It’s Your Week, Teachers!

Hey, teachers.

This is Teacher Appreciation Week.

We appreciate you. - - jam

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Three cheers, Hedgehog family! It’s a special week for teachers! The theme chosen by our Hedgehog PTA is “Teachers Are Our Stars”!

Don’t forget today’s active shooter drill and the upcoming training on how to stop the bleed.

Families have chalked the sidewalk outside the school with expressions of gratitude inside great big stars!

The seminar on new perspectives in social studies has been canceled due to parent complaints.

There will be coffee and donuts in the faculty lounge on Monday.

Heads-up: Those rainbows and affirming messages in your classroom may need to come down. Please turn in your completed classroom library inventory by Friday.

Lunch on Tuesday will be catered by the PTA.

Don’t forget the required meeting on standardized testing during Tuesday lunch.

Wednesday is Wish on a Star day! Stop by the office to put your wish for classroom supplies in our Great Big Wish Bin. One lucky winner will have their wish fulfilled!

It looks like your new student isn’t bringing lunch. Do you have something in your desk to tide him over?

Back by popular demand, Thursday is Fashion Forward Day! Dress your best and have your picture taken with our school mascot in our giant sized “Teacher Are Our Stars!” photo frame.

Susie has been struggling academically since her mom has been so sick with Long COVID. We’ve arranged for her to stay after school on Wednesdays for tutoring. She’ll be coming to you for extra help

Finish off your week with our Friday Frolic as we join together to decorate the school for next week’s standardized testing-palooza! Dinner will be provided. Make sure to indicate cheese or pepperoni on your sign-up form. Winner of the Make a Wish on a Star contest will be announced - - you won’t want to miss it!

Make sure to sign the card in the office for Brenda. She’s on medical leave and will be retiring this June. Please let the office know if you would like to donate sick days to Brenda’s account.

Have a great Teacher Appreciation Week.

Remember: You’re a star!

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