• Portfolios
• Student Goals Progress and Updates
• Writing Samples
• Social Development
• Learner Profile
• Reflection on Learning
• Reading Assessment
• Math (Content and Practices)
• Summative Assessments

• Registration began on Monday, November 16, and will end on Wednesday, November 25 at 14.00.  
• Conference times can be scheduled from 08:00 to 16:00 and are approximately 20 minutes in length
• Select your child’s grade level below and then their teacher. Times available are a light blue rectangle. Select a time, fill in the required details, and submit. You will need to complete a separate booking for each child if you have more than one in the ES.
  • Prekindergarten; Kindergarten and Grade One
  • Grade Two and Grade Three
  • Grade Four and Grade Five

UNICEF, the UN agency responsible for providing humanitarian and development assistance to children worldwide, has some interesting parenting resources. This article from their website offers strategies for helping teens deal with these stressful times; I especially like this article because the fourth item on their list is caring for yourself, which is something all of us need to remember to do these days.

One maladaptive behavior that many teens might need help with is fighting against the tendency to “catastrophize.” Simply put, catastrophizing is thinking that hard situations are the equivalent of doomsday, that things will “never, ever get better.” The use of such extreme language can increase a teen’s feelings of anxiety and distress, or have other negative impacts on their well-being. When this happens, our children need us to remind them that simple mindful acts--like taking a few deep breaths, going for a walk, or listening to music--can get them back into a more calm, rational mindset.

November 25th and 26th are parent/teacher/student conferences. I will also be available for meetings during these days. If you would like to speak with me about your student then, or at any time, please email me.

HS SENIOR ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL | matthew.groves@aas.ru

Wellness

Building on last week’s section of the Flash, we would like to announce two upcoming sessions for any interested HS family that will focus on this important topic. We know that this year will be disruptive and difficult for the entire community, we want to share with you some of the things we are doing to support your child. If you have specific questions or concerns about how your child is doing please reach out to one of the HS counselors, Ms. Zimmerman (last names A-K) or Ms. Will (last names L-Z).

Community Connections

• The first, on November 27th at 14:00, will delve into the wellbeing data gathered in the student surveys, comparing trends from 2019 to 2020 as well as discussing what we are doing as a school to support student wellbeing. Please join us using this link.
• During the second session on December 10th at 14:00, we will take a closer look at one particular aspect of our wellness survey, motivation. We will look at what students are reporting and the multi-pronged approach focused on this one area. Please join us using this link. 

Parent-Student-Teacher Conferences

Upcoming HS Calendar

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