Teacher Advisory Update:  

In April our TA Curriculum focused on Advocating for Self and Others. We discussed several strategies essential to becoming an effective advocate.  

• Be assertive rather than aggressive.

• Be direct, stating clearly, firmly, and politely what your needs are.

• If something isn’t clear to you, ask questions.

• Take time to listen to others, respecting their points of view. 

• Ask for help when you need it.

• Acknowledge your own mistakes.

• Speak well of those who are absent.

• Disrupt gossip by saying something positive. 

In May our TA Curriculum focus is Healthy Mind and Body. We are learning how to care for ourselves, exploring self care opinions and breaking the stigma of mental health. Here is a short video about the positive effects of physical fitness on our health and wellbeing.

Essential Physical Fitness: What Every Teen Needs to Know

Upcoming Events:

• Presidential Award Ceremony for select 8th grade students. Wednesday May 17th from 2:30-3:15 pm 

• YAYA Field Trip for selected participants. Thursday May 18th all day 

• Twins Game at Target Field for 7E Students Wednesday May 24th leaving at 9:00 am and returning around 4:30 pm

• All School Trimester 3 Recognition Assembly- Friday May 26th from 9:00-10:15 am 

• All School Carnival - Friday May 26th from 1:00-3:00pm 

~ we are still looking for donations to make this event a success~ 

• Last day of School Field Trips - Thursday June 1st 

  • 6th Grade - Grand Slam from 9:00- 2:00 pm 

  • 7E - Becker Community Center from 9:00 - 2:00 pm 

  • 7W - Urban Air from 9:00-1:30 pm

  • 8th Grade Valley Fair from 9:15 - 6:15 pm 

Podcast for Parents 

This podcast from Raising Good Humans emphasizes how to listen and connect with our kids. This has practical and useful strategies to make communicating with your teen a little easier. How to Become a Good Listener