January 27th – 31st, 2020

Jan25

 WEEK AT A GLANCE

Image result for chinese quotes that go along with chinese new year
Dear Colleagues,
The Chinese Lunar New Year will be celebrated officially on January 25th.  Our Cultural Arts Committee has been instrumental in arranging for the Chinese Acrobat performance on Wednesday, January 29th at 2:00 p.m. Please be sure to prepare your students so they can appreciate the importance of this cultural performance and also bring their attention to the beautiful decorations in the cafeteria and in different locations around the building.   Happy New Year!  Cantonese:  Gung hay fat choy: Wishing you great happiness and prosperity.    Mandarin: Gong xi fa cai: Wishing you to be prosperous in the coming year.
Let’s make an effort to take special care of ourselves amidst the many absences due to the flu and other viruses. Get a lot of rest, hydrate and maybe it’s time to give our immune systems an extra boost with whatever superfoods, herbs or vitamins we trust. Also, keep in mind, sleep plays an important role.  Have a restful weekend.
Sharon

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Conferences: K-2 teachers, please be sure to make the necessary adjustment to your conference times in PTC Wizard prior to January 29th when the letter will be sent to parents.

Chaperoning: We are still in need of chaperones for the Chorus Concert on February 11th from 7:00 to 8:30 pm. Please inform Sharon, Lindsey and me if you are available.

School-Based Curriculum Meeting: On Monday, we will meet together briefly in the library at 3:00 pm to finalize plans for the Artist in Residence Program and to also discuss your interest in having a day led by Carl Anderson, who specializes in conferring.

As a follow up to the discussion at our last faculty meeting about Special Education trends in our district,  you will meet in your grade level and specialty groups to discuss the questions shared with you in this link.  I have also included the Special Education slides for your convenience. Remember, your feedback is invaluable and will help to develop the best structures to support the wide range of learners in our classrooms.

 

DOCUMENTS FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE

 Link to Greenacres Visitors’ Form

 UPCOMING EVENTS

Cultural Arts Performance – Chinese Acrobats  1/ 29 @ 2:00 pm

See the calendar:

GREENACRES GALLERY 

Making it real – Students in Ms. Pelekis’ class learning about Chinese New Year from parents.

KITCHEN DUTY:  Responsibilities

 

 

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