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We are almost to March and you know what that means… READING MONTH IS HERE!!!
This is truly one of my favorite months of the school year. It is such a joy to celebrate the love of reading with all of our students and their families. We sent a Reading Month note home earlier this week, and I’ve also attached it to this newsletter to keep you informed.
I hope everyone has enjoyed a wonderful Mid-Winter Break! I know many of our families were able to take advantage of the great Kalahari deal this week — what a fun opportunity! A huge thank you to Ms. Gamble for organizing this for our school community. Because of your participation, we raised a significant amount of money for PBIS and our Paw Point cart. Our students will have so many fun and exciting choices when they cash in their points!
We had a great week here at Graham! All of our students have completed their NWEA testing, and we have seen some amazing growth from fall to winter. I am so proud of our students and their teachers for the hard work, dedication, and effort they continue to put into teaching and learning each day.
Can you believe January is already coming to an end? Time really seems to be flying by! I always forget how quickly the school year moves once we return from winter break. With that in mind, please be sure to keep an eye on the important dates listed in this newsletter and on Class Dojo—I don’t want you to miss out on any of the fun happening here at Graham!
Our school will be closed on Monday in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This day honors the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., who worked peacefully to promote fairness, kindness, and respect for all people.
At P.D. Graham, these values connect closely to what it means to be a Graham Husky. One of our PBIS expectations is to Be Kind, and Dr. King’s message reminds us how powerful kindness can be—whether it’s helping a friend, using respectful words, or including others. We encourage families to take a moment to talk with their children about simple ways they can show kindness at home, at school, and in our community.
We had a great week here at Graham getting back into our routines! Winter can be a challenging time for many families, as we aren’t able to get outside as much and we see less sunlight during the day. If your student—or anyone in your home—is struggling, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me or Ms. Salazar. We are happy to help connect you with additional support and resources.
I hope everyone enjoyed a restful and joyful holiday break filled with time to relax, recharge, and spend special moments with family and friends. Whether your break was busy or quiet, we hope it brought you some time to slow down and enjoy being together.
I want to extend my appreciation to all of the families who were able to attend conferences this year. We had a great turnout, which truly shows how much you value your child’s education. When the school, teachers, and families work together, great things can happen for our students!
It’s that time of year again… Conference Time!
This week, we will hold parent–teacher conferences on:
Tuesday: 1:00–7:00 pm
Thursday: 1:00–4:00 pm and 5:00–8:00 pm
Please remember that students will have a half day of school on BOTH Tuesday and Thursday this week. If you are unsure of your scheduled conference time, please reach out to your child’s teacher or call the office—we are happy to help you confirm it.
December is here! This month is filled with fun activities at school, so be sure to add all of the important dates to your calendar—you won’t want to miss a thing! It’s hard to believe we only have 15 school days left before we are officially on winter break.
I also want to give a huge shout-out to the staff members who stayed late during the week and even came in over the weekend to help make our school look so festive. Thank you for your time, creativity, and hard work! Graham looks absolutely amazing!