January 15, 2021
Hello!
As we head into the second semester, we have a lot to celebrate! Our students are growing academically and closing gaps from last spring. We are cultivating strong readers who ENJOY books. Children are engaging in more play and outdoor learning than ever before. Furthermore, students are taught weekly social, emotional lessons and explore Makerspace challenges twice a month. 1:1 technology is also allowing us to keep learning fluid and creative.
During today's Teacher Institute, our teacher leaders presented on Morning Meeting and Children's Literature. It's important that we foster the whole child. Part of that means starting our day with a classroom meeting that focuses on WHO our children are as people and incorporating books that focus on growing good humans. We encourage you to read these books at home, too! HERE is the list (thank you Mrs. McHugh!). We are happy to check out any of these titles to your child's account if you'd like to read at home.
With the 100th day of school coming up on February 2nd, we have big plans that will include wearing our foxes shirts, a 100 day themed door decorating contest, and a safe school wide event. The Chicago Tribune (that visited us on the first day) is returning on the 100th day to see how far we’ve come! More details will be shared soon!
This year demonstrated to us how much we value our VILLAGE. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it a hundred times again: We couldn’t do this without you. We welcome you to share questions, needs, concerns, or celebrations with myself or the teacher anytime.
As we enjoy the day off in honor of Martin Luther King, we are reminded of the continued work we will do on topics of equity, diversity, and social justice to ensure a safe and welcoming environment for all children and adults. We will continue to learn and grow together.
Have a great weekend!
Emily Lech, YGS Principal
