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Quote to consider<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIf your actions create a legacy that inspires others to dream more, learn more, do more, and become more, then you are an excellent leader.\u201d\u00a0 ~Dolly Parton<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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To Dos<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SUMMER ASSIGNMENT:  Rest, recover, relax, recharge, and rejuvenate!  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Collectively we have recorded the positive adjustments the pandemic forced us to make in our practice<\/a>; we will use this as a launching point to going back to better in the fall<\/em><\/strong>.  In the meantime, my hope for all of us is that this summer is full of life giving activities that allow us to process and heal from the roller coaster of this past school year.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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CELEBRATE TOGETHER:\u00a0 Please join your colleagues for a picnic on the patio after school Thursday at 3:15pm!<\/strong>\u00a0 Sandwiches, wraps, chips, drinks, and cookies provided!!\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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ALL HANDS ON DECK:\u00a0 For the last day of school, please prioritize being in the halls during passing period and at the bus or front pick up zones after school<\/strong> if at all possible.\u00a0 We know that having a positive staff presence during less structured times helps ensure all our students are safely meeting expectations.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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SUSTAINABILITY FOR SUMMER:\u00a0 As the school year begins to come to a close, please be aware of the BLS holiday standard operating procedure. This document<\/a> is meant to help guide you on how to close down at the end of the school year.<\/strong>\u00a0 Please make sure to closely follow the guidance in this document as we approach summer break.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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RETURN DATE IN THE FALL:\u00a0 Here is the 21\/22 school year district calendar<\/a>. Note the first day back for returning staff is on Tuesday, August 31st<\/strong>. EAs: please connect with a member of the HDMS SPED team to ensure you know what date you are expected to report back to work in the fall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Bits and Bobs<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

21\/22 STAFFING UPDATE:  <\/p>\n\n\n\n