Hey Panda Family,
These next two weeks are going to be hard. I just want you to be prepared. I am so sorry we are having to go through this. The reduction in force is going to become real over these next two weeks as the new normal kicks in. More than ever we need to rally around each other, work as a team, and be willing to step up. We will get through this and we will thrive because y'all are amazing people; but it is going to be tough. I know this is a big ask, but keep plugging away for your students and your colleagues. It is hard to be at your best with this cloud of anxiety hanging over these reduction decisions, but y'all are doing just that. I am proud to lead such phenomenal people. Thanks for all you do! Have a wonderful weekend 😊
Here are the Weekly Wrap updates for this week:
New Updates
Staffing Updates: As it has been throughout this entire process, my goal is to be as transparent as I possibly can with the information that I have. This week dealt more tough news. We were two students short of hitting our projected numbers, so we are set for a reduction in our regular teacher allotment and possibly a teacher being surplussed to another school. I will be out on Monday (preplanned vacation day), but I have a virtual meeting with HR on Monday for them to tell me the final results and who the impacted employee is. The surplus formula is based off least amount of experience in WS/FCS. Next week we will also find out who our impacted EC staff is and what happens with Ms. Gardner. I also want you to know that I am fighting in every one of these meetings for us. I know I haven't made any new friends at district office in this process, but I am trying to advocate for us. Y'all know I am competitive and like to fix things, and not winning or being able to fix these problems kills me. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to reach out to me and I will do my best to answer them.
September 15: The district has adjusted the school calendar to make September 15 a teacher workday. Staff are not allowed to take annual leave on September 15. I don't know yet if there will be any specific meetings or requirements for this day, but when I have this information I will certainly let you know.
Breakfast from Kernersville Wesleyan Church: On Tuesday, September 9, Kernersville Wesleyan is bringing breakfast for all of the staff!
Reading iReady BOY Diagnostic: All 1st - 5th grade students will complete the Reading iReady BOY Diagnostic next week. Both Math and Reading Diagnostics should be completed by the end of next week. Thanks!
Mclass: The BOY Mclass window closes on Wednesday, September 10. I will be checking completion percentages this weekend to make sure we are on track for 100% completion.
Good Citizen (from Ms. Ceglowski): Just a few classes left to add August GC Here is the link: Good Citizen
- On Monday, we will ask that all August Good Citizens report to the media center right after the initial announcement from Elkins or Gardner.
- I will have a certificate for each of them with their name on it.
- They will pose as a grade level like last year. This year they will hold up the certificate with their name on it to identify them in the picture.
- I will collect all the certificates and keep a file for each teacher with all the months filled out and give it to you at the end of the year for your celebrations.
- Please send your student right at the end of announcements so that we can get this done before Mrs. Epperley's first class. Thanks so much for your support!
Classroom Guidance Lessons (from Ms. Ceglowski): If you would like to sign up for a classroom guidance lesson with Mrs. Ceglowski, please click this link for available times. Book time with Ceglowski, Jessica
Individual and Group Counseling (from Ms. Ceglowski): Please use this link to refer a student for me to see individually or in a group. This way we aren't using names in emails and I will have all the information in the same place. The form is very short. I will get an email notification when you submit it. Individual and Group Counseling Form
PBIS Updates: Please be sure to read our PBIS minutes from this week's meeting: PBIS Minutes
Here is a list of the PBIS events for the year if you would like to print it to post in your classroom: PBIS Events 2025-2026
This is a list of just the paid events if you would like to give individual copies to your students.
Mrs. Coleman has her students highlight the events they would like to participate in and helps them budget to make sure they can afford those events. PBIS Paid Events
Good News: We have some wonderful news to share! Check out the celebrations below:
- Shout out to the new PBIS team for their hard work and great conversation during our first meeting of this school year!
- Shout out from Ms. Seely - Thank you to Tracy for making a "special" lunch item for Zariah in our class to keep her busy in the cafeteria so she can stay the whole time. We really appreciate it!!
Previous Updates
Picture Day Date Changes: We had to adjust our school picture day dates due to the school calendar changes. Here are the new dates for picture day. Please adjust the dates on your calendar:
- September 29 - Picture Day
- October 29 - Picture Retakes
Paw Forms: Please make sure you are entering all Paw Forms into Educator's Handbook. Try and make it a habit to enter them by the end of each week. Thank you for your help with this!
Student Pictures: Homeroom teachers, please make sure to take individual pictures of your students and turn in one copy to Mr. Elkins. Here are the details:
- Hang above the bookbag hook, on the wall outside your classroom, etc.
- If you need help developing the pictures see Ms. True
- Give receipt to Ms. Owens with your name on it to be reimbursed
- Please make 2 copies of each student
- One for you and one for Mr. Elkins
Weekend Backpack Program (from Ms. Landreth): I am beginning to compile my list of students that would benefit from the Weekend Backpack Program. If you know of any students that would benefit from this program, please let me know. These students may tell you they do not have food on the weekend, or they have limited amounts of food. I have a few students from last year that will remain on the list. I would like to have the list by Monday, Sept 8, 2025.
NC Check-In & i-Ready Schedules: The testing dates for NC Check-Ins and i-Ready Diagnostics are linked below. These dates have also been added to the Event Calendar.
My Favorite Things: Please make sure you have completed the "My Favorite Things" survey. We share the survey results with PTA and parents for teacher/staff appreciation ideas. Here is a link to the survey: My Favorite Things
Join PTA: If you haven't done so already, please make sure you join PTA to show your support. They do so much for our school. Here is the link to join: Join PTA
Guidance Lessons (from Ms. Ceglowski): I'm excited to get started visiting classrooms for Guidance Lessons. If you haven't already, please sign up using this link.
Opening Staff Meeting Link: Here is the link to the Opening Staff Meeting slides. Please reference these slides for all beginning of the year information: Opening Staff Meeting 2025
PGE Substitute List: Here is the updated list - PGE Substitute List.
District Substitute List: Here is the updated list - District Substitute List
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:
Sept. 8-12 - i-Ready: BOY Reading - Grades 1-5
Sept. 8 - Elkins off campus
Sept. 9 - SIT @ 3:30 - Media center
Sept. 10 - Mclass BOY window closes
Sept. 10 - Owens out at 2:00
Sept. 11 - Barnes off campus
Sept. 12 - Barnes off campus
Sept. 12 - Progress Reports go home
Sept. 12 - 3rd grade - Museum of Anthropology (at Piney Grove)
8:30-10:00 - Bullins, Coleman, Edwards
10:10-11:40 - Floyd, Gant, Mabe
Sept. 12 - 4th & 5th grades: WS Symphony Brass Ensemble @ 10:15
Sept. 15 - Work day - No students
Sept. 16 - Lockdown drill @ 9:30
Sept. 16 - Staff meeting @ 3:30
Sept. 17 - Gardner & Guffey @ TC training- all day
Sept. 18 - PTA Spirit Night @ Chicken Salad Chick
Sept. 19 - Ceglowski & Gardner @ Code Training - 8:30-11:30
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