October 21-22: Parent-Teacher-Student Conferences
Parent-Teacher-Student Conferences take place for parents of students in grades 4-8 this week on October 21 (after school and evening) and 22 (daytime until about 5:00 PM). Midterm notes will be given to parents at this time. You should have already received an email from the office about signing up for an appointment. Please take note that on Friday, October 22, there is no school for students in grades 4-8, due to conferences, but school is in session for younger children. Please also note that for grades 6-8, students do attend conferences with their parents and participate.
October 28: Math Night
On Thursday, October 28 at 7pm, Mustard Seed invites all parents in Grades 3 - 8 to come to "Conversations with Parents, Math Night". This will be the first of a few "Conversations with Parents" on academic topics that are planned for this year. [On November 16, we will do "Conversations with Parents, Science Night", so mark that date as well.]
The focus on October 28 is Fostering Algebraic Thinking. The night will include:
looking at how algebraic thinking is fostered in the early years, and how it develops through a student's career at Mustard Seed.
listening to recent MSS graduates speak about their high school experiences in math. Were they well prepared? In what ways? What might have been stronger?
speaking with parents, teachers, and alumni guests on the subject of mathematics at Mustard Seed School. (This is the perfect time for parents to ask questions and share thoughts.) We are looking forward to seeing alumni come with stories, along with parents. See you then!
November 5: Movie Night!
On November 5, the world premiere of A Shared Space: Learning from the Mustard Seed School! will take place at the Liberty Science Center. Eighth Grade Students have already been registered for the third showing and, with your permission, will serve as ushers during this last show and then attend the desert with guests. This is free of charge for 8th grade students. Please know that we do realize this is the same day as the COOP test, which means that several students will not be in school during the day (due to the test), but will come to the show in the evening.
We do hope parents will attend as well. You may register for any of the three showings at:
www.mustardseedschool.org/documentary November 5th is the only opportunity to see the documentary this year, as the film is being entered in film festivals and will not be in wide release. All people attending (including MSS students other than 8th graders) must purchase tickets in advance. We are anticipating a big crowd, so get your tickets early. Tickets will not be available at the door. As always, let us know if the cost creates a hardship for your family.
Until the big day, do stay tuned for webinars and read what filmmaker Brian Fuller says about the film at: http://www.mustardseedschool.org/documentary/interview-with-brian-fuller
