Good afternoon,
We are just about one day away from the start of our vacation week. For students, the week before a vacation is always a balance between excitement for vacation and maybe holidays, while simultaneously finishing up work in classes and taking end-of-unit assessments.
For the adults, it often feels like a crawl to the finish line. There were some hints from the universe today that I might be ready for a break just as much as our students. I received a thoughtful gift from a colleague and friend with the note, “I was searching for a book that could be a real escape. Hope this is it!” When I was on lunch duty, another colleague stated, “You look really tired.” That was the not-very-subtle comment. I blame that comment on my wearing a mask where the only visible part of my face was my eyes. I was kind in my response, but yes, my eyes do show that I’m tired! The December vacation always marks a great time for some serious rest and rejuvenation before we start the new year in just over a week.
Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, the Winter Solstice, another holiday, or just a school vacation, I hope you have an enjoyable and safe time with your friends and family.
Here are some dates to be aware of when we return in 2023:
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Friday, 12/23: Last day before vacation, 2:36 dismissal
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Tuesday, 1/3/23: Schools reopen after vacation
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Monday, 1/9/23: Early Release at 1 pm
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Monday, 1/9/23: School Council meeting at 7 pm on Zoom
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Tuesday, 1/10/23: iReady ELA Diagnostic for all students
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Monday, 1/16/23: No School for MLK, Jr. Day
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Wednesday, 1/18/23: Winter Band Concert
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Thursday, 1/19/23: iReady Math Diagnostic for all students
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Friday, 1/20/23: Hawaiian Shirt Day and Summer Fun in Winter activity after school
Take care and have a great week,
Jim