1/2/24 Principal Newsletter
Dear Parent and Student and Educator,
School resumes for students this week Jan. 3rd. This is a regular school day (no early dismissal).
The next early out Wednesday is on Jan. 10th. Jan. 12th is the end of 1st semester, followed by a no school day on Jan. 15th. Semester 2 begins on January 16th. See our school calendar here.
Reminders:
Students have 10 days following feedback from a teacher to engage in reteaching and reassessment. Students are to follow teacher posted and communicated deadlines for reassessment.
In order to reassess, students need to have completed essential practice work.
As we head into the new year of 2024, it is important that students commit themselves to positive habits of doing daily work assigned by the teacher, not “waiting to try and pass” the first attempt at an outcome without doing essential practice. While practice is not “calculated” it certainly “counts” and matters in terms of performance results, reassessment eligibility, and optimum learning. Timely practice work completion allows for teachers to provide timely and specific feedback for support and enrichment of each student; which is the ultimate purpose of practice (homework).
Students with unpassed outcomes will be eligible for credit recovery in summer school. More information will be shared in upcoming principal newsletters.
Announcements this week:
Reminder for student spectators at games –no loitering at concessions or restrooms. You are to return to the student section to cheer with fans after taking care of purchasing and personal needs.
We are raising money to create the Chris Abbott scholarship. 50% of the proceeds go directly to the scholarship. Please spread the word, send to others you think would want to contribute, and also purchase some great swag that is for one of our own! Go to: https://evies-designs.myshopify.com
We are accepting monetary donations in the main office for The Miller Family (Rylie and Xavier are high school students). Their family recently experienced a bad house fire. Go Fund Me Page Link
We will be having a winter dance for students. We are looking at a date. Currently, we are considering the date of February 24th. Stay tuned for further details…
Quote this week: “Today is a blank page in a 365 page book, write a good one.” –Brad Paisley
Have a great week RAM Nation! Happy New Year! Let’s make 2024 an amazing year!
Mrs. Lorraine Duitsman