In hopes that my red sox can somehow avoid disaster in this last week of the season :
"Sweet Caroline
Good times never seemed so good
I've been inclined to believe it never would"
- Neil Diamond, "Sweet Caroline"
The Holiday Season
For many people in the United States, the unofficial start of the holiday season is about the time that we start decorating for Halloween in mid-October. However, at EWS, the holiday season starts when Rosh Hashanah begins that four-week period of high holidays and many breaks from school.You probably do not need us to tell you, but that time has arrived.
At school this means a variety of challenges. We have finally reached a rhythm as the students, teachers and parents now understand the schedule, systems and generally how things are going to operate for the coming school year. This results in better production from students and more time for learning because the habits have now been formed. Well, this month is challenging as much of that rhythm is broken. We go from seeing our students in classes three or four days a week to once, twice, or in some cases, not at all. So, some of the efficiency that we gained will now take a step backwards.
As a result, the schedule has been adjusted to allow for several day zeros during the next four weeks. This means that classes will be shorter, but will meet more frequently. Teachers will work together to schedule tests and quizzes as to not overwhelm the students, but still assess and evaluate students regularly. The casualties of this schedule are Kallah and clubs as they will occur less frequently through the month of October. It is a challenging but important time of year. We recognize the importance of balancing the high holidays with academics and athletics. Please let the teachers know early if there are obligations that conflict with assignments in order to give them time to adjust and help.
Thank you for a terrific open house. It was great seeing so many of you.
There are no birthdays or Bar/Bat Mitzvahs this week.
Athletics this week:
7th Volleyball
Monday - v. Awty - 4 p.m.
Tuesday - v. Fort Bend Baptist - 4 p.m.
8th Volleyball
Monday - v. Awty - 5 p.m.
Tuesday - v. Fort Bend Baptist - 5 p.m.
Calendar Events:
September 28 - 12:30 p.m. Dismissal
September 29-30 - School Closed
October 6-7 - 1st Interim Grades emailed home
October 10-11 - 7th Grade Rereat - The Outdoor School
October 12 - 6th Grade field trip to Holocaust Museum
October 12 - 7/8 - Tikkun Olam
October 12 - 12:30 p.m. dismissal
October 13-14 - School Closed
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