Head of School Community Update - Beauvoir, the National Cathedral Elementary May,2020
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Head of School Community Update
Beauvoir, the National Cathedral Elementary
May, 2020
The Past Two Months…What Have We Learned? • We will return to Beauvoir, with unexpected gifts in hand. • Beauvoir’s expertise in meeting the unique needs of the young child is superior and has been evident in our nimble and child-centered remote learning approach. • Our community has found strength in supporting one another. • Our children are some of our best teachers. • Flexibility, trust, and optimism are key ingredients to success. • Family preferences for the virtual learning experience are varied and unique, and each one deserves our understanding. • Our children are expressing themselves in a myriad of ways that may be new and unexpected, requiring our loving attention. • Parents and caregivers need support during this time as much as our children. • Beauvoir cares.
Summer Learning @ Beauvoir • June 15 – July 2 virtual lessons for PK-3rd grade students led by Beauvoir teachers. Registration is now closed, and Beauvoir families must now put their names on a waiting list to see if space becomes available. • Participation is optional however families must commit to the full three weeks. • Lessons will be both synchronous and asynchronous. • Asynchronous lessons will be available to all Beauvoir families, regardless of participation in the June program. • Beauvoir Summer Program will not be hosting on-site programs. Stay tuned for virtual July summer offerings to be released soon.
Student Belongings • Time will be designated in August for families to pick up student belongings. • Families relocating out of the area should contact Cindi Gibbs-Wilborn to make summer arrangements. • Families needing to pick up medication should contact Mrs. Brinckerhoff or Mrs. Pittman to make alternative arrangements.
Faculty and Staff Belongings • Effective immediately, no more building entries for faculty and staff given various building projects and cleaning protocols taking place. • Designated time on June 9th for departing faculty and staff to retrieve belongings and to check out (technology, keys, Human Resources paperwork) • Designated time in August for returning faculty and staff to retrieve remaining belongings. • Special circumstances should contact Cindi and direct supervisor.
Returning to Beauvoir
We are presently planning to open Beauvoir’s doors the week after Labor
Day for students but will certainly keep families informed of any changes.
Over the summer, various mitigation steps will be taken to ensure a safe
return:
• Health reviews and consultations with school nurses and medical experts
• Global risk assessment and audit by outside experts
• Review and update of pandemic safety planning protocols
• Installation of handwashing stations
• Deep cleaning of all surfaces and materials
• Crisis team contingency planning (Beauvoir and PECF)
• Assessment of current emergency supplies and purchase of new safety supplies, as
required
3rd Grade Outplacement Updates 1. We will be graduating a class of 77 students (38 girls/39 boys). 2. All students have been successfully placed in good fit schools. 3. Multifaceted outplacement team creates strong partnerships with schools and families. 4. Outplacement process for current 2nd grade families is currently in progress. 5. Student Share Day is May 20.
Data and Statistics- Beauvoir class of 2020
n=77
GDS
STA
NCS
Lab School
Maret
NPS
Public School
SSSA
Sidwell
Friends School Boulder
Blessed Sacrament
St. Patrick's
McLean
WES
0 10 20 30 40
*As of 4/14/2020
Data and Statistics- NCS *revised and updated on 5/19/20
30
28
27
20
10
6
4
0
ED Applicants ED Accepted RD Applicants RD Accepted
Data and Statistics- STA
40
30
31
20
10
0
2 1 1
ED Applicants ED Accepted RD Applicants RD Accepted WLGlobal Studies of Europe 2020-2021
Kindergarten
2ndGrade Finland
The Netherlands
3rd Grade ELC
France Italy
1st Grade Pre-K
Spain GreeceBeauvoir Transitions and Farewells
Several end-of-year departures have been announced:
• Feibe Boyle (2nd Grade): Upcoming birth of third child
• Casey Carlson (3rd Grade): Relocation to California to be closer to family
• Nathaniel Grossman (2nd Grade): Relocation to Ohio to be closer to family
• Zoe Persina (Pre Kindergarten): Upcoming birth of second child
• Lexie Rickards (Pre Kindergarten): Relocating to California with family
• Lily Howard Scott (3rd Grade): Relocating to New York to be closer to family
• Christianne Testamark (Senior Staff Accountant): Departed in April for new opportunities
• Dana Tignor (Director of Annual Giving): Transitioning to her alma mater, Maret to become Director of Annual Giving
• Jenny Towns (Director of Communications and Marketing): Departed in May for new opportunities
Specialists:
• Joyce Anitagrace (Interim visual arts)
• Claire Gittleman (Interim Spanish)
• Cristina Medina (Computer Science)Teacher Requests
End of Year Events: Mark Your Calendars May 15 @ 9:00 a.m. Beauvoir Chapel May 22 @ 9:00 a.m. Community Meeting: 3rd Grade Memories May 25 Memorial Day – No School May 28 @ 4:00 p.m. HOS/Parents Association Virtual Meeting June 2 Beauvoir Scholarship Benefit June 3 and 4 Parent Conferences (childcare provided) June 5 Closing Chapel June 15 – July 2 Beauvoir Extended Learning Program
Other Highlights and Announcements 1. Curriculum Committee Presentations Anna Carello 2. Third Grade Celebrations Megan Chounoune 3. Technology Announcement Brian Roche 4. Other?
Thank you!
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