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Diving Deeper For Success

Congratulations to the many schools nominated for School of the Month for January, which highlighted the efforts of our schools to create inclusive school climates.  The theme for the month was “Celebrating All Students” and stakeholders were asked to describe how their school creates an inclusive, learning-friendly environment for all students. 

The School of the Month for January sponsored by our partners at Community First Credit Union was particularly competitive.  We had 168 nominations and 44 schools nominated, and the quality of the nominations was truly stellar.  After much deliberation, I am excited to share with you the CFCU January Schools of the Month: 

• Bayview Elementary, Principal Claire St. Amand

Noted in the nominations were an emphasis on the beautiful diversity of the school and the many ways they work to include all students in their programs.  One parent shared a personal experience about how the school wrapped their arms around her family after a traumatic medical event in their family.  A parent of one of our students with disabilities shared the many ways her son is included with other students throughout the school day.  An employee shared the teachers have weekly circle time for check-ins to make sure the students have a safe space to talk with their teachers.