ECHO February 2020 20KRK016 Feb Newsletter | Page 8

HAPPY Birthday SUN MON TUE WED THUR FRI SAT 1 2020 School Survey for Parents 2 3 Tahj G. 4 5 Potency C. 6 Melanie A. Amiryse S. Miss Christina 7 Lochlan M. 8 9 Ariana F. 10 11 12 13 14 15 21 Noah R. 22 Kash J. 27 28 29 Maxson F. Marley E. Charlie T. IMPORTANCE AND PURPOSE Our preschool has been accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Council on Accreditation and School Improvement, (SACS CASI), since 2011. (Also known as AdvancEd or now known as Cognia.) We are currently involved in the process of improvement and focus on best practices of instruction in order to maintain our second accreditation, National Accreditation Commission. The beneficiaries of this effort is always the students:  a quality early care and education experience. Part of processes with both accreditations involves the administration of parent and staff surveys, each of  which is directly linked to the Standards for Quality Schools.   In the month of February, each family will have an opportunity to complete an anonymous online survey which we will be sending you via an email link.    Surveys are a means to systematically engage all our stakeholders in a two-way communication. They provide school leaders and teachers a lens into the thinking and perceptions of our stakeholders. Careful analysis of the results enriches understanding of areas of strength and effectiveness as well as those areas that possibly need improvement.        Your cooperation and support in completing the surveys will be greatly appreciated. Please be on the lookout for your survey invitation in the coming weeks!  VALENTINE MAILBOX DUE 16 Ana L. Pacifico G. Maddox D. 17 Pia S. 18 23 24 25 Rohan M. Sophia H. Travis W. 19 Aaron B. Vincent H. Daphne L. 26 20 Elliot S. AUTHOR CAROLYN ALLEN STEM SHOWCASE Upcoming Events Valentine’s Day Family Home Project | Due by February 13th Make a Valentine Mailbox assignment for Classrooms 200 through AP classes. Wear Your Spirit Shirts on Fridays! | February 7, 14, 21, 28 Author Carolyn Allen visits Preschool and AP students | February 20th We are excited to invite Carolyn to our school to share the joy writing can bring to all. STEM Showcase in the Capacity Café | February 26th For our little scientists in Preschool, Private Pre-K and Advanced Program Classes. [ 8 ] [ 9 ]