Sunday, May 29, 2022

Week of 5/23 - 5/29

Hey Panda Family,


We made it into the single digits - 8 days left in this school year! In many ways this year has been more challenging than the virtual year, but yet again each of you amaze me and find a way to make learning happen through all the obstacles. Thank you for the love, dedication, and commitment over the last few years! Enjoy these last 8 days with your students and continue to make memories 🐼

"Every task, goal, race, and year comes to an end...therefore, make it a habit to always finish strong" - Gary Ryan Blair

Here are the Weekly Wrap updates for this week:



Mental Health Trainings: Friendly reminder that all your state required Mental Health Training videos must be complete by Tuesday, May 31. 


PGE Science Position Vacancy: Congratulations again to Ms. Adams on her upcoming retirement! We wish you nothing but the best! If any certified staff member is interested in the Science Specialist position, we would like to open it up internally first. The only requirement is an active K-5 or K-6 license. If you are interested, please send Mr. Elkins an email by Friday, June 3 and he will share the full details of the job description. 


Awards Day: Please make sure all students in your class receive an award or superlative on Awards Day. All students deserve to be celebrated. The only award I would like all grades to distribute is the "Math Fact Golden Paw" award - this award will go to those students who have earned their Golden Paw in our school-wide math fact fluency initiative.  


EOG Updates: We worked well as a team to ensure the ELA EOG went smoothly for our students and each other.  Thank you. 
Reach out to Mrs. Gardner with any testing questions or concerns. 


PLTs: 3rd, 4th, & 5th grades will have PLTs this week. This will be the last PLT for these grade levels. 


June Fire Drill: We were informed this week by district office and the fire marshal that we don't have to have a June fire drill. 
 

Media Center Updates (from Ms. Epperley): Here are your updates for the week! 

  • Student check-out notices to go home on Monday
  • No chromebooks needed for media this week :)


Morning Announcements: Morning Announcements will be old school over the intercom for the remainder of the year. 



Shoutout: From Ms. Rempe - Thank you to everyone who helped my class while I was out: my Grade Level, Ms. Owens, Pam Mason, Ms. Landreth, Ms. Corlett, Ms. Bolchalk, and Ms. Tomlinson. Thank you! 



Items From Previous Weeks


MTSS Updates (from Ms. Balint): Please see the updates below from Ms. Balint. 
  • Please make sure all progress monitoring points have been updated in ECATS (make sure to click "save scores")
  • Please compile a folder for each student with a Tier 2 or Tier 3 plan (include progress monitoring sheet, intervention sheets, end point of the intervention)
    • Mr. Elkins would like the folders completed by Thursday, June 2. You can turn your folders into Ms. Balint when they are complete. 
  • Please let Ms. Balint know if you have any questions.


Testing Information: Here is a link to the Testing Information presentation from this past month's staff meeting. Reach out to Ms. Gardner if you have any questions regarding testing. PGE Testing Information 2021-2022



Grade Level Awards Celebrations Dates/Times: The SCC representatives worked together to determine when each grade level's award celebrations would be. All celebrations will occur in the gym. Here is the schedule:

Thursday, June 2 @ 10:00 - 1st Grade
Thursday, June 2 @ 11:30 - Kindergarten
Monday, June 6 @ 8:30 - 4th Grade
Monday, June 6 @ 10:00 - 2nd Grade
Monday, June 6 @ 11:30 - 3rd Grade
Tuesday, June 7 @ 10:00 - 5th Grade


End-of-Year PDP/Summative Conferences (Certified Staff): Beginning this week you will be able to sign up for a day/time to meet so we can review your end-of-year PDP as well as your summative evaluation. You should have your PDP completed and all artifacts uploaded before the meeting.  The sign-up sheet will be outside Mr. Elkins' and Ms. Gardner's door. Please sign up with the admin that observes you. (Side note: We understand that some of you still have observations that need to be complete, we are just getting these meetings scheduled. Also, Ms. Gardner would like to have her meetings complete by May 13 so they don't interfere with EOG testing.)



LETRS/Mental Health Trainings Coverage: In an effort to help provide certified staff with some extra time to complete the required district/state trainings we are going to offer Ms. Lloyd's assistance again for the spring semester. All certified teachers that have to complete LETRS/Mental Health Trainings may sign up for one 1/2 day on Ms. Lloyd's schedule to work on their coursework. This is how it will work:

  • Pull up Ms. Lloyd's schedule here - Ms. Lloyd's Schedule
  • Pick one 1/2 day that is available between now and the end of school
  • Write your name and Trainings in the box - i.e. "Cox Trainings"
  • Ms. Lloyd will cover your class for the 1/2 day that you sign up
  • On your day, you will stay on campus and find a quiet space to work on your coursework
    • Teacher workroom, Teacher lounge, etc. 
  • If a Covid/Emergency Sub situation occurs and Ms. Lloyd must cancel, you will be able to pick another date and time
  • This is optional, and is not required


IF Updates

Need assistance while I am out?  Contact one of these wonderful folks: 

ELA- Kathryn Kear kakear@wsfcs.k12.nc.us

Math- Adrienne Egerton abegerton@wsfcs.k12.nc.us

Early Learning- Anna Crisp amcrisp@wsfcs.k12.nc.us 

MTSS- Robyn Varga rmvarga@wsfcs.k12.nc.us 

PLT- Mollie Jenkins mbjenkins@wsfcs.k12.nc.us 

AIG/CogAt/ITBS school-based questions- Teresa Sweeney tsweeney@wsfcs.k12.nc.us




Upcoming Dates:

May 30 - No School (Memorial Day)
May 31 - Mental Health Training Videos must be complete by this date
May 31 - SIT @ 3:30
June 1 - MATH EOG Grades 3-5
June 1 - Kindergarten Screening 9:00 - 2:00
June 2 - Fire Drill
June 2 - MTSS Folders due to Ms. Balint
June 2 - 1st Grade Awards Ceremony @ 10:00
June 2 - Kindergarten Awards Ceremony @ 11:30
June 3 - SCIENCE EOG Grade 5
June 3 - READ TO ACHIEVE Test
June 6 - 4th Grade Awards Ceremony @ 8:30
June 6 - 2nd Grade Awards Ceremony @ 10:00
June 6 - 3rd Grade Awards Ceremony @ 11:30
June 6 - Staff Dinner at Gypsy Road @ 6:00
June 7 - 5th Grade Awards Ceremony @ 10:00
June 8 - Laugh Factory Assembly (Times TBD)
June 8 - PBIS Water Day
June 9 - Roller Skating Incentive (Times TBD)
June 9 - Last Day of School
June 10 - RS Workday
June 13 - RS Workday





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Sunday, May 22, 2022

Week of 5/16 - 5/20

Hey Panda Family,


I have some big news for you - this upcoming week is the last full week of school! We had so many fun events this past week: Spring musical, Ms. Keller's Baby Sprinkle, Field Day, and Senior Graduation Walk. Shoutout to everyone for working as a family to support each other as we made sure these events were super successful for the kids and staff! Our 3rd - 5th graders begin their EOG tests this Thursday. Please take time this week to send words or notes of encouragement to them 😊 They are going to do amazing! 

Here are the Weekly Wrap updates for this week:



EOG Updates: Please see the bullet points below. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to Ms. Gardner.
  • Make sure rooms being used for testing are ready by the end of the day Monday, May 23
  • First day of testing is Thursday, May 26 
    • Please remind all students to strictly follow the PAWS laws and make sure there is no hallway noise
  • Please see EOG presentation shared during training for other reminders 
  • Testing plans are subject to change.  See below for current ELA and Math plans

Pam Mason: The district has allotted each school a building base substitute again for next school year! Our building base sub for next year will be Ms. Pam Mason :) We are super excited to have a familiar face fill this role! (reminder: Ms. Lloyd will be transitioning into our Testing Coordinator position)


MTSS Updates (from Ms. Balint): Please see the updates below from Ms. Balint. 
  • Please make sure all progress monitoring points have been updated in ECATS (make sure to click "save saves")
  • Please compile a folder for each student with a Tier 2 or Tier 3 plan (include progress monitoring sheet, intervention sheets, end point of the intervention)
    • Mr. Elkins would like the folders completed by Thursday, June 2. You can turn your folders into me when they are complete. 
  • Please let me know if you have any questions.

iReady & mClass color copies: If you would like color copies of your iReady or mClass individual student results to send home in report cards please email them to me in a PDF attachment. I will be happy to print off the attachment and I will place in your box.  


PLTs: 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade will have PLTs this week.


June Fire Drill: We will have our last fire drill June 2, 2022.


Awards Day Decorations: PTA has graciously agreed to decorate the front of the stage and the podium for our Awards Day celebrations. 


PBIS Updates: Here are updates from PBIS and info regarding our next PBIS activity. 
  • Water Event - June 8, 2022
  • 100 Paw Bucks, due by May 25 
  • Enter names on spreadsheet
  • No regular specials

45 minute of water games

  • 3 stations

  • 12-13 min/station

  • Specialists + Lloyd, Bowman, Jenkins run stations (teachers rotate with their classes)

    • One teacher per grade level may need to stay with students who don’t pay to attend

    • Schedule:

      11:00-11:45- K/2

      12:00-12:45- 1/5

      1:30 - 2:15 -3/4

 

Media Center Updates (from Ms. Epperley): Here are your updates for the week! 

  • Student Library Book Turn in Day: May 25
  • 3-5 media classes bring chromebooks 

  • Library Services Staff survey



Morning Announcements: Morning Announcements will be old school over the intercom for the remainder of the year. 



Shoutout: Thank you to Ms. Staley, 2nd Grade Teachers, and Ms. Fox for their leadership in the Spring Musical and Field Day this past week! 


From Ms. Sloan - I wanted to give a "Shout Out" to Mrs. Brown in Mrs. Musten's room that put all of the rings and bears on my Math Award necklaces!!!  She's the best!!!



Items From Previous Weeks


Mclass Invalidations: If you need to report an Mclass testing invalidation, please send it to Leslie and me. In the email, state what happened and who the student was. We have to send all invalidations to district office for review. Thank you! 



Testing Information: Here is a link to the Testing Information presentation from this past month's staff meeting. Reach out to Ms. Gardner if you have any questions regarding testing. PGE Testing Information 2021-2022



Grade Level Awards Celebrations Dates/Times: The SCC representatives worked together to determine when each grade level's award celebrations would be. All celebrations will occur in the gym. Here is the schedule:

Thursday, June 2 @ 10:00 - 1st Grade
Thursday, June 2 @ 11:30 - Kindergarten
Monday, June 6 @ 8:30 - 4th Grade
Monday, June 6 @ 10:00 - 2nd Grade
Monday, June 6 @ 11:30 - 3rd Grade
Tuesday, June 7 @ 10:00 - 5th Grade


End-of-Year PDP/Summative Conferences (Certified Staff): Beginning this week you will be able to sign up for a day/time to meet so we can review your end-of-year PDP as well as your summative evaluation. You should have your PDP completed and all artifacts uploaded before the meeting.  The sign-up sheet will be outside Mr. Elkins' and Ms. Gardner's door. Please sign up with the admin that observes you. (Side note: We understand that some of you still have observations that need to be complete, we are just getting these meetings scheduled. Also, Ms. Gardner would like to have her meetings complete by May 13 so they don't interfere with EOG testing.)



LETRS/Mental Health Trainings Coverage: In an effort to help provide certified staff with some extra time to complete the required district/state trainings we are going to offer Ms. Lloyd's assistance again for the spring semester. All certified teachers that have to complete LETRS/Mental Health Trainings may sign up for one 1/2 day on Ms. Lloyd's schedule to work on their coursework. This is how it will work:

  • Pull up Ms. Lloyd's schedule here - Ms. Lloyd's Schedule
  • Pick one 1/2 day that is available between now and the end of school
  • Write your name and Trainings in the box - i.e. "Cox Trainings"
  • Ms. Lloyd will cover your class for the 1/2 day that you sign up
  • On your day, you will stay on campus and find a quiet space to work on your coursework
    • Teacher workroom, Teacher lounge, etc. 
  • If a Covid/Emergency Sub situation occurs and Ms. Lloyd must cancel, you will be able to pick another date and time
  • This is optional, and is not required


IF Updates

Need assistance while I am out?  Contact one of these wonderful folks: 

ELA- Kathryn Kear kakear@wsfcs.k12.nc.us

Math- Adrienne Egerton abegerton@wsfcs.k12.nc.us

Early Learning- Anna Crisp amcrisp@wsfcs.k12.nc.us 

MTSS- Robyn Varga rmvarga@wsfcs.k12.nc.us 

PLT- Mollie Jenkins mbjenkins@wsfcs.k12.nc.us 

AIG/CogAt/ITBS school-based questions- Teresa Sweeney tsweeney@wsfcs.k12.nc.us




Upcoming Dates:

May 24 - SCC & Wellness Committees meet @ 3:30
May 25 - Mclass/Dibels EOY window closes
May 26 - ELA EOG Grades 3-5
May 26 - K-2 Math EOY Assessment window opens
May 30 - No School (Memorial Day)
May 31 - Mental Health Training Videos must be complete by this date
May 31 - SIT @ 3:30
June 1 - MATH EOG Grades 3-5
June 1 - Kindergarten Screening 9:00 - 2:00
June 2 - Fire Drill
June 2 - MTSS Folders due to Ms. Balint
June 2 - 1st Grade Awards Ceremony @ 10:00
June 2 - Kindergarten Awards Ceremony @ 11:30
June 3 - SCIENCE EOG Grade 5
June 3 - READ TO ACHIEVE Test
June 6 - 4th Grade Awards Ceremony @ 8:30
June 6 - 2nd Grade Awards Ceremony @ 10:00
June 6 - 3rd Grade Awards Ceremony @ 11:30
June 6 - Staff Dinner at Gypsy Road @ 6:00
June 7 - 5th Grade Awards Ceremony @ 10:00




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Sunday, May 15, 2022

Week of 5/9 - 5/13

Hey Panda Family,


As you gear up for this week, I want you to ask yourself a question: Are you having fun with your students? We only have four more weeks to make memories with this class! Take time this week to show them their iReady growth and scream/shout/high-five, find a fun way to make team apparel or team signs for field day, or see if parents will donate a fun snack just because! The end of the year is full of review and testing (which is very important), but don't forget to find time to have fun too! 😊

Here are the Weekly Wrap updates for this week:



Staff Meeting (Tuesday, May 17 @ 3:30): Our staff meeting for this month will be this Tuesday, May 17 @ 3:30. We will have our meeting in the Cafeteria due to Election Day Voting that will be occurring in the Media Center. The meeting will be brief and then we will celebrate baby Keller! Here is the staff meeting agenda:
  • Good News
  • Staffing Updates
  • Weekly Events
    • Spring Concert - Ms. Staley
      • Dress Rehearsal - Thursday, May 19 @ 9:00am
    • Field Day Overview - Ms. Fox
  • Ms. Keller Baby Sprinkle - Ms. Keller Baby Sprinkle

iReady Math Growth: With only a handful of students left that need to finish the iReady Math diagnostic, we are so pumped to announce our growth - 115% Math growth as a school! You and your students are absolutely amazing! We are so proud and I am so happy for how prepared our students are to be more successful mathematicians!  


iReady Class Prizes: I am so excited to announce that every class earned at least one of the iReady class prizes (ice cream truck or mystery water station)! And 25 classes earned both! Y'all are amazing! 



PLTs: Kindergarten, 1st Grade, and 2nd Grade will have PLTs this week. In these final weeks we are going to stagger when grade levels meet for PLTs as we work around events and schedules. Don't worry though - my goal is for all grade levels to have an equal amount of PLTs to end the year :) 


Election Day (Tuesday, May 17): We will be a voting site for Election Day on Tuesday. Voting will take place in the Media Center. The Media Center will be closed on Tuesday. 


Ms. Olive & Ms. Christopher's Groups: This week is the final week for Ms. Olive & Ms. Christopher's grades 3-5 pullout groups. They have done amazing work helping to coach and prepare our upper grades students for their End-of-Grade tests! 


Testing Updates: Please see testing update information below. 
  • All staff members will complete test training this week.  Please reach out to Gardner if you have not been trained (does not include EC PK)
  • EOG Test Training Presentation 

From the district testing department: REMINDER:  Social Media:  

    • Test administrators, proctors, students, and other staff are not permitted to discuss with others specific questions or information contained within the test or to write about them on the internet or on social media sites.

    • Please remind your school’s staff that all reported mentions related to EOG, EOC, NCEXTEND1, end-of-year testing, etc. on social media will be investigated. 

    • Do not post or share photos of materials (including training), computers, room setup, bins, etc. on social media.



Covid Updates: We are following the same district protocols as we have been since February 21, 2022. The COVID Updates can be found on the district's website. See highlights below. 
Confirmed Case- Vaccination Status DOES NOT APPLY
  • Complete a 5-Day Exclusion
    • Symptomatic: 5 days from first day of symptoms. Symptoms must be improving and fever-free for 24 hours.
    • Asymptomatic: 5 days from the positive test.
    • Wear a well-fitting mask for 5 more days with both symptomatic and asymptomatic, unless an exemption to wearing a mask applies.
Close Contacts- It is no longer recommended that asymptomatic individuals that are considered close contacts should be excluded regardless of vaccination status or mask use. Potentially exposed individuals will be notified but will not be required to exclude unless they develop symptoms.
  • Remember, you cannot share any students' COVID status with parents. 
  • We are a testing site for our staff and students. 
  • If a parent shares with you their child tested positive, please let Mrs. Landreth and/or Ms. Bolchalk know so they can contact parent and complete the paperwork.  
  • Please see Mrs. Landreth or Ms. Bolchalk if you have any questions.  

Canvas Pages: This is just a friendly reminder to make sure you keep your Canvas page updated with your current lesson plans and activities. 


Panorama Staff Survey (from Ms. Ceglowski): The survey window is open until this Thursday, May 19.  It took me 4 minutes to take.  Please search your email for Panorama Education Team.  The subject says "Request for feedback".  

I am going to post a full staff roster outside my door.  After you take the survey, come and highlight your name.  You will then be entered to win lunch from Mr. Elkins on Field Day, May 20th!  There will be 3 lucky winners!!!  So get the survey done and come on by to enter the drawing.  Good Luck!!


PBIS Updates: Here are updates from PBIS and info regarding our next PBIS activity. 
  • Water Event - June 8, 2022
  • 100 Paw Bucks, due by May 25 
  • Enter names on spreadsheet
  • No regular specials

45 minute of water games

  • 3 stations

  • 12-13 min/station

  • Specialists + Lloyd, Bowman, Jenkins run stations (teachers rotate with their classes)

    • One teacher per grade level may need to stay with students who don’t pay to attend

    • Schedule:

      11:00-11:45- K/2

      12:00-12:45- 1/5

      1:30 - 2:15 -3/4

 

Media Center Updates (from Ms. Epperley): Here are your updates for the week! 

  • Student Library Book Turn in Day:  May 25
  • 3-5 media classes bring chromebooks 
  • Library Services Staff survey


Morning Announcements: Ms. Ceglowski will email out the morning announcement links for this week. 



Shoutout: From Ms. Postle - A big shout out from the support staff to David Collins. He consistently provides much needed assistance at car riders in the afternoons. Not only does he help load students but he knows their names and asks about their day. He goes above and beyond what is expected of him every day. 



Items From Previous Weeks


Mclass Invalidations: If you need to report an Mclass testing invalidation, please send it to Leslie and me. In the email, state what happened and who the student was. We have to send all invalidations to district office for review. Thank you! 



Testing Information: Here is a link to the Testing Information presentation from this past month's staff meeting. Reach out to Ms. Gardner if you have any questions regarding testing. PGE Testing Information 2021-2022



Grade Level Awards Celebrations Dates/Times: The SCC representatives worked together to determine when each grade level's award celebrations would be. All celebrations will occur in the gym. Here is the schedule:

Thursday, June 2 @ 10:00 - 1st Grade
Thursday, June 2 @ 11:30 - Kindergarten
Monday, June 6 @ 8:30 - 4th Grade
Monday, June 6 @ 10:00 - 2nd Grade
Monday, June 6 @ 11:30 - 3rd Grade
Tuesday, June 7 @ 10:00 - 5th Grade


End-of-Year PDP/Summative Conferences (Certified Staff): Beginning this week you will be able to sign up for a day/time to meet so we can review your end-of-year PDP as well as your summative evaluation. You should have your PDP completed and all artifacts uploaded before the meeting.  The sign-up sheet will be outside Mr. Elkins' and Ms. Gardner's door. Please sign up with the admin that observes you. (Side note: We understand that some of you still have observations that need to be complete, we are just getting these meetings scheduled. Also, Ms. Gardner would like to have her meetings complete by May 13 so they don't interfere with EOG testing.)



LETRS/Mental Health Trainings Coverage: In an effort to help provide certified staff with some extra time to complete the required district/state trainings we are going to offer Ms. Lloyd's assistance again for the spring semester. All certified teachers that have to complete LETRS/Mental Health Trainings may sign up for one 1/2 day on Ms. Lloyd's schedule to work on their coursework. This is how it will work:

  • Pull up Ms. Lloyd's schedule here - Ms. Lloyd's Schedule
  • Pick one 1/2 day that is available between now and the end of school
  • Write your name and Trainings in the box - i.e. "Cox Trainings"
  • Ms. Lloyd will cover your class for the 1/2 day that you sign up
  • On your day, you will stay on campus and find a quiet space to work on your coursework
    • Teacher workroom, Teacher lounge, etc. 
  • If a Covid/Emergency Sub situation occurs and Ms. Lloyd must cancel, you will be able to pick another date and time
  • This is optional, and is not required


IF Updates

Need assistance while I am out?  Contact one of these wonderful folks: 

ELA- Kathryn Kear kakear@wsfcs.k12.nc.us

Math- Adrienne Egerton abegerton@wsfcs.k12.nc.us

Early Learning- Anna Crisp amcrisp@wsfcs.k12.nc.us 

MTSS- Robyn Varga rmvarga@wsfcs.k12.nc.us 

PLT- Mollie Jenkins mbjenkins@wsfcs.k12.nc.us 

AIG/CogAt/ITBS school-based questions- Teresa Sweeney tsweeney@wsfcs.k12.nc.us



Upcoming Dates:

May 17 - Election Day (in Media Center - we are a voting site)
May 17 - Staff Meeting @ 3:30 (Ms. Keller's Baby Sprinkle) Ms. Keller Baby Sprinkle
May 19 - Leslie @ AP Meeting (8:00 - 12:00)
May 19 - Spring Musical Dress Rehearsal @ 9:00
May 19 - Spring Musical Concert @ 6:00
May 20 - Field Day
May 25 - Mclass/Dibels EOY window closes
May 26 - ELA EOG Grades 3-5
May 26 - K-2 Math EOY Assessment window opens
May 30 - No School (Memorial Day)
May 31 - Mental Health Training Videos must be complete by this date
June 1 - MATH EOG Grades 3-5
June 1 - Kindergarten Screening 9:00 - 2:00
June 2 - 1st Grade Awards Ceremony @ 10:00
June 2 - Kindergarten Awards Ceremony @ 11:30
June 3 - SCIENCE EOG Grade 5
June 3 - READ TO ACHIEVE Test



I know we all feel this way, but only 18 more days! We can do this! 🐼



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