January 4th, 2024
Welcome Back from Pam
Amazing people,
I have had the luxury of reflection this holiday break, and it has reminded me why I am so proud to be associated with all of you. When I think of the big and small actions you take everyday in the service of our students, I am grateful. You are largely unsung heroes. Whether you teach, cook, clean, coach, mentor, or lead you have an impact. I have worked in this industry for almost 3 decades and I have never been so inspired as I am now. We cannot avoid change, but we can control our response to it. Remember your mission.
As we return for the second semester, I believe more than ever that APS is stronger than ever. Our students are challenging us to meet them where they are and it is not 10 years ago it is 20 years hence. How are you changing to meet this need? They need us to step out of our comfort zone and recognize and embrace the unknown future. Remember your mission.
How you as individuals and as a team commit to this future determines the success of our kiddos. Will YOU rise to the occasion or will you deflect or retreat? The promise of the future lies in us and in them. Remember your mission.
I have so much gratitude and hope…
Pam
🗓️Save the Date🗓️
❄️January 4-18: iMSSA make-ups for 3rd-8th grade
❄️January 11: Grades due 8am
❄️January 12: Report Cards
❄️January 13: Black and Gold 5K 2024
❄️January 25: Licensure Cohort 4:30pm @AHS
❄️February 22: Licensure Cohort 4:30pm @AHS
❄️March 7: Licensure Cohort 4:30pm @AHS
❄️March 13: AHS ASR Test Day
❄️March 20: AHS SAT Day
❄️March 25-29: SPRING BREAK
❄️March 29: Professional Development Dossier and OPAL Submission deadline
❄️April 26: Snow Day - NO School
Innovation Cohort Application
Learner-Centered Collaborative (LCC) is supporting our District with the convening of an Innovation Cohort in the New Year. This will be an opt-in learning opportunity to support our APS educators with a Pathway that will include asynchronous learning, in person training with personalized feedback, and reflective planning sessions. If you stayed for the information session on December 13th (or even if you didn't but still want this opportunity) and are interested in being part of this innovation cohort, please complete the application below.
💡Professional Development💡
📑ASSESSMENT ALLEY📑
Flyers
January 25th!! AHS Library
Don't wait until it is too late! Get the information and the support!