Letter from the (Acting) Principal
Dear Beacon Staff,
As we close out another school year, I want to take a moment to extend my deepest gratitude to each of you for your unwavering dedication, compassion, and resilience.
Working in a school that supports students with emotional impairments is both a profound responsibility and a tremendous privilege. Every day, you bring patience, empathy, and creativity to your classrooms and spaces. You don’t just teach—you nurture, support, and advocate. And in doing so, you help our students discover their strengths, find their voices, and believe in their potential.
This year has brought its share of challenges, but you met each one with grace and determination. Whether celebrating a student’s breakthrough moment, managing tough days with calm and care, or collaborating as a team to find new solutions, your efforts have made a lasting difference.
As we head into summer, I hope each of you takes time to rest, recharge, and reflect on the impact you've had—not just in academic progress, but in the lives and hearts of our students.
Thank you for everything you do. I am incredibly proud to lead this remarkable team, and I look forward to continuing our important work together in the new school year.
With appreciation and admiration,
Robyn Castle
Head's Up
Starting in the fall, we should all be fully transitioned to LP curriculum. The curriculum is all on the Teacher Links of the webpage, and there are pacing guides with each grade level/content area that should be followed...there will obviously be some differentiating going on, but it should generally be the same content. Additionally, teachers will be expected to use PlanBook, as it is required for all teachers in Lincoln Park.
End of Year Checklist
- 1/2 Day
- 1/2 Day
- 1/2 Day
- Staff outing in PM at Pete's Place - if para's choose to go, I will clock you out. If you do not go, you will need to stay at the building and work until 3:30. I will stop in to see who decided to go, so I know to clock you out.
