From Mr. Kigeya
Dear West High School students,
I hope this email finds you well. I wanted to take a moment to share with you and your families the incredible things I’ve been able to witness recently.
In the last few days during my observations, I have witnessed passion for learning, high levels of student engagement, amazing peer-to-peer interactions, critical thinking, and ultimately spaces full of rich, deep learning. I can also report, students, you’re doing an amazing job keeping those phones off and away! Double-digit classroom visits today and zero phones. I hope I didn't just jinx it. It was truly inspiring to see you and our teachers working together to create vibrant and dynamic learning environments.
Moving on…
As we continue the march to break, we mustn’t look past this Thursday and Friday’s parent-teacher conferences. These conferences will provide a valuable opportunity for us to come together and discuss your progress. Supporting you in partnership with your families is a shared responsibility that we take seriously because their involvement is crucial to your academic success. So, we look forward to spending some time with them.
Additionally, I want to emphasize the importance of developing and maintaining good learning habits. As such, in the next few weeks, we will be focusing on reducing tardies and increasing regular attendance. Most of you are doing great in this regard, others can do better. Because we know regular attendance and punctuality are essential for your success, we will be doubling down our focus in these areas. So look for more messaging around our attendance initiatives in the coming days.
Lastly, let me end by saying I’m so proud of the hard work and dedication that I’m seeing in all of you. You’re all tired, I can see that too. Remember that a much-needed break is right around the corner. Let’s keep the focus, and the break will be here in no time.
Onward and upwards!
Best Regards,
Dan Kigeya
Principal
West High School
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