Welcome Back
A new year, new classrooms, and the integrated model now live. Here's to building it together.
Team Reflection
Everything we built and reshaped last year was preparation for this: a team that works as one, around every child.
This year we get to live it. Integrated care, clinical and educational teams side by side, is no longer a plan on paper. It's how we open our doors on Monday.
I couldn't be more excited for what this year holds, and for getting to build it with you.
Charlene
Updates & Announcements
Please review where each team lands for the new school year:
- Classroom 1 — Little Rainbows: Ms. Kathryn, Ms. Rinkoo
- Classroom 1 — Friendship Club
- Classroom 2 — Little Sunshines: Ms. Emily S, Ms. Athena, Ms. Miranda
- Classroom 3 — Little Stars & Step 2/3 Late Birds: Ms. Melissa, Ms. Jennifer
- Classroom 4 — Early Birds & Step 1 Sunflowers: Ms. Julie, Ms. Lily
- Classroom 5 — Step 2 Golden Buttercups: Ms. Denise, Ms. Emily M.
- Classroom 6 — Step 1 Sunny Succulents: Ms. Corynn, Ms. Allie
- Classroom 7 — ABA Sprouts
- Classroom 8 — Step 3 The Avatars: Ms. Michelle, Ms. Ka'tia
We have new team members starting in the coming weeks to round out our teams.
Many of you already know Kelly, a trusted face with our team and families who has been a teacher and volunteer here for more than a decade. For the next few weeks, we're lucky to have her skilled hands around the school to help support the team. Please give her a warm welcome.
As more team members start, schedules will adjust. Here is this week's coverage. Expect some fluctuation over the first couple of weeks.
| Day | Step 1 · CR 6 | Step 2/3 · CR 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | Miranda | Jen (3:00–4:30), Melissa (4:30–5:00) |
| Tuesday | Allie | Melissa |
| Wednesday | Athena | Jen (3:00–4:30), Melissa (4:30–5:00) |
| Thursday | Rinkoo | Melissa |
| Friday | Lily | Jen (3:00–4:30), Melissa (4:30–5:00) |
View the Early Bird / Late Bird list of kiddos.
| 9:20 – 10:00 | Step 3 |
| 10:00 – 10:30 | Step 2 |
| 10:15 – 10:30 | Step 1 · Side Yard |
| 10:30 – 11:00 | Step 1 · Main Yard |
| 11:00 – 11:30 | IDP |
| 11:30 – 12:00 | Step 2 & Step 3 |
| 12:00 – 3:45 | Playground Open |
| 3:45 – 4:15 | Late Birds · Step 1 |
| 4:15 – 4:45 | Late Birds · Step 2 & 3 |
| 4:25 – 4:55 | Friendship Club · Mon–Thu |
Megan is posting a copy on the playground door. View the full schedule, or email happy@schoolofimagination.org for a printed copy.
This one is for our educators. As we open the new year, you're being scheduled for seven and a half to seven and three quarter hours each day, which puts your week between 38 and 39 hours right now. This may shift as business and organizational needs change, but you should not expect it to drop below 38 hours per week. Thank you for your flexibility as the first few weeks settle in.
We're adding a weekly duty to keep our Calming Space ready for the kiddos who need it. If you have this duty, at the end of your day:
Return anything out of place to its shelf, container, or the baskets under the play shelves. Wipe down the play table and arrange the space so it's calm and ready. Make sure the cabinet on the right is stocked with disinfectant spray, 3 small towels, Kleenex, baby wipes, and gloves. Keep the books arranged neatly on the bookshelves by the tree. Bring anything broken or out of place to Operations.
The full duty lives in Trainual under Calming Space.
On Tuesday, August 18, the Dublin Police Department hosts Shop with a Cop, where children shop one-on-one with an officer for something they need. We want this to reach the families who would feel it most. If you know a family facing a particular hardship or need, please let us know. We're starting with our current scholarship families and want your input.
Important Dates
Family Services
Little Rainbows
Clinical Team
Flag any families facing hardship or particular need. We're starting with current scholarship families.
Planned Outs
Milestones from the Past Few Weeks
Recognition Spotlight
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