New school wide theme: Belonging
Happy November–I can’t believe it’s already this time of year! I hope the 3 day weekend treated you well and that you are feeling good about how Conversations went. Please be sure to reach out to families who missed (or didn’t schedule) their meeting time.
Our new school theme for November is Belonging. We frequently talk about the importance of a sense of belonging, both for the children at Amity as well as their parents. Having belonging as a school-wide theme is powerful because it touches the core of what every student needs to thrive—a sense of being seen, valued, and connected. Belonging is intentionally woven into the culture here at Amity, and as a result most of our students feel safe to express themselves, take risks, and engage deeply in learning. Belonging fosters empathy, strengthens relationships, and breaks down barriers between individuals and groups. Our focus on belonging is what makes Amity a true community, so I’m glad we take time each year to do a deeper dive!
A few notes to get you rolling…
1) Student Success Meeting on Wednesday, Brad will be covering classes. Please be sure you have filled out the prep form prior to the meeting, this really helps us focus on our most needy kiddos. Here is the link.
8:45-9:15-Lauren/Sara
9:45-10:15-Lindsey
10:15-10:45-Frans
11:45-12:15-Brian
12:15-12:45-Amanda
2) Amy Yillik will be here Tuesday to present on Trauma Informed practices, this is related to our book study. 2:30-3:15pm in Brian’s room. Please be on time so we can start at 2:30pm.
3) SIW this week is in house–it will only be from 1:00-2:15pm (we borrowed some time for the Tuesday presentation). We will be talking about what we’ve learned so far from our book study and what we gleaned from Amy’s presentation.
4) Pie the Principal (fundraiser from Harvest Festival) is on Thursday at the end of Community Time!
5) Staff get together on Friday around 3ish at BBC. Hoping you can make it! The next gathering will be on December 5-same time and place.
Upcoming
Nov 4: Amy Yellik from ESD to present at staff meeting, 2:30-3:15pm
Nov 5: Student Success Meetings–Brad will cover classes
Nov 5: SIW-in house, book study (1:00-2:15pm only since we added meeting on 11/4)
Nov 6: Pie the Principal at end of Community Time (switched from 11/7)
Nov 7: Staff gathering, 3ish at BBC
Nov 19: Continuation of Care presentation at SIW by Anna and Haley
Nov 21: Jammie Jam, save the date–more info coming this week
Nov 24-28: Break!
Here’s to a great week ahead!
Andy
November
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
| 3 | 4 Amy Yillik @ Staff Mtg | 5 Cafe Amity, Gr 3 Student Success Mtgs SIW-in house/Book Study | 6 Pie the Principal @end of CT | 7 Staff Get Together after school |
| 10 | 11 No School | 12 SIW-TWD | 13 | 14 Bread and Jam |
| 17 | 18 Picture Retakes | 19 Cafe Amity, Gr 2 SIW-In house/Book Study | 20 | 21 Jammie Jam/PJ day |
| 24 Break-No School | 25 Break-No School | 26 Break-No School | 27 Break-No School | 28 Break-No School |