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Thought:
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Tip:
Preparing your students for the holiday break:
- Allow time to prepare for the break. Scholars have to mentally prepare for changes to their schedules, even changes they think they want. Giving brain-breaking instruction up to the last minute of the last day of school may less helpful than slowing letting off the academic gas towards the end of the week.
- Remember compassion. Some of our scholars have a lot of mental and emotional weight that comes with the holidays. They may not behave like scholars who are expecting a fun-filled Christmas break.
- Take time to Self-Care. Holidays tend to be hectic and, sometimes, overwhelming. So, plan some down-time for self-care. Whatever makes you feel fulfilled and at peace should be on your To-Do list during the break.
Thanks:
50% of the 5th-grade scholars earned a Mastery or Advance on the LEAP 360 Math interim assessment! 50%!!! Kudos to Mr. Malveaux for his dedication to our scholars and their hard work on this assessment!