Sunday, February 14, 2021

Week of 2/8 - 2/12

Hey Panda Family,


Happy Valentine's Day! 💘 I hope everyone survived the icy weather from this weekend, and hopefully you have power. If you ever get in a bind please don't hesitate to reach out. We are a family and we will be happy to help you however we can! We had an amazing Boosterthon program and ended up raising over $22,000. Thank you for supporting and promoting this program to help raise funds for our school! Here are the updates for the week:


Remote Learning Week February 15 - 19 (from district): The week of February 15th will be synchronous instructional days.  All students should be engaged in live instruction with their teachers.  It is a regular school day, just remote learning. 


Teachers have the option of teaching from their school classroom or teaching from their home classroom but just assigning work is not an option for the week. These are not asynchronous days.  Other employees that provide instructional support or social and emotional support should also be included in synchronous support.  They also have a choice of where they perform their instructional duties, but no one has the choice to be inactive in the learning process.


We are not closing schools during this week because there are employee groups who must work from campus and cannot perform their duties at home.  If they do not work, they cannot be paid, and we are not willing to take compensation away from these employees.

 

ES Principals - Please ensure that your K-2 students take home devices for the week. 


Staff Childcare - At the beginning of the year, teachers were allowed to bring their child/children to school if needed. The same provision is allowed for the week of February 15th. 



Schedules: Remote Learning and Specials schedule for Remote Learning Week (February 15-19)




SIT Meeting: SIT will meet via Zoom this Tuesday, February 16 @ 3:30. Please be on the lookout for an email from Ms. Pereda with meeting details. 


Extended Learning Plan: Please complete this form if you are interested in extended learning after school hours for your students, or for a small group beginning the week of Monday, March 1. You can work up to 2 extra hours per week. All staff are eligible to participate and be paid. Please let us know your availability. I need to know if you are interested in participating by the end of the day on Monday, February 15.



Retention Emails: This past week all K-5 Homeroom teachers received an email regarding retention. If you could please review that email and respond accordingly by the end of the day on Monday, February 15.


Kindergarten Registration Day: This Thursday, February 18 from 10:00 - 7:00 is Kindergarten Registration Day district-wide. We will be allowing families to enter the building as we help them register their child for Kindergarten. All visitors will be screened and required to wear a mask while in the building. If you happen to see a visitor on Thursday please make sure to welcome them to Piney Grove! 


Picture Day (from Ms. Willis): Pictures will be in the media center with two photographers on 2/23 & 2/25.  Teachers please be near the photographers so they can get the correct name of the students.  When we did K/1, the photographers asked the students their names and then found the closest name to what they heard.  We had several student's pictures come back with the wrong name or they didn't get a package at all because the payment didn't match a name.  

Picture Day Schedule


Virtual Assembly March 12, 2021: See the details below for the virtual assembly we will have in March. 


Program Date: March 12, 2021

Program Name: Space Station Conservation Livestream Special

Livestream Show Start Times:
1:00 PM (PreK-2)
2:00 PM (3-5)

  • 35-minute show presents a virtual lesson in energy efficiency. 
  • Through an interactive web platform, a live host will introduce entertaining sketches featuring a variety of characters in professionally filmed scenes from our live theatrical productions – and guide classrooms to participate in a discussion on resources and energy conservation:
  • Students and teachers will also have access to a Q&A with the host


PBIS: Below is the link to our engagement presentation from the staff meeting (2/9).  If you have any questions, please reach out to your PBIS representative. 

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/10l8v37MJ454sF74xj8cD-R8YmV8A3St_b6yZ9OcMA2c/edit?usp=sharing



CARES Team Update (from Ms. Ceglowski): 
  • Ms. Ceglowski will be able to make visits this week due to the remote learning schedule.  Please get in touch with her for any needs you may have.  


Timothy's Technology Corner: Here are this week's contents for Timothy's Technology Corner:

Remote Learning Week Schedule: It just so happens that this scheduled week of remote learning comes at an opportune time. We have a painter that is scheduled to begin working on a few rooms in our house. I will be working remotely from home in my kitchen with the pups as my sidekicks. If you need anything, please let me know. We can communicate via email, phone, or Zoom!!! This week, I am I devoting my time to finding more ideas and resources to share with you. In fact, I am taking part in a free virtual Kami Connect Conference on Thursday. The keynote speaker at 8:05 am, PST is Gerry Brooks!!! To participate in this event, register at https://kamiapp.wufoo.com/forms/wdjl2c301c3vu0/.


Free Phonics Apps (Grades K-2): Another area in which students seem to struggle is phonics. I did a quick Google search for free web-based resources. Here are a few that I thought may be beneficial to K-2 teachers. Please look at them and see if they are something that you could use. Provide me with feedback to let me know what you think. The first three teachers to respond with feedback will be eligible to receive a Gold Star Award (see below for more details).

Teacher Made: As of now, this is a free alternative to Kami. Like Kami, Teacher Made allows you to turn worksheets/printables, etc. into digital activities. It is my understanding that you can add the external Teacher Made app to Canvas in which you can assign activities and grade them using Speedgrader. Take advantage of this resource while it is still free.


Gold Star Award: On Thursday, I was inspired to start awarding weekly Gold Star Awards to those individuals who respond to my emails, surveys, or share with me a success story regarding the implementation of a resource that I share with the staff.  This week, I am presenting four awards. By the end of the year, I hope that everyone will have received the award as I will only be presenting one award per individual. 

Without further ado, this week's awards go to:
  • Teresa Sweeney for being one of the first teachers to invite me into their classroom as well as implementing 99Math into her math lessons.
  • Kellie Sloan for being one of the first teachers to invite me into their classrooms as well as being brave enough to have her students interact with a math activity using the Promethean panel.
  • Jessica Medley for sharing her success story with implementing 99Math. I understand that her students had fun even though Mr. Elkins outplayed them.
  • Brendan Elkins for taking the time to participate, interact, and be a kid at heart with Ms. Medley's students on 99Math.
Congratulations to these four educators I look forward to recognizing others for their success in the coming weeks!


SEL Spirit Week: Please encourage your students to participate in the SEL Spirit Week this week! This is a super fun way to build classroom community and have a little fun during the remote learning week :)



Tax Prep Resources (from district): ComPsych Guidance Resources - Tax Prep 2021

As January has ended and tax documents have started arriving, it’s a great time to remind you that the WS/FSC Guidance Resources program is here to support you through ComPsych’s important Financial Connect program. You also have a discount on TurboTax.  You can access more information about this program www.guidanceresources.com.   Username: WSFCSEAP   Password: EAP

 

If you have questions, contact Teresa Brown tabrown@wsfcs.k12.nc.us. 



New Social Studies Standards (from district): New Social Studies standards have been voted on and approved by the NC Board of Education. These standards will begin implementation for grades K-8 and World History during the 2021-22 school year. Civics Literacy and Economics and Personal Finance will be implemented at a few schools during the 2021-22 school year and everywhere in 2022-23. The new American History course will also be implemented in 2022-23.

 

The Social Studies Department will be hosting Teacher Input sessions to get teacher feedback as we begin the development of our new curriculum documents. Sessions will be held on Zoom and teachers should complete the link (http://bit.ly/FebInput2021)  to sign up for a session. This is a great opportunity for teachers to express what they would like to see in our new documents. Dates and times are listed below.

 

Elementary

  • 2/15/21: General Elementary @ 4:00
  • 2/17/21: 4th and 5th grade @ 4:00 
  • 2/22/21: 2nd & 3rd @ 3:00
  • 2/22/21: K & 1st @ 4:00

Morning Announcements: Here are the links to the Morning Announcements for this week.



Wednesday (2/17) - https://youtu.be/ZvFUYkik6f4

Thursday (2/18) - https://youtu.be/MLOpMOYNl9I



Staff Spotlight: From Ms. Medley - I love when students tell me what they remember their former teachers saying!  So here is a HUGE Shout Out to Ms. Mabe for teaching her kids about improper fractions in a fun way that they remembered!! Do not put those seven year olds on 2 year old backs!




Reminders from Previous Weeks

Positive/Exposed Covid-19 Students: Some parents are only contacting the teacher when their child has tested positive and/or been exposed to Covid-19. If you have a parent reach out to you in regards to their child testing positive and/or being exposed, please make sure they also let myself or Ms. Gardner know too. They can call, email, or message us on Dojo and we will follow-up. For every exposure and positive case we have to fill out specific information for the district. Thanks so much for your help with this! 


Substitutes: Since returning to in-person learning, when you are out of work you will need to enter your absence and request a sub.  If you are a TA you have to be out 3 days before getting a sub unless it is Covid related.  You can get a sub on the first day of a Covid related absence.  Elaine Christopher is our Covid sub so we need to save her for Covid absences.  Elaine can do normal sub jobs on Fridays. If you have any questions please touch base with Ms. Willis. 


Arts Council: CLICK HERE to make a gift by cash, check or payroll deduction to the Arts Council. The Arts Council supports the wonderful arts programs throughout our district. 


Mid-Year Parent/Teacher Virtual Conferences: All teachers are expected to hold 10-15 minute virtual parent/teacher conferences the week of February 15 - 19. Please review each student's progress on iReady diagnostics, report card praises and concerns, other testing results, and overall growth. Please begin scheduling these conferences. 


February 17 (Flex Wednesday): During the Remote Learning week, February 17 (Wednesday) will still operate as a normal Flex Wednesday. This would be a good day to schedule some of your parent/teacher conferences.


Posted Daily Schedule: As we begin in-person Classroom Walkthroughs, please make sure the schedule that is posted outside your classroom door is updated and reflects your in-person schedule. 


3rd Quarter Specials: Below is the link for 3rd quarter specials. There is a separate specials schedule for February 15-19. This is a Remote Learning Week.  We will use the old Remote Learning schedule.  (More details to come) 



PAW Forms: Don't forget the protocols for using PAW Forms. If a student gets 3 checks in a week you need to have a phone conversation with the parent regarding the child's behavior. If a student accrues 6 behavior checks in a week then it becomes an office referral. You must have a conversation with the parent via phone before it becomes an office referral. We want to give our parents every opportunity to help us correct the problem. 


Yearbook Pictures: Please go through your phone and begin sending Ms. True some good pictures of your students for the yearbook. We certainly understand these pictures will look much different this year, but we still want to capture these memories whether they be remote or in-person. You can text her pictures at 336-403-0458. 


Lesson Plans: In an effort to not add something else to your plate, we are going to be very flexible with lesson plans for the remainder of this school year. Even as you transition to concurrent teaching (in-person & remote) your Canvas page can serve as your "plans". Ms. Gardner and I will use your Canvas page to locate your standards and "I Can" statements for each week & subject. Remember the key components of Modeled, Guided, Independent, and Assessment as you plan your week. While we may not be checking for formal lesson plans at this time, it is still important that you have your own plans in place to guide your instruction. 


School-Wide Packet Pickup: We would like to coordinate a school-wide packet pickup day each week for all grade levels to best help our parents (this way our parents that have kids in multiple grade levels can get all materials in one trip). If you are preparing tangible packets for pickup please have them out and ready by the end of business day on Thursdays. This way parents have Friday and the weekend to pick up any materials needed for the next week. This is effective immediately. Thank you for your help with this! 


Working Remotely: We can only approve individuals working remotely if it is COVID related. If you are not able to come in to work you must take sick, personal, or annual leave.   


COVID Protocols: Due to the increased number in positive Covid cases across the county, the school district is requiring some additional safety steps. If you have been exposed to someone that tests positive you must let me know and quarantine for 14 days (these individuals will work remotely). Remember, exposure is defined by:

  • You were within 6 feet of someone who has COVID-19 for a total of 15 minutes or more
  • You provided care at home to someone who is sick with COVID-19
  • You had direct physical contact with the person (hugged or kissed them)
  • You shared eating or drinking utensils
  • They sneezed, coughed, or somehow got respiratory droplets on you
Exposure has to be reported to Human Resources for contact tracing in case you should test positive. As a school, we are only required to communicate if we have a positive test from a staff member or student. At this time, we have not had any positive tests from staff members or from students that have been in-person. Remember the 3 W's - Wear your mask, Wash your hands, and Wait 6 feet. This will help us stay safe and healthy! 


PGE Health & Safety Cheat Sheet: It was asked if we would create a document that would highlight the important health and safety protocols for Plan B. We have created a two page "Health & Safety Cheat Sheet" for you to reference during Plan B for each part of the day. A hard copy of this cheat sheet will be placed in each staff member's box. Here is the link to the Google doc if you would like to have access to the electronic version https://docs.google.com/document/d/1H8p_0GlaX-5tZRfxsRD_fjBvQvf1b-Lf6KAwYig84ko/edit?usp=sharing




IF Updates  


Computers needed: We will need to gather up some computers from about 9:45-11:45 on March 1, 2, 4, 5 for CogAt testing.  We will make every effort to quickly get them back to you after testing so you will have access to them in the morning and in the afternoon.  I will be communicating with specific people to let you know when I will need to borrow your computers.  Thank you for understanding! 



Update Testing Dates: Please make sure you update your calendar for your grade level test dates. 

Feb 22-Mar 5: CogAt for all 2nd graders and select 5th graders
Feb 22-April 23 - ACCESS testing  


Upcoming Dates:
  
February 15 - 19 - Remote Learning Week
February 16 - SIT @ 3:30
February 18 - Countdown to Kindergarten (10:00 - 7:00)
February 23 - School Pictures Grades 2nd - 5th
February 23 - SCC & Wellness Committees meet @ 3:30
February 25 - School Pictures Grades 2nd - 5th 
March 2 - PBIS & MTAC Committees meet @ 3:30
March 3 - Progress Reports go home
March 5 - 12 - Book Fair


Here are some fun facts about Valentine's Day! I learned something new, and I hope you do too! 

Did You Know? Valentine's Day Edition



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Sunday, February 7, 2021

Week of 2/1 - 2/5

Hey Panda Family,


Here's to another great week! Thank you for supporting our Boosterthon Fundraiser, and I can't wait to see our classes fill up their Pledge-o-Meters 😊 Especially 4th grade - I really want to see the Teacher Tik-Tok video! One of the character traits this year in Boosterthon is Grit. Grit is such a key element in having a Growth Mindset. I am proud of the Grit each of you continue to show every day as you set a wonderful example for our students. Here are the updates from this week:


Staff Meeting: We will have our February Staff Meeting this Tuesday @ 3:30 via Zoom. Please use the link on the PGE Canvas Page to access the meeting. The agenda items are as follows: Good News/Acrostic Poems, PBIS Updates, Tech PD w/ Tim, Extended Learning Plan, Retention. 


Gold Dot Chromebooks (from Ms. Epperley): After we make sure everyone has enough Chromebooks for their "Take Home" students, we will be collecting all the extras for redistribution.  Each K-2 classroom is receiving at least 5 Gold Dot Chromebooks that will remain at school. Grades 3-5 will receive at least 2 for day loaners. Please make sure you put your name on them with masking tape in case they need to be used for testing in the future.  Thank you!
 

Boosterthon Dance Fit: Here are the times for Boosterthon Dance Fit this upcoming week:
  • Dance Fit Dates & Times:
    • February 9 (PreK - 1, and 4/5 Cohort A) @ 2:10
    • February 11 (2nd - 3rd, and 4/5 Cohort B) @ 2:10
    • The Dance Fit program will last roughly 35-40 minutes. We suggest packing up your students beforehand. 

Substitutes: Since returning to in-person learning, when you are out of work you will need to enter your absence and request a sub.  If you are a TA you have to be out 3 days before getting a sub unless it is Covid related.  You can get a sub on the first day of a Covid related absence.  Elaine Christopher is our Covid sub so we need to save her for Covid absences.  Elaine can do normal sub jobs on Fridays. If you have any questions please touch base with Ms. Willis. 


February Drill: We will have our monthly fire drill one day this week in the morning. We only have to have one fire drill this month. 


Fire Marshall: Our Spring Fire Marshall Inspection is coming up.  We passed in the Fall thanks to our Panda teamwork.  See the reminders below:
  • Keep doors unblocked (6 blocks/feet)
  • Fire exit door should not be propped open 
  • Keep fire extinguishers unblocked
  • No extension cords
  • Storage - 2 full blocks clear from the ceiling 
Ms. Gardner will come around next week to make sure we are ready. 


Schedules: Remote Learning and Specials schedule for Remote Learning Week (February 15-19)




CARES Team Update (from Ms. Ceglowski): 
  • Please keep sending me names/updates on disengaged students
  • I am happy to sit in on any upcoming conferences with those students to try and help parents brainstorm ideas to try at home or daycare to increase engagement.  
  • Continue to let us know if we can help by delivering materials to those who have no transportation of any kind.  It's OK to ask folks if they have a friend or neighbor who can pick them up.  If there are no options, we can deliver.  :)

Arts Council: CLICK HERE to make a gift by cash, check or payroll deduction to the Arts Council. The Arts Council supports the wonderful arts programs throughout our district. 


Timothy's Technology Corner: Here are the headlines in this month's edition of Timothy's Technology Corner:
  • Learning Canvas: Rubrics
  • Math Fact Practice
  • Jamming Jamboards
    • Black History Month
    • President's Day
    • Classroom Management Template
    • Circle Time/Morning Meeting Template
    • Mental Health Check-Ins (SEL)
  • Youtube Trick: Removing Popups in Videos
  • Valentine's Day Humor
  • Where is Timothy? (February Calendar)
If you have not done so, make sure that you enroll my Canvas course so that you can access any new resources along with those that I have emailed or included in my newsletters over the first few months of school. To enroll, click on the following link: https://wsfcs.instructure.com/enroll/3PACMH.

Do you want me to co-teach a lesson with you? If so, please complete the form linked below so we can begin brainstorming ideas so we can come up with a game plan. 



Remote Learning Week February 15 - 19 (from district): The week of February 15th will be synchronous instructional days.  All students should be engaged in live instruction with their teachers.  It is a regular school day, just remote learning. 


Teachers have the option of teaching from their school classroom or teaching from their home classroom but just assigning work is not an option for the week. These are not asynchronous days.  Other employees that provide instructional support or social and emotional support should also be included in synchronous support.  They also have a choice of where they perform their instructional duties, but no one has the choice to be inactive in the learning process.


We are not closing schools during this week because there are employee groups who must work from campus and cannot perform their duties at home.  If they do not work, they cannot be paid, and we are not willing to take compensation away from these employees.

 

ES Principals - Please ensure that your K-2 students take home devices for the week. 


Staff Childcare - At the beginning of the year, teachers were allowed to bring their child/children to school if needed. The same provision is allowed for the week of February 15th. 



Morning Announcements: Here are the links to the Morning Announcements for this week.



Wednesday (2/10) - https://youtu.be/aS9v_y-T8SM

Thursday (2/11) - https://youtu.be/W3UAuLQxdzs



Staff Spotlight: From Ms. Grubbs - Shout out to Ms. Epperley!  As she was leaving on Thursday, she ran into a student who had come to take the BOG and wanted to check out a book while he was there.  She went back into the library, found the book he wanted, and gave it to him.  It really made his day and showed how very much she loves kids, books, and helping kids get books (which we already knew!)! 

From Ms. Grubbs - Shout out to everyone who helped with our afterschool BOG testing session for our 28 remote learners: Ms. Edwards, Ms. Laws, Ms. Gant, Ms. McCracken, Ms. Mabe, and Ms. Vaden (who gave the test!) all did an amazing job communicating with the families among other things.  Mr. Younts, Ms. Seely, Ms. Flynn, Ms. Owens, Mr. Jose, Ms. True, Ms. Landreth, Ms. Ceglowski, Ms. Pereda, Mr. Elkins, and Ms. Gardner all helped with our team effort!  THANK YOU!




Reminders from Previous Weeks

Positive/Exposed Covid-19 Students: Some parents are only contacting the teacher when their child has tested positive and/or been exposed to Covid-19. If you have a parent reach out to you in regards to their child testing positive and/or being exposed, please make sure they also let myself or Ms. Gardner know too. They can call, email, or message us on Dojo and we will follow-up. For every exposure and positive case we have to fill out specific information for the district. Thanks so much for your help with this! 


Mid-Year Parent/Teacher Virtual Conferences: All teachers are expected to hold 10-15 minute virtual parent/teacher conferences the week of February 15 - 19. Please review each student's progress on iReady diagnostics, report card praises and concerns, other testing results, and overall growth. Please begin scheduling these conferences. 


February 17 (Flex Wednesday): During the Remote Learning week, February 17 (Wednesday) will still operate as a normal Flex Wednesday. This would be a good day to schedule some of your parent/teacher conferences.


Posted Daily Schedule: As we begin in-person Classroom Walkthroughs, please make sure the schedule that is posted outside your classroom door is updated and reflects your in-person schedule. 


3rd Quarter Specials: Below is the link for 3rd quarter specials. There is a separate specials schedule for February 15-19. This is a Remote Learning Week.  We will use the old Remote Learning schedule.  (More details to come) 



PAW Forms: Don't forget the protocols for using PAW Forms. If a student gets 3 checks in a week you need to have a phone conversation with the parent regarding the child's behavior. If a student accrues 6 behavior checks in a week then it becomes an office referral. You must have a conversation with the parent via phone before it becomes an office referral. We want to give our parents every opportunity to help us correct the problem. 


Valentine's Day: Valentine's Day is just around the corner! In an effort to be as safe as possible this year, we are going to make a few adjustments to this holiday as it pertains to your classroom. Please follow these guidelines for Valentine's Day. Please share with your parents as well. 
  • Students will not pass out individual Valentine's to each other
  • Parents may send in Valentine's Day candies/treats that the teacher can pass out to students, or make goodie bags
  • Encourage parents to consider sending in alternatives to candy - stickers, pencils, etc. 
  • All candies/treats must be individually packaged
  • Classes are encouraged to have Valentine's Day Reading/Math centers as a way to celebrate
  • You may still have a Valentine's Day party or activities, please just make sure all students have their own individual items
  • The Teacher and/or Instructional Assistant will be responsible for handing out all treats/candies

Yearbook Pictures: Please go through your phone and begin sending Ms. True some good pictures of your students for the yearbook. We certainly understand these pictures will look much different this year, but we still want to capture these memories whether they be remote or in-person. You can text her pictures at 336-403-0458. 


Lesson Plans: In an effort to not add something else to your plate, we are going to be very flexible with lesson plans for the remainder of this school year. Even as you transition to concurrent teaching (in-person & remote) your Canvas page can serve as your "plans". Ms. Gardner and I will use your Canvas page to locate your standards and "I Can" statements for each week & subject. Remember the key components of Modeled, Guided, Independent, and Assessment as you plan your week. While we may not be checking for formal lesson plans at this time, it is still important that you have your own plans in place to guide your instruction. 


School-Wide Packet Pickup: We would like to coordinate a school-wide packet pickup day each week for all grade levels to best help our parents (this way our parents that have kids in multiple grade levels can get all materials in one trip). If you are preparing tangible packets for pickup please have them out and ready by the end of business day on Thursdays. This way parents have Friday and the weekend to pick up any materials needed for the next week. This is effective immediately. Thank you for your help with this! 


Working Remotely: We can only approve individuals working remotely if it is COVID related. If you are not able to come in to work you must take sick, personal, or annual leave.   


COVID Protocols: Due to the increased number in positive Covid cases across the county, the school district is requiring some additional safety steps. If you have been exposed to someone that tests positive you must let me know and quarantine for 14 days (these individuals will work remotely). Remember, exposure is defined by:

  • You were within 6 feet of someone who has COVID-19 for a total of 15 minutes or more
  • You provided care at home to someone who is sick with COVID-19
  • You had direct physical contact with the person (hugged or kissed them)
  • You shared eating or drinking utensils
  • They sneezed, coughed, or somehow got respiratory droplets on you
Exposure has to be reported to Human Resources for contact tracing in case you should test positive. As a school, we are only required to communicate if we have a positive test from a staff member or student. At this time, we have not had any positive tests from staff members or from students that have been in-person. Remember the 3 W's - Wear your mask, Wash your hands, and Wait 6 feet. This will help us stay safe and healthy! 


PGE Health & Safety Cheat Sheet: It was asked if we would create a document that would highlight the important health and safety protocols for Plan B. We have created a two page "Health & Safety Cheat Sheet" for you to reference during Plan B for each part of the day. A hard copy of this cheat sheet will be placed in each staff member's box. Here is the link to the Google doc if you would like to have access to the electronic version https://docs.google.com/document/d/1H8p_0GlaX-5tZRfxsRD_fjBvQvf1b-Lf6KAwYig84ko/edit?usp=sharing




IF Updates  


NCELAREADS now open: DPI is holding a two-week study to help explore reading digital, complex texts.  Given the current conditions and increased use of technology, teachers are using more digital text in the classroom.  We will explore learning to read digitally, close read, and reading volume.  In our current and future instruction, more attention may be needed with helping students to read these digital, complex texts.  Click here to join this group.  Several Panda teachers are participating, so you are sure to see familiar faces in the group!  I can’t wait to see what we learn together!


Computers needed: We will need to gather up some computers from about 9:45-11:45 on March 1, 2, 4, 5 for CogAt testing.  We will make every effort to quickly get them back to you after testing so you will have access to them in the morning and in the afternoon.  I will be communicating with specific people to let you know when I will need to borrow your computers.  Thank you for understanding! 



Update Testing Dates: Please make sure you update your calendar for your grade level test dates. 

Feb 22-Mar 5: CogAt for all 2nd graders and select 5th graders
Feb 22-April 23 - ACCESS testing  


Upcoming Dates:
  
February 9 - PreK, Kindergarten, 1st, 4th & 5th Cohort A Dance Fit Celebration @ 2:10
February 9 - Staff Meeting @ 3:30
February 11 - 2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th Cohort B Dance Fit Celebration @ 2:10
February 15 - 19 - Remote Learning Week
February 16 - SIT @ 3:30
February 18 - Countdown to Kindergarten (10:00 - 7:00)
February 23 - School Pictures Grades 2nd - 5th
February 23 - SCC & Wellness Committees meet @ 3:30
February 25 - School Pictures Grades 2nd - 5th 
March 2 - PBIS & MTAC Committees meet @ 3:30
March 3 - Progress Reports go home


An SEL Book and activity idea from our library:  

The Don't Worry Book by Todd Parr.  This book is a perfect introduction to the idea of being worried or afraid.  It helps children see that everyone worries sometimes and reassures them that there’s always something comforting around the corner.  Have students draw a picture of when they worry on one side of a paper and what they can do about it on the other side.


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