FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL

Dear Stanbridge Community,
   It was wonderful to welcome so many of our families to Back to School night last evening. We heard from many of our parents how impressed they were with the teachers and their presentations. It is a highlight for our staff to see our students' parents as well. We are partners in your children's educational journey. 
   Today, the staff continued in our quest for excellence in our field of education for neurodiverse students. We reviewed an essential tool in our social emotional learning:  Leah Kuyper's Zones of Regulation.  You can click on the link to familiarize yourself with these zones. You might be surprised that our staff uses these zones for their personal feelings too. 
   Today we also welcomed Jennifer Abrams, an educator and communications specialist. Ms. Abrams is widely known for increasing intergenerational communication through a variety of exercises and discussions. The materials we engaged with were based on Jennifer’s most recent book, Stretching your learning Edges: Growing (UP) at Work. Having the time for staff to engage in meaningful ongoing education is critical for school improvement. Faculty and staff building a trusting, working relationship improves student outcomes as well. 
Stay Strong, Bulldogs!
Julie Smith
Head of School