- This week the students have been taking the Accuplacer test. Testing continues into next week, and there is a day for makeup!
- Rather than weekly group meetings, I will be hosting a "College Knowledge" Workshop once a week after school from 2-3pm. This week, no one was able to attend - let's try for majority attendance next week on Tuesday (session will start at 1:30 in my office, 142b, due to early dismissal so the teachers can prep for the PSAT). These will be critical sessions to attend so that the students are better prepared for the college application process next year. In addition, I will still be having individual meetings with the students once per week. Due to the lack of group meetings, it is critical that the students attend their weekly meeting with me to check in for the week. The more you stop by to see me, say hi, and grab some candy, the better! I love seeing your faces!
- Denise, Ronaldo and I visited the Museum of Fine Arts on Wednesday afternoon and had a wonderful time entertaining ourselves among the Ancient, Contemporary, American, and European artwork!
On the horizon:
- THIS Monday: Trip to Salem, MA! Enjoy your day off from school with a fun trip to Salem to see a witch performance, get lunch, and explore this spooky town! Meet at Airport Station at 9:45am on Monday morning (10/12, Columbus Day)
- Some students have begun to register for our trip to Boston College on October 25th. Please come see me if you're planning to attend and we will register together!
- Next Wednesday, October 15th, is PSAT day! The students will all be taking the PSAT - come prepared to focus and eat a good breakfast! I will be leaving school from 8-2 to chaperone a college visit for seniors that day, but I'm so excited to hear how it goes! The PSAT is a chance to practice and use all of your SAT skills you've gained since SEAD II and through WilsonPrep!
- This Summer: SEAD III It's never too early to start thinking about SEAD III this summer...Dartmouth misses you! The SEAD III program dates have been finalized: July 4th - 25th, 2015. Mark your calendars and please let me know ASAP if you will have any conflicts.
- I've started calling each of the SEAD students' parents/guardians just to introduce myself and check in about your students' progress this fall. Please call me back if I don't get ahold of you the first time, I'd love to chat!
- I have finalized our calendar of events for the term. I will be sending it home next week. While it is mostly confirmed, please understand that details may change. I will alert you and your students as early as I can about any changes.
- The start of many weekly reminders: I will be hosting a SEAD Family Dinner on Monday, November 3 from 6:30pm - 8pm in the EBHS Library. Dinner will be provided by SEAD! Please RSVP to me, Maggie, at 860-485-8358 or at Maggie.R.Finn.16@dartmouth.edu
SEAD shoutout: JUAN PABLO!
While I could shoutout all the SEAD scholars every week for doing something great, Juan Pablo has been all over my radar this week. Juan has been on top of his game in English, raising his hand to be the first to participate in class and staying after for extra credit. Two of his teachers have praised his work ethic this week and the SEAD family is so proud of his dedication. Good for you, Juan!
Photos from Week 3...Denise and Ronaldo stole the show this week!
Ronaldo examining yogurt under the microscope in Biotech class...looking for bacteria, yum!
Denise at her first day of the CityStudio after school art program at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts - all smiles!
Ronaldo contemplating the art at the Museum of Fine Arts
Mesmerized by modern art at the MFA
Denise "interacting" with the art at the MFA
Have a wonderful long weekend, everyone, and hope to see you on Monday for our trip to Salem!
Best,
Maggie
