Hey Panda Family,
Happy Valentine's Day! Candy, balloons, treats, sweet notes, and so much more 💘 Thank you for the love that you show for our students and towards each other every day. It shows up in so many ways: going out of your way to check on that student that is upset, sending a positive text to a colleague, showing grace towards that family that is struggling, and helping cover that teacher's class when an emergency arises. This genuine love is the foundational piece for our school culture and identity. Thanks for all that you do. Have a wonderful weekend! 💞
Here are the Weekly Wrap updates for this week:
New Updates
Staff Meeting: Our monthly staff meeting will be next Tuesday, February 17 @ 3:30. This meeting will be virtual since the Book Fair will be set up in the Media Center. Here is the link to the meeting and the agenda:
- Meeting Link
- Good News & Pandagrams
- State of School - MOY Data Review
- Boosterthon
- Teacher Working Conditions Survey
- Wocket in my Pocket
- Good of the Order
Progress Reports: All grades need to be updated in Infinite Campus by the end of next week, February 20. You can also send home paper progress reports next Friday if you so choose. I will be reminding parents to check their Parent Portal in Infinite Campus on February 20 to see their child's grades for this quarter.
PBIS Panda Chef: Our PBIS Panda Chef event will be next Friday, February 20 for those students who have paid their paw bucks. We have adjusted the times. Please take note of the schedule. Teachers/Staff who are helping with the event are listed in the parenthesis.
- K/1 - 8:45-9:15 (Howell, Coleman, Howard, Lawson, Ceglowski)
- 2/3/4/5 - 9:20-9:50 (Youtz, Coleman, Staley, Lawson, Ceglowski)
February Drills: We will have our fire drill next week.
Fire Marshall: Our spring fire marshall inspection is coming up. Please do the following by Tuesday, February 17:
- Remove extra desks from the hallway
- Remove all plug-ins
- Remove curtains
- If you have a fire extinguisher in your classroom, make sure it is not blocked
School Website (from Ms. Howard): Thank you to everyone for working on their grade level school website updates! Just as a friendly reminder, please email me your grade level updates and also some pictures of your kids doing some fun things. You can email me your photos of your grade level at mfhoward@wsfcs.k12.nc.us or text me at (336)618-0239. I only need about 5-6 photos per grade level. Please keep in mind your students who have opted out of any media. If you need an idea of what I am looking for, feel free to look at the Kindergarten page on our school website. My goal for the school website is to show more of who we are! Thanks 🙂
Talent Show Practice (from Ms. Rempe): The first Talent Show practice for the participants will be on Wednesday, February 18 afterschool. Students will be called to the gym during dismissal.
- 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
Mclass Progress Monitoring: Progress monitoring should resume. Here is the link to the progress monitoring calendar: Mclass Progress Monitoring Schedule.
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:
Previous Updates
Book Fair (from Ms. Epperley): Our Literati Bookfair will be February 16-20. We will be running this the same way as normal with parents coming to shop during media specials. We do not have a family night event for the spring bookfair.
PBIS Updates: The date of Sports Day has been changed from April 10 to April 17. Please mark this change in your calendars.
Classroom Guidance (from Ms. Ceglowski): Please sign up for a classroom guidance lesson for 3rd quarter. If we were scheduled for this past week, you can just sign up again. Here is the link to sign up: Book time with Ceglowski, Jessica
ACCESS Testing: ACCESS testing has begun. Mrs. Pereda will complete the testing. Please do not send her regular groups unless she sends for the students.
Proctors: Flynn, Bowman, Seely, Idol, Vermilyea, Postle, Russell
Please don't hesitate to contact Ms. Guffey with any questions or concerns.
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:
Feb. 16 - 20 - Book Fair
Feb. 16 - Elkins @ Principal's Meeting in the afternoon
Feb. 17 - Staff Meeting @ 3:30 (Virtual)
Feb. 18 - Elkins @ Principal's Meeting
Feb. 19 - Countdown to Kindergarten Registration event from 10:00 - 6:00
Feb. 20 - PBIS presents... Panda Chef (cafeteria)
- K/1 - 8:45-9:15
- 2/5 - 9:20-9:50
Feb. 20 - Progress Reports go home
Feb. 24 - 4th Grade Field Trip - Bricked
Feb. 24 - HR Mobile @ PGE from 1:00 - 4:00
Feb. 24 - SCC & Wellness Committees meet @ 3:30
Feb. 26 - 5th Grade Math NC Check-In
Feb. 27 - Talent Show @ 8:45 & 6:30
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 - Tornado drill @ 2:15
Mar. 3 - PTA Meeting @ 6:00
Mar. 4 - Elkins @ Principal's meeting
Mar. 4 - Kirk's baby shower @ 3:30 (media center)
Mar. 6 - Gardner @ AP meeting
Mar. 6 - Last day of 3rd Quarter
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