Saturday, November 4, 2023

Week Beginning November 6, 2023

I got the pleasure of accompanying a group of Grade 8 students on their service this week to Brown's Point to create gift bags for seniors. I cannot tell you how full my heart was seeing these kids work so hard and be engaged in the process. A big thank you to all those who make these trips possible. These experiences are making a difference to our students and the community!


 ACTION ITEMS

  •  Duties: I know I ask a lot of you and I am aware that the extra break and lunch duties can sometimes feel like another pressure point, but your help supervising these areas is essential. Please double-check your assignments and let Shelli, Ruth, and I know if you have an issue and cannot do them for whatever reason in advance. Thanks for your help.
  • Sunshine: I only had one sunshine shoutout come through this week after Thursday's reflection. If you have any more to share, please let me know so I can acknowledge folks in Gathering on Monday. 
  • New MS Classroom Spaces survey: Yes, I know, another survey - sorry! However, we really need your input on furniture etc. as we consider our relocation back into the MS and combining two wings into one. Please fill this out as best you can. Thank you.

FYI
  • Angie back! Boy, we've missed having a counselor on campus! The good news is that Angie is back this week and is spreading her usual time on campus across all four days this week - thank you, Angie. Please see the week ahead below for when she is here. We hope to have a confirmation about Heidi's replacement ASAP. 
  • Laminating: If you need laminating completed, the LS is no longer doing this for us. Instead, our wonderful MS Administrative Assistant, Ruth, will be trained on this tool and if you need any such work done, please contact her with your laminating needs. Thank you, Ruth!
  • Case Studies: Each semester, the MS and US students will be asked to complete 5 survey questions as part of our Student Thrivability data collection. When the school asked similar questions as part of the Pulse Check survey last year, we found that some of the questions felt out of place without more context given or the ability to discuss the question prior. This was especially true for our youngest MS kiddos. Because of this, Jake and a team of faculty from MS and US have created a series of case studies relating to each of the 5 thrivability questions, with a series of questions associated that could lead to a productive discussion. Our GLTMs this week are to review this and then review the case study in advisory, with the survey question sent via email the same day. Grade 7 and 8 advisors will meet together on Wednesday during the GLTM. Here is the one we will be reviewing this week on Self Efficacy.
  • Fun Days 11.15.23 and 11.16.23: A reminder that in two weeks time, we are suspending the A/B schedule for all grades on Wednesday and Thursday for the Spanish play (Wed) and the Model UN (7&8) and field trip (6th) on Thursday. We are just finalizing the schedule for the day early next week, so more to come. The schedule will be found on the MS Special Schedule doc. 


 USEFUL LINKS

WEEK AHEAD

Monday, November 6 - Angie on campus in the AM

  • B Day 
  • Visitors: None
  • Faculty out: Heidi Grace out - Sub Mara
  • MS Gathering - in the Great Hall

    • Intro to the MS Case Studies and Thrivability Survey 

  • MSG Soccer has an early dismissal at 2:15 (right after P5) for their home game
  • MSB Grade 6 AND Varsity Basketball play games at home at 3:30 - they have an early dismissal at 2:15; JV team does NOT need an early dismissal. Their game starts at 4:45
  • All School Chapel  
    •  Yellow (Grade 7) out (Familes 1-15 in the Dining Hall; 16-30 in the ATRIUM of the NAB); Grade 6 and 8 in the Chapel
    • After All-School Gathering:
      • Ward Advisory will join Wilde Advisory
      • Phan Advisory will join Golding Advisory
      • Bloodworth Advisory will join Price Advisory

  • All School benefits meeting - Chapel at 3:30 pm

Tuesday, November 7 - Angie on campus all-day
  • A Day
  • Visitors: None 
  • Faculty out: Heidi Grace out - Sub Mara
  • Grade 6 GLTM 7:45-8:15 am (Carie & Bri's room) 
    • Advisor choice
  • Advisory:
    • Grade 6 Case Study and Question
    • Grade 7 & 8 Advisors Choice
    • PRICE ADVISORY joining BLOODWORTH/DOUGLAS ADVISORY
  • DEI Meeting 3:30-4:00 pm - Holiday Tea planning (in Will's science lab) - all welcome to attend


Wednesday, November 8 - Angie on campus in the PM

  • B Day
  • Visitors: None
  • Faculty out: Heidi Grace out - Sub Mara
  • Extra Duties Help in the AM due to combined 7th/8th meeting:
    • Carline – Ruth - 8:00-8:30
    • Library – Mara - 7:45-8:25
    • Gym – Will - 8:00-8:25
    • 6th Corridor – Gretchen - 8:00-8:25
  • Grade 7 GLTM 7:45-8:15 am (Carie & Bri's room) 
    • Discuss Case Studies 
  • Advisory:
    • Advisor Choice 
  • MS Leadership Team Meeting 2:30-3:30 pm
  • MSG Soccer has an early dismissal at 2:15
  • MSB Grade 6 AND Varsity Basketball play games at home at 3:30 - they have an early dismissal at 2:45; JV team does NOT need an early dismissal. Their game starts at 4:45
  • MS Faculty Meeting 3:30 - 4:30 pm (Carie & Bri's room) 

    •  HATCH planning. Please all meet in Carie's/Bri's room.

    • Followed by a tour of the MS construction at 4:30 pm for anyone interested.


Thursday, November 9 - Angie on campus in the AM & Katie's last day.

  • A Day
  • Visitors: None
  • Faculty out: Heidi Grace out - Sub Mara
  • Grade 8 GLTM 7:45-8:15 am (Carie & Bri's room)  - ONLY ADVISORS - To discuss issue raised by Angie
  • Advisory: 
    • Joining DUNBRY ADVISORY - All of SAM ADVISORY still on campus (Cooper B, Trinity, and Shreenidhi)
    • Reflection 
  • Veteran's Day Chapel 2:30 pm - no longer occurring

Friday, November 10 
  • No School - Veterans Day
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