We did it! Our first Full Band Rehearsal for Beginning Band was a success! We played our first three notes and our first song, Hot Cross Buns. An instant classic!
“Maybe I can only do small things.
But my small things might join small things other people do.
And together, they could grow into something big."
After a most successful rollout last year, we are excited to continue our “One School, One Read Aloud” series as part of our work supporting social and emotional wellbeing. Reading a book across the entire school provides a common and shared experience for every child and adult, sparking a community wide conversation. All classrooms will be given the same book that supports the SEL skills addressed within each of the five units of study. Our hope is that these conversations extend beyond the classroom into homes, across families, and well beyond our East Prairie community. Our aim is to further establish a culture of literacy developed in partnership between the home and school, as well as, promote a shared message of compassion, kindness, and empathy. This will bring us even closer together as a community so we can read, learn, and grow – together.
“There is no getting around the fact that the only measure of a great team - or a great organization - is whether it accomplishes what it sets out to accomplish… When it comes to how a cohesive team measures its performance, one criterion sets it apart from noncohesive ones;
What a fabulous first week of the school year! The energy throughout the building was electric as we welcomed our first through eighth grade students back, while also bringing our preschool and kindergarten students in for screenings and play dates! Friday's pep rally was a fantastic opportunity to come all together and celebrate with a bit of fun!
We look forward to building on this week’s success over the coming days, weeks, and months. As a school community our mission, fundamental purpose, is to “value the uniqueness of all and ensure the highest levels of learning.” When we discuss this with students we describe it in a developmentally appropriate way as ALL of us working together to ensure that EVERY child feels they are uniquely special, cared for, and valued, while also being supported in an ongoing journey to learn, grow, and improve. We look forward to continuing to partner with you on living this work each day.
Thank YOU for the many ways YOU contributed to a sensational start to the school year! Oh yeah...we also served pie :)
The energy and optimism was palpable as we welcomed our staff back for a fantastic first day! Building on the momentum of the Olympics, we had a spirited and fun day of connecting and learning together!
Teamwork, relationships, and a strong sense of community are at the heart of what we do!
