Welcome Back!
I hope you enjoyed your Thanksgiving Break, spending time with family, friends & those you love. As we move to the month of December, full of learning, fun, and special events…and a holiday break to enjoy in just a few weeks! We have lots to do with our kids from now until December 20th, and look forward to their growth when they return in January. They always seem more grown up right after the break…happens every year!
Things to keep in mind:
* For some of our students who will say “it’s almost Winter break” and lack motivation, it is time to push them & keep them excited and eager to learn
* For our students who come from challenging circumstances at home and are feeling anxiety about not being at Kennedy for over two weeks (and acting out because of it), it is time to show them how much you care & make the most of these next 14 days.
* For our students that just keep smiling & working hard each day, it is time to pull them aside and tell them how much you appreciate them (Positive Postcard? Good News Call Home?)
Be proud of what we’ve accomplished with our students so far this year, but please keep the focus on learning in your classrooms as we return from Thanksgiving Break. In addition, I’d encourage you to:
*Take a second and tell a colleague that you’ve noticed how hard they are working and that you appreciate them working so hard. Gratitude and appreciation are also essential for a healthy work environment. A simple thank you and a show of appreciation can make all the difference.
*Make time to reflect on some of the positives that we’ve had this year that may have been overlooked as we have overcome the challenges of not having enough time.
* Set a tone for your students that regardless of how much time is left before a long break that all of us will work hard and make the most of our school days.
* Celebrate being a member of our Kennedy School family
Here’s our week at a glance:
Monday, December 2nd
No Student Attendance / Parent-Teacher Conferences
Scholastic Book Fair Week~!
Tuesday, December 3rd
After-School Clubs (2:30pm-4:00pm)
Book Fair PREVIEW Day
Wednesday, December 4th
Happy Birthday Michelle Miro 🙂
Kennedy Singers to LMS for Rehearsal (8:45am-10:30am)
Book Fair BUY Day
Thursday, December 5th
Kennedy Singers to LMS for Rehearsal (8:45am-10:30am)
*Winter SLC/SLBC Celebration – Kennedy to Washington (8:45am-10:30am)
Book Fair BUY Day
Winter Choral Concert (3-8th) 6:00pm
Friday, December 6th
PreK Screenings
3rd Grade Field Trip to Tivoli Theater (8am-12:15pm)