Oh When The Saints...

 With the disruptions from the hurricanes, I seemed to have lost track of time and I don't know where October went, but here it is, almost Nov. 1.  As a faculty, we did not talk about All Saints, but I believe all (most) have some information for what we typically do on that day and in Religion class before/after that day.  Typically, this happens:

• PK-2 dress up as saints (1st grade may have a plan for something different which is fine)
• Gr. 3-5 design t-shirts representing the saints and wear them on that day (talk among yourselves and let me know what you plan for that day)
• Middle School has done many different things (let's talk at the Tuesday meeting about your plan)
• Students complete a saint project in Religion (makes a great summative grade).  Sometimes the research is done in October and students present their work on Nov. 1 (like in 2nd grade) others may continuing learning about saints in the month of November.  
• PK and Kinder process in at Mass before the priest and PK keeps on going out the side door.  Susana, talk to Connor about how you want to sit.  

Since Friday is a holy day of obligation, we will be going to Mass Friday instead of Wednesday.  On Thursday, students may wear Halloween/Fall colors t-shirt and jeans.  Finally, next weekend is Fall Back when we get ONE EXTRA HOUR OF SLEEP!  I've waited all year for that!

Have a great week!

Is it Christmas yet?

 Last week felt like the longest three days of school I could imagine.  The children had such sad faces when they arrived on Wednesday, but the smiles were back by Thursday morning.  Thank you to everyone who played a part in helping the children readjust to the routines of school.  I also want to thank the many people who were displaced due to Milton and for everyone's flexibility as we navigate our way back to normal (whatever that may be).  We hope to welcome our PK students back on Tuesday.  There is a lot to put back together, but I believe we can do it!   

Now I have an answer to the question that is on everyone's mind.  When will Trimester 1 end?  Originally scheduled to end on Nov. 5, it will now end on Nov. 12, one week later.  Teachers, this means you have a solid three weeks for grades left and a couple of days if needed.  Whew!  I will adjust the rest on the calendar tomorrow - grades due, etc.  Please remember the requirement of four summatives for each class.  Given everything that has happened, it would be fair to only have three, but there MUST be three.

For upcoming events, Friday is Marvelous Mustang.  Be sure parents have been emailed.  Friday is also the Math PD with Savaas.  Mary will send out more info on Tuesday about where to meet, what to bring, who will attend, and what everyone else is doing.    The Tuesday faculty meeting will be a demonstration of a Socratic seminar and everyone should attend as this can be used in any class.  

Have a wonderful week!