NOVEMBER Update
Happy November BLES families!
On Monday 11/4 we will have an Emergency Preparedness, Pivot to Remote Learning Practice Run. At 6:00 pm on Monday 11/4, all scholars should log on to Google classroom through Teach Hub and complete the assignment posted by their teacher. If you haven't already done so, please inform the teacher or any administrator about the device or log on issues your child is experiencing.
By now, you should have received your child's student profile sheet which includes their attendance, scores on the Beginning of Year assessments and the tiered level of interventions he/she will receive. Please review this sheet carefully in preparation for Thursday's Parent Teacher Conferences. Jot down any questions or concerns you have as well as suggestions.
Several academic and SEL intervention programs have already started during the day and after school. Selected lower grade scholars will receive permission slips this week for an AIS program focused on foundational reading skills.
There are only 15 instructional days this month but we will be laser focused on using student data to drive instruction. Frequent progress monitoring will help the teachers 1) evaluate the effectiveness of instruction and intervention and 2) quantify their scholars' rate of improvement or responsiveness to instruction/intervention.
It is very important that you check in periodically with teachers during their office hours or at dismissal to get a quick update on your child's progress. You'll be able to ask questions and teachers can give you practice materials to work on with your child at home.
Thank you to all of the parents and family members who attended our Character Day Performances and Gallery Walk. It is always great to see our classrooms, hallways and auditorium filled with families. As we approach the holiday season, there will be many other opportunities for you to join us. Look out for flyers and other communication from Mr. Watson and our P.T.A.
Please note that students will NOT be in attendance on the following dates:
- Tuesday 11/5- Election Day- Professional Learning Day for staff
- Thursday 11/7- Professional Learning Morning for staff (School Based Option); Remote Afternoon/Evening Parent Teacher Conferences
- Monday 11/11- Veterans Day- Schools closed
- Thursday 11/28 and Friday 11/29- Thanksgiving Recess
To all 5th grade parents, our school counselor Mrs. Miller-Toomer is planning several trips to visit Middle Schools. As you prepare to complete Middle School applications, these trips will help you and your child decide which schools to apply to. You are invited to attend these trips. Please reach out to Mrs. Miller-Toomer at janellem@brooklynlandmark.org for more information:
- Friday 11/8- Eagle Academy
-Tuesday 11/12- Young Women's Leadership
-Wednesday 11/13- Brooklyn Green School
-Wednesday 11/20- I.S. 392
- Wed. 11/6- Individual Student Picture Day
- Thurs. 11/7- Parent Teacher Conferences- 12:20-2:20; 4:30-7:30
- Thurs. 11/14- Wellness Committee Meeting- 8:30 am
- Thurs. 11/14- P.T.A. Meeting- 5:30 pm
- Fri. 11/15- Parents & Pancakes Workshop- 8:30 am
- Sat. 11/16- Studio in a School Family Art Workshop 10:00 am
- Mon. 11/18- Class Picture Day
- Wed. 11/27- Multicultural Pop Up Luncheon
I will leave you with these very wise words from Norman Vincent Peale. "The more you practice the art of thankfulness, the more you have to be thankful for." May you have a healthy and joyous Thanksgiving!
In partnership,
Joyce Beckles-Knights
Principal
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