5/5/22
Team -
Our Student Dialogue leaders have decided to focus on “looking back and moving forward”. With that in mind they plan to use the following prompt for the May 18th dialogue - round 2.
Based on what we learned from our first dialogue, what can we do to start next school year off to create a culture and climate that is welcoming to all members of our community?
As we continue to work towards a community where all feel safe - seen, heard, respected and understood the voice of our students is essential in identifying next steps and needs. We are excited for the take aways as we look to the end of the year inservice and summer planning and our concrete need to:
provide clarity for all regarding Harwood’s Core values
ensure clarity and clearly communicate Harwood expectations
create more safe spaces for students to gather for collaborative work and connections
In ongoing partnership,
Laurie, Meg and Duane
Calendar:
May 2nd - 20th - SBAC testing window
May 10th - Midpoint Quarter 4
May 12th - Family Conferences
May 18th - Student Dialogue
May 18th - Family Conferences
May 23rd - 27th - Spirit week
May 25th - Award Ceremony
May 30th week schedule:
June 10th - Last day of school for students & support staff
June 11th - Graduation
June 13th & 14th - Inservice days for teaching staff
Our schedule for the final week of school and outcomes of the Schedule Survey Round 2!
Appreciations:
Staff Member | Appreciations |
Becky Busker | For never giving up on her students and ensuring they know they are deeply cared for and supported. |
7, 8 & 9th grade team | For your vigilance, patience and coordination with proctoring the SBAC. |
Curtis Siegmann | For all your work to ensure our readiness for the testing season. |
Liz, Sally and April | For all your coordination to ensure readiness for AP tests. |
Jen Dreimiller & Maggie Weintraub | For your extended support in welcoming a new family and students to our school community |
Safe - seen, heard, respected & understood:
Topics | Information/Links |
 Thank you to our student team who has been working hard to kick off PA morning announcements!
This effort is a culmination of planning that stemmed from feedback from the all school, Student Government survey. Students reported that they weren’t always aware of opportunities, school news and important events. The group decided that one solution would be to conduct all school announcements using the PA system. It has blossomed into a place where news, opportunities, community appreciation (AKA “shout outs”) and a little laugh can be shared daily. We are thankful for Liz Hepp’s hard work to continue to gather information to be shared! If you are unable to hear the PA from your TA space, please reach out to Ellen so she can compile a list to share with the Tech department. |
TA update
| Next week conferences begin! Communication Check in with parents/caregivers who have not responded by Friday, May 6th If a family is unable or unwilling to attend, please work with the student to find another supportive adult with whom to meet. If this is not possible, please conference with your student on your own.
Student preparation
Appreciation! To all of you for stepping up with enthusiasm to support Spirit Week Activities. This is a great opportunity to come together as a community! |
Rigorous & Robust Academic Program:
Topics | Information/Links |
Staff Meeting
 | Objectives: To ensure readiness for Spirit week.
Where: Cafeteria When: 7:40 a.m.
Staff Meeting Calendar |
Planning for the remainder of the year 
| It’s hard to believe that there are only five weeks left in the school year. If you find yourself planning out how to maximize the remaining time with your students, here are some good things to keep in mind:
May 9 | 10 Flex - assembly
Midpoint of Q4 | 11 ELO A - canceled for class meetings | 12 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 18 ELO A - canceled for class meetings ELO C - 9th/12th dialogues ELO D - 10th/11th dialogues | 19 | 20 | 23 SPIRIT WEEK
Kickoff assembly 65 min classes | 24 SPIRIT WEEK
80 min classes Assembly during Flex block | 25 SPIRIT WEEK ELO A - awards assembly (not whole-school but all are invited) ELO F+G - whole school bball games | 26 SPIRIT WEEK
65 min classes End-of-day assembly | 27 SPIRIT WEEK
65 min classes Carnival Day Final assembly
| 30 (no school) | 31 Gold day | June 1 Black day | 2 Gold day | 3 Black day | 6 Last week of school - schedule TBD | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 Last student day - half day |
(I know this is a little redundant to the calendar items at the top of the blog, but I figure it is better to see something twice, than not at all!) |
Positive school climate and culture:
Topics | Information/Links |
FY 23’ Hiring Update 
| This week: Student Support Staff Specialist hired MS Math teacher hired Science teacher hired School counselor interviews 2nd round (for another) Student Support Staff Specialist
Next week: |
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