Happy November Y’all (wow, already?!),
I hope you enjoyed the long weekend and that Conversations were fantastic! Please take a moment to reach out to any family (families) that either did not sign up for a Conversation or didn’t make it to the one they did sign up for.
A few notes to get the week rolling:
1) Reminder that I am out Monday, Brad will be here to support.
2) New school wide theme: Belonging!
3) New Buddies (until winter break): K/4, 1/3, 2/5
4) Student Success Meetings on Wednesday, Brad will cover your classes:
8:15-8:45 Ray
8:45-9:15 Lindsey
9:45-10:15 Amanda
10:15-10:45 Lauren
11:40-12:10 Brian
12:10-12:40 Frans
I shared the SSM folder with you last week–here’s the link in case you need it. Prep forms should be ready to go for the meetings on Wednesday.
5) Cafe Amity on Wednesday hosted by Grade 3
6) Reminder that Bias Lessons need to be completed by November 15. Please email when you are done. To date, I have received only 1 email.
7) Pledge sheets for Jammie Jam are going home Monday with a return date of November 13 (day before Jammie Jam). Please include something in
communications with parents. Thanks!
Lastly, I will be sending the following letter to parents on Monday. I am concerned about what things may look like post election and I am appealing to parents in hopes they can be supportive. Following the 2016 election (we were not at school in 2020) there were some uncomfortable moments at school (during celebrations–ugh!), and I’d like to try and keep the school free from the nasty political rhetoric that has been so ubiquitous. I would like us to consider more targeted celebrations on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday at Community Time to avoid unnecessary controversy.
Amity Families,
Tomorrow, as it is every 4 years, is a significant day for our country. The outcome of every election plays a crucial role in shaping the policies and decisions that directly impact all of us, and tomorrow’s election is no different.
The recent election season has unquestionably been a polarizing one, and it has certainly created some uncertainty and unease within our community at large. However, I firmly believe that by working together, we can navigate the post-election period with a high degree of integrity and respect.
With the election coming tomorrow, I am kindly requesting your assistance in fostering a positive and inclusive environment for all of our students and families. Your support in promoting understanding and respect, regardless of political affiliation, will be instrumental in helping our school community remain free from the strong political emotions and rhetoric that have been present in our community and around the country. As we know, children tend to repeat what they hear at home, so your words in the coming days and weeks will make a big difference. Whether we agree or disagree about our political choices, the one thing I think we all agree on is that we want the best for our children. Let’s all strive to be our best selves regardless of the outcome of the election, and continue to show our children what a respectful and healthy community looks like.
In partnership,
Andy
November
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
| 4 Andy out, Brad cover | 5 Election… | 6 Cafe Amity, Gr 3 | 7 | 8 |
| 11 Veteran’s Day NO SCHOOL | 12 | 13 BINGO Night 5:30-7pm | 14 Jammie Jam (afternoon) | 15 Dental Screening Bread/Jam |
| 18 | 19 Picture retakes | 20 Cafe Amity, Gr 2 | 21 Fire drill, 10:35am Gr 1 Stone Soup | 22 Gr 1 Stone Soup |
| 25 Break! | 26 Break! | 27 Break! | 28 Break! | 29 Break! |