Week of September 23, 2019

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May School staff members support students in developing the following success attributes: Literacy, Empowerment, Advocacy and Principles. These attributes are a focus throughout each student’s day in all academic and social experiences. Below is our culture contract, a living document that we discuss with our students regularly.

At May Center, we affirm the following cultural beliefs:

Literacy

I am an active participant in my education and in my life. I am developing the communication skills of reading, writing, mathematical thinking, speaking, listening, visual communication, physical listening, mindfulness, collaboration and problem solving so that I can be successful in pursuing my goals.

Empowerment

I am an intelligent, unique human being. I accept myself as I am. I am in control of my own destiny; I have the power to change the things I want to change and advocate for what I need to be my best self. Developing my executive functioning skills leads to better self-regulation so that I can be successful in pursuing my goals.

Advocacy

I am a member of a supportive community. I will appreciate, support, and challenge those in my community. I will be a leader by taking responsibility for making my community a safe, inclusive,and meaningful place. My intentions and my actions will be trustworthy and respectful so that every person has the opportunity to successfully pursue their own goals.

Principles

Learning is a collaborative process. I recognize that collaboration is sometimes difficult, but I believe that seeing things from other people’s perspectives facilitates growth. I will be mindful of my responsibilities to myself and others in the collaborative process. I recognize that there are “no passengers here--only crew.” I commit to collaborating with all members of May School’s community so that we can achieve our collective goals.

Visiting Senator and Educators

This week we welcomed a team of visiting educators from Las Cruces Public Schools, who spent two days observing classes and learning about best practices for reading intervention.  We are so inspired by their commitment to ensuring that every student in Las Cruces has a strong foundation for reading. Senator Mimi Stewart joined us at May Center on Thursday to visit classes and share her passion for effective reading instruction.  Thank you to Las Cruces Public Schools and to Senator Stewart for being leaders for literacy in New Mexico!