Shoultes families,
Where is this year going?? December? I seriously can't believe it.
Well, here is what is going on at Shoultes. First, beginning on Monday the 28th we started brand new building schedule. We decided to build this new schedule to facilitate having the opportunity for our grade levels to teach in "blocks". This means for example, all third grade teachers will be teaching math at the same time, the same with other subjects as well. This new schedule will also allow us to be more strategic about how we provide support and intervention for our students who need it through our Learning Assistance Program, Special Education as well as more support for our Multilingual Learners. I am very excited by this change and the support it will provide for students. For students this will mean that there will be some changes to when certain subjects are taught but for families there will be no outward changes, arrival and dismissal are not changing.
Second, last month we held our first community breakfast in what we affectionately call the "Parent Hub" in portable 27. Portable 27 is the portable on the north end of campus nearest to the parking lot. This space has been outfitted as a community room for families who want to come to school and volunteer but not necessarily be right in the classroom. Many parents have younger children and this allows them to be on campus without having to bring these future sharks right into the classroom. We have computers and all the tools necessary to facilitate volunteering here at Shoultes. Teachers can drop off projects they would like to have help with. Maybe this is a project that needs items cut out or glued, whatever it is, this space is designed to make this easier for our families.
As mentioned, this is also where we have our community breakfasts. These events allow me to share information and answer the questions that parents have. It also allows me to bring in other resources from the community to help families. I love to cook and at our last breakfast we made pancakes, sausage and bacon. We had a great turnout but it was a little small. I am putting the next breakfast out for the entire community. I am hoping you will join us. Nothing helps people feel more connected than taking some time to enjoy some food in a less formal setting.
Who: YOU (Shoultes parents)
What: Shoultes Community Breakfast
Where: Shoultes Elementary, Portable 27
When: December 15th at 9:30am
Why: Meet other Shoultes families, ask questions, enjoy free food.
Thank you for making Shoultes such a wonderful school. I wish you and yours the very best this holiday season.
Brian
