Hey Panda Family,
All teams are made up of people with different personalities, different styles, and different philosophies. The best teams are ones that communicate effectively with each other and find ways to mesh their differences into productivity. We are ten weeks in. How is your grade level team meshing? How are your planning meetings going? What is going well and what could you work on? No team is ever perfect and we always have room for growth. The only thing you can control is being the best teammate you can be. It won't always be easy, but keep your team moving forward and collect those daily wins. Have a wonderful weekend!
Here are the Weekly Wrap updates for this week:
New Updates
Staff Meeting: We will have our monthly staff meeting next Tuesday, October 20 @ 3:30 in the Media Center. Here is the agenda:
- Good News & Pandagrams
- Corebridge Financial - Seth May
- Professional Development Sessions - Student Engagement - Elkins & Jones
- EVAAS - Andy Kraft
- ELA Textbook Review - Elkins & Youtz
- Good of the Order
Report Cards: We will print report cards for all students and they will go home on October 23 in Friday Folders in the report card envelopes.
Dental Screening: Dental Screening has been rescheduled for January 27, 2027. Schedule will remain the same.
ELA Check-In (Grades 3rd, 4th, & 5th): We will take the Reading Check-In on Thursday, October 22. See test plan below:
- All students in grades 3-5 will take the ELA Check-in Thursday, October 22.
- We will check out materials in the media center. All materials need to be checked out by 8:20.
- Mrs. Vermilyea and Mrs. Idol will be our backup test administrators.
- 4th and 1st grades will switch specials and lunch times on Thursday.
- Here is the Test Plan: ELA Check-In Test Plan
Student Check-In Codes: Codes used for check-ins are secure testing materials. They must be signed in and out daily with Gardner, Elkins, or Guffey. Codes for Math and Science Check-ins #1 can be checked out/in on the following days:
Monday, October 19
Tuesday, October 20
Wednesday, October 21
Materials will be in Gardner's office for check out. When checking in materials, please find Gardner or Elkins.
PTA Reimbursement Form: Don't forget that each class is allotted PTA funds to spend each year. Each homeroom teacher gets $100 and each Specialist teacher gets $250. Please use this link to submit your receipt(s) and request your reimbursement from PTA after you have spent your money: PTA Reimbursement Form
50th Day of School: Tuesday, October 20 is the 50th Day of School. Feel free to wear your poodle skirt!
Unity Day: Unity Day is celebrated each year as a day we stand up against bullying and show unity with one another. All staff and students across the district are encouraged to wear orange next Wednesday, October 21 in honor of Unity Day. We hope you will join us in celebrating this cause!
State Health Plan (from district): The 2027 State Health Plan Open Enrollment period has been extended and will now take place from October 12 - November 6, 2026, for all permanent full-time and permanent part-time employees eligible to enroll in health benefits.
The State Health Plan will continue to offer two Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plans for 2027:
Standard PPO Plan
Plus PPO Plan
All members will be automatically enrolled in the Standard PPO Plan during Open Enrollment. If you would like to enroll in the Plus PPO Plan or make changes to your dependents, you must take action during the Open Enrollment period.
Open Enrollment guides have been mailed to the address you have on file with the State Health Plan. Please review your guide carefully for important information about your 2027 benefits.
You may also visit www.shpnc.gov to review plan updates, compare the available plans, and view plan rates.
Spirit Week: School Spirit Week will be October 26 - 30. See the specific days below.
- Panda Pride Day (10/26): Wear your favorite PGE gear or panda clothes and accessories to celebrate teamwork and unity.
- Salad Dressing Day (10/27): Lettuce celebrate good behavior by dressing up as your favorite salad dressing! (See the flyer for ideas.)
- Inside Out Day (10/28): Dress in the same color head-to-toe to show that what's on the inside counts the most.
- Walk with Kindness Day (10/29): Wear a fun pair of socks (or mismatched socks) to show that you walk with kindness.
- Book Character Day (10/30): Dress as your favorite book character to highlight positive character traits. (No masks allowed) Students who dress up for Book Character Day will parade around the school at 2:30 on 10/30. All other students will line up in the halls to watch the parade.
United Way (from district): United Way of Forsyth County funds 55 local programs and 32 collaborative partners agencies reaching more than 43,000 residents. UWFC continues to center on key focus areas:
- Economic Well-Being
- Basic Needs & Safety Net
- Student & Youth Success
Happy Birthday: Please join me in celebrating our birthdays for the month of October 🎂
- October 4 - Happy Birthday to Carol Morgan!
- October 16 - Happy Birthday to Mary Beth Flynn!
- October 20 - Happy Birthday to Ashley Sturgill!
- October 27 - Happy Birthday to Connie Trujillo!
- October 30 - Happy Birthday to Lois Ballou!
Previous Updates
WS/FCS Athletic Stickers (from district): Beginning October 16, 2026, employees will need to have a WS/FCS athletic admission sticker attached to their current WS/FCS employee ID to receive free admission to WS/FCS athletic events. Employees who do not have the sticker will be required to pay the applicable admission fee. Please see Mrs. Owens if you would like an athletic sticker.
A few important reminders:
- The sticker is available only to current WS/FCS employees.
- Employees must present their current WS/FCS employee ID with the sticker attached when entering an athletic event.
- The sticker is not transferable and may only be used by the employee to whom the ID is issued.
- The sticker does not provide access to events hosted by schools or organizations outside of WS/FCS.
- Event-specific admission procedures, capacity limitations, or other NCHSAA/WS/FCS requirements may still apply.
- Employees should not remove the sticker from their ID or place it on another ID
PGE Tutor List: It's that time of year when parents start inquiring about tutors. If you are interested in tutoring students outside of school hours, please send Mrs. Ceglowski an email. Please add your phone number, which grades and math, reading, or both.
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
Paw 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
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 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:
October 19 - Elkins out in the afternoon
October 20 - 50th Day of School
October 20 - Kindergarten Sock Hop @ 9:30
October 20 - Staff Meeting @ 3:30
October 21 - Unity Day (wear Orange)
October 21 - Kindergarten Field Trip to The Farm
October 22 - Reading Check-In for 3rd, 4th, and 5th
October 23 - 4th grade Pirate Day
October 23 - Report Cards go home
October 26-30 - PBIS Presents... Spirit Week!
Monday- Panda Pride
Tuesday- Salad Dressing Day
Wednesday- Inside Out Day
Thursday- Wear fun socks
Friday- Character Day (no masks or toy weapons)
October 26 - 4th & 5th grades: WS Symphony String Ensemble @ 10:15
October 27 - Vision Screening- 1st grade, 3rd grade- Schedule Here
October 27 - Read to Achieve- 4th grade- Gardner will test, Ceglowski will proctor
October 29 - Individual Pictures - RETAKES - Schedule here
October 30 - PBIS Presents…Character Day Parade @ 2:30
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