Rallying Back to School

Even with unexpected events of a presidential candidate visiting the park across the street, we had a great week with Back to School Nights! 

I want to first publically thank all of the city police, fire and rescue, and security officers from the FCPS Office of Safety & Security for their efforts to make sure our school operations could continue as normal as large crowds descended on Van Dyck park before, during, and after our morning arrival time for the political rally.  Their professionalism and quick communication ensured an uninterrupted and uneventful school day for all.  Thanks!

Thanks to our men in uniform for helping us out!

On Wednesday and Thursday evenings, we had wonderful participation from our parent community in coming out for Back to School Night.  The PTA sold spirit wear and added new members building excitement for strong parent involvment this year.  Peter Noonan, our new City Superintendent and city board members were here to show their support.  Linda Burke our Cluster Assistant Superintendent visited classrooms. Our resource specialists described their programs to parents in the library. 

  

Of course, the main event was for parents to get to spend time with our great teachers learning about how their classrooms work.  Teachers shared information about our Responsive Classroom practices which help build a sense of community and pro-social behaviors through strategies like Morning Meeting.  Teachers also explained aspects of the New Standards Based Elementary School Report Card.  Parents got to see student work and even leave a note for their students about their hopes and dreams for this year.

     

Thanks to everyone for coming out and working hard to help make these events a success!