From Paula Montgomery, the JAMS Planning Principal:
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While it is early in the process (we have not hired team leaders), I know that parents have many, many questions, want to meet me, and want to start to give input.
The agenda is the same for both meetings. And we will have monthly meetings after the school year, including a day time option.
Jane Addams Middle School Community Meeting
Jane Addams Middle School Library
(Same agenda both dates)
Wednesday, December 11 6:30-8:00
Wednesday, December 18 6:30-8:00
Agenda:
Overview of timeline , teacher hiring, and spring processes
Review of facility work
Q & A
Opportunity for parents and community to give first input into the educational design
Brief school tour
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EDITED TO ADD: Paula Montgomery, asked about bringing kids to the December meetings, responded: "I think that it's fine to bring current middle school students to the December meetings; however, I am thinking that the bulk of the time at the meeting will be to answer questions about programming." She added that there are plans to involve current 6th and 7th graders in the planning -- please see the next post.
Also, in response to questions about touring the JA building, she reminded us: "We will absolutely provide tours of the school, but they will need to be during the evening when school is not in session. And yes, no one should enter a school without permission from the current principal."
Are these meetings going to be appropriate for students? Several of us wonder about a tour for kids, to alleviate some of the anxiety about moving. But it seems like these meetings are more appropriate for adults?
ReplyDeleteThe building is currently occupied by JA K-8. I don't think anyone would have any issue with you touring the building at any time while its open but you wouldn't be seeing the new program just the facilities.
ReplyDeleteHi Laura and Ben, please see the new information in the updated post and today's post about touring the JA building and about planned meetings with 6th and 7th graders. Thanks!!
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