Hey Panda Family,
Labor Day is going to have a new appreciation now that we are three weeks into school (normally it was just one week)! Enjoy time this long weekend to recharge and do something fun. This three day weekend came at the perfect time 😊 "Give yourself the same care & attention that you give to others and watch yourself bloom" - Anonymous 💚
Here are the Weekly Wrap updates for this week:
New Updates
PTA Meeting: The September PTA meeting will be next Tuesday, September 3 @ 6:00. It is one of our School Improvement Plan goals this year to increase staff participation at the PTA meetings. We feel this is very important so our parents and volunteers see our support and so our staff has a voice at the table. We hope at least one member from each grade level or department will be able to be present at each meeting this year. This is completely voluntary, but any participation would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
Committee Minutes (from SIT): In an effort to make sure everyone is receiving the same information from committees, we are going to post the minutes from each committee meeting in the Weekly Wrap. That cuts out the middle man for departments/grade levels. One less thing for the rep to do and everyone hears the same info.
To make this even easier for everyone, we made copies of the minutes form we use at SIT. We use the same document for the entire year and add the newest meeting to the top, like we do PLT agendas. All the minutes will be accessible to everyone whenever they are needed. Please have whoever takes minutes for your committee use your form for 2024-2025. We added the committee chairs as editors so you can then share with whoever is your notetaker.
We're hoping this helps with communication throughout the building and takes one thing away from committee reps. Please let Ms. Gant know if you have any questions or trouble with the forms. Thanks!
PTA Dues & Hospitality Dues: We hope everyone will pay their PTA & Hospitality dues. We are shooting for 100% participation. Here are the links:
iReady Reading BOY Diagnostic: 1st - 5th grade classes will complete their iReady Reading BOY Diagnostic next week.
Parent Communication Log: When you have completed your Parent Communication Log please turn it in to Mr. Elkins. Here are the bullet point reminders:
Here is a copy of the log - Parent Communication Log
By the end of September, teachers should have contacted all parents with a positive Dojo message or phone call
If parent does not respond, try another form of communication (phone call, email)
All students should receive a Pandagram home during the 1st quarter
Turn in log by 9/27/2024
Displaying Student Work: Let's show off that wonderful student work in the hallways! I encourage all classes to display student work in the hallways with the "I can" statement so we know what your students were learning about. Here is a wonderful example from 4th grade!
AIG Lift Groups: Please continue to keep Ms. Guffey in your thoughts and prayers. Her father is doing a little bit better each day. Ms. Guffey will be returning to work on Tuesday and will begin pulling groups.
Morning Announcements: Announcements will continue to be over the intercom next week.
Shout-Outs 🎉: From Ms. Corlett - shout out to Ms. Medley for sharing 2 incredible (applicable to 5th grade) resources to use as part of our school wide PDP on Number Talk. They are fantastic. She always finds and shares incredible resources!!!
From Mr. Elkins - Shout out to Ms. Ceglowski for being chosen by our district to attend a national SEL conference! She was one of the few selected to represent our district. Congrats!
Updates from Last Week
DIBELS/Mclass Reminders: Please see the Dibels/Mclass reminders below.
- We have to get permission to invalidate when we are benchmarking students
- If you need to invalidate a student during testing, please email Gardner the following information:
- Name of student
- Which probe needs to be invalidated
- Reason for invalidation
- Gardner will let you know when the invalidation has been approved, then you can invalidate the student and retest
Links from August Staff Meeting: As promised, here are the links from the staff meeting presentations. Please feel free to use any of this information with your students.
Annual Benefits Enrollment: Please click here for information on 2024 Annual Benefits Enrollment. Our representative will present at our September staff meeting and will help everyone get properly enrolled.
Second Step Lessons: All K-5 teachers can go ahead and create their class and begin their Second Step lessons. Here is the website: https://www.secondstep.org/ Remember, these Second Step lessons provide your students with good skills/strategies to help them manage their social interactions and range of emotions. Morning Meeting and Snack Time are great times to implement these lessons and discuss with your class. There are 20 total lessons, but you only need to complete 5 per quarter to stay on track.
WS/FCS Interpreter Services: If you need a district interpreter, here is the link to request one. REQUEST FOR INTERPRETATION SERVICES LINK
ELA & Math Coach Contact Information: This year we have a new ELA district coach, Crystal Walker. Our Math coach will still be Amanda Berry. Both will be joining us in PLTs throughout the year. In case you need them for any reason here is their contact information:
Crystal Walker (ELA) - cwwalker@wsfcs.k12.nc.us
Amanda Berry (Math) - abberry@wsfcs.k12.nc.us
IEP Minutes Document: Teachers will continue to take minutes during IEP meetings.
- Please delete verbs and suggested phrases from the document at the end of the meeting.
- Here is a link to the document: IEP Minutes Template
Opening Staff Meeting Presentation: Here is the link to the opening staff meeting presentation
Upcoming Dates:
Sept. 2 - Labor Day (No school)
Sept. 3 - 6 - iReady Reading BOY Diagnostic (1st - 5th Grade)
Sept. 3 - PBIS meeting @ 3:30 (Room 216)
Sept. 3 - MTAC @ 3:30 (Media center)
Sept. 3 - PTA meeting @ 6:00
Sept. 4 - Elkins @ Principal meeting (all day)
Sept. 6 - Gardner @ AP meeting until 1:00
Sept. 6 - 4th & 5th grades WS Symphony small ensemble in-school performance @ 10:15 (gym)
Sept. 6 - Evacuation Drill @ 2:15 (everyone go to playground)
Sept. 9 - Dibels/Mclass BOY window closes
Sept. 9 - iReady Lessons begin this week
Sept. 9 - 13 - PBIS presents... Spirit Week
Sept. 9 - Neon/sunglasses - Shine bright spirit day
Sept. 10 - Sports - Be an all-star spirit day
Sept. 10 - all grade levels meet during planning - conference room (EC Inclusive Practices)
Sept. 10 - SIT @ 3:30
Sept. 11 - Fancy - Dress for success spirit day
Sept. 11 - Gardner @ IF meeting (all day)
Sept. 12 - Lockdown @ 9:30
Sept. 12 - Superhero - Have super behavior spirit day
Sept. 13 - Progress reports go home or available on PowerSchool (3-5)
Sept. 13 - Spirit Wear/Panda spirit day
Sept. 13 - PBIS Kick-off assemblies @ 8:45 (K-2) and 9:45 (3-5)
