Parent-Teacher Conferences
On Wednesday and Thursday this week, we will have Parent-Teacher Conferences. This is an opportunity for parents to meet with the homeroom teacher to discuss strengths, areas for growth, and next steps. Please be sure to review your child’s report card on Veracross before attending the conference.
There will be no school for students on Wednesday and Thursday. There will also be no supervision on campus on these days. If children come to campus, they must be directly supervised by a parent and are asked not to interrupt conferences of others.
Graded Glow Run
Don’t miss Graded’s first Glow Run! This is the fifth year for Run Against Cancer but this time it’s in the dark! Register now to take part in this exciting event.
Intellectual Curiosity
The core value of the month for the Lower School is intellectual curiosity. We know that this means having a “hungry mind.” Here is a list of apps for curious kids.
Eagle’s Nest
Each week during our Eagle’s Nest on Monday mornings, two classes are awarded the “Golden G.” Nominated by teachers, this class is chosen by exhibiting the Eagle Way around the school. This week, Dona Sandra’s fifth grade Brazilian Social Studies class won for working hard to investigate concepts and explore new ways to understand the material presented in class. Ms. Keane’s class won for following directions when their teacher was busy and the students were flexible and attentive to the new teacher with a different routine.
Donations
The Global Issues Network Club, run by high school students, is hosting a basic necessities drive this semester. The aim of this drive is to collect items like toothbrushes, shampoo, conditioner, soap or any other item which could potentially improve the hygiene for those less fortunate. The team has placed cardboard boxes throughout the whole school, including the hallways, near the office and in the student center so that depositing donations takes only a second. They will be accepting donations all throughout October and November and will package the donations for the upcoming holiday season. On behalf of GIN, we thank you for your participation; we can all make a difference.
Student Council
This October, Graded Lower School will embark on a new initiative with our grade 3, 4 and 5 students. We will be holding elections for Class Representatives to serve on a Student Council. Our StuCo (nickname) will be tasked with supporting and creating activities related to the promotion of school spirit and community. Some ideas include special activities for Kindness Week, School Spirit Challenges and much more. Please encourage your son or daughter to try their leadership skills in this new endeavor! Applications are due on Friday, October 18.
News from the Library
We hope you can join us for this special opportunity with world-renowned author/illustrator, Peter H. Reynolds. In this interactive session, Peter will explore how families can promote creativity in their homes. There are limited spots, so please RSVP today! CLICK HERE TO RSVP. Livro Facil will have several of his most popular books for sale if you'd like to get autographed copies. His books have important messages and kids love them! The bookstore already has copies of Say Something, as well as the Portuguese translations of The Dot and The Word Collector. On Oct. 20, they'll have English copies of The Dot, Going Places, and Ish. Get yours while they last!
Upcoming Important Dates
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