Hey Panda Family,
Next week is going to look different. Some will take on new roles and some will assume new responsibilities. Y'all have handled this whole process so professionally and I only expect that to continue. Thank you for your dedication, your support for one another, and your tremendous work ethic. We will reset on Monday and continue to do great things. Thanks for all you do! Have a great weekend.
Here are the Weekly Wrap updates for this week:
New Updates
Staffing Updates: The Reduction in Force and the Reconciliation process has ended. Here is a summary of the final outcomes:
- Ms. Biance was assigned to a 2nd Grade Teacher position at Sedge Garden Elementary
- Mr. Collins was assigned to an EC TA position at Kimmel Farm Elementary
- Ms. Lloyd will be the long-term sub for Ms. Charles during her maternity leave. Ms. Lloyd is graciously going to continue to volunteer to run our Book Fair in the fall
- Ms. Gardner will be split between Piney Grove & Caleb's Creek. Beginning the week of 9/22, Ms. Gardner's consistent schedule will be Monday, Wednesday, and alternating Fridays with us. Here is her schedule as of right now - Gardner's Schedule
- Ms. Landreth's hours will be 9:00 - 3:30 each day. Ms. Landreth is graciously going to volunteer hours each day to help keep the front desk running smoothly.
This has been a very difficult month to start the school year. I greatly miss our staff that was impacted over the summer and we are certainly going to miss our staff that will be at new schools next week. I know you will do great things at your new schools.
September 15: We will have a short staff meeting on Monday morning @ 8:00 in the Media Center. I want to review all schedule changes, duty assignments, and address any questions that are still lingering. After this meeting the remainder of the day will be a workday. Please take advantage of this time.
Monthly Staff Meeting: We will still have our regular monthly staff meeting on Tuesday, September 16 @ 3:30 in the Media Center. Here is the agenda:
- Good News & Pandagrams
- SECU Presentation
- Corebridge Financial Presentation
- Pierce Group Benefits
- Good of the Order
iReady & Mclass Student Reports: Please make sure to share student Mclass BOY & iReady BOY results with your parents. You can send them to Ms. Owens or Mr. Elkins to print in color, or you can send them to the parents electronically. This would be a great task to work on during Monday's workday.
Updated Duty Rosters AM & PM: We have updated the morning and afternoon duty rosters to reflect the changes to our staff. The new schedule takes effect on Tuesday, September 16. Please read over it. Here is the link: Duty Roster Changes
Fall Fire Marshall Inspection: We passed our inspection!
Start With Hello Week (from Ms. Ceglowski): Start with Hello Week is all about making new connections, spreading kindness, and helping everyone feel included. See the full list of activities for next week in the graphic below.
Fleet Feet: Check out this wonderful deal for WS/FCS educators! Thank you to Ms. Howell for sharing. See the graphic below. It is for Fleet Feet in Winston-Salem & Clemmons.
Previous Updates
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
Picture Day Date Changes: We had to adjust our school picture day dates due to the school calendar changes. Here are the new dates for picture day. Please adjust the dates on your calendar:
- September 29 - Picture Day
- October 29 - Picture Retakes
Individual and Group Counseling (from Ms. Ceglowski): Please use this link to refer a student for me to see individually or in a group. This way we aren't using names in emails and I will have all the information in the same place. The form is very short. I will get an email notification when you submit it. Individual and Group Counseling Form
Student Pictures: Homeroom teachers, please make sure to take individual pictures of your students and turn in one copy to Mr. Elkins. Here are the details:
- Hang above the bookbag hook, on the wall outside your classroom, etc.
- If you need help developing the pictures see Ms. True
- Give receipt to Ms. Owens with your name on it to be reimbursed
- Please make 2 copies of each student
- One for you and one for Mr. Elkins
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
Guidance Lessons (from Ms. Ceglowski): I'm excited to get started visiting classrooms for Guidance Lessons. If you haven't already, please sign up using this link.
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:
Sept. 15-19 - Start with Hello Week
- 15 - Meet Your Needs Monday
- 16 - Teamwork Tuesday- Wear green or Panda Gear
- 17 - Wacky Wednesday- dress wacky! Sit with a new friend at lunch or with/play with someone new
- 18 - Thankful Thursday- write a letter of thanks to your trusted adult at the school
- 19 - Feel Good Friday- students write words of encouragement or compliments
Sept. 15 - Work day - Staff Meeting @ 8:00
Sept. 16 - Lockdown drill @ 9:30
Sept. 16 - Staff meeting @ 3:30
Sept. 17 - Gardner & Guffey @ TC training - all day
Sept. 18 - PTA Spirit Night @ Chicken Salad Chick
Sept. 19 - Ceglowski & Gardner @ Code Training - 8:30-11:30
Sept. 19 - Fire drill @ 2:10
Sept. 22-26 - Spirit Week
- 22: Neon/sunglasses - Shine bright
- 23: Sports - Be an All-star
- 24: Alien Day: Get creative with out-of-this-world outfits
- 25: Include Others: Dress up like a friend
- 26: Spirit Wear/Panda
Sept. 22-27 - Book Fair
Sept. 25 - Kernersville Pharmacy flu shots 7:00-9:00
Sept. 27- Fall Festival 9:00-1:00
