Good evening,
It’s hard to believe how quickly the cycle is coming to an end. The last week of new academic work is upon us. Students wrapped up Social World lessons and group work last week and tomorrow is our last day of Natural World for the cycle. Students have been learning about mitosis and how proteins are made from the DNA code.
Students are working to wrap up their work for the cycle and organize their completed work binders to be turned in and some have started preparing for theme tests.
Important Dates and Reminders
Friday, November 7th – Friday, November 14th– Final Projects
Students will be working in their groups to complete their final projects for Cycle 1. During final projects, students will continue to have World Language, math, and electives. All other work times will be dedicated to final projects.
Monday, November 10th – Completed Work Binders Due
Completed work binders should be organized by week and according to the order on the checklists to be turned in Monday morning so that they can be graded as quickly as possible. This is the last day to turn in work for the cycle unless you have had a prior conversation with us about extended time.
Monday, November 10th – Conference Sign-up Opens
Student-led conferences will be held on Wednesday, December 4, and Thursday, December 5.
Sign-ups begin on November 10 at 10 AM for families with siblings and at 12 PM for families with only one child at OFS. An email with a link will be sent by the school when sign-up opens.
When signing up for your conference, please remember that Ambassador conferences are student-led and students must be present for the conference. We will send more information about conferences closer to the conference dates.
Tuesday, November 11th — No School – Teacher Training
Monday, November 17th – Final Project Presentations
Parents are warmly invited to join us in the Peace Ambassadors classroom for final project presentations which will begin at 9:00 and should be done by lunchtime. We cannot be certain how long they will take or when any particular group’s presentations will happen. Please let us know if you plan to join us so we can be sure to have enough chairs set out.
Tuesday, November 18th — SW Theme Test
Students will receive a review sheet tomorrow or early next week.Next week is a great time to ask us questions or get help with particular concepts.
See the Week 8 Midweek Minute for what you may bring to the test and suggestions for how to prepare.
Wednesday, November 19th — NW Theme Test
Tuesday, November 25th — Last Day of Cycle 1
Wednesday, November 26 – Friday, November 28 — Thanksgiving Break
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to email us.
Take care.
Hannah and Pearl
