Assignments
"The future is dark, which is the best thing the future can be, I think." Virginia Woolf
Here are our upcoming assignments, quizzes, and tests for the next three months.
Monday, Aug. 28
First day of school
Our first day will be a half-day and an introduction to our classroom and its routines.
Monday, Sept. 4
Labor Day
No school today but please consider using this time to acknowledge hard work, failure, and loss.
Friday, Sept. 8
Show and Tell
Show and tell. Bring an important object that tells us a story about something difficult you faced.
Wednesday, Sept. 13
Guest visitor via Zoom
We will speak with poet, essayist, and activist Hanif Abdurraqib about his incredible work.
Tuesday, Sept. 19
Learning about Native American grief traditions
We will explore the nearby burial mound to understand how other cultures mark grief.
Thursday, Sept. 28
Caregiver/teacher conferences
Please ask your caregiver to sign up a for a slot to discuss your progress and setbacks.
Monday, Oct. 9
Indigenous People's Day
No school but today is a good day to read an essay from Therese Mailhot or a story from Louise Erdrich.
Tuesday, Oct. 31
Halloween
Instead of superheroes, please consider dressing as someone you admire who is no longer with us like Ruth Bader Ginsberg or Takeoff.