School of Imagination
Internal team update
Week of May 4–8, 2026
Dublin, CA
Weekly team update
You are our superheroes.
Team Appreciation Week is here. Favorite t-shirts, pajamas, catered lunch, and superhero day ahead. This week is for you.
Confirmation due
Monday, May 4 · 5:00 pm
Team reflection
What's your superpower?
Every day you show up with patience, knowledge, teamwork, and heart — for our children, for their families, and for each other. You might not wear a cape, but to the kids in your classrooms and the families we serve, you absolutely are superheroes.
This week asks: What's your superpower? Not the flashy kind — the real one. The thing you bring that makes the difference. Maybe it's the way you stay calm when a child melts down. Maybe it's how you connect with a family who's struggling. Maybe it's the humor that keeps your team going on a long day.
Take a moment this week to think about it — and to notice the superpowers around you. Who's the "calm in the chaos"? Who's the "communication champion"? Who's the "patience powerhouse"?
Reflection question: What superpower do you see in a teammate this week? Tell them.
Updates & reminders
What you need to know this week.
NEW: Your team hub is live! Head to schoolofimagination.org/team (password: 2026TEAM) — it's in beta and will grow over time. For now, you'll find the Benefits Survey (extended through Monday, May 5), links to past updates, and more to come. Bookmark it.
Staffing Update: Mr. Chris will be stepping away on temporary leave — we're wishing him all the best and can't wait to welcome him back! A big heartfelt thank you to our amazing RBTs for stepping up and helping cover during his absence. You all are so appreciated! 🌟
Step Up Celebration — Save the Date: Friday, May 22 | 2:30–3:30 PM at John Knox Presbyterian Church (7421 Amarillo Rd, Dublin). This year's celebration will include both Step 2 and Step 3 classes! Students arrive at 12:30 PM for rehearsal. Doors open for families at 2:20 PM. All family members welcome — no tickets required, seating is first-come, first-served. Step 1 and IDP classes: create a "Spread the Love" themed poster for decorations. Please note: No Step 2 or Step 3 classes that day. Younger classes will be minimum day. Therapy sessions will close early and be rescheduled accordingly.
Panera Dine-Out Fundraiser — Save the Date: Wednesday, May 13 | 4:00–8:00 PM at Panera Bread (7030 Amador Plaza Road, Dublin). 25% of sales will be donated back to School of Imagination. Dine in, pick-up, or delivery all count! If ordering online, use promo code FUND4U or show the flyer.
Late Bird Staff — end-of-day tidying: Before heading out for the day, please make sure to tidy up the room used by our late bird kiddos! This includes putting toys away neatly and sanitizing all surfaces. Keeping our visiting rooms clean and welcoming is a team effort, and your help with this is truly appreciated! 🙏
Potty training toilets — updated best practices: We've clarified best practices for potty training routines to support hygiene, dignity, and learning — including guidance on supervision, language, and using these moments as teaching opportunities. Review the updated guidance → Thank you for helping keep routines calm, respectful, and consistent for children.
Wednesday Late Bird Adjustment: Please review the adjustments for Late Birds next week.
Important dates
This week at a glance.
Kitchen duty
Family Services
Playground duty
Cryptid Cuties
Mon May 4 · 5:00 pm
Confirmation Deadline
Mon May 4
Team Appreciation
Favorite T-Shirt Day
Tue May 5
Team Appreciation
Pajama Day
Thu May 7
Team Appreciation
Catered Lunch (Rigatoni's)
Thu May 8
Lead Educator Meeting
Fri May 8
Team Appreciation
Superhero Day + Ice Cream Bar
Planned outs & schedule notes
Who's out this week.
MonCrystal, Aye
TueAye
WedMegan (12:30 pm)
ThuKate, Megan (3:00 pm), Lead Educator Meeting
FriKate, Shannon (2:30 pm)
Celebrations & milestones
Cheering you on.
🎂 Happy Belated Birthday Ms. Paulina — May 2
🎂 Happy Belated Birthday Ms. Julie — May 3
Recognition spotlight
Celebrating our team.
Sprouts Team
Thank you for all that you do, from the consistent hardwork and patience for the kiddos to always being quick and willing to help each other out. I can always count on you guys in stressful situations and when I'm in need for a laugh. Thank you for making work so fun! ❤️
— Ms. Kriza
Ms. Kate, Ms. Kathryn, and Ms. Charlene
Thank you all for your acting skills over the past couple weeks by pretending to be Costco, Dominos, and Baskin-Robbins employees for my friend! It's so important that he gets the chance to try out his fluency strategies and you've all been so fun and helpful in his practicing! If anyone else wants to help out and put their acting hat on, I'm always looking for actors between 4:35-4:40 pm on Thursdays for a bit of improv!!
— Ms. Christina
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