Whew! A lot has taken place since I last wrote to you. School safety and security have always been a priority in P-CCS, however, in light of the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida last month, and recent shelter-in-place lock-downs at P-CEP, an even greater focus has been placed on working collaboratively with law enforcement to review/hone our safety plans and provide the necessary training for staff and students. This work has started and will certainly continue as there is nothing more important than keeping our students safe in school.
On a related note, students are discussing ways to engage in civic activism around the issues of school safety, gun violence, and mental health. As you may know, today was the National School Walk-Out at 10:00 am. Some students did walk out this morning, and then came together peacefully in designated, supervised areas around campus. P-CEP student representatives have communicated with us that they are organizing and planning to participate in the walkout activities on April 20th. Superintendent Merritt emailed families a letter recently related to student walkouts. You can access her letter HERE
My personal goal is to hit my goal time in the Monroe Half Marathon this fall. I fell 9 seconds short on a trail race this summer. Professionally, I want to get back to meeting regularly with my Reading / Writing Workshop colleagues.
My wife, Abby, and I have been married for 11 years. We have two children: Emma (6), who will be a first grader at Field this year, and Gavin (4). This summer flew by, but included taking the kids to Disney World for the first time. I'm not sure who is most tired.
I read Meddling Kids this summer, a take on a Scooby-Doo-like child detective group now in their twenties and tortured by their pasts.Brief cheating survey
Did you know that Katey McPherson is coming back to lead a free parent workshop on April 10th? Katey McPherson presented Under the Influence: What every parent needs to know about the often hidden impact of screen time and social media on your child's wellness in December, 2017. Her presentation received SAVE THE DATE: Ms. McPherson will be back on April 10th from 6-7:30 pm for an upgraded repeat of the talk in December with an open Q and A to follow. You'll receive practical evidence-based strategies and tips to manage and supervise digital devices. You can view details and register on the following link. Eventbrite sign-up
Did you know that there are planned activities for 10th graders on 4/10? Katey McPherson is presenting a 1-hour assembly on April 10th to our sophomores titled Behind the Screen: How to Create a Digital Footprint that Lasts.
Did you know that this year's Walk for Autism will be held on Saturday, April 21, 2018? Come and celebrate Autism Awareness with food, raffle, and fun. All proceeds from this event go towards our Center Based ASD programs. Here is a link to a flyer.
Did you know that there was a Vaping 101 session for parents last night? Don't worry if you missed it because there will be another session next Thursday, March 22nd, in the Canton High School Little Theater, from 6:30 - 7:30 pm. You can find details and a sign-up HERE.
