Hey Panda Family,
Winter break is just around the corner! Enjoy next week making memories with your students and families as you celebrate the holidays & wrap up 2nd Quarter. Years from now your students probably won't remember what they scored on iReady or what grades they made on their report card. Although these things are important, what they will remember are the fun memories and the relationships we had with them. The positive relationships are the most important! Have fun next week 🎄
Here are the Weekly Wrap updates for this week:
New Updates
Paw Store (from PBIS): The Paw Store will be open on December 16 & 17. All classes have an assigned time. Please see the Paw Store Schedule linked here - Paw Store Schedule. We will only have a volunteer present on Monday to assist check-out for K-2. Third-fifth grade classes will go on December 17 (teachers are responsible for checking out students). If your class is not able to make your assigned time that is okay. We will keep the store open on December 18 & 19 for these situations. Please remember there is a two-item limit. Thank you!
iReady MOY Diagnostics (1st-5th only): Please work to have all diagnostics completed by Tuesday, December 17 if you can.
iReady Incentive Schedule: Here is the iReady Incentive Schedule for December 18 & 19. iReady Incentive Schedule Please see the times that your class is assigned. On Tuesday, I will send out a link to all classes who qualify for the video game truck/face paint so your students can choose which incentive they want to attend. I will also announce the two winning classes with the highest overall growth in each subject. Just a friendly reminder that your students must earn 3 stickers on their iReady Incentive Card to be eligible for these rewards. If you have any questions regarding the incentive schedule please reach out to Ms. Gardner and she can help.
Workday Guidance: Certified Staff & 12-Month Employees have three workdays coming up: December 20, January 2, and January 3. Teachers may work from school, work from home, or take leave. If you are taking leave, please fill out a white sheet and turn it in to Ms. Owens. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to Mr. Elkins or Ms. Owens. Thanks!
Winter Spirit Week: Winter Spirit Week is next week for all students and staff. We hope you will join in on the fun. See the graphic below for each day!
Core Awards Nominations: It is time to nominate for the 2024-2025 Piney Grove Core Awards. There are four awards:
- Teacher of the Year
- Classified Employee of the Year
- Certified Instructional Support Person of the Year
- Volunteer of the Year
Please use the links below to nominate individuals for these awards. There are explanations listed on each Google Form. We will have nominations open until January 3rd. There will be voting links for each position the week of January 6th. Please see Mrs. Catherine Gant or Mrs. Kendall Rinfrette if you have any questions.
Human Relations Award (from Ms. Ceglowski): I need help finding a Panda to nominate for the Human Relations Award through the Winston Salem Human Relations Department. They hold a banquet every year to honor 1 student from each school for exemplifying one or more of the following: Any student K-5 is eligible.
Student awardees are selected from three categories based on the following summary criteria:
Community Outreach/Volunteerism The student has demonstrated exceptional community service and volunteerism by work at a non-profit, school, or church.
Cultural Relationships The student has demonstrated exceptional efforts in learning a different culture (race, religion, etc.) or befriending those who are different from him/herself.
Compassion The student has demonstrated exceptional people skills and empathy for others by assisting peers with difficult situations at or away from school.
The winner and his or her family will be invited to attend an award banquet on February 20. If you have someone for us to consider nominating, please get in touch with Ceglowski. Thanks!
United Way (from Ms. Ballou): Thank you to everyone who contributed to our United Way campaign! We greatly appreciate your support. We will begin distributing prizes next week to those who pledged. Here are the final totals! We exceeded our participation percentage and amount raised from last year! Great work, Pandas!
Total Amount Raised: $1350
Total Participation Percentage: 26.5%
Shoutouts 🎉: Congratulations to Mr. & Mrs. Peickert and their new addition! We are so happy for you!
Updates from Last Week
Winter Holiday Parties: Please make sure to let Ms. Landreth know when your class holiday party is scheduled for. This way she can be prepared for all extra visitors signing in. If any of your parents want to check their child out after their party they must do so from the front office. Thanks so much for your help with this!
MTSS Updates/Reminders: Please see the MTSS updates below.
- Just a reminder that MTSS plans are for students that are below grade level and require interventions to fill in the gaps.
- Please email Barnes & Gardner when you want a new MTSS plan.
- New MTSS plans will be discussed after winter break.
- There will be NO interventions on December 18 & 19. Mrs. Barnes and Mrs. Edwards will be helping with iReady incentives.
Important Dates: Here are some important dates that I want to highlight that are coming up:
- PBIS Spirit Week
- December 16: Merry Monday (red and/or green)
- December 17: Toasty Toes (cozy socks and/or slippers)
- December 18: Whimsical Wednesday (fun, fancy, or festive clothing)
- December 19: Leisurely Last Day (pajamas)
- iReady Incentive Dates
- December 18 & December 19
- Good Citizen Due Dates
- Good Citizen due dates going forward:
- November GC is due by 12/13
- December GC is due by 1/15
- January GC due 2/14
- February GC due 3/6
- March GC due 4/4
- April GC due 5/2
- Please take a picture of your grade level Good Citizens if you are able. Ms. Ceglowski will get out to recess to try to help get this done.
- Good Citizen Link
- Report Cards
- January 3 - Due to Ms. True
Bike Lessons: Beginning Friday, December 6, our 4th and 5th grade students will be participating in bike lessons during PE class. These lessons will occur from December 6 - 19. We will be using the car rider parking lot for these lessons. We are asking all staff to please park in the far parking lot during these dates (parking lot left of the building when you are facing it) so we have plenty of room for our bike lessons. Thanks so much for your help with this!
Talent Show Auditions (3rd - 5th only): Here is the electronic link for 3rd - 5th grade teachers to share with their parents if any of their students want to sign up for the talent show auditions. Here is the link - https://bit.ly/4fjhTEq. Please see Ms. Rempe if you have any questions. Thanks!
PGE Substitute List: Here is the updated list - PGE Substitute List.
Committee Minutes: Please review the updated committee minutes.
WS/FCS Interpreter Services: If you need a district interpreter, here is the link to request one. REQUEST FOR INTERPRETATION SERVICES LINK
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
Upcoming Dates:
Dec. 13 - Staff Christmas Party @ Fire & Sticks - 6:30
Dec. 16 - Paw Store
Dec. 16 - Christmas Lunch for Staff from the Office
Dec. 17 - Paw Store
Dec. 17 - 5th Grade Science Check In #1
Dec. 18 - iReady Incentives
Dec. 19 - iReady Incentives
Dec. 19 - K-2 Math Assessment Window Closes
Dec. 19 - End of 2nd Quarter
Dec. 20 - Teacher Workday
Jan. 2 - Teacher Workday
Jan. 3 - Teacher Workday
Jan. 3 - Report cards due to Ms. True
Jan. 6 - Students Return - 3rd Quarter Begins
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