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

2026 Theme for Black History Month: “A Century of Black History Commemorations” <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 2026 theme marks exactly 100 years<\/strong> since the first national observance began in 1926. It focuses on the historical evolution of these commemorations and their role in the pursuit of racial justice and equality. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are you doing in your building to celebrate? We’ll be decorating our door to room 332! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kindergarten Orientation Preparation: <\/strong> Yay!! It’s that time of the year to start preparing for kindergarten spring orientation. Can you believe it? There are two things you need to do now to be ready. First, identify your spring orientation date, time, and what you will be doing. This is important to do now because we need to post it on our website for families. Becca mentioned needing to post, because we have families already looking for the information. Please add your date, time and activity to this list.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The next thing is to review this document<\/a>, and make sure you use this when planning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We hope that you have been able to get out and enjoy the amazing sun and warm temperatures that we have had this week. Get ready, some colder air is on it’s way! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wayfinder Help<\/strong>–please share with your teachers!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wayfinder is seeking your feedback on the updated Wayfinder Elementary Core Curriculum for the 2025\u201326 school year. <\/em>If you used the Wayfinder curriculum in the 2024-25 and 2025-26 school years, please click <\/em>here<\/em><\/a> to complete a brief, four-question survey to share your feedback.<\/em> Your insights are invaluable as Wayfinder continues to refine and improve its curriculum to better support teachers and students.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Important Links<\/h2>\n\n\n\n