
Dear Commander Community, As we head into the long, Labor Day weekend (no school on Monday), I am reflecting on this week and looking forward to next. With so much turmoil going on around us in our personal lives and in the news, I must say that whenever I have the privilege of interacting with you, our students and our families, either in person or on a Google Meet, I am filled with PRIDE! I’d like to share two specific examples of such interactions that further convinced me that Kennedy Commanders are second to none. On Tuesday and Friday, I had the opportunity to meet with Student Council leaders who reminded me that we need to provide WAY MORE opportunities for students to engage in conversations and learning experiences regarding inequities and racism that are happening every day. We committed to dedicating at least one Warm Welcome activity per week to conversations about equity and race. Student Council will also lead an Equity Conversation with our staff on Wednesday the 9th from 2:25 - 3:10. Kennedy is getting closer to our vision each day, and this progression is because of our amazing students! On Thursday, I logged onto the Chemistry Google Meet, just in time for the Warm Welcome in which students were sharing their baby pictures! I was so touched by our students' willingness to open up to each other and their teacher. Making time and space to build relationships during the Warm Welcome helps us stay connected and remain Stronger Together! Families, please join me at this Google Meet on Wednesday 9/9/20 from 5 - 6 for our Town Hall Meeting that will focus on recognizing Signs of Suicide as well as our Title 1 School presentation. |
With love and gratitude, |
Tiffany Almon Proud Principal tiffany_almon@dpsk12.org |
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