Bear Tracks
May 10, 2019
Note from the Principal:
Dear Staff,
Happy Friday!
What an incredible week!
I hope that you enjoyed Teacher Appreciation Week and that you have a great time at today's Bear BQ. You truly deserve a great deal of thank for the dedication and care that you show each day. So give yourself permission to have some fun today and enjoy!
I have been struck by the number of classes and groups that have been pushing the normal boundaries and comfort zones. I've seen classes exploring outside - checking out the nature trail and new meeting spot, experimenting with seeds, being hands on with activities and ideas, and even just reading and working outside. While this is not a huge deal on an individual basis, it is representing a shift in our comfort and willingness to teach with joy and wonder. Even if some lessons flop or fail, the effort and attempts are what matter.
That willingness to try and to leap is what truly sets you apart as a staff. It makes me so proud to be at Bear Tavern. And as we are able to get more resources, materials and places to work and explore around the school, my goal will be to make it even easier for you to do.
Thank you for paying attention to every detail, making sure that our kids get the fundamental ideas and skills that they need, but also taking the time to help them apply those skills and ideas to the world and community around us in a relevant and practical way. I've been here for four years and continue to be blown away as I watch and learn from and with you.
Keep it up and have a great day.
AND HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY to all of the moms who somehow pull off changing the lives of the kids at Bear Tavern while being everyone and everything to their own children. It is an amazing feat!
Have a great weekend.
Sincerely,
Chris
Coming Up:
Friday 5/10 - WHOLE CLASS THEME DAY (spirit day)
Friday 5/10 - HVEF "Boots and Bling" Gala
* = 5th and 4th grade will swap special times for 5/8 & 5/9
SUNDAY 5/12 - MOTHER'S DAY
Week of 5/13/19:
Monday 5/13 - Faculty Mtg
Tuesday 5/14 - Richardson Auditorium 3rd Grade & 5th Grade
Tuesday 5/14 - GrandPals
Wednesday 5/15 - NJSLA Day 1 (ELA Grades 3-5)
Thursday 5/16 - NJSLA Day 2 (ELA)
Thursday 5/16 - 1st grade Zoo Trip
Thursday 5/16 - PTO General Mtg
Friday 5/17 - NJSLA Day 3 (ELA)
Week of 5/20/19:
Monday 5/20 - Faculty Mtg (placement time)
Monday 5/20 - NJSLA Math Day 1 (Grades 3-5)
Tuesday 5/21 - NJSLA Math Day 2 (Grades 3-5)
Tuesday 5/21 - GrandPals
Tuesday 5/21 - Kindergarten show practice APR 2:30
Wednesday 5/22 - Kindergarten show practice APR 2:30
Thursday 5/23 - Kindergarten show practice APR 2:30
Thursday 5/23 - Princeton Playspace (preK)
Friday 5/24 - PreK Collab Day
Enrichments:
- Drawing - Mondays 4/8 - 5/20
- Magic Art - Wednesdays 4/10 - 5/29
- Crayola - Thursdays 4/11 - 5/30
- Chess - Fridays 4/12 - 5/31
Let Me Run - Tuesdays and Thursdays
Key Information:
- NJSLA - Nice job 5th grade on Science being done! Look for an individual memo today with final information including SCHEDULE, SMALL GROUPS, etc. An email will also go home to families in grades 3-5 as well.
- Testing Dates - ELA 3rd-5th gr (5/15, 5/16 & 5/17) Math 3rd-5th (5/20 & 5/21). Let's work together. Please be mindful of testing if you are not a tested grade.
- Turtle - We have a Yellow Belly Slider! CLICK HERE to learn more about it. Stay tuned for more ways to engage your class!