Hey Panda Family,
Welcome back to a weird winter weather week! Thanks for handling it like CHAMPIONS. Y'all are amazing! Enjoy the beautiful snow that is coming our way and be safe. I will keep you updated with closure information and plans as I get it from the district. Have a wonderful weekend! ⛄
Here are the Weekly Wrap updates for this week:
New Updates
Congratulations: Congratulations to Ms. Lomax! She recently got engaged and will be getting married in the fall. We are so happy for you!
Core Awards Winners: Core Awards voting has closed. We will announce our winners when we return from the snow days. Good luck to all our nominees!
Report Cards: Please plan to send report cards home in next week's Friday Folder. They will go out on January 17.
EC Inclusive Practices Meeting: The EC Inclusive Practices meeting that was scheduled for January 14 has been cancelled. Please remove it from your calendar.
Maker Club (from Ms. Epperley): Calling All Makers! Starting in February, we would like to offer a Monday Morning Maker Club for 3rd-5th grade students. Please fill out this form if you are interested in helping! Maker Club Staff Survey
Makeup Weather Dates: I know there will be more info to come, but please make sure you have adjusted your calendar for March 7 and April 21 to be regular school days. These days will be snow makeup days.
Lunch from PTA: PTA is serving the entire staff lunch on Wednesday, January 15! Please see the flier below with the details.
Updates from Last Week
Indoor Recess: Remember, no outdoor recess if the "feels like" temperature is 31 degrees and below. We will update you daily on the temperatures, but please have a plan ready to go for indoor recess.
Code of Conduct Lesson #7: All K-5 classrooms need to complete the final Code of Conduct lesson. Please incorporate this lesson into your plans.
Staff Laptops (from district): Technology Services is excited to announce new laptops are here and getting prepared for service. We will begin distribution in January working at multiple sites per week with expectations of district wide completion by April. Please take a moment to read through our official TECH ANNOUNCEMENT – STAFF LAPTOP REFRESH 2024 for detailed information regarding distribution expectations and preparation. The announcement also contains important information pertaining to changes in Windows operating system and software installation processes and approvals.
January Drills: We will only have a fire drill in January.
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:
Jan. 10 - Mclass opens
Jan. 13 - Gardner off campus until 10:30
Jan. 13 - ACCESS Testing window opens
Jan. 14 - SIT @ 3:30
Jan. 15 - Gardner off campus @ IF meeting
Jan. 15 - 3rd-5th Reading Check-in #2
Jan. 15 - Lunch for Staff from PTA
Jan. 16 - 5th grade to visit KMS from 11:30-1:30
Jan. 16 - 5th grade parent night - Pathways to Advanced Classes @ 5:30
Jan. 17 - 4th Grade Math Check-In #2
Jan. 17 - Report Cards go home
Jan. 20 - No School - MLK Day
Jan. 21 - Staff Meeting @ 3:30
Jan. 22 - Elkins @ Area Principal's Meeting
Jan. 22 - 3rd Grade Math Check-In #2
Jan. 28 - Class Pictures with Lifetouch
Jan. 31 - Mclass window closes

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