Week of 1/5 - 1/9

Hey Panda Family,

What are you going to do to make the second half of the school year great? We want every student to leave in May saying this was the "best year ever"! What can we do to make this happen? As you ponder these questions I hope you will find opportunities over these next two quarters to explore new ways to engage the students, challenge their thinking, and help them reach their goals. If something is working, keep doing it. If you are struggling in an area, try a new approach. There are great things to come for the remainder of this year and I am excited for us to experience them together! 🐼

Here are the Weekly Wrap updates for this week:

New Updates

ACCESS Testing: We will begin ACCESS testing next week. Mrs. Pereda will complete the testing. Please do not send her regular groups unless she sends for the students.

Testing Plan

Proctors: Flynn, Bowman, Seely, Idol, Vermilyea, Postle, Russell

Please don't hesitate to contact Ms. Guffey with any questions or concerns.

NC Check-Ins: We will have the Math Check-In #2 on Tuesday, January 13 for 3^rd and 4^th grade. You may pick up your materials in the morning in Ms. Guffey's room (126). Refer to the Testing Plan (you must be logged into your WSFCS account to view) for logistics.

Testers: 3^rd and 4^th grade teachers, Idol, Seely, Landis, Barnes, Russell, Postle, Flynn

Students in pull-out locations will return to their classrooms when their testing session is completed. There will be a cart between the 3^rd and 4th-grade hallways with extra paper, mice, and headphones. Please make sure all Chromebooks are charged for testing. Email Ms. Guffey with any questions or concerns.

CORE Awards Nominations: It is time to nominate for the 2025-2026 Piney Grove Core Awards.  There are four awards: 

• Teacher of the Year 

• Classified Employee of the Year

• Certified Instructional Support Personnel of the Year

• Volunteer of the Year

Please use the links below to nominate individuals for these awards.  There are explanations listed on each Google Form.  Access to the forms are through your WSFCS account.  You won't be able to access the form through personal google accounts. 

Core Awards have changed this year.  School Counselors, Psychologists, and Social Workers have their own categories this year.  Anyone can nominate for those positions.  The links were send out last week by the district.  That limits the candidates for the Certified Instructional Support Personnel of the Year (especially for our school).   

In the past, I have been asked for information on who is eligible for specific roles. This spreadsheet has everyone listed under their correct category.  There are three sheets.  Click the tab at the bottom to go between the categories.  Our custodial staff is no longer employee by WSFCS so they are not listed.  Child Nutrition does their own nominations, so cafeteria staff is not included either.  Beginning Teachers are not eligible.  Staff have to have been in the position for 2 full years. Grade level/school switches are fine.  

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We will have nominations open until Sunday, January 11th at 4:00pm.  Voting links will be sent after nominations are collected.  Please let me know if you have any questions.  Thank you!!!!

Teacher of the Year 

Classified Employee of the Year

Certified Instructional Support Personnel of the Year 

Volunteer of the Year

Baby Shower: Please join us on Wednesday, January 14 @ 3:30 in the Media Center to celebrate Ms. Salimeno and the new addition to her family! Here is a link to her registry: Salimeno Baby Shower Registry

Classroom Guidance: Here is the Booking page for quarter 3 Classroom Guidance.  Please sign up for a time for Ms. Ceglowski to come and visit your class by clicking here.

Field Day: We had to adjust the date for Field Day. The new Field Day date is April 24. Please mark your calendar. 

100th Day of School: The 100th Day of School changed from January 26 to January 27 due to school closed on 12/5. Please mark your calendar accordingly. 

Scott Rempe: Scott Rempe has been added to our Sub List. His number is 336-408-6842. He did a great job subbing in Art this week! 

Group Photos for Yearbook (from Ms. True): If you have not submitted a group photo for your yearbook page, I need it asap.

Gardner's January Schedule: Gardner's schedule for January - HERE

HB 805 Book Scanning (from Ms. Epperley): If you are scanning your classroom library, you do not need to add ELA books from the district.  That information has already been added to the spreadsheet. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to Ms. Epperley. 

SCC Seasonal Gathering DATE CHANGE (from Ms. Mabe & Ms. Mathis): We are having to alter the date for our night out at Stock and Grain.  It appears that there is no longer the option of a band Friday night so we are adjusting to Saturday instead.  There is an acoustic rock band, Flannel, performing from 8:00-11:00 that evening. Please mark your calendar for SATURDAY, January 17, 2026, to join us at Stock and Grain at 6:30 p.m. in High Point. If you have already responded to the google doc, I have changed the settings so that you can change your response if needed. Thank you for your patience and we apologize for the confusion. If you plan to attend, please fill out this form so we know how many people to expect and how many tables to reserve - Stock and Grain Event Form.

Mclass Progress Monitoring: Progress monitoring will be paused in January during MOY testing. Here is the link to the progress monitoring calendar: Mclass Progress Monitoring Schedule. 

Previous Updates

PBIS Reminder: Please complete the final Code lesson by Friday, January 16, 2026.

• K-2 lesson - LINK
• 3-5 lesson - LINK

Fluency Flight iReady: The Fluency Flight iReady game that helps students practice math fact fluency has been activated. All students should have access to this game in iReady. 

HB 805: A new state law has been passed that now requires us to catalog our classroom libraries and provide these lists to parents if they ask. Here is the information principals received - House Bill 805. MTAC has shared some very easy steps to accomplish this task. I know this is not ideal, and somewhat of a hassle, but we have to do it (sorry). We will discuss it more in PLTs if you have questions. Here is a link to the directions if you want to go ahead and knock it out - Catalog Your Classroom Library. If you would like a volunteer to help catalog your classroom library for you please complete this form - Request for a Volunteer to help catalog. All cataloging must be completed by 2/2/2026. 

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:

• Teacher Reimbursement for PGE PTA
• PTA Reimbursement - non teachers

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. 

• NC Check Ins Schedule 
• i-Ready Testing Schedule

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:

PGE Event Calendar 2025-2026

          

Jan. 7-28 - DIBELS MOY

Jan. 9 - Report Cards go home

Jan. 12 - Mar. 6 - ACCESS for ELLs 2.0

Jan. 13 - Check-in #2 - Math - Grades 3 & 4

Jan. 13 - SIT @ 3:30

Jan. 14 - Elkins @ Principal's Meeting

Jan. 14 - Ceglowski at meeting- 10:00-4:00

Jan. 14 - Baby Shower for Mrs. Salimeno @ 3:30 - Media Center

Jan. 15 - 5th Grade Physical Science Check-In

Jan. 16 - Gardner @ AP meeting 

Jan. 17 - SCC Event @ Stock & Grain - 6:30

Jan. 19 - MLK Holiday- No school 

Jan. 20 - Ceglowski off campus until 12:00

Jan. 20 - Staff meeting @ 3:30

Jan. 20 - Kindergarten Meet and Greet @ 5:00-6:30

Jan. 22 - Check-in #2- ELA - Grades 3-5

Jan. 23 - Gardner & Ceglowski at Code training until 12:00

Jan. 27 - 100th Day of School

Jan. 27 - Class Pictures - stage - Schedule HERE 

Jan. 28 - 1st grade Field Trip - Kaleideum - 9:00-1:30

Week of 12/15 - 12/19

Hey Panda Family,

You made it! Here comes winter break! You are halfway through the year! I want to personally thank each one of you for everything you have done for me and our school community over the past six months. It doesn't go unnoticed and it means more than you know. This has been a tough six months with all the budget cuts and the reduction in force to staff. Through it all you continue to work hard, treat each other as family, and make positive impacts on our students. Our word for the year is Explore. It has definitely felt like quite the exploration at times, but I wouldn't want to be on this trip with anyone else. Thanks for all you do. I wish you and your family a happy holidays and a Merry Christmas! 

Here are the Weekly Wrap updates for this week:

New Updates

Teacher Workday: Monday, December 22 is an RT workday. All Certified Staff may work from school or telework from home. Instructional Assistants do not work on Monday. The building will be open at 8:00 on Monday morning for anyone that wants to work from school. 

iReady Top Class for Reading Growth: Congratulations to the Top 10 classes for Reading Growth in iReady during the MOY testing window.

Top 10 Classes for iReady Reading Growth

Brookshire 127%

Floyd 123%

Bullins 119%

Corlett 108%

Laughlin 106%

Jones 105%

Mabe 100%

Gant 95%

Miller 94%

Youtz 91%

Vaden 91%

iReady Top Class for Math Growth: Congratulations to the Top 10 classes for Math Growth in iReady during the MOY testing window.

Top 10 Classes for iReady Math Growth

Musten 90%

Honeycutt 83%

Miller 79%

Mitchell 77%

Seabourn 71%

Ashburn 69%

Edwards 66%

Medley 64%

Bullins 62%

Gant 62%

Panico 62%

2nd Quarter Grades: The last day of second quarter is December 19. Report cards are due to Ms. True by the end of the day on January 2. Report cards will go home on January 9. 

Fluency Flight iReady: The Fluency Flight iReady game that helps students practice math fact fluency has been activated. All students should have access to this game in iReady. 

PBIS Reminders: When we return from winter break, take time the first few days to review all common area procedures and classroom procedures. Almost treat it like the first day of school making sure all students know the expectations for behavior. Here are a few other reminders:

• Set the tone for the rest of the school year by correcting behavior and practicing our expectations. 
• Complete the final Code lesson with your students. 
• K-2 lesson- LINK
• 3-5 lesson- LINK

SCC Seasonal Gathering (from Ms. Mabe & Ms. Mathis): In lieu of our traditional holiday get-together in December, SCC has decided to organize a social event in January so that we can relax and enjoy it without the pressure of the holiday craze.  Please mark your calendar for Friday, January 16, 2026, to join us at Stock and Grain at 6:30 p.m. in High Point.  There will be live music that evening from 7-10 p.m.  There are various food options, a full bar if you would like to order something fun, and a coffee and dessert vendor.  We look forward to a fun, relaxing evening!  Significant others are welcome.  No children please. If you plan to attend, please fill out this form so we know how many people to expect and how many tables to reserve - Stock and Grain Event Form.

Mclass Progress Monitoring: Progress monitoring will be paused in January during MOY testing. Here is the link to the progress monitoring calendar: Mclass Progress Monitoring Schedule. 

Shoutouts: Let's celebrate the wonderful things happening around our school! 

• From Ms. Rempe - This goes to Epperley for catalog scanning all hallway little libraries! To all the ladies in the office for being my super panda each and every day!! 

• From Ms. Medley - Please do a huge shout out to everyone that helped with pics of Santa! Everyone plays a huge part in the success of this fundraiser and we couldn't do it without you!  
  Big Shout out to Jenn Seabourn for being a problem solver!  She is always willing to jump in and help with a problem!

Previous Updates

HB 805: A new state law has been passed that now requires us to catalog our classroom libraries and provide these lists to parents if they ask. Here is the information principals received - House Bill 805. MTAC has shared some very easy steps to accomplish this task. I know this is not ideal, and somewhat of a hassle, but we have to do it (sorry). We will discuss it more in PLTs if you have questions. Here is a link to the directions if you want to go ahead and knock it out - Catalog Your Classroom Library. If you would like a volunteer to help catalog your classroom library for you please complete this form - Request for a Volunteer to help catalog. All cataloging must be completed by 2/2/2026. 

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:

• Teacher Reimbursement for PGE PTA
• PTA Reimbursement - non teachers

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. 

• NC Check Ins Schedule 
• i-Ready Testing Schedule

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:

PGE Event Calendar 2025-2026

          

Dec. 22 - Teacher Workday

Dec. 23-Jan. 1 - Winter Break

Jan. 2 - Teacher Workday

Jan. 2 - Report cards are due to Ms. True 

Jan. 6 - PBIS & Wellness Committees meet @ 3:30

Jan. 7-28 - DIBELS MOY

Jan. 9 - Report Cards go home

Jan. 12 - Mar. 6 - ACCESS for ELLs 2.0

Jan. 13 - Check-in #2- Math - Grades 3 & 4

Jan. 13 - SIT @ 3:30

Jan. 14 - Elkins @ Principal's Meeting

Jan. 14 - Baby Shower for Mrs. Salimeno @ 3:30 - Media Center

Jan. 15 - 5th Grade Physical Science Check-In

Jan. 16 - SCC Event @ Stock & Grain - 6:30