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From Tammy and Karen<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Spring: <\/strong>Definition: to originate, to arise from, a season of the year Break: <\/strong>Definition: a pause in work, an activity, or event Spring Break: <\/strong>Definition: a time in which all educators around the globe breathe a deep sigh of relief, take time to rest, relax, rejuvenate, and do things to help them feel good, all in an effort to prepare for the last big push to June. Enjoy your well deserved Spring Break!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Excellence in Education: <\/strong>Before you take off for spring break, please take a moment to nominate a certified and a classified member from your school, who embodies “service above self” and has a high degree of professionalism. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

April Site Visit Sign Ups: <\/strong>It’s time again to sign up for our next site visits.<\/a> These visits will include Tammy, Karen, and Julie when available. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Belonging Survey: <\/strong>Thank you to all of you who have taken the Belonging Survey for Administrators<\/a>. We appreciate your input, as it will help guide our conversations during “Breakfast and Belonging” for principals, and for our May events for Assistants and Deans. If you have not yet taken it, please take a few minutes to engage with the survey. Thank you so much!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Breakfast and Belonging Groups:<\/strong> We are excited for the April “Breakfast and Belonging” groups. These groups will take place at Jackson’s Corner at the big table (we reserved it!) from 7:00-8:30, and includes breakfast and beverages! We are excited for time to connect in small groups. I will send you calendar invites for your dates\/times below. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Friday, April 4: Scott, Tim, Nichole, Kate, Julie<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Friday, April 11: Andy, Beth, Lybe, Patrick, Kimberly<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Friday, April 18: Wendy, Deborah, Ben, Jesse, Jennifer<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Friday, April 25: Dan, Megan, Michelle, Gary, Marc<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spring Conferences: Time Frames<\/strong> and Schedule<\/strong>: After consultation with BEA two years ago, we have landed on the following information regarding length of a conference.  If a teacher has 25 or less students, their conferences need to be between 25-30 minutes to accommodate for transition times as needed (25 min  gives time for a quick restroom break, time in case one goes longer, etc.).  If a teacher has 26 or more students, their conferences can be 20 minutes, giving the teacher the ability to have a few longer ones as well as building in transition times if needed.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For Spring conferences, the work days are as follows: Wednesday, April 16, from 7:15-3:15 (first 8 hours if your day is slightly different) is work time–no conferences during this time and 3:15-7:15 is conference time. Thursday, April 17, 7:15-7:15 are conferences. Friday, April 18, is a day off to trade. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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