Saturday, May 30, 2026

Weekly Updates, Monday, 1 June, 2026



Happy June, everyone!

Here we are, launching the final two weeks of the 2025–26 school year. This week includes our final Tuesday morning briefing, Wednesday's session focused on reflecting on our final units of learning and the school year as a whole, and, of course, we will finish the week by enjoying the Elementary School production of Peter Pan.


Once again, congratulations to the CA Class of 2026! The graduation ceremony was a wonderful celebration and a powerful reminder of the journey many of those students have experienced at CA and in other schools. Many of this year's graduates were once students in our Elementary School, representing different grade levels and pathways. Some have been part of the CA community since PreK.


Those of you who have watched and guided them progress one grade level at a time, through both successes and challenges, should feel proud of the role you have played in supporting them along the way. Their accomplishments are a testament to the care, guidance, and dedication of the many educators who have contributed to their growth over the years.


We are also keeping a close eye on the tropical storm approaching Japan this week.

As a reminder, during the final two weeks of school, we ask faculty not to take personal days unless they are directly related to preparing for a departure from CA and/or Japan. This helps ensure that our many end-of-year events, classroom transitions, packing, and summer preparations proceed as smoothly as possible.


Let’s continue to make the teaching and learning meaningful and enjoyable for our students and one another.


Have a great week!

Katie, Erin, and Heikki


Rainy Day/Heat Day

Classrooms & Commons (Location A) 

Classrooms & Commons (Location B)

Library & MakerSpace

ELAC Gym 

Sixth

Grades 2&3

Grade 4

Grade 5

Grade 1 

Seventh

Grade 4

Grade 5

Grade 1 

Grades 2&3

Eighth

Grade 5

Grade 1

Grades 2&3

Grades 4

Ninth

Grade 1

Grades 2&3

Grade 4

Grade 5

Tenth

Grades 2&3

Grade 4

Grade 5

Grade 1 

*Non-homeroom teachers on morning/afternoon recess should circulate 

Soccer Rotation

Grades 1,2 & 3

Grades 4&5

Grades 1,2 & 3

Grades 4 & 5 

No Soccer

Mondays

Tuesdays

Wednesday

Thursdays

Fridays


Grades 1,2 & 3

Grades 4&5

Grades 1,2 & 3

Grades 4 & 5 

No Soccer

Mondays

Tuesdays

Wednesday

Thursdays

Fridays


Day

Morning

Afternoon

Mon, June 1

Day 4



Tue, June 2

Day 5 

7:50 The Final Monthly Briefing (Library)


Wed, June 3 Day 6


14:40 Reflecting on units and learning this

school year, Leadership Feedforward, End-of-Year Checklist signing off

Thur, June 4

Day 7



Fri, June 5

Day 8


5:00 pm ES Play: The adventures of Peter Pan


Future Dates:

June 10: Afternoon: 14:40 - ES Sayonaras, ES celebration (BBT)

June 11: Last day of school / School finishes at 11:30/ 12:00 Grab and Go - Lunch

June 12: 8:00 - 12:00 Faculty independent work time / 12:00 All faculty and Staff Lunch

June 13 - August 12: Summer Break

August 6 - 12 New Faculty Orientation

August 13 - August 17 In-Service

August 18 First day of school + Listening Conferences #1

August 19 Listening Conferences # 2

August 20: First full schedule day for students

Saturday, May 23, 2026

Weekly Updates, Monday, 25 May, 2026

Dear all

The last week of May will be filled with celebrations and important milestone events across the school community. The MS and HS Arts Festival continues, Lindsey will deliver the end-of-year addresses, we will celebrate the Senior March, and, of course, we will honor our Grade 12 students during the graduation ceremony.

The final 13 school days of the year often bring fluctuating emotions, lower energy levels, report card writing, and the many demands that naturally come with closing a school year. At the same time, our role remains incredibly important: to continue providing calm, predictable, and engaging learning environments for our students. Keeping routines and learning experiences as normal and consistent as possible helps students feel secure and supported during this busy season.

This week also marks the end of Season 3 clubs. Thank you to everyone who contributed to the rich experiences our students receive at CA beyond the classroom, in addition to the incredible learning opportunities designed every single day.

The past week also brought both expected and unexpected absences across the division. Thank you to everyone who stepped in to support colleagues, cover classes, and keep learning moving forward, particularly when support was needed at very short notice. Your flexibility, teamwork, and care for one another do not go unnoticed.

Let’s enjoy the week together and finish the school year strong.

Katie, Erin, and Heikki

Rainy Day/Heat Day

Classrooms & Commons (Location A) 

Classrooms & Commons (Location B)

Library & MakerSpace

ELAC Gym 

Sixth

Grades 2&3

Grade 4

Grade 5

Grade 1 

Seventh

Grade 4

Grade 5

Grade 1 

Grades 2&3

Eighth

Grade 5

Grade 1

Grades 2&3

Grades 4

Ninth

Grade 1

Grades 2&3

Grade 4

Grade 5

Tenth

Grades 2&3

Grade 4

Grade 5

Grade 1 

*Non-homeroom teachers on morning/afternoon recess should circulate 

Soccer Rotation

Grades 1,2 & 3

Grades 4&5

Grades 1,2 & 3

Grades 4 & 5 

No Soccer

Mondays

Tuesdays

Wednesday

Thursdays

Fridays


Day

Morning

Afternoon

Mon, May 25

Day 8



Tue, May 26

Day 9 

Lindsey’s End-Of-Year address to parents


Wed, May 27 Day 1

PreK/KA Stay and Play for parents

Report Card Writing

Thur, May 28

Day 2


2:30 pm Senior March

Fri, May 29

Day 3



Sat, 30 May

Grade 12 Graduation Ceremony


Future Dates:

Party Tracker

Wednesday Learning Plans

June 3 - EOY Checklist checking off/Unit Reflection/Leadership Feedforward

June 10 - ES Sayonaras, ES celebration (BBT)

June 11 - Last day of school / School finishes at 11:30


Saturday, May 16, 2026

Weekly Update, Monday, 18 May, 2026



Dear all,

This week will start with hot weather, bringing back the possibility of shortening lunch recess time and emphasizing the importance of talking to students about seeking shade, keeping their water bottles filled, hydrated throughout the day, and wearing hats to protect themselves from the hot sun. Those on duty, please carefully monitor students who may show signs of heat stroke and ask them to drink water and go indoors if needed. According to the weather forecast, the heat will be most intense during the first half of the week, with some rain expected toward the end.


MAP testing starts in Grades 3–5, and we are now nearly finished with the Acadience and WIDA assessments, which support our report card writing process and help crystallize the final focus areas in both literacy and mathematics.


On Tuesday, the Grade 5 parents will connect with the Middle School team during the morning workshop, and on Thursday, the KB and Grade 1 teams will help our KB families prepare for the move from the ELAC building to the main building.


Wednesday morning brings our penultimate ES assembly, and in the afternoon, we will have our final SEEDS group gathering during the first hour before coming together for the whole-school 

Town Hall meeting.


This weekend, the high school students will celebrate the end of the year through the exciting Prom dance, and on Sunday, the CA community will come together to compete in the annual golf tournament.


Finally, thank you to everyone who supported the Falcon Cup event. The tournament brought together 280 students to play, compete, and enjoy the sunny day. Booster Club volunteers kept everybody going with their wonderful snacks, and of course, Trevor, Kris, Jan, Hiroki, and Sim designed the entire event to run smoothly. Well done as well to the 90 CA players who made it through the long and exciting day of sports.


Let’s have a great week!

Katie, Erin, and Heikki


Rainy Day/Heat Day

Classrooms & Commons (Location A) 

Classrooms & Commons (Location B)

Library & MakerSpace

ELAC Gym 

Sixth

Grades 2&3

Grade 4

Grade 5

Grade 1 

Seventh

Grade 4

Grade 5

Grade 1 

Grades 2&3

Eighth

Grade 5

Grade 1

Grades 2&3

Grades 4

Ninth

Grade 1

Grades 2&3

Grade 4

Grade 5

Tenth

Grades 2&3

Grade 4

Grade 5

Grade 1 

*Non-homeroom teachers on morning/afternoon recess should circulate 


Soccer Rotation

Grades 1,2 & 3

Grades 4&5

Grades 1,2 & 3

Grades 4 & 5 

No Soccer

Mondays

Tuesdays

Wednesday

Thursdays

Fridays


Day

Morning

Afternoon

Mon, May 18

Day 3

Gr 3-5 MAP testing starts

Senior Leadership Team Quarterly Planning meeting 12:30 pm - 4 pm

Tue, May 19

Day 4 

8:45 Grade 5 to 6 Transition workshop for parents


Wed, May 20 Day 5

9:40 ES Assembly

SEEDS/ TownHall

Thur, May 21

Day 6

8:45 KB to Grade 1 Transition workshop for parents


Fri, May 22

Day 7




Future Dates:

Wednesday Learning Plans

May 27 - Report Writing

June 3 - EOY Checklist checking off/Unit Reflection/Leadership Feedforward

June 10 - ES Sayonaras, ES celebration (BBT)

June 11 - Last day of school / Teacher work afternoon

June 12 - Last day for faculty / Farewell lunch