April 20, 2019
MAP Test
Prep
The MAP test is coming! Our
schedule will be finalized and sent out this week but testing will begin on May
7th. 7th and 8th
graders will be taking the assessment on 5/7 and 5/8. Only 8th graders will be taking
the assessment on May 9th and 7th graders will return to
a normal learning day.
To prepare, please start collecting headphones from students for MAP testing. Headphones will be needed for portions of the
test. While we will have some for anyone
who forgets, it will be helpful to collect and hold them for kids in case they
forget.
Also
a reminder to those that haven't watched the MAP video to please come to room
123 to watch it. It is 20 minutes and must be completed for every staff member.
Character Ed Committee Mtg, 4/22
The
Character Ed Committee will meet on Monday afterschool in the library. Please join the group as they map out
character education for the upcoming school year.
Social Courtesy Crock Pot
Series-Guilty Pleasures, 4/23
It’s
not too late to sign up for the last crock pot series hosted in the faculty
lounge!
Orchestra Concert, 4/23
Come and
listen to our kids at the Spring Orchestra concert on Tuesday at 6:00pm!
Administrative
Assistant Appreciation Day, 4/24
Our front office team works tirelessly to hold down the fort and
support us. Please join me in
celebrating our A Team on Wednesday for administrative assistant appreciation
day!
Summer
Opportunities
Last week, I shared a summer learning
opportunity for our building. In partnership with Steger/Givens, we will
be offering a training through Crossroads this summer. This workshop is
the 2nd level in this training series. Many of us in the
building have been through many different first tier equity and racism
trainings so this training is perfect for those interested in moving to the
action step. There are only 20 spots, so space will be filled on a first
come basis. Attendance is required for all 2.5 days. Please take a
look at your calendars and hopefully you will be able to join the learning.
If you have any questions, please let me
know.
Analyzing and Understanding Systemic
Racism (the “Analysis Workshop” for short as you see in the timeline): 2.5 day
workshop
August 1, 2, and 3, 2019 at Steger/Givens
- August
1 from 8:30 – 3:30 p.m.
- August
2 from 8:30 – 3:30 p.m.
- August
3 from 8:00 – 12:00 p.m.
In this more in-depth training,
participants will explore the historical development of institutional racism in
the US. From that context a common definition of racism will be introduced. As
part of unpacking this definition, participants will investigate how racism is
internalized, including the identity-shaping power racism has on People of
Color and White people. Emphasis is given to exploring institutional and
cultural manifestations of racism, in addition to the individual manifestations
and a link between racism and other forms of oppression will be made
throughout. A specific examination of how racism manifests in the policies,
practices and culture of Webster Groves School District will be applied. A
strategic methodology to dismantle racism will be introduced, focusing
specifically on applying principles of organizing and social/cultural change
within institutions. Group presentation with interactive discussion, small
group discussions, reflection, and video are all used.
OBJECTIVES:
• Create a shared language for talking
effectively about systemic racism, and how it operates in society, and your
organization
• Analyze what systemic racism is, how it
operates institutionally and culturally, and how it impacts us as individuals
• Explore the historical development of
institutional racism in the United States, and how it impacts society today
• Begin
equipping Steger/Givens, Hixson and Webster Grove School District with a
framework for examining culture and values, and moving toward antiracist
transformation.
OUTS This Week
4/22-Grace OUT in the morning from 8-10am for Disciplinary Review
meeting
4/26-Grace and Mike OUT for Student Leaders trip to Birmingham
Sarah and Linda OUT
for MO Counselors Leadership
Have a great week!
With gratitude,
Grace
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