Two Down and One to Go!

 The end of Trimester 2 is here and we are in the final stretch.  For teachers, this is a time to reflect on where you are at in your curriculums and what material is essential to cover before the end of the year.  While it may seem like there is plenty of time, the next three months will fly by.  

FLP students will not be online Tuesday and Thursday this week.  They will be in the FLC taking the Terra Nova.  If there is something you need them to do, please be sure you are communicating with them.  Students who missed any parts of the Terra Nova last week will be pulled for makeup sessions on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.  You should have received a schedule from Alton.  

Instructions were also sent out in regard to report cards.  Please follow the directions carefully so we do not have as many drafts.  

We do have a faculty STREAM meeting Monday after carline in Heather's room.  I would like to review how we have done with our theme this year and begin thinking about next year.  After that discussion, you are free to work on report card grades.  

Have a wonderful week everyone!

Keep Calm and Terra Nova on

 The big week is here and my advice is to relax.  How you approach this test will affect how students react.  They should understand that this is their opportunity to show off what they know and if they don't know something it's ok.  That's how we determine how we can help them.  They should do their best and not be anxious.  

Gina and I sent home a letter last week to the FLP families explaining the importance of being in school.  It is our hope that some/most will send their children back for the last trimester knowing that this option may not be available next year and the students need time to transition back to school.  Our positivity rates continue to decline and Gina and I will be discussing some of the routines that may no longer be necessary such as daily temperature checks and PikMyKid daily check-ins.  We will let you know what changes may happen as soon as we discuss this with our local team.  

Our Monday faculty meeting this week will be a PLC and Gina will be sending out more details.  Please remember that the end of the trimester is almost here.  While we do ask that you have a minimum number of assessments, the last week of the trimester is not the time to get them all in.  Particularly in the midst of Terra Nova.  You should have all your summatives completed by now.  While students can have homework this week, they should not have lots of summatives nor should big projects be due this week.  This will give you time to have all your grades in by the weekend as the turnaround from the last day to the day grades are due is very short - 2 days.  Be sure you are making plans for Parent Conference Day on March 12.  If you are considering retaining a student, March 12 should be the day you are handing them a letter regarding their child's progress.  Gina has the template for the letter.  She will be sending out instructions for the end of the trimester, also what she needs to put the letters together for you.

Enjoy the week!  And thank goodness we live in Florida!

An Angel's Miracle

 In the midst of a pandemic, our Angels Among Us crew lead by Nicki were able to create a very memorable experience and one that was a financial success raising almost $60,000 which was on top of the almost $12,000 raised by our Spirit Raffle.  God is Good!  All the Time!  Thank you to everyone who came out and supported the event.  

This week everyone should be finishing up with the Terra Nova practice tests in preparation for testing week beginning Feb. 22.  We will have the schedule for you by tomorrow afternoon.  

Wednesday is Ash Wednesday and all students grade 1-8 will be attending Mass.  First grade will sit behind second grade.  Ashes will be given after Mass outside as everyone exits using Q-tips.  The two EMs, the priest, and I will be distributing ashes at four stations.  

Have a wonderful week everyone!  And here are some pictures of the fun we had at Angels.