Happy Sunday, everyone!
It’s hard to believe, but here we are, at the close of the 2024-25 school year! Time truly flew by, and as we wrap up this year, I just wanted to take a moment to reflect on the incredible work we've done together. There’s so much to celebrate, and I'm incredibly proud of everything we've accomplished. Here are some of the highlights from this school year:
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Building Stronger Staff-Student Relationships
One of the most significant areas of growth this year was in our relationships with students. We saw double-digit increases in students’ positive responses on the Tripod survey - this is a testament to the strong, meaningful connections you’ve all worked so hard to cultivate. These relationships don’t just contribute to a positive school climate, but they lay the foundation for our students’ success, both academically and personally.
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Impressive Gains in Student Attendance
We've made remarkable progress in increasing student attendance. This year, we saw a 2% increase in daily attendance, a huge achievement! Even more impressive, we made a significant dent in chronic absenteeism. Your consistent efforts to engage students, keep them motivated, and provide the support they need have had a tangible impact. Thank you for everything you’ve done to make this possible.
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Senior Class Perseveres
This year, our seniors truly showed resilience and determination. I’m thrilled to announce that all current seniors are on track to graduate this year, including two who will be graduating in August. They’ve faced challenges, but with your unwavering support, they are persevering and will soon cross the finish line.
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Middle School Literacy Growth
While the official middle school testing results won’t be released until the fall, there’s already a clear sign of growth in our 6th and 7th grades, particularly in literacy. We’ve seen impressive gains in MAP testing scores, and I can’t wait to see what the fall data reveals. This is a direct reflection of your dedication to our students’ growth, and it’s something we should all be proud of.
As we look forward to the summer, I encourage everyone to take some time to rest, recharge, and reflect on all the positive strides we’ve made. The work we’ve done together this year is something to be incredibly proud of. I’m grateful for each of you and for your continued commitment to our students' success. I can't wait to celebrate our kids oand the UAI community at this week's graduations.
UPCOMING DATES
- Monday, 23JUN
- 11:30am - 8th Grade Graduation (UAI Gym)
- 9AM - Spanish Regents
- Tuesday, 24JUNE
- Chemistry Regents
- MS Trip to BRIC Art installation
- 10am - 12th grade graduation rehearsal in Gym
- WED 25JUN
- Algebra 2 Regents
- 10am - 12th Grade Graduation (City Tech Theater)
- Thursday, 26JUN - Last Day of School for Students, Teachers, and Paraprofessionals
- Monday, 30JUN - Last Day of School for Counselors, School Psychologists, Social Workers, and Secretaries
IMPORTANT ANNOUCEMENTS
8th Grade Stepping Up Assignments. Please refer to the June Regents schedule to see staff assignments. All staff scheduled to be at the ceremony starting at 1st period should report to the gym at 8:30a to support with rehearsal prior to the ceremony. Staff specific assignments will be reviewed at that time. If you are scheduled to report to the ceremony for 4th period, please do so to celebrate our 8th graders. The ceremony begins at 11:30am.
Senior Graduation Assignments. As we approach 12th grade Graduation on June 25th, here's some important logistical information:
- 8:00 AM: 12th graders will report to the theater, along with Kiri, Annie, Jen, Patricia, and Patti.
- 8:30 AM: All staff should be at the theater and ready for the event. And be in their assigned roles for dress rehearsal.
- 9:30 AM: Doors will open for families. Staff will need to be at their assigned positions at this time. MS students & staff should leave school for the theater at this time.
- 10:00 AM: The ceremony will begin promptly.
- 11:30 PM (approximately): Once the ceremony concludes, all ushers will assist in moving families and any remaining staff outside the building.
Please click
here view your staff assignments. If you encounter any issues viewing the link, please request access as needed. If you know in advance that you will be unavailable on graduation day, please let us know as soon as possible so we can make adjustments as necessary.
Shippy Grants! The Urban Assembly is pleased to announce that the Shippy Foundation will once again be soliciting proposals for Teacher Passion Projects from UA Schools. Grants will be awarded for up to $5,000 per teacher project. Applications from multiple teachers from one school are allowed.
The kinds of projects we are looking for include (but are not limited to) the following:
● Project-based learning;
● Experiential learning;
● Collaborative learning;
● Projects that foster a growth mindset and self-efficacy;
● Initiatives that foster socio-emotional learning;
● Creative partnerships – either cross-curricular or with external organizations;
● Dissemination of promising and evidence-based practices based on demonstrated impact.
● Projects that are Standards-based
This is a great grant for your classroom projects and clubs AND it is open to ALL disciplines!
ALL Staff are encouraged to apply!!!
Please submit your proposals by July 1st. You can find the link to the proposal template in the overview section of the Google: Form
HERE
Feel free to contact David Demarco at ddemarco@urbanassembly.org if you have any questions.
EOY Checklist. Please use your non-teaching time during these next final days to begin prepping for the close of the school year. Review this
EOY Checklist. Please do not seek out Kiri before the last day of school. Annie & Kir will come around to rooms on the last day of school from 8-10AM to sign off on these sheets. We'll come find you in your rooms. Please make sure you are have completed the checklist by 8:30AM on Jun 26th!
End of Year Celebration! Please join us at Randolph's post senior graduation if you are able!
REPOSTED IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS
Room Pack Up. To be ready for the summer, all staff are responsible for stowing and securing classroom technology and materials. Additionally, any personal items are NOT secure over the summer. So, if you value it, bring it home. Otherwise you are welcome to roll the dice and put it in your closets. As a reminder, we are a public school, and our rooms are used by other schools and programs during the summer. They cannot be used to store private items. So, please make sure anything that is yours and that you value is taken home. You can slowly begin doing this over the next few weeks so that you don't find yourself stuck lugging out loads of stuff on the last day of school. Stay tuned for the specific checklist in next week's blog post.
The Last Day of School. The last day of school for students, teachers, and paraprofessionals is Thursday, June 26th. However, the last day of school for all other staff (secretaries, social worker, and guidance counselors) is Monday, June 30th. Please let Kiri & Annie know by the end of this week if you are planning to take the 27th or 30th off.
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