknowledging the student's feelings. This is just one example of all the amazing things that MaryAnn does each and every day - Cantiague could not function without her! From the lunch groups, to the MindUp experience, to her facilitation of CST, MaryAnn is critical to our success!
- Watched Christina G. working with her student in 2nd Grade in the hallway and observing their interactions brought a huge smile to my face because her patience, extremely positive attitude and constant smile clearly makes the student feel great about himself! Thank you for working so hard with your student - he has grown so much as a result of your efforts!
- The wonderful and meaningful integration of the iPads in various classrooms... Ginny used it for a small group reading experience; Team Sanderly used it to have a student record herself reading aloud and listen to herself to build fluency; Allison, Lesley and Janine are actively Tweeting all the exciting things happening in their classrooms! Thank you all (and everyone else) for the meaningful technology integration into your learning spaces!
Tech Tip of the Week...
With the expansion of our iPad pilot with one in almost every room (ten more were ordered this week so each classroom will have at least one and the first person to read this, find me and correctly identify the title of the last post I published on MY blog will get a treat), click on this link to check out a list of some great educational APPS...
Schedule of the Week...
Monday, March 11
"A" Week
PARP Week Kicks Off!
PARB: Gr. 2 & 3 at 8:45am
Tuesday, March 12
Faculty Meeting at 3PM - ALL STAFF
PARB: Gr. K & 1 at 8:45am
PTA Staff Appreciation Luncheon in the Library
PARB: Gr. K & 1 at 8:45am
PTA Staff Appreciation Luncheon in the Library
Wednesday, March 13
CST at 1:20pm
PARP Community Read-In Event at 8:45am
PARP Community Read-In Event at 8:45am
Thursday, March 14
PARP: Jester Jim Family Assembly in the Auditorium:
- Gr. K-2 at 8:45am
- Gr. 3-5 at 10:15am
Compact Committee Meeting at 3PM
Board of Education Meeting at 7:30pm
Board of Education Meeting at 7:30pm
Friday, March 15
Happy TGIF (1 Week till Spring Break)!
PARB: Gr. 4 & 5 at 8:45am
Carvel Ice Cream Sale
PARB: Gr. 4 & 5 at 8:45am
Carvel Ice Cream Sale
Gr. 5 Sports Night at the Sam Springer Gym at 6:30pm
Kids' Korner
While discussing Family Rituals in the Sanderly's Room, one of the children loudly shared that his family ritual is to eat a bowl of cereal naked on the couch before he goes to bed! LOL!!
Pics of the Week...
Check out Cantiague's Week in Tweets - click on the following link to see our Pics of the Week...
Upcoming Board of Education Meetings...
- Thursday, Mar. 14th
- Thursday, Apr. 18th
- Thursday, May 23rd
- Thursday, June 13th
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