Hey Panda Family,
Great job with all the MOY testing! We have one more Check-In for 5th grade next week, but other than that we are finished 🙌 Now let's celebrate their growth! Our school iReady Reading growth is at 90% & our school iReady Math growth is at 75%! This is absolutely amazing for only halfway through the year! I will be coming by each class early next week to make sure all classes know the prizes they earned and to celebrate our two classes that had the highest growth in Reading & Math. We will be looking at all data in PLTs over the next few weeks. Great job, Pandas! 🐼
Here are the Weekly Wrap updates for this week:
New Updates
Early Release Day: Next Wednesday, February 8 is an Early Release Day. Here is the lunch schedule and Specials schedule - ER Lunch Schedule & Specials
Yellow Bus Tags (PreK, K, and 1st Only): Please double check your student's bookbags that ride the bus to make sure they still have their yellow bus tag attached. If not, please let Ms. Owens know so she can get you additional ones to replace. Thanks!
Staff Attendance Sheet: This afternoon I will place an Attendance Sheet for each individual staff member in their box. This is just to keep you in the loop so you have an accurate record of your Sick Leave, Days Without Pay, FMLA, and No Charge Time Used. Please remember, No Charge Time is for Certified Staff Only.
This record is for the past 12-months only. It is a rolling record, so if you have an absence for 2/1/22 it will roll off your total on 2/1/23.
The columns you want to pay close attention to are Sick Leave and Days Without Pay. These are the columns HR requires me to keep track of so staff doesn't go over the limit. If you have over 7 combined Sick Leave days and/or Days Without Pay (add these columns together) then I will touch base with you. When you get over 10 combined days then we have to start working on a plan to improve your attendance. Personal days or Comp Time does not factor into these totals. Sick days due to COVID don't factor in either as long as you have provided us with proper documentation.
Please know, I am going to work with each of you. Every situation is different and my goal is just to do what is best for our students - and that is having y'all in the classroom when we can 🙂 I also want you to take care of yourself and your family first and foremost. Some days it is impossible to take care of both, and I get that. This is not a "got yah", but more just to keep you in the loop because I never want it to get past the attendance improvement plan.
If you have any questions at all after looking over your sheet, please don't hesitate to reach out and I will be happy to help. Thanks for all y'all do!
Mobile HR: HR Mobile will be coming to our site on Wednesday, Feb 8, 2023 from 1:00 PM - 4:00PM. They will be set up in the Media Center.
**VERY IMPORTANT**
Due to the security features in the ORBIT system, we can now only provide you with very rough estimates of your retirement amount. If you want us to assist you with a closer estimate and specific years of service, you will need to do some preparation ahead of time:
a. Go to myncretirement.com using your own laptop
b. You will need to create an account or login if you already have an account
c. You will then have to register your laptop – you will be sent a security code by email, and this could take minutes or hours to get it back
d. You will need to make sure you use the security code before it expires, or you will be required to register your device again and wait for another security code
e. You will then bring your registered laptop to the meeting (make sure you know your user id and password or have it with you)
Crossing Guard Stipend: Our crossing guard is out indefinitely. If any classified staff members are interested in filling in, please see Mr. Elkins. The pay is $15/hour. There is a short training.
The Mouse & the Motorcycle Read Aloud: Here are the first four chapters of The Mouse & the Motorcycle. Feel free to show to your students at your leisure.
Media Updates (from Ms. Epperley): Here are the updates from Ms. Epperley in the Media Center.
- Sip'n Sora Book Tasting! Come by the library on February 8; 1:30-3:00pm (early release day) for a cozy warm drink and browse the newest publications available in our library, both physical and electronic.
- 3rd-5th bring Chromebooks to media
Shout-Outs: From Ms. True - Shout out to Lois Ballou for catching the misspelling of the word nurturing (it was in as neutering 😂) on our school pamphlet.
From Ms. Corlett - Shout out to Ms. Ceglowski - thanks for going above and beyond supporting me, and one of our Panda family Students with emotional support. WE got this. Thanks Mrs. Ceglowski
Important Items from Last Week
Black History Month: Here are some wonderful resources provided by our district to celebrate Black History Month. See the resources below.
Talent Show (from Ms. Rempe): Auditions will be February 6, 7, and 9th from 3:30-6:30 each day.
We have over 60 entry forms!
We are working in practice days and times and will get you all the information after auditions have been completed.
February 8th Early Release Day: We have decided to not schedule any PD for the ER day afternoon of February 8th so you can schedule some of your mid-year parent conferences. We hope this will help!
MOY Data Color Copies: If you would like any of your MOY data printed in color please email me the PDF and I will print it for you.
PBIS Face Painting: Our next big event is face painting on February 17. PTA volunteers will come to rooms that day. Numbers will be due on February 3 to the spreadsheet.
We have decided to make these dress-up days free of charge: Farmer or Fancy (2/3), Decades Day (3/3), and Animal/Animal Print (4/14).
Mid-Year Parent Conferences: All homeroom teachers will complete Mid-Year Parent Conferences for their students. Here are the details:
- Please complete by Feb 28, 2023
- Review MOY data with parents
- May do virtual or in-person
- Will begin retention discussions at this time
- More info to come on retentions
MOY & Check-In Dates: Please refer to the list of MOY and NC Check-In dates below. Please mark your calendar.
- Mclass/Dibels MOY (K-4): January 11 - February 2
- iReady Reading MOY (K-5): Complete the week of January 23 - 27
- iReady Math MOY (K-5): Complete the week of January 30 - February 3
- K-2 Math Assessment: January 17 - 26
- ELA Check-In (3-5): January 18
- Math Check-In (3-5): January 20
- Science Check-In (5th only): February 7 (new date)
Check-In Information (from Ms. Lloyd): We have the NC Check Ins #2 coming up. Here are the dates that we have scheduled:
| DATE | TEST | GRADE |
| Jan. 18th | ELA /Reading | 3rd, 4th, 5th |
| Jan. 20th | Math | 3rd, 4th, 5th |
| Feb. 7th | Science | 5th |
- Specials and lunch will continue as normal. Please make sure students are quiet as they move around the building.
- For our Kindergarten teachers and assistants: If the TAs are not done by the time your PLT starts at 10:15, we will move your PLT to 11 AM.
This link is a quick glance at who is testing on what day, so you don't have to scroll through all the pages. If your name is checked, you are testing that day. Who is Testing When
The following is the schedule of the grade level, the rooms used for testing, and the small groups.
Sub List: Here is the most up-to-date substitute list, Pam Mason's availability, and the direct link to Frontline. Please use these resources to find a sub in case you have to be out. Please reach out to Ms. Owens if you have any questions.
Upcoming Dates:
February 3 - Report Cards go home
February 7 - NC Science Check-In (5th Grade only)
February 7 - PBIS & MTAC Committees meet @ 3:30
February 8 - Early Release Day
February 8 - HR Mobile @ PGE from 1:00 - 4:00
February 9 - IRP Meetings during Planning (K-3 Only)
February 10 - MOY Reward Day (more details to come)
February 13 - 100th Day of School
February 13 - PTA Meeting @ 6:30
February 14 - Class Picture Retakes (for staff who were absent on original class picture day)
February 14 - SIT @ 3:30
February 15 - Elkins @ Principal Meeting 9:00-12:00
February 16 - Countdown to K Registration Day
February 17 - PBIS Face Painting
February 20 - RC Day (Workday)
February 21 - Staff Meeting @ 3:30
February 21 - PTA Spirit Night @ Olympic
February 22 - Bus Driver Appreciation Day
February 28 - SCC & Wellness Committees meet @ 3:30
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