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Let me explain where we are and where we’re headed.  And let me assure you that our work on the school social climate continues.

Our work with Kim John Payne hit some bumps as we found that some of his approach was not such a good fit for our small school.  And so we have spent the past weeks reevaluating.  We will no longer be working directly with Kim Payne and we will continue our work on school social climate using many of his strategies and incorporating others as well. The SICG is no longer meeting and the work being done there is now taking place at our weekly Tuesday afternoon staff meetings.  This, however, does not include a parent voice and we want to make sure that your voices are heard.

As part of our work we are revisiting the Hopes and Concerns you shared at Parent Nights at the beginning of the school year.  We are also revisiting the notes from the P&F sponsored meeting last July where parents shared some of their concerns about social issues such as safety, teasing, and bullying.  We need to continue to hear from you.

I will use Friday Notes to let you know what we’re working on here at school.  Teachers will do the same in their letters home.  So, that’s communication from us.  Please take a minute to let us know your thoughts and your questions.  You can send them in with your child, call me, or e-mail at fmarbury@wcsu46.org.

What do you need to know about our work on social climate?  How is your child doing in this arena?  What concerns haven’t been addressed?  What else is on your mind?

Thanks!

Francie