Feedback Loop

“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.” ~ Winston Churchill

We are coming to the time when we send out surveys to families to get an overview on how we are performing as a school in various areas.  Being proactive in seeking out feedback and being receptive to feedback received is important for the growth of individuals and our school, as a whole.  We are seeking feedback from you to help us continue to grow in the future.  Teachers will be personally sending you links to the teacher surveys to gain feedback from you. You will receive other short surveys about both the Lower School and Upper School.  We have tried to be succinct in all surveys and have designed questions that will identify areas of improvement, but also give you the opportunity to share compliments.  Please take a few minutes to provide your candid thoughts…both the glows and the grows when you receive your surveys.  Thanks!

Second grade students have been studying contractions.  In an effort to liven up what some might think of as a slightly less than exciting topic, the second grade teachers allowed students to perform contraction surgery!  Cutting words apart and putting them back together on the operating table is not for the faint of heart.  Contractions complete with band-aids to promote healing are hanging on their classroom doors.  Check out the pictures below. 

Congratulations to kindergarten student Ambrose S. for winning the Principal’s Award at the Art Expo last Friday.  His winning picture will be framed and hung outside my office.  It will remain there for the entire 2015-16 school year. 

There is no school for students on Friday, May 22nd or Monday, May 25th.

Have a wonderful week!

Mrs. Baier

Art in Life

“Art is not what you see, but what you make others see.” ~Degas

Our Lower School office has been awash in art throughout the school year.  Mr. Anderson does such a wonderful job sharing the artwork of our Lower School students and how it connects to things they are learning about in their other classes.  I have shared many of his displays in this blog this year.  In preparation for the Art Expo this weekend, I would like to share the latest.  I hope seeing some of these beautiful works of art inspire you to attend the Expo on Friday or Saturday.  Check out the ERA website calendar for exact times. 

First grade students have been learning about texture (both actual and implied).  Students drew animals with basic shapes and used their texture knowledge to make them stand out.  Check out the final products on our office wall and in the pictures below.

Second grade students have been studying and sharing about different cultures.  In their study of India, they learned about Mehndi.  Mehndi is the painting of hands and feet that started thousands of years ago in India.  Students created their own designs and have them displayed on the corner of Integrity Avenue in the Lower School.

Saturday is Eagle Ridge Academy’s first annual Donut Dash 5K.  I am excited so many families have committed to come and participate.  We always have room for more volunteers and cheerleaders along the course. Contact Kelly Schiffman if you would like to volunteer or sign up to run or walk at this link.  http://donutdash5k.weebly.com/ I know I will appreciate some words of encouragement when I am slowly running by…it’s all about perseverance.  I feel this is an opportunity for me to model that very important Pillar for our Lower School students!

Have a great week!

Mrs. Baier