Friday, February 23, 2024

Week of 2/19 - 2/23

Hey Panda Family,


Today is part two of our mini-series, "Talentless". This week our trait that requires no talent is Body Language. "How you move and express yourself around others shapes who you are and how you are perceived." (Molly Fletcher, UVA). Do you smile when you see others in the hallway or do you ignore and look away? Do you pay attention and sit up straight in meetings or do you slouch and seem disinterested? When you speak to others do you look them in the eye and when others speak do you listen with intention? Your body language is a great indicator of your attitude. Body language consists of posture, facial expressions, eye contact, etc. We are all going to have days when our body language is a little off, but consistently what does our body language tell others. Hopefully it is something positive 😊

Traits that Require No Talent
Week 1 - Being Prepared
Week 2 - Body Language

Here are the Weekly Wrap updates for this week:


New Updates

Classified Intent Survey: If you are a Classified Employee, please fill out this intent survey for me. This allows me to know your intent for next school year so we can properly plan for the upcoming hiring season. Thanks! 

K-5 Teacher Survey: If you are a K-5 Regular Education teacher please complete this survey to let me know your grade level teaching preference for next school year. Thanks! 

Career Day: Career Day is next Friday, March 1 for all grade levels in the gym. Here is the schedule - Career Day. Teachers will stay in the gym with their class during Career Day. Thank you so much to Ms. Rempe for being the lead on this event! 


MOY State of the School Presentation: Here is the presentation for our MOY State of the School Data Review. We are making amazing progress in all areas! 

Boosterthon: Please use the link below to request your Boosterthon t-shirt size by March 8, 2024.

Read Across America Week: Next week is Read Across America Week. We hope you join us for the Spirit Days listed below. 



March Madness: Join us in all the college basketball fun!  Use the link below to let us know you want to participate in our bracket challenge by March 8, 2024. 
2024-2025 Early Start Calendar (from district): See link for information about the Early Start Calendar - Frequently Asked Questions 


PLTs Next Week: Next week we will have PLTs for all grade levels. 



Shout-outs: From Ms. Finley - Just wanted to give a shoutout to my school family for showering me with love, well wishes and prayers, and generous gifts! It was so special to celebrate together, and everyone's support means the world to me ❤️

From Ms. Panico - Thank you from Keller and I for all of those staff members who really stepped up and helped out for Minute to Win it and even had fun!! It was a great event and we are looking forward to doing it again next year!! We could not of done it without them!! 



Updates from Previous Week

PTA Class Allotments: PTA has requested that all staff spend their classroom allotment by April 9. Please turn in your receipts to the white PTA box in the mailroom. There is also a QR Code on the white PTA box for you to electronically submit your receipt. If you need any help, please see Ms. Owens. If you need to know how much money you have left, please contact Jason Rubley. His email is jason@reelrealtync.com 



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. 
  • Please ensure nothing is hanging from the ceiling or from the front of your door.   


Upcoming Dates:
  
February 27 - SCC & Wellness Committees meet @ 3:30
March 1 - Progress Reports Due
March 1 - Career Day
March 1 - Kindergarten Registration Day
March 1 - TWC Survey Opens
March 4 - RT Workday
March 5 - PD Workday
March 11 - PTA Meeting @ 6:30
March 12 - SIT @ 3:30
March 12 - PTA Spirit Night @ El Palenque
March 15 - Talent Show @ 8:45
PGE Major Calendar Events
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Friday, February 16, 2024

Week of 2/12 - 2/16

Hey Panda Family,


Over the next ten weeks I am going to do something a little different and we will have a mini-series in the opening of the Weekly Wrap. The title of this mini-series is "Talentless". As some of our students prepare to show off their talents in our Variety Show, it got me thinking about all the important character traits that require zero talent. Each week I will focus on one of these traits. This mini-series isn't because we are lacking in these areas, but more to emphasize the importance behind each of these traits. I hope we can all, myself included, gain something from this mini-series 😊

This week our trait that requires no talent is Being Prepared. "Only you can give yourself the time and space to be as ready as you can be. Make it a habit, and you will make the most of your talent." (Molly Fletcher, University of Virginia). By being prepared it removes anxiety and allows us to stay more composed if things go awry. In our world we have to prepare for so many different variables: we get sick and have to leave unexpectedly, there is a true emergency (fire, tornado, etc.), we get a new student that wants to start the next day. These are just a few examples. Can we possibly prepare for everything? No. But what we can prepare for, let's do so to the best of our ability. "Luck is when preparation meets opportunity".   

Here are the Weekly Wrap updates for this week:


New Updates

Door Decorating Winners: Thank you to everyone for participating in our door decorating competition! We saw lots of unique and creative themes. I hope everyone will keep their door displays up for the next few weeks for all to enjoy. Thank you to Superintendent McManus for coming to judge your doors! All winning teams will get a Door Dash gift card to use with their teammates. Here are our winners:

  • 1st Place - 1st Grade (If you give a...)
  • 2nd Place - Kindergarten (We go together like...)
  • 3rd Place - 3rd Grade (Kindness theme)


Staff Meeting: Our monthly staff meeting will be next Tuesday, February 20 @ 3:30. Here is the agenda:

  • Good News & Pandagrams
  • Code of Conduct & Restorative Circles
  • Teacher Working Conditions Survey - Ms. Gant
  • Campus Cleanup Project - Ms. Peickert
  • Copies & Copy Paper
  • Allotment Update
  • Good of the Order


PLTs Next Week: Next week in PLTs we will be reviewing and updating Tier 2 MTSS plans. Please make sure you bring any current data and are prepared to discuss your student's progress. Thanks!



Upcoming Calendar Events: At the bottom of the Weekly Wrap we will begin linking a document that lists all the major events for the remainder of the year. We will update as needed. We hope this information is helpful in your preparation. Here is a link to the event document: PGE Major Calendar Events



PTA Class Allotments: PTA has requested that all staff spend their classroom allotment by April 9. Please turn in your receipts to the white PTA box in the mailroom. There is also a QR Code on the white PTA box for you to electronically submit your receipt. If you need any help, please see Ms. Owens. If you need to know how much money you have left, please contact Jason Rubley. His email is jason@reelrealtync.com 



Teacher Intent 2024-2025: This week district office sent an email to all Certified Instructional Staff to mark their intent for next school year. The email will have all of the instructions for completing the intent form. If you have any questions about the form I will be happy to help you. If you plan to seek a transfer that is totally fine, I would just appreciate if you would have a conversation with me beforehand. Thanks :) 


Shout-outs: Shoutout to everyone for making it through Valentine's Day, the 100th, and 101st day of school this week! 



Updates from Previous Week

Imprints: If you need to utilize the free day-to-day childcare for Imprints because you have a meeting please let Caressa Vance know in advance. This will allow her to properly prepare for the additional kid(s). You can text her on her cell phone at 336-995-0027. 



PBIS Updates: Please see the updates below from the PBIS Committee. 
  • Continue to enter Paw Forms into Educator's Handbook 
  • Minute to Win It (Gym)
    • February 23 (collect Paw Bucks/Minute-to-Win It by 2/15)
    • 75 Paw Bucks
    • SCHEDULE
      • 2/3: 9:30-10:00 
      • K/1: 10:15-10:45
      • 4/5: 11:30-12:00


Meal Train: Our own Panda, Izzy Kindred, must undergo another heart surgery in the upcoming weeks. In an effort to take one thing off their plate, the 2nd grade teachers have organized a meal train sign-up for anyone that would like to help provide Jen Kindred and her family with a meal while Izzy recovers. If you would like to help here is a link to the meal train sign-up: https://mealtrain.com/gmqwle. Thank you for supporting one of our school family members! 



Housekeeping Items: Please review these housekeeping items as friendly reminders.
  • Make sure your classroom door remains locked at all times. You may leave it propped open, but it should remain locked (that way you can close it quickly in case of a lockdown)
  • Do not prop open exterior doors
  • Wear your ID badge at all times
  • If you have to suddenly be out due to sickness or an emergency please make sure you text Mr. Elkins & Ms. Owens


Real Life Math Challenge (from SIT): Each Monday during February and March we will promote a Real Life Math Challenge to our panda families on School Story and Facebook. Families will be encouraged to explore math together in a quick, simple, hands-on way then share a photo and quick statement with their child's teacher via Class Dojo or email. Please discuss the responses you receive in morning meeting or math class each week and send the best ones to Deana Jones (336-407-2197 or DHJones2@wsfcs.k12.nc.us) to highlight on social media. Thank you for your support! 



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. 
  • Please ensure nothing is hanging from the ceiling or from the front of your door.   



Upcoming Dates:
  
February 20 - Staff Meeting @ 3:30
February 21 - Finley Wedding Shower @ 3:30
February 22 - Author Visit @ 10:00 (3rd, 4th, & 5th grade)
February 23 - PBIS Event - Minute to Win It
February 27 - SCC & Wellness Committees meet @ 3:30
March 1 - Progress Reports Due
March 1 - Career Day
March 1 - Kindergarten Registration Day
March 1 - TWC Survey Opens
March 4 - RT Workday
March 5 - PD Workday
PGE Major Calendar Events
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