Week of November 6 - 10

Hey Panda Family,

A short and sweet Weekly Wrap this week 😊 I hope everyone enjoys their long weekend and make sure you celebrate a veteran for all they have sacrificed. Thank you to all who have served! 

Here are the Weekly Wrap updates for this week:

New Updates

Staff Meeting Date Changed: Our November staff meeting was scheduled for Tuesday, November 21 (3rd Tuesday of the month). This is the day before Thanksgiving break begins. We still need to meet, but we have decided to move our staff meeting to Monday, November 20 @ 3:30. This way your break can begin earlier and if you need to hit the road on Tuesday afternoon you can. Thank you for being flexible. Please make sure you mark this change on your calendar. 😊

IEP Minutes: Effective immediately, classroom teachers will begin taking minutes during IEP meetings. We will support you through this transition. Here is a link to the IEP Minutes template - IEP Minutes Template. You will make a copy of this document before each meeting. The template is a Google Doc, so Ms. Gardner and I will be in the document too during meetings so we can help support you with the minutes. 

Food Drive: Next week we are partnering with Girls that Give (sponsored by Cora & Grace Rubley) to collect non-perishable food items. Please reference the graphic below to see what items your students should donate. Help us by promoting this graphic and food drive on your Class Dojo. Thanks! 

Shout-outs: From Ms. Medley - Shoutout to Mrs. Epperley for suggesting TypingClub as a great way to get students typing.  The kids love it and it is easy to add to Clever!! BIG shout out to Tama for making testing so easy!  She is amazing!!

Updates from Previous Week

New Substitute: Leslie Russell has been approved as a substitute with the school system. She is available to sub on Mondays & Fridays only. If you need to contact her about subbing her number is 336-580-0094. 

MTSS Updates: Thank you for your patience and understanding as Ceglowski and Gardner work on getting all the plans entered and data updated.  

• Please check ECATS to make sure all your students' plans (Tier 2 and 3) are entered and finalized.  
• Add the data if you are progress monitoring.  
• We will begin planning the next round of Tier 2 and 3 meetings.  The goal is to have this round completed before Christmas break.  
• Reach out to Ceglowski or Gardner if something is missing or if you have any questions. 

November Drills: Only a fire drill this month. It will be unannounced. 

Pam Mason for 1/2 Day: Between now and the end of the year, all certified teachers can book Ms. Pam Mason for a free 1/2 day of planning. We hope this will help you get caught up on plans, grading, communication to parents, etc. You are still required to be in the building during your 1/2 day of planning. You can use the staff workroom or the room at the back of the library for a quiet space. Please review the open dates on Ms. Mason's schedule here - Pam Mason 2023-2024. Communicate the 1/2 day of your choice with Ms. Mason and she will fill it in on her schedule. We hope you find this time very helpful! 

Upcoming Dates:

 

November 11 - Go Far Race

November 13 - PTA Meeting @ 6:30

November 14 - SIT @ 3:30

November 14 - Spirit Night @ Bill's Pizza

November 15 - Gardner @ Professional Development

November 16 - Gardner @ AP Meeting

November 17 - PBIS Event Blue Skies Ice Cream

November 20 - Staff Meeting @ 3:30

November 22 - 24 - Thanksgiving Break

November 28 - Pictures with Santa

November 28 - SCC & Wellness Committees @ 3:30

November 29 - SCC Event - Winter Wonderland @ Gboro Science Center - 7:00