Today is a “B” day.

Awards Ceremony & Despedida: We’ll begin around 10:30 AM for the Awards Ceremony and our good byes. Teachers and students are asked to report to the assembly area at that time. Before then, classes will be cleaning the rooms, etc.

Report Cards: We will try to issue the fourth quarter report cards after the 11:30 AM dismissal. If they are not completed, they will be available for pick up all next week. Teachers with spare time this morning are asked to come to the office to assist with printing and photocopying.

Staff Party: We’ll have our annual staff party after the 11:30 AM dismissal. Expect festivities to begin around noon.

Education News & Research: The USA National Scripp’s Spelling Bee Finals begins today in Washington DC. Education Week has an article here on the strategies of two rivals. Associated Press also has a nice article here. The Eastern Venezuelan Athletic Conference will be having a Spelling Bee next year.