Hey Panda Family,
It is one of my favorite times of the year - the beginning of football season! Each team has worked hard and endured long practices to prepare for gameday 🏈 Throughout each team's season there will be ups and downs. Times you cheer and times you're upset. At the end of the season each team gives it their best effort and tries to come out on top. The school year is a lot like a football season (or any sport season for that matter). We practice all year long to be ready for "gameday" at the end of the year. There are great days of practice along the way and then there are other days when you are left wondering if your team (your students) are even interested in playing anymore. Through the ups and downs you don't give up though and at the end of the year you hope all your hard work turns into a win for you and your students. Each of you are an amazing coach for your team of students! And I am so lucky that you are on my team. Our season is off to a great start and I can't wait to celebrate all the wins we will have this year!🐼
Here are the Weekly Wrap updates for this week:
New Updates
Staff Meeting: We will have our monthly staff meeting next Tuesday, September 15 @ 3:30 in the Media Center. Please make sure you wear a staff shirt on Tuesday. We will be taking our staff photo! Here is the agenda:
- Staff Photo - Gym
- Good News & Pandagrams
- Pierce Group Benefits Presentation
- Professional Development Survey
- Good of the Order
PTA Meeting: Our first PTA meeting of the year is this Tuesday, September 15 @ 7:00. We need to have at least 1-2 teacher reps from our PTA committee attend. Thank you!
PBIS Updates: We are so excited about our events we've planned for this year! Here is a printable schedule you can hang in your classroom: PBIS Events Calendar. Here is a smaller version you can pass out to your students: PBIS Event Student Calendar. Details about our first event, Panda Chef, and our video you can share to promote all events will be coming later this month. Please reach out to your grade level/team PBIS rep if you have any questions.
Mclass Progress Monitoring Calendar: BOY testing is now over for Mclass. Please make sure you follow the progress monitoring calendar to gauge your student's progress throughout the school year. Here is the calendar: Mclass PM Calendar
Hello Week (from Mrs. Ceglowski): Start With Hello Week is September 21-25. This year, we will be distributing Gold Hearts from Whip Pediatric Cancer Center for students to decorate. This will be easy, I promise!
- Take the hearts that I will put in your mailbox back to class
- Have students decorate the hearts with messages of encouragement to kids receiving cancer treatment on Monday, September 21.
- Give the decorated hearts to Mrs. Ceglowski.
I'll be sharing information about the program on Class DOJO and parents will have the option to make a donation if they wish. That donation goes straight to the organization. We do not collect any money. I have attached a suggested lesson plan that you can use if you wish. Here it is - Heart of Gold Lesson. It's a very simple message that you are never too young to help make a difference. The hearts are decorated with messages of encouragement to children fighting cancer. Make sure they say "Hello" and put their name on their heart! Thanks!!!
* Hudson Edwards is in Kindergarten this year at PGE with Mrs. Panico and Mrs. Seely. The Edwards family has brought this program to us. They wish to thank the Whip Pediatric Cancer Center for all they did for Hudson while he battled cancer. Thank you for helping them return the love!
Happy Birthday: Please join me in celebrating our birthdays for the month of September 🎂
- September 2 - Happy Birthday to Kristen Biance!
- September 3 - Happy Birthday to Lana Panico!
- September 4 - Happy Birthday to Jessica Medley!
- September 7 - Happy Birthday to Kendall Rinfrette!
- September 14 - Happy Birthday to Ashley Owens!
- September 27 - Happy Birthday to Kaylie Fox!
- September 27 - Happy Birthday to Karen Smith (Custodian)!
- September 29 - Happy Birthday to Gwen Ashburn!
Previous Updates
Kernersville Education Grant: It’s that time to apply for education grants! Deadline is November 1. Here is the link: https://www.kernersvillenc.com/education#Grant
Skye Therapy Dog (from Ms. Ceglowski): We are getting a visit from Skye, our district's therapy dog, on September 18th from 9AM to 11AM.
For this first visit, we are going to make this a treat for the staff only. Skye is an excellent listener and gives the best cuddles. She is very intuitive and can tell who needs her most and gets to work being adorable! We'd like everyone to get a chance to spend about 10-15 minutes with her. I know that some will need help with coverage because you don't have lunch, recess, or specials between 9-11AM. Please indicate in the form if you need coverage and I'll make a plan. Click HERE for the interest and coverage request form.
Also please indicate on the form and/or reach out to me if you are afraid of dogs or have an allergy and we will make a plan for that as well.
Dibels/Mclass Score Levels: Please see this document for the updated score levels for Dibels -
DIBELS® 8th Edition Benchmark GoalsPaw Form Consequences: If a student receives a paw form they need to also receive a consequence here at school. Here is the list of acceptable and unacceptable classroom consequences if a student gets a Paw Form. Here is the list: Paw Form Consequences
Gradebook Guru PowerPoint: Here is the PowerPoint from district office providing gradebook support if you need it. You must be logged into your WSFCS account to view. Here is the link: Gradebook Guru PowerPoint
Pandagrams: Just a friendly reminder that all students should receive a Pandagram before the end of the quarter. Thank you to everyone who has already begun their positive communication home to start the year!
Picture of Students (Homeroom Teachers): I would like an individual picture of each of your students for the PLT room. Please have them developed and turn in a class set to Mr. Elkins. You can give Ms. Owens your receipt and she will reimburse you. Thank you!
Test Training (all staff): All staff will need to complete test training for the 2026-2027 school year by September 25 except for third grade, Pereda, and Landis. Please print the certificates when done and give them to Ms. Gardner.
- Log into the Training page: https://center.ncsu.edu/training
- 2026-27 Testing Security Protocol and Procedures for School Personnel Training Course
- 2026-27 Online Test Administrations—Policies and Procedures Training Course
Guidance Updates (from Ms. Ceglowski): Please see the updates below from Ms. Ceglowski.
- Referring a student to Ceglowski.
- Please us this FORM to make referrals. Please use this form even if we have discussed the student in person, by text, or email. It will help me keep track and keep me honest! Last year I got 15 referrals through the form, and I am positive I saw way more than 15 students. ;)
- Classroom Guidance
- Please use this LINK to sign up for a classroom guidance lesson. I have added Thursdays so you can book, Monday, Wednesday or Thursday. Please note that I am the backup sub for the Discovery Den and may need to change a booking due to coverage needs.
PGE Staff Information: Please complete this form so we have the most up-to-date information for you: PGE Staff Information Form
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:
September 15 - Staff Meeting @ 3:30 (Staff Picture) - Wear a staff shirt
September 15 - PTA Meeting @ 7:00
September 16 - 4th & 5th grades: WS Symphony Brass Ensemble @ 10:15 - Gym
September 17 - Gardner @ TC training - 8:00-12:30
September 18 - iReady Reading - Grades K-2 completed
September 21 - 26 - Book Fair
September 22 - Wellness Commitee & SCC @ 3:30
September 25 - iReady Math - Grades K-2 completed
September 26 - Fall Festival from 9:00 - 1:00
September 28 - Elkins off campus
September 29 - Picture Day
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