Within the past week, we have greeted parents and guardians, both in-person and virtually, to share information about our teachers, our curriculum, and student expectations and goals. The Lower Elementary School embarked on an innovative approach to kindergarten classroom assignments this year—taking a full week to get to know the incoming students before formally assigning them to a specific classroom. After a week of thorough evaluation, kindergarten families were invited to attend an open house to engage in a craft activity with their child's new teacher. During the Upper Elementary Back-to School-Night, UES principal Mr. Brosious introduced families to important concepts that will remain a focus throughout the year, such as the growth mindset, which helps students recognize and understand that failure can be viewed as an opportunity to learn and grow. |