Week 33: 04/20/15 – 04/24/15

As the ABC Countdown begins this Thursday which counts down the final 26 days of the 2014-2015 school year, remember to look to the end of the year as setting the stage for next year. A strong finish helps build for a successful year to come. To ensure a strong finish and a positive launch to the next school year, keep the following in mind:

*Have high expectations for all. The end of the school year is not only about celebrations. It’s about learning. Focus on what is important and find the balance between keeping learning at the forefront of your classroom and enjoying those “end of the year” celebrations.

*Be well planned. Act with intention and purpose each day. Students thrive on routine and consistency. Just because the weather is getting warmer and field trips are blooming, the last thing you want to do is lose focus. It’s important to ensure that the learning process continues to bloom and that students are engaged!

*Keep a positive and hopeful attitude. This time of the year can be emotional and exhausting for all. Remember to find the good stuff. It’s there if you take time to look for it.

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Here’s our week at a glance:

Monday, April 20th
ELL Committee Meeting @ 3:45pm (LMS)

Tuesday, April 21st
1st Grade Field Trip to Kohl Children’s Museum
Happy Birthday Anna Kaminska (Yellow Bus) 🙂

Wednesday, April 22nd
PreK/PATS Spring Feast (2-3pm)
Happy Administrative Assistant’s Day!
Earth Day <–click for Earth Day Resources courtesy of Technology Rocks, Seriously

Thursday, April 23rd
ABC Countdown Begins! “A” Day
Kindergarten Field Trip to Morton Arboretum
Spring Choral Concert Rehearsal @ LMS (Kennedy Singers) @ 9:20am
SLT Meeting @ 3:00pm
Spring Choral Concert @ 6:30pm

Friday, April 24th
Spirit Assembly
PreK Field Trip to North Park

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