Rigor & Joy

December 9th, 2023

As an Expeditionary Learning school, we appreciate our willingness to value joy and rigor as equally important. This week students earned Pizza with the Principal and our new cougar mascot was introduced. The joy in our learners faces is a evidence of the joy we cultivate.

In our school district, every student is a Critical Thinker and demonstrate how they are reflectively as they critically analyze information. “Critical Thinker” is one of the six whole-learner outcomes that comprise the new EUSD Learner Profile in our Framework for the Future. This learner profile lives within our Expeditionary model. Our students ask questions with confidence and seeks to understand how the world works. They are strong collaborators as they learn challenging math concepts. They was evident during a math lesson in Mr. Palomino's class this week where students were persevering as they practiced various math strategies.

Our EL Model is rooted in exceptional practices that are deeply connected to our EUSD Framework for the Future and our Learner Profile.

Family Day at Lunch is coming. This is a day where families can bring their student lunch or purchase lunch from our cafeteria to enjoy. Food purchased outside or made at home will be for your student only and must not be shared with other students. We also ask that younger sibling guests be supervised by parents/guardians at all times. Play equipment is for Conway students only. Kindergarten & 5th grade Family Day at Lunch will take place in our MPR. If rain is forecast for the day of the event, the event will be cancelled and will be reschedule for a future date. Kindergarten & 5th Grade Family Day at Lunch Friday, December 15th 11:10 - 11:50 am 5th grade 12:00 - 12:40 pm Kindergarten Maximum 4 guests including children. Registration link can be found below, https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1HZ3pLmVlFXA2dOvkv5w-99G0gRErNMIROp6zzOWSUww/edit

I am grateful for the opportunity to inspire students to discover their unlimited potential through Excellence, Perseverance, Integrity, and Compassion. Together we are creating an EPIC school.

We are in this together and believe, We Are Crew, not passengers.

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