Principal's Message
Hello EAMS Students and Families,
In previous newsletters, I have mentioned our work as a staff around the concepts of belonging and becoming. With that in mind, I wanted to share information with you on an area relating to each.
Belonging:
At the heart of our work is creating a safe and positive environment for all students. We also know that our students undergo changes physically, emotionally, and socially at a rate higher than other ages simply because of the way the human body matures. With that, we know there will be moments where our students need the support, compassion, and empathy of adults in the building. The following are the best ways to get that support when they need it:
-Email your teacher, counselor, or principal
-Complete a “See a Counselor” form located outside of the main
office--there is also a “Peer Mediation” form located here
-Complete a “See a Principal” form digitally located at the
attendance kiosk
-Fill out the
SafeElks
digital form--these are sent to building
principals and counselors immediately
At any point, students can, and do, speak face-to-face with staff regarding the support they need, but I wanted to highlight the avenues available for when students have apprehension or nervousness about doing so.
Becoming:
In reaching one of primary objectives (that all students learn), assessment of our students is a critical role in being responsive to students' needs. We know that every year our students have different needs at a given grade level, and that means identifying strengths, areas for growth, and implementing those changes in our curriculum. MAP testing is used three times throughout the year to help with this process. With almost all MAP testing completed for September, our staff will be dedicating time on Monday to reviewing that data and creating instructional plans to ensure we meet students where they are at in the learning continuum and growth them from there.
If you ever have any questions regarding testing and assessment at EAMS, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Thank you and have a great weekend!
Ryan McBurney
Principal
