Hey Panda Family,
What a fun filled week! Talent Show, field trips, anniversary celebration of successful heart surgery for Izzy, free t-shirts from PTA, and Ms. Lomax being recognized as the Beginning Teacher of the Month for the district! 😊 Our village makes me so proud! One more week and then we will have spring break. Keep pushing forward, keep working hard, and keep being Champions! Have a wonderful weekend. 🐼
Here are the Weekly Wrap updates for this week:
New Updates
Read Across America Week: Next week is Read Across America Week. Please join in on the fun for Spirit Week! See the graphic below.
Rock, Paper, Scissors Staff Tournament: All staff will participate (mandatory fun - Lol) in our staff Rock, Paper, Scissors tournament on Friday, March 7. Here are the instructions and rules: Rock, Papers Scissors Challenge
March Drills: We will knock out all our drills for the month before spring break.
- Fire Drill - TBA
- March 5 - State-wide Tornado Drill @ 9:30
- 2025 NC Annual Statewide Tornado Drill
- 9:30 am: a Tornado WATCH will be announced.
- Watches are called for an area when conditions exist for the formation of tornados, but no tornado has yet formed or been sighted.
- NO action is required of employees during a WATCH.
- 9:45 am: a Tornado WARNING will be announced. The Tornado Drill will start with this announcement.
- Warnings are called when a tornado has been sighted nearby.
- Accordingly, ONCE the WARNING has been announced, employees are to move immediately to the nearest Tornado Shelter Areas designated for your school.
- March 6 - Lockdown Drill @ 2:10
Fire Marshal: We had our spring inspection on Tuesday, February 25, 2025. Thank you to everyone for making sure we are in compliance.
Step Challenge (from Ms. Fox): Our Staff Step Challenge is underway!
Here are the details you need in order to participate in the STAFF STEP CHALLENGE:
- Starts February 24th (Monday); Ends March 6th (Thursday)
- If you do not have a watch or anything to track your steps, I can help you download an app on your phone to track your steps 🙂
- I plan to send out a Leadership Board throughout the challenge.
- Prizes for the top five highest step count at the end of the challenge. Shoutout to PTA for the prizes!
- Here is the Google Sheets link: STEP CHALLENGE SHEETS
- You will log the total amount of steps you take in one day...The steps are not restricted to only school hours...I am fine with you logging your steps into the google sheets the day after.
- Weekends are fair game! Log in steps you get Saturday and Sunday. This should motivate us to get fresh air on the weekend. Hiking, walking the dog, family walks, etc.
- IMPORTANT: On March 6th (last day of challenge), please log in steps by 8pm that night so I can give out prizes Friday before Spring Break. 🙂
Updates from Last Week
Report Cards 3rd Quarter: 3rd Quarter Report Cards will be due to Ms. True by the end of the day on Monday, March 17. They will go home on Friday, March 21.
MOY State of the School Presentation: Here is a link to the presentation from this week's staff meeting that has all of our mid-year data - MOY State of the School 24-25
FCAE Working Conditions Survey: If all staff could please take 5-10 minutes to complete the FCAE Working Conditions survey. Deadline to participate is March 2. Click here to take the survey.
Extended Learning Plan Tutoring (K-5 Teachers only): All K-5 teachers will complete this form to submit a student for Extended Learning Plan after-school tutoring. Please make sure the student you identify is a bubble student, has a good work ethic, is not a behavior problem, and is just a little extra support away from being proficient. If you have any questions please reach out to Mr. Elkins. Extended Learning Plan Form
PTA Reimbursements: All PTA reimbursements are due by April 30. Please make sure you keep your receipt. Here is the link to complete your reimbursement request - PTA Reimbursement Link
Updated Piney Grove Calendar: Please take time to review the PGE Event Calendar 2024-2025. We have added EOG Dates, adjusted Awards Day celebrations, and set a date for 5th grade graduation. Please review and mark your calendar accordingly. Here is a link to the calendar: PGE Event Calendar 2024-2025
- Awards Celebrations
- Kindergarten - May 16 @ 10:00
- 1st Grade - May 14 @ 12:00
- 2nd Grade - May 16 @ 12:00
- 3rd Grade - May 20 @ 10:00
- 4th Grade - May 20 @ 12:00
- 5th Grade - May 21 @ 10:00
- EOG Dates
- Reading EOG - May 13
- Math EOG - May 15
- Science EOG - May 19
- Read to Achieve - May 19
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:
Mar. 3-7 - Read Across America - Spirit Week - READ Across America 2025
Mar. 4 - SIT @ 3:30
Mar. 4 - PBIS @ 3:30
Mar. 4 - PTA @ 6:00
Mar. 5 - Gardner @ IF meeting
Mar. 5 - State-wide Tornado Drill
Mar. 5 - 4th grade - Our Musical History - Gym (9:30)
Mar. 6 - Author visit - Grades 1-3 @ 9:15-10:00 - Gym
Mar 6 - Lockdown Drill @ 2:10
Mar. 7 - Last day of 3rd quarter
Mar. 7 - Staff Fun - Rock, Papers Scissors Challenge
Mar. 10-14 - Spring Break!!!
Mar. 17 - Report Cards due to Ms. True
Mar. 17- Apr. 17 - Cereal Drive
Mar. 18 - 3rd- 5th ELA Check-in #3
Mar. 18 - Staff Meeting @ 3:30
Mar. 19 - Elkins @ Principal's meeting
Mar. 20-21- 5th grade Williamsburg - Elkins will attend
Mar. 21- Career Fair - Career Fair Schedule
Mar. 21- Report cards go home
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