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!
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