Dear Elementary Parents,
A rainy Monday makes me hope that the rainy season is nearly over. We have lots happening right now, so please check below for more information:
Friday, March 8th - Parent Coffee - Curricular Review & Looking to Next Year: Join us to learn about the exciting Curricular Review taking place in our Elementary School this semester. We are looking at a variety of subject areas, evaluating how our current curriculum and programming in each area are meeting the needs of our community, and exploring opportunities for growth and innovation! We hope to see you there!
Student-led conferences are scheduled for Friday, March 22, 2024: These conferences are valuable opportunities for families to engage in their child's learning journey and celebrate achievements together.
During these conferences, students take ownership of their progress, set goals, and showcase their achievements. Teachers have prepared them to identify challenges, express ideas clearly, and communicate effectively.
Parents will gain insight into their child's academic progress and understanding of strengths and challenges from their perspective.
Here's how you can support your child:
Encourage independence and active participation
Celebrate achievements to boost confidence
Approach the conference with an open mind and positivity
Focus on growth and learning from setbacks
A few other logistics:
Your child must be present; please do not leave them at home. Siblings may also attend
Teachers will be present to facilitate various student groups at a time
For concerns, please schedule a separate meeting with the teacher
Specials and Spanish conferences (10-minutes in length) are optional but also available
Soon, you will receive links to sign up for conferences. From March 7th through 14th, parents with more than 1 child in our ACS elementary school will be able to reserve their space. From March 14th through 21st, all elementary parents will be able to register.
April: We are so excited to share a new event at ACS - Literacy Celebration Month! The month of April will be jam-packed with fun events that promote a love of reading and writing. We have author visits, parent workshops, a book fair, a book swap, and tons of other things coming. April will be a busy month and parents are encouraged to get engaged and be part of the fun! Stay tuned for the exact days and times of these exciting events!
Friday, April 19th - Earth Day at ACS: That's right - on Friday, April 19th ACS will be coming together as a true "Green Team" to celebrate Planet Earth and raise awareness on sustainability and environmental topics. We are very excited for this day!
Thanks so much for reading! I wish you a week of sunshine or at least sunny spirits!
Sincerely,
Eric Crabtree
Elementary Principal
