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May 4, 2026

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! Check out this article for some freebies this week.



We are grateful to the PTO for planning some treats throughout the week (and into next week!). Lunch will be provided in the teacher's cafeteria on Thursday, May 7. There will be Marathon Deli wraps and dessert from Yummy Mummy, along with gluten-free options.  Snacks will be set up in the main office throughout the week. The coffee truck will be here on Monday, May 11, around 9:30am. The order sheet is attached here so you can be prepared. If you have class when the truck is here, we will get your order to you. Drop it by the office in the morning or have it ready when someone comes by your class. 

Please take a few minutes to review the AP reminders Kelli sent out. Make sure your students understand where to be for their exam. 

Friday, May 8, is an Early Release Day. Most will continue to work on PowerSchool modules. After my Train-the-Trainer sessions, I am really excited about this rollover! ESPs will work on the online programs shared by Britt last month. 

Prom/Grand March is on Friday, May 8, as well. Junior and senior teachers are welcome to take 3rd lunch. Please let us know if you plan to do that so we can give the cafeteria a heads-up on numbers. 


The Chris Walsh Center for Educators and Families is excited to share that we are finishing the semester with an upcoming virtual event. We would greatly appreciate your support in sharing the attached flyer and event information with your families and educators.
We also recognize that not everyone may be familiar with the neurodiversity movement. As you share this information, we encourage you to help foster understanding within your community. The term neurodivergent refers to individuals whose brains work differently from what is considered typical, including those with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and other learning or developmental differences. These differences are a natural part of human diversity. Many individuals benefit from additional support and strategies to build and sustain meaningful friendships, and this session is designed to provide those practical tools.
We invite you to share the details below:
Building Friendship Skills: Practical Tools for Kids, Teens, and Adults
with Caroline Maguire
📅 Tuesday, May 5th
🕖 7:00–8:30 p.m.
💻 Online via Zoom
In this interactive session, participants will explore how meaningful friendships develop—and how to support them—across the lifespan, with a focus on the unique experiences of neurodivergent individuals. Participants will gain practical strategies to:
  • Start and sustain conversations
  • Navigate social communication
  • Support individuals in building deeper, more meaningful relationships
PDP Opportunity: Educators can earn 1.5 PDPs for attending live.
The session will also be recorded and shared with all who register.

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