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Family Newsletter - 6-22-26

As we come to the last week in June, this will be my final family newsletter for the 2025-2026 school year. I just want to say how thankful I am to have such wonderful parents and family members to partner with, who entrust the educational integrity of their children to our care.
 
I am the proudest Principal in the city, as the students of Cavallaro are shining stars in my opinion. The confidence they have shown this year, both academically and socially, in taking part in activities that expand their middle school experiences beyond the walls of our school, is truly a testament to their individual growth and development. I am tremendously proud of them. 
 
That being said, here is the news for the week:
  • Get ready to celebrate the end of the school year with a full week of fun and creative dress-up days! Here is what’s happening each day:
  • Monday the 22nd (Celebrate Summer): Kick off the week in your favorite beachwear, from sun hats to sunglasses.
  • Tuesday the 23rd (Dress Like a Teacher): It’s a total flip-flop day! Students dress up as teachers, and teachers dress up as students.
  • Wednesday the 24th (Cosplay Character Day): Show off your fandom by dressing up as your absolute favorite character.
  • Thursday the 25th (Anything But a Backpack): Ditch the traditional backpack and bring your school supplies in something creative, like a laundry hamper, a baking dish, or a toy cart.
  • Friday the 26th (LGBTQIA+ Pride Day): Close out the year by wearing your most colorful rainbow attire to celebrate Pride.
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Academic Vocabulary Word of the Week: 

6/22/2026 – Promote, Celebrate

Spanish: Promover, celebrar

Chinese: 推廣與頌揚

Russian: Продвигайте и отмечайте

Urdu: مستقل، تحریر

Promote (v.): to advance, encourage, or elevate something or someone

       Synonyms: advance, elevate, upgrade

Celebrate (v.): to acknowledge a special day, event, or achievement with joyful activities, festivities, or social gatherings

       Synonyms: honor, praise, commemorate

 

Morphology Map

Month

Week

Word Part: 6th Grade

Word Part: 7th Grade

Word Part: 8th Grade

June

1-4

Review Bases

Review Bases

Review Bases

Social Emotional Focus:

6th grade – Gratitude – What can I show gratitude for this school year?

7th grade – Celebration – How did our struggles and strengths this year shape us? How do we celebrate these achievements?

8th grade – Reflection – How can I reflect on this school year and take what I learned to shape my future?

 
Ms. Bender’s Quote of the Week:
“When you put love out in the world, it travels, and it can touch people and reach people in ways that we never even expected.” – Laverne Cox

Upcoming Events:

June: National Safety, Caribbean Heritage and Pride Month

6/22   - School Spirit Day: Celebrate Summer

          - 1:30 pm Graduation at Amphitheater
6/23   - School Spirit Day: Dress Like a Teacher Day
6/24   - School Spirit Day: Cosplay Character Day
           - Senior/Staff Volleyball Games
6/25   - School Spirit Day: Anything But a Backpack Day
          - Senior/Staff Basketball Games
6/26   - School Spirit Day: Pride Day
          - Last day of school
          - Report Cards distributed
6/29   - 11am Summer Rising Parent Meeting
7/1     - First Day Summer Rising
 
Wishing all of our Cavallaro families a relaxing summer. Rest, rejuvenate, enjoy your time with family and friends and to those who are going away on vacation, safe travels. 
 
Genuinely yours,
Ms. Bender

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