One of the best parts of my job is spending time in classrooms with teachers as they teach and students as they learn.

In the last week, I have had short and long visits in classrooms across nearly every department. A couple days ago, I sat with some ninth grade students who were using text evidence to support a claim about a particular character in their novel. This morning, I visited with seniors doing nearly the same activity – comparing analyses of characters in three different stories including one from their novel. Yesterday, I visited with seniors who were analyzing film and discussing clues they’d perhaps overlooked. They were preparing for a group presentation around the complexity of thematic elements in the film. In a statistics class I visited earlier in the week, mathematicians were using some modeling to make sense of a complex way of predicting outcomes in a scenario. In one math class, students were working with compound interest on bank accounts so they could plan further ahead in a sample timeline.

As we wrap up the first quarter of the school year, students are deeply engaged in many different concepts and learning complex skills. If you haven’t asked recently, you might ask your child what they are learning or doing that really challenges them. Or, you might ask if they have picked up a new skill that is a source of pride.

I’m impressed by our engaged learners – and I am very proud of them! 

Tuesday, Nov. 4, is General Election Day - Remember to Vote!

If you are mailing your ballot, it must be postmarked by Election Day. Drop boxes are open 24/7 until 8 p.m. on Election Day. Not sure where to drop off your ballot? Find a Ballot Drop Box.

The Kamiak Improv Team takes on Meadowdale High School in a head-to-head Improv comedy match on November 6th at 7pm on the Kamiak Stage. Come cheer on the improv team as they seek to win the Hogan Cup Improv tournament for the 2nd year in a row. Laugh out loud at the ridiculous antics of seasoned improv students and enjoy the randomness of stories and characters inspired by suggestions from the audience. And best of all, the performance is free! You won't want to miss it!

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