This What’s Good marks the final full week of school as well as my final What’s Good for Families. The name, What’s Good in the Neighborhood, was coined by Jerred Anderson in a staff meeting early in 2017, during my first year at CNH. The staff was brainstorming possible names for rebranding what was then called the “Salmon Pages,” and Jerred offhandedly said, “How about What’s Good in the Neighborhood?” The team of teachers erupted in agreement, enjoying the playfulness and specificity of the name. That was one of many moments during my first year at CNH when I realized I was in the right place with the right people.
The last five years have been a wild and wonderful ride. It has been such a pleasure and an honor to serve this community. The staff is unbelievably dedicated, the families are remarkably engaged, and the students are hilarious and super wonderful. As I write this final What’s Good message, memories are flooding into my mind. I laugh at the memory of Mr. Dietzen dancing to “Can’t Touch This” at an Open Mic All-School. I feel sentimental remembering our first Family Arts Night where students taught the adults and truly demonstrated the amazing arts programming offered at the school. My heart skips a beat remembering the fear of a lockdown in the building early on in my tenure. And COVID has been its own rollercoaster of fear, protection, deliveries to houses, virtual learning, quarantining, and amazing support from and being in community with families. I brim with pride remembering Book Launch parties, the Go Green Museum, Buddy Days, marching with families in Annapolis, visits from alumni telling us how well they’re doing in high school, and countless Data meetings with teachers pouring over disaggregated data and brainstorming teaching strategies to better serve our students. Most of all, I cherish the laughter – what a beautiful and happy place to be!
As I step into some new projects, both local as well as international, and am also able to focus more fully on my wonderful three-year-old daughter, I will be held up by all that I have learned in the past five years at CNH. I love this school and am excited for the new directions the school will go with the support of Jabari Bush as the next principal.
With love and gratitude,
–Shyla.
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Smooth Landing for Families
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6 Turn in 8th grade Chromebooks when finished with iReady diagnostic, ($250 fee if missing) |
7 9:00-12:00, Field Day (K-3) Turn in 8th grade Chromebooks when finished with iReady diagnostic, ($250 fee if missing) 6:00-8:00, 3rd-5th grade Music in the Park Night |
8 Final day to turn in 8th grade Chromebooks, ($250 fee if missing) 6:00-8:00 Gallery Night |
9 All Day, K-2 Field Trip to the Zoo 9:00-12:00, Field Day (4-8) Turn in 6th and 7th student Chromebooks, ($250 fee if missing) 6:30-8:00, 8th Grade Graduation |
10 1:30-3:00 1st Grade , End of the Year Celebration (Outdoor Stage and Front Lawn 3rd-5th Walk to Walther Gardens – snowball afternoon Final Day to turn in 6th and 7th student Chromebooks, ($250 fee if missing) |
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13 1:00 Dismissal |
14 1:00 Dismissal |
15 LAST DAY OF SCHOOL! 1:00 Dismissal Report Cards Mailed |
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Elev8 After School Program Survey
If your child attended the Elev8 aftercare program for as little as one day or the whole program, please complete this survey. They are looking for all feedback to help them continue to improve their programming. Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey!
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Board Elections – PLEASE VOTE
You may vote once for each child you have currently attending CNH. It’s important every family gets their voice heard.
CLICK HERE TO VOTE FOR THE BOARD ELECTION:
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Spring Gallery Night June 8, 6:00-8:00
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8th Grade Graduation – Thursday, June 9, 6:30-8:00
Come and celebrate our most recent alumni this Thursday! It has taken the entire village of the school, families, and community to help our 8th graders get to this place of accomplishment. Feel free to come and cheer them on in the auditorium this Thursday evening. It’s going to be a wonderful evening!
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Family Participation Hours
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By joining the CNH community, each family agreed to participate in school events a minimum of 40 hours per school year. You can follow the link below to record your hours.
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Donations to the School
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