Bear Tracks
May 12, 2017
A Note From the Principal:
Dear Bear Tavern Staff,
Happy Friday.
And HAPPY MOTHER's DAY to all of our moms. As educators, we celebrate our ability and desire to give it everything that we have to help our students, but it is important to remember that there is no more critical, important or tougher job on the planet than being a mom. Moms, thanks for all that you do! Please enjoy your weekend and accept my gratitude for all that you do and juggle every single day.
While I am disappointed that we won't be celebrating the Caldwells tomorrow, we will certainly have an amazing experience next week. We'll keep Mrs. Caldwell in our thoughts and kick off an unforgettable event in a seven days! Thanks for your support and excitement!
Last thought: Yesterday I witnessed a group of students teaching a teacher about some tricks in WeVideo. It was incredible on a number of fronts... The students worked extra hard because they had a 'real' job to do, but more importantly, the teacher was open to learning and to giving up the reigns. That is a hard thing to do, but makes all of the difference. Whether you are working with 11 year olds or 6 year olds, try to follow the lead of your students at some point between now and the end of the year. Ask them what they are interested in right now, let them choose how to show what they know, encourage them to take a risk and try something new... I continue to be amazed at what they can do.
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY and Happy Friday!
Sincerely,
Chris
Key Information:
Please note that next Friday we'll welcome the Kenyan Ambassador after we celebrate the Caldwell's.
I'll provide information on Monday and we'll have time to work on placing classes in lieu of the Faculty meeting. Let me know if you have any questions.
Upcoming Dates:
AFTERNOON ENRICHMENT/ACTIVITIES:
Monday - Public Speaking
Tuesday - Circuts
Tuesdays & Wednesdays - After School Tutoring; Art Enrichment
Tuesdays & Thursdays - Let Me Run (boys); Girls on the Run (girls)
Thursday - Drawing, Sensational Science and Python Programming clubs
THE WEEK(s) AHEAD:
Friday 5/12 - Sydorko/Cartaino Pre-K Mother's Day Theme Days (10:45 am & 2:15 pm)
Friday 5/12 - PTO Auction (Trenton Country Club)
Sunday 5/14 - Mother's Day
5/15 - 5/19 - PARCC Make Ups
Monday 5/15 - Faculty Mtg
Tuesday 5/16 - David Forte from AFLAC in Lunches
Wednesday 5/17 - PTO General Mtg 7 pm
Wednesday 5/17 - Kindergarten Orientation
Thursday 5/18 - 5th Grade Philadelphia Trip
Friday 5/19 - ** PM SPECIAL SCHEDULE ** Caldwell's Assembly 2:00 pm / Kenyan Ambassador visit @ 3 pm.
Friday 5/19 - 4th Grade STEM to Rowan University
Saturday 5/20 - Pennington Day
Monday 5/22 - Staff Breakfast
Tuesday 5/23 - 5th Grade TMS Visit
Wednesday - 5/24 - 3rd Grade Tulpehaking Nature Center
Friday 5/26 - Field Day / Pre School Colab Day