9E--Interview+with+Julie+Rachinsky-Wood


 * On Service Learning - preparation to do all what is expected. Training for all and support from division head o the importance of such. This year has been a greater presence of understanding the need. Education is key to understanding.
 * Feels King needs to take more action and become more visible to the community at large. Be specific about our goals and that goal out to the community
 * Feels more parents need to come tot he table. Certain parents volunteer all the time. Don't know if they want to be involved or how often they are asked. Feel we need need to be more welcoming in the beginning
 * New Mission statement reflective of the new direction, positive transition, going in the right direction. However, diversity across the board doesn't fit the statement. Where is the diversity in the Lower School?
 * Community Service - is incorporated into curriculum and teaching style.
 * Service Learning - on a Kindergarten level, Kindergartners love to talk, read and draw by using a multi-sensory approach. Activities are centered that coincide with Community Service. Goal to help children and encourage them to be involved. Kindergarten through literature, then asking open ended questions
 * Diversity - Kindergarten & King, we are diverse in every aspect, just as similar, diversity in learning, religion, the way we look, choices we make and where we come from
 * Weakness - suggestion that Kindergarten link literature to all.
 * Opportunities - designated space in library. Books don't support the themes, library much needed overall
 * Threats - concerned so much about global issues, not concerned for our own need. Outreach to community