Challenger – Curriculum Night September 14th, 2017

You will see me value: Relationships Growing and learning together Efficiency and strong systems in our building so we can focus on the most important work – our students Instructional work over other work Clear communication Balance in work and personal life Kindness Not just for meetings – but for life together at work! Calendar for classroom days. Systems and structures so I can be as efficient as possible. Two late nights a week at Challenger.

Work Ahead Eureka Math Year 2 Math School Improvement Plan Second Step – New Social Emotional Learning Curriculum Safety and Security Cultural Competency work both as a district and at Challenger

Homework Guidelines

WHAT is the Issaquah Schools Foundation? Has channeled more than $10 million dollars into our schools to benefit students. Raises over $1.5 million annually with the help of 4,000 plus families. Benefits all students … every school, every grade, every year.

How do we fuel success for your student? Math Club at Challenger Reading Support at Challenger Books in other languages in library! Professional Development for teachers Healthy Youth Initiative supporting  anti-bullying  and basic student needs like food, dental care and school supplies Elementary Coding VOICE Mentoring Highly Capable (SAGE and MERLIN) funding Pre-K Summer School Special Services Funding

Every gift matters every year For those who already donate … Continue to donate (average family donates $373) Tell your friends about the Foundation . For the 80% who haven’t donated, please join us! We Need Everyone to Go All in for Kids!

Thank you! We are so lucky to work together as we do all we can to support your child’s learning this year at Challenger. Please look for the survey link that was in the September Comet Chronicle (newsletter) and complete it to help us continue to grow and meet your needs. Warmly, Sara Jo