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Dear Charter School Monthly Readers, This is my last column in the Monthly’s “A Year in the Life…” feature. I had hoped to write about the many successes at Teleos Prep, including our enhanced parent involvement, our academic progress, and the increased interest in our campus. However, I think it is more important to...
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Last month the entire campus was anxiously awaiting and preparing for the AIMS test. Our school café was a part of our support team and provided the students with their favorite breakfast and lunch during AIMS week. I visited all of the classrooms throughout our AIMS testing week and personally encouraged each student to...
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We are a little over two months away from closing out the year and I find myself having to make decisions about next year without the full knowledge of how this year will finish. There are so many moving pieces as the state continues to decrease funding. I must have four different budget scenarios...
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We have officially started our countdown to AIMS – 30 days when I checked the board this morning and quite a few days less than that by the time this article goes to print. While this quarter is the most intense quarter of the year from the teachers’ perspective, I actually embrace this quarter...
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I am not sure what it is about the fall break, but the return to school for staff and students is reminiscent of our first days. Students seem to forget the rules, and staff members have to find their rhythm again. Not the best mix the first day back to campus. However, our start...
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Half of the school year is almost behind us! I have always viewed the end of the year as a wonderful milestone. It is a time to reflect on lessons learned and to set new goals for the months to come. As I look back on the last year, I amazed by the amount...
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