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As always in the last week before end of term, we ask that you have a good conversation with your students about expectations for the academics and behaviors. Our dress code remains the same, and our expectation for student behavior remains the same. We have lots of wrap up activities planned this week, but that doesn't change how we run school. But that being said, we have had a fantastic second term. We couldn't be more pleased with the academic progress your students have been making.

With two weeks remaining before the Winter Break, we start Benchmarks this week.  As a reminder, these assessments are FORMATIVE. They help us make plans for remediation, intervention, and acceleration. It helps students make goals for their own learning, which is something we have been working on this year and will address in a big way in January. 

We are thankful for our students, through good days and hard days, to join us in exploring their potential and growing to become young adults.

Remember that Midterms were pushed out on Thursday of last week. Now is a great time to have a conversation about grades and academic participation with your students. If you have any concerns, reach out to your student's teacher.

Somehow midterms are here! Midterms are a "snapshot" report. They are a great opportunity for you to talk about grades with students.

Remember that Election day is on TUESDAY and there will be no students or staff on campus. Classes will resume on Wednesday. The fall season is definitely here, with cool mornings and warm afternoons. Midterms are coming on Thursday, November 14th. We will send a parent square message alerting you.

School is still in session, and we wanted to remind parents and students about our norms and expectations. Students cannot wear costumes to school, nor bring face or hair paint to school. In general, clothing should not distract from the learning environment and follow the regular school dress code found in the ORS Code of Conduct. 

Teachers have been working with your students this past week talking about their Benchmark data. Student ownership of their learning is key to the transformation of a student from good academics to great. Setting personal goals and helping students understand what they can be working on engages their brains more effectively as they learn.

Term 2 is always a fast term. Between Election Day, Thanksgiving, and the several field trips we have scheduled, students will look up and realize Term 2 is over. Report cards for Term 1 will go out this week, so be sure to discuss with your student.