Hey Panda Family,
LETRS: LETRS is a two-year Reading PD that is required by our state (it is really good - I have already started mine!). If you are on this LETRS PGE List then you will be required to complete the training. The school district understands this training will take time outside of your normal work hours so they will be paying each individual a $750 stipend each year. Here are your next steps:
- We will have help sessions after school on Monday, September 27 & Thursday, September 30 @ 3:30 in the Media Center (both sessions will offer the same help)
- These sessions are optional but recommended
- We will watch the LETRS Kick-Off Video
- We will guide you through how to complete the pre-assessment
- We will talk you through next steps on completing Unit One Coursework
- You are not required to attend the afternoon sessions, however the LETRS Kick-Off Video and the pre-assessment need to be completed by this Friday, October 1
- All directions can be found here - LETRS PGE List
- You will need to find the email from Voyager Sopris LETRS with your login and password information
- Should take about an hour to complete video and pre-assessment
Translation of Documents: As a school, we need to work better to provide our Spanish speaking families with resources in their native language. This will help them access the information easier and stay informed. If you have students in your class whose parents speak Spanish as their home language, we strongly encourage you to take advantage of the WS/FCS translation services found here - WS/FCS Translation Services. Class newsletters, field trip information, etc. would be ideal documents that we should have translated to help meet these language needs.
- 4th grade R2A - October 14th (select students)
- 5th grade Science Check-in - October 14th
- 3rd- 5th math Check-In - October 15th
- 4th and 5th ELA Check-In - October 18th
- Make up testing - October 19th-22nd
PTA & Hospitality Sign-Up: Please don't forget to join PTA and Hospitality this school year. They both do so much to support our school and your classroom. Here are the links:
IF Updates
LETRS Manual: The LETRS Manuals have arrived! They are going to be passed out. But if you want to be an early bird, stop by Jayne’s room to sign yours out. There is a roster on purple paper that you should initial to say that you have gotten your manual. DO NOT LOSE THIS MANUAL. There is a second manual, but I will hold onto that until you need it.
LETRS Training Timeline: Here is a copy of the timeline from the district. Please print this or put it somewhere that it will remind you to stay on track.
Intervention Log: As we continue to improve our MTSS processes, we are adding another layer of documentation. This is an Intervention Daily Log. In this log, you should note information in all of the areas, including the date, the number of students in the group, the minutes the intervention was actually performed (not what is on the schedule), the materials you used and a brief note about progress. I have sent this to print shop, but here it is. I will also put some in the boxes behind Sharon, so please stop by to get one so you can begin this important documentation. It is also linked to the MTSS button on Canvas.
Items from Previous Weeks
Opening Staff Meeting Presentation: 2021-2022 Opening Staff Meeting
Positive Covid Student Cases or Exposures: If a parent reaches out to you letting you know their child has tested positive for Covid, or has been exposed outside of school, please email Ms. Gardner and myself so we can reach out to the parents and input the case into the district system. Also, make sure you communicate to the parent how to access the child's makeup work while they are absent.
Attendance due to Student Quarantine: If asked about attendance for quarantine, please share the following information with parents. The attendance procedures from DPI will be followed for the coding of quarantine students in PowerSchool. The absences will be excused absences.
Asynchronous Work During Quarantines (from district): If students are absent due to inclement weather, long term sickness, or quarantine, teachers should provide playlists or assignments to continue learning through Canvas. Since we are not using concurrent teaching practices this year, playlists and other assignments housed in Canvas would provide asynchronous learning and continued practice during extended absences. If an entire class is quarantined, teachers may want to return to teaching the whole class through Zoom or Teams during the duration of the quarantine. (Note- A device distribution plan may be needed for K-2.)
Emergency Sub Plans: Please make sure you have created emergency sub plans in case you have to be out on a moment's notice. Your sub plans should have a detailed schedule, any important student information (health info, behavior concerns, etc.), and lesson plans.
Lesson Plans: Lessons plans should be on your Canvas page. They should be easy to follow and should have these elements: Standards, EQ ("I can" statements), Materials used, Assessment activities (should match standard), and any relevant links. Your lesson plans in Canvas should serve as a blue print for your instruction. If you would like to create more detailed plans for yourself you are more than welcome to, but it is not required.
Emergency Bookbags: Please make sure you update your classroom bookbag for this school year. Your bookbag should have an updated class roster, your red and green cards, a flashlight, medication for students that have it at school, bandaids, tissues, etc. If you need any of these items please reach out to the front office and we can help you!
WS/FCS Immunization Clinics (from district): WS/FCS will hold their COVID and flu immunization clinics for employees, employee family members 3 years old and older, and retirees. The clinics will be held 7:00am-6:00pm at:
Wednesday, September 15 • Glenn High School
Thursday, September 16 • West Forsyth High School
Wednesday, September 22 • Education Building, Room 219
Wednesday, September 29 • Paisley IB School
Thursday, September 30 • Walkertown High School
See the Clinic Flyer for more information.
Flu Vaccine Flyer - 2021 FINAL - v4.pdf
