Hey Panda Family,
So...the 100th day, 101st day, Valentine's Day, Finishing Video Game truck, Face Painting, and Kindergarten Registration Day all in one week may have been a little overzealous 😵 Y'all did all of it with grace, smiles, and unbelievable positivity! I thank you so much! Hopefully next week will bring a little more calmness :) Enjoy your weekend and your workday on Monday!
Here are the Weekly Wrap updates for this week:
New Updates
February 20 (RC Workday): You may work from home or school on Monday. If your training requires you to be at another school, please be safe traveling. February 20th RC Day sessions can be found here. Don't forget to register in Kickup.
Staff Meeting (Tuesday, February 21): Our monthly staff meeting will be this upcoming Tuesday, February 21 @ 3:30 in the Media Center. Here is the agenda:
- Good News & Awards
- MOY School Exemplar Data Presentation
- Number Talks PD
- Code of Conduct PD
- Boosterthon Information
- Good of the Order
Fact Fluency Kit Online Resources: Here is the login and password for the Fact Fluency online tools.
Addition and Subtraction
lsgardner@wsfcs.k12.nc.us
PineyPandaBear
Division and Multiplication
brelkins@wsfcs.k12.nc.us
BearPandaPineyHoods in the Classroom: A couple of weeks ago I relayed a message on the morning announcements about students not wearing hoods in the building, and how I would begin taking their hoodies. To date, the students have done real well with this in the hallways and I appreciate y'all's help and support (I have only had to take one hoodie since we aired the announcement). I am still seeing quite a few of our older students wear hoods in the classroom though. I don't want to interrupt your instruction to address it, so I am asking for your help in the classroom so we are a unified voice. To me, it just shows respect for you and our school to not wear them in the building. Thank you so much for your help with this. I will be doing another message on the announcements soon as another gentle reminder to the students. Thanks!
iReady Weekly Completion: We have started tracking iReady weekly progress again now that we are past MOY testing. Remember, the priority is that each student works to pass at least one lesson per week in both Reading and Math.
iReady Resources: Click on the links below to access some iReady data resources.
- Help teachers use data from the Prerequisite Report to accelerate math instruction, and use the Grade-Level Scaffolding Report to support reading instruction.
- Encourage teachers to use these worksheets that will help them action plan for differentiated instruction that supports grade-level learning.
Pennies for Pandas: Thank you to everyone for helping us collect coins for some of our panda families in need! PTA will tally them up and we will announce the grade level winner next week 😊
Drive-By Parade for Sammy: Samantha Kiger is home 🙌 Some of her friends and family have scheduled a drive-by parade for her tomorrow, Saturday, February 18 @ 1:00. My directions in last week's WW were a little off. We will all meet here at Piney Grove at 12:45 and then drive by her house to wave to her, drop off letters, and share any encouraging signs/posters. If you would like to participate please be here by 12:45 tomorrow.
3rd Quarter Check-In Dates: Please mark your calendars. Thanks!
| 3rd | 4th | 5th | |
| March 20th - Mon. | no test | ELA | SCIENCE |
| March 21st - Tues. | ELA | no test | ELA |
| March 23rd - Thur. | MATH | MATH | MATH |
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.
- K-2 students have been reading the North Carolina Children's Book Awards this month and finally got to vote for their favorite! The winner this year is How to Give Your Cat a Bath by Nicola Winstanley. Ask them to tell you the 5 easy steps☺️
- Coming Soon: Read Across America Week Feb 27-March 3, In addition to any theme days you choose for your grade level, the MTAC committee has planned some fun D.E.A.R (Drop Everything And Read) activities!
- 3-5 Bring Chromebooks to Media.
Shout-Outs: From Ms. Corlett - Thanks so very much, Mrs. Peickert for helping at the very last minute to take my class to lunch and watch them while I had an unexpected parent meeting 🙂
Shout-out from Ms. McCracken - Thank you so much to Ms. Guffey for your leadership through the CogAt process! You have been awesome!
Important Items from Last Week
Second Step Lessons: At this point in the school year your class should be at least through 10 of the Second Step lessons. If you are a little behind, that is okay. These lessons create wonderful dialogue for Morning Meetings and to help build our student's social and emotional competence. Remember, there are 20 total lessons that need to be completed by the end of the school year. Please make sure to mark the lesson complete when you finish it, so it shows completed on my end. Thanks!
February Drills: We only have the fire drill this month. It will be unannounced.
Fire Marshall: Our 2nd inspection will happen any day now.
- Please ensure your back door is not blocked (5-6 floor squares).
- Extra desks in the hallway should be brought into a classroom until after the inspection.
Black History Month: Here are some wonderful resources provided by our district to celebrate Black History Month. See the resources below.
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
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 20 - RC Day (Workday)
February 21 - Staff Meeting @ 3:30
February 21 - PTA Spirit Night @ Olympic in Kernersville
February 22 - Bus Driver Appreciation Day
February 27 - Paw Store (schedule to come)
February 28 - Paw Store (schedule to come)
February 28 - SCC & Wellness Committees meet @ 3:30
March 1 - Elkins @ Principal's Meeting
March 2 - Boosterthon Pep Rally @ 1:45 (3rd - 5th) & 2:15 (K- 2nd)
March 3 - Boosterthon Huddles begin during Specials
March 3 - Progress Reports are due
March 7 - PBIS & MTAC Committees meet @ 3:30
March 9 - Optional Talent Show Practice @ 3:30 in gym
March 10 - Boosterthon Fun-Run
March 13 - Required Talent Show Dress Rehearsal practice @ 3:30 in gym
March 17 - Talent Show at 8:45 am & 6:30 pm
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