Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! The entire week is about celebrating ALL OF YOU who influence the lives of our students. I certainly appreciate all the little things you do, but what I appreciate the most is the safe, nurturing learning environments you create for our children. Our Kennedy Kubbies LOVE coming to school each day & know that each person cares about them.

In last week’s blog, I wrote about the relationships we must build and foster throughout the school year with our students in order for meaningful learning to occur. I encourage you to take some time & watch the TED Video below. Rita Pierson, an educator, speaks about the value of relationships & “how every child deserves a champion–an adult who will never give up on them, who understands the power of connection & insists that they become the best that they can possibly be!”

I hope you know how much I enjoy working with each of you and how proud I am to be your colleague. Thank you for all that you do here at Kennedy School. You are changing lives!

Here’s our week at a glance:

Monday, May 6th
Teacher Appreciation Luncheon in faculty lounge (10:30am-1:30pm)
Kindergarten Zoo Trip

Tuesday, May 7th
Faculty Meeting @ 2:30pm
Special Board Meeting @ 7:00pm

Wednesday, May 8th
SLBC to Jewel
PreK Visits Washington School for Buddy Activity
Technology Common Plan

Thursday, May 9th
Memorial Day Dress Rehearsal <–click for schedule
Pre School Picnics
SEL Committee Meeting @ 3:45pm (Faculty Lounge)
Kennedy Memorial Day Concerts @ LMS

Friday, May 10th
FIELD DAY <—click for schedule
Technology Inventory Check-In <—All teachers: Sign up for a time slot with Eric
(Print Out This Inventory Checklist for your time slot)