Hey Panda Family,
I want everyone to watch the video below. It could not be more true! The impact you make is lifelong. Thanks for all you do! 5 more days before Spring Break. We got this! 🌞
Here are the Weekly Wrap updates for this week:
New Updates
Measles Mandatory Staff Meeting: All schools are required to have an emergency staff meeting before spring break with their school nurse, ours is Jamie Sult, to go over measles protocols in case there is a reported case. Our Measles Staff Meeting will be Thursday, March 5 @ 3:30 in the Media Center. It should last roughly 30 minutes. All staff are required to attend. Thank you for adjusting your schedule.
- In an effort to help Nurse Sult adequately prepare for the meeting I have created a Google form where you can submit any questions you may already have regarding measles and the protocols. We will make sure all questions are answered during the presentation. If you have any questions please submit them here: Measles Q & A
Voting Site: We will be a voting site on Tuesday, March 3 in the Media Center. The Media Center will be closed this day. If you have Media Specials on Tuesday, Ms. Epperley will come to your room.
Statewide Tornado Drill: Our tornado drill has been moved to March 4. The statewide tornado drill will be on Wednesday, March 4 @ 9:30. Ms. Gardner will get on the announcements and walk you through the drill. Please mark your calendar.
Baby Shower for Mrs. Kirk: Please join us on March 4 @ 3:30 in the Media Center to celebrate the new addition to the Kirk family! Here are the links to the registry:
Lunch from The Summit: The Summit Church is graciously providing lunch from Debbie's Catering for the entire staff on Thursday, March 5. They will begin serving at 11:00 in the workroom.
Wocket In My Pocket: In conjunction with Read Across America Week we will be playing a staff Wocket In My Pocket game on Thursday, March 5. Prizes will be awarded and we hope everyone will enjoy playing! Here are the directions and rules: Wocket In My Pocket Rules
Chromebook Update Needed (from Ms. Guffey): The State is requiring all districts to update the NCTest Chrome app. The update is being pushed out this week. Before administering your next NC Check-In, EOG, or EOC assessment, please allow the Chromebooks extra time to update. Ask students to open the Chromebooks so they can update. Open Chromebooks on carts (if you have extras) to allow them to update. When updated, the app will be labeled as North Carolina Testing System. If you still see NCTest app, reboot the Chromebook a couple of times to push an update. Reach out if you have any questions.
Education Foundation Grant: The Education Foundation for the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools invites applications for grants several times a year. These grants help teachers fund innovative classroom initiatives with new materials and enrichment opportunities. The current grant cycle is open until March 15. Winners can receive up to $1,500! See below for the grant information:
Ms. Gardner's Schedule: Here is Ms. Gardner's schedule for the month of March - Ms. Gardner's Schedule
March Drills: In March we are required to have a Lockdown, Fire, and Tornado drill. The Tornado drill will be on March 4 @ 9:30.
Shoutouts: Please see the good news and shoutouts below:
- From Ms. True - Huge "Thanks!" to Mrs. Bullins for her help with technology with yearbook this year! Couldn't do it without her help. So appreciative!
- From Ms. Rempe - This goes out to Ms. Fox and Ms. Landreth for backstage assistance during the Talent Show!!! Thank you Carol Mason for being our "silent shining star" and hanging on the curtains for Talent Show.
Mclass Progress Monitoring: Progress monitoring should resume. Here is the link to the progress monitoring calendar: Mclass Progress Monitoring Schedule.
Read Across America Week: Next week is Read Across America Week. We will have a spirit week to celebrate. Please see the flier below with the theme days. I encourage everyone to participate in the fun!
Previous Updates
Measles MMR: If you follow the news, you have probably seen there has been a measles outbreak in South Carolina. The district is preparing for if/when a case of measles presents itself in one of our schools. All principals are currently making a plan with their school nurse in conjunction with the Health Department. Here are some highlights, things to know, at this point:
- The MMR vaccine consists of two doses
- Any student that is not fully vaccinated will receive communication from our school nurse
- If there is an identified case of measles in our school then:
- Any student that has received one or two doses of the MMR vaccine can continue coming to school
- Any staff member that has received one or two doses of the MMR vaccine can continue working
- Any student that has received zero doses of the MMR vaccine must be excluded from school for 21 days
- Any staff member that has received zero doses of the MMR vaccine must be excluded from work for 21 days and take sick leave
- All staff members need to begin working on finding their childhood immunization records to prove they have received the MMR vaccine. Here are your options if you don't have your childhood records:
- If you graduated from a WS/FCS high school:
- email studentrecords@wsfcs.k12.nc.us
- send them your name (what it was), the high school you graduated from and the year, a picture of your staff ID badge, and a request for records
- they will email you your immunization records
- You can get another MMR vaccine to be sure
- Multiple MMR vaccines will not hurt you
- You can get a titer test for MMR to see if you have had the vaccine
As I receive more information I will certainly keep you informed. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.
State of School MOY Data Presentation: Here is a copy of the MOY data presentation from this past week's staff meeting - PGE State of School
Boosterthon Dates: Here are the Boosterthon dates for this year. Please mark your calendar.
- March 25
- Kickoff
- 3rd - 5th grade @ 1:30
- K - 2nd grade @ 2:00
- Teacher Meeting
- 3:30 in Media Center
- March 26
- Huddles begin during Specials
- April 2
- Fun Run
- Times TBD
Classroom Guidance (from Ms. Ceglowski): Please sign up for a classroom guidance lesson for 3rd quarter. Here is the link to sign up: Book time with Ceglowski, Jessica
Paw Form Consequences: Here is the list of acceptable and unacceptable classroom consequences if a student gets a Paw Form. We will continue to add to this list, and I will be communicating these changes to parents soon. Here is the list: Paw Form Consequences
PTA Reimbursement Link: Don't forget, every teacher gets $100 from PTA to go towards your classroom and your students. You will buy the items and then get reimbursed from PTA. Here are the links to submit your receipts for reimbursement. If you have any questions, please reach out to Ms. Owens and she can help you. Here are the links:
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
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.
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
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:
Mar. 2-6 - Read Across America Week
- Monday: Red-y to Read”: Wear your red clothes.
- Tuesday: “Hats off to Reading”: Wear your favorite hat to school.
- Wednesday: Wacky Wednesday: Wear wacky socks!
- Thursday: Oh, the Places You’ll Go! (College shirt or dress as your future job)
- Friday: PJ Day...cozy up with a good book!
Mar. 3 - Voting in the Media Center - Media Center is closed
Mar. 3 - PTA Meeting @ 6:00
Mar. 4 - Elkins @ Principal's meeting
Mar. 4 - Tornado Drill @ 9:30
Mar. 4 - Kirk's baby shower @ 3:30 (media center)
Mar. 5 - Lunch from The Summit
Mar. 5 - Mandatory Measles Staff Meeting @ 3:30
Mar. 6 - Gardner @ AP meeting
Mar. 6 - Last day of 3rd Quarter
Mar. 9 - 13 - Spring Break
Mar. 16 - Report cards due to Ms. True
Mar. 17 - 2nd grade - Bethabara Park
Mar. 17 - Staff Meeting @ 3:30
Mar. 17 - PTA Spirit Night @ Walkertown McDonald's
Mar. 18 - 2nd grade - Bethabara Park
Mar. 18 - Kinder Field Trip - Children’s Museum - 8:45-2:00
Mar. 19 & 20 - 5th grade Williamsburg (Elkins will attend)
Mar. 20 - Report cards home
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