Week of JUNE 08

                                                          

Volume: XIII

Issue: 40

June 08, 2026

SCHOOL LEADERSHIP MESSAGE

As we move closer to the close of another school year, the reality of our leadership transition is becoming more tangible with each passing week. While change can bring a mix of emotions, I want to take a moment to recognize the incredible foundation that has been built at UAI under Kiri's leadership.

Kiri's impact on this school is hard to put into words. As the founding principal, she has spent the last 20 years building a school community that has changed the lives of thousands of students and families. What has always stood out to me most about Kiri is her unwavering commitment to doing what is best for kids -regardless of who is watching, how difficult the decision may be, or whether she receives recognition for it. She has consistently led with courage and a deep belief in the potential of every child.

The school we are today - the love the care for students and families, the commitment to equity, and the relentless focus on student success - did not happen by accident. They are the result of years of intentional leadership and countless decisions made with children at the center. Kiri has modeled what it means to lead with both heart and conviction, and her legacy will continue to be felt throughout this school for years to come.

As we honor that legacy, I am also beginning the important work of looking ahead. While we are still focused on finishing this school year strong, I have already started visioning for next year and thinking deeply about how we can continue to build on the school's many strengths without changing the fabric of our mission or who we are. Over the last many weeks, the PAG (formerly known as ILT) has been partnering closely with me to help define what we hope to achieve together and to shape priorities that reflect both our values and our aspirations. 

This week marks another step in the transition as I begin taking over morning announcements and coverages. It may seem like a small shift, but it is one of many intentional moves designed to support a thoughtful and successful transition over time.

Transitions are rarely seamless, and ours has certainly had moments that have required adjustment and flexibility. Thank you for your partnership, your patience, and your commitment during this time. I look forward to continuing this work together as we write the next chapter of our school's story - grounded in our mission, our values, and the love that has defined this amazing little community from the very beginning.

IMPORTANT DATES

• JUN12: 8th Grade Prom!
• JUN12: Last day of Girls Inc programming
• JUN12: Nerds for Literacy book fair for MS
• JUN18: Kiri's Retirement Party!
• JUN18: Grades are DUE by 3pm
• JUN19: Juneteenth, no school
• JUN24: 8th Grade Graduation!
• JUN25: 12th Grade Graduation!

*All Student Engagement activities for the year will now be listed in this spreadsheet and on the UAI School Calendar! 

UPCOMING TRIPS

• JUN09: 7th Grade trip to Jewish Heritage Museum

TO DO THIS WEEK

Regents Schedule. The Regents Week schedule is listed on the "Staff Schedules" tab of the June Regents doc. Student schedules are posted in the hallway. If you notice there is an error, please submit the change request form on the staff google classroom (and attached Here). 

 

IMPORTANT REMINDERS: 

• Please announce to students (over and over) that the Earth Science Regents is starting at 11am on June 18!
• All classrooms must have all items removed from walls by EOD Monday in preparation for the Tuesday ELA Regents administration.

Art Gallery Walk. To celebrate their hard work and completion of their final projects, there will be a gallery walk and final, informal "critique" in each Art class next week. In this period, students will have an opportunity to share what they've been working on, give feedback to each other, and reflect on their growth over the past year.  If you are free any of the following periods, please feel free to stop by 315 any time after the first 10 minutes of the period! 

• Monday, June 8th: 1st, 3rd (8th grade) periods
• Thursday, June 11th: 5th, 6th periods
• Friday, June 12th: 3rd, 7th periods

Culture Day 2026 Feedback.  RPET's activities are winding down but we're looking to next year and would love your feedback on Culture Day! Please answer this 5 question multiple choice survey. 

Final Exam Schedule.  Final exams are optional for courses.  If you do opt to offer a final exam, please keep the exam to a single period, and please adhere to this schedule so that students can manage the load.

• June 8: Science
• June 11: Social Studies
• June 12: Math
• June 15:  Breadth 
• June 16: Finals Make Up

Last Day Of Extracurricular Per Session.  All after and before school activities will end on June 12th (8th grade prom will be the last thing!)  Final per session sheets for the year will be due on June 15th.  Per session sheets will not be accepted after June 15th.  Please make sure you set a calendar reminder for yourself NOW so you do not miss the last per session submission for 2025-26 extracurricular activities.  NOTE:  The only exception will be testing coordination during regent week.  

Remaining PD Dates.  Only two more PD Mondays.

• June 8: CEP Goals - 3pm in Farm
• June15: CEP Goals - 3pm in Farm

Outreach & Tracking for MP4.  See here for the lists of the exact tasks that the students must successfully complete in order to pass by June.  Please continue to reach out to failing students and update the attached log.

End of the Year Checklist.  Are you the type of person who likes to get a jumpstart on To Do lists early?  Well then, this list is FOR you!

Here are the big things you need to do that take the most time:

• TWO ShopDoe Wish Lists (NYSTL approved is list one, everything else is list two) they must be submitted into the new 26-27 UAI Purchasing Form
• Cleaning and Stowing.  Things cannot be stored on the floors (even on the closet floors).  They will be destroyed by the wax that seeps in if you leave boxes of things on the floor. Store on shelf...or better yet, pair down things you no longer need (give to a colleague!).  Books and materials need to be stored on shelves or in closets.