Monday Memo
Week of May 14, 2018
WICKERSHAM ELEMENTARY
#MONDAYMOTIVATION
85%----FAMILY INVOLVEMENT GOALS
Class DOJO Goals
Our Goal is to have at least 77% of our families connected on ClassDOJO!
WE HAVE 85% OF OUR PARENTS CONNECTED!
Here are our latest totals as of 4/12/18
Stoltzfus: 96%
Heiser: 94%
Yerger: 88%
Massarotti: 74%
Acevedo: 81%
Kopp: 77%
Kirk: 86%
Swinton: 87%
Byerly: 71%
Carr: 100%
A.Miller: 81%
Tadlock: 93%
Aronson: 74%
N.Miller: 81%
Crawford: 89%
Gantz: 96%
Acker: 72%
Lotz: 83%
Morgan: 80%
School Announcements & Updates
Saturday- 5/19/18
GOTR Race- Those that Participate may wear their GOTR Race T-Shirt and Jeans on Monday 5/20
The race is at F&M College on Saturday, May 19th at 9:00am (arrival at 8:00am).
1. You can see what girls still need a buddy on this link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1F1TAheAvI-YOBDQ-w8NsLDza8S2i_Le2TKXnfclFqaE/edit?usp=sharing Sign up on this list.
2. Go to the official sign up page to sign up for the race: https://www.raceplanner.com/register/index/gotr5kspring2018?sid=102b1e8e857b415bbaef15a89ab61d60
3. If you register by midnight on Monday, May 14th, I can pick up your tshirt and race bib. If you register after that you can pick up your own items at 1062 Manheim Pike (our office) Wednesday 5/16: 11-2 & 4-7
and Thursday 5/17: 11-2 & 4-7 or at F&M Williamson Field on Friday 5/18: 3-6 and Saturday 5/19 race day: 7-8:30 am
Wick Family Help needed! We still need coverage 12:00-1:00, 1:00-2:00!
Staff members that help may wear jeans and Wick Wear on Monday, 5/21. Staff members participating will also receive an "early out pass" as a small token of appreciation.
Weekly Attendance Improvement Conference Schedule
Please click here to see which students and families are scheduled for an attendance improvement conference. Please let the office know about anyone students who have missed 3 consecutive days or more.
https://schoology.lancaster.k12.pa.us/course/1144756818/materials?f=113712229
From Family Involvement Committee
May 25th is our school carnival and we are looking for volunteers to help make the evening a success. Please fill out the survey to let us know if/when you are able to help.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfi1F_H2e5LoFUCQGQQRaY2ep5uwSEjn-1xXoKuBrTfFRbb5w/viewform?usp=sf_link
As we plan for another successful Spring Carnival we're looking for some donations. This year, we're asking for donations of ice, water bottles, drinks (juice or cans of soda), brown paper bags, hot dogs, hot dog rolls, ketchup, mustard, and napkins. If anyone has a cooler we can borrow during the carnival to keep the drinks cold, we'd appreciate a few of those too. Please let Heiser or Moyer know if you plan to donate. Thanks for helping to make this a great carnival!!
Upcoming EL Assessments
The ELD team will be administering the end of year WIDA MODEL assessment and reclassifying eligible EL students from May 16th - May 25th.
May 2018 Professional Learning Reflection Responses
All Staff Communications -Monday Memo:
https://goo.gl/forms/oma9jWwlWjkNYtgG3 To maximize everyone's efficiency and time, please do not send all staff emails- instead please request additions be made to the Monday Memo or email Mercado directly.
DISTRICT ANNOUNCEMENTS & UPDATES
3RD, 4TH, AND 5TH GRADE TEACHERS
The window for teachers will open on Monday, May 14 and will close on Friday, May 25. Attached is a checklist documentthat you may choose to share with your teachers to assist them in their work. This document also serves as a reminder of the required tasks that teachers must complete during this window
Student Attribution Updates
The following updates were recently announced by PDE regarding student attribution:
- Only students who are full academic year status (October 1 through the end of the testing window) will be counted for both participation and performance. The change is that full academic year status was not previously considered for the participation calculation.
- Math and Science data from first-year EL students will be counted for both participation and performance. The change is that this data was previously used for participation only.
We are still waiting to receive the official listing of attribution rules for this school year. However, the items above have been confirmed at this point.
Lancaster Science Factory STEM Themed Art Competition
Part of the expansion of the Lancaster Science Factory includes the installation of a large mosaic artwork in its grand entrance way. Students in K-12 are encouraged to submit their original STEM themed drawings to the competition. Five students will receive a $100 award for their drawing to be used in the design for the mosaic created by Kevin Lehman. The deadline for submission is June 15. Read more…
Voluntary PD Suggestions
CLICK THE LINK TO SEE THE 2ND SEMESTER OFFERINGS: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1226jAo2VFkURHOnMUPUJeT86e3SrwLUN7XPGxs3QxTo/edit#gid=631713831
Morning Meeting Focus: BATHROOM
See someone going above and beyond...in addition to the paper version of the Staff Spotlight found in the main office here is a link that can also be used to celebrate each other…it can be completely anonymous and there is also a spot for choice on how you feel the celebration should be shared.
It isn't too late!!! Start tweeting now! Use your teacher iPad!
We currently have 16 members tweeting out Wickersham celebrations!!! Check out who is on twitter!
Week-At-A-Glance
Monday-5/14/18
- Last day of Cub scouts
Tuesday-5/15/18
- Pizza with Principal @ Wickersham (due to anticipated rain)
Wednesday 5/16/18
- ARC Coaching Day
- Mercado Out - AM
Thursday 5/17/18-
- 5th grade Trip to Washington DC-Approved Chaperones: Sefcik, Kile
- Mercado out - AM
Friday 5/18/18
- Jeans Day- $5 Staff/ $3 Support Staff- Proceeds will go to PTO- specifically to help cover the cost of Wickersham students who are unable to pay for end of year field trips
- Wertman- Hand MS visit with 5th grade students AM
Saturday- 5/19/18
GOTR Race- Those that Participate may wear their GOTR Race T-Shirt and Jeans on Monday 5/20
The race is at F&M College on Saturday, May 19th at 9:00am (arrival at 8:00am).
1. You can see what girls still need a buddy on this link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1F1TAheAvI-YOBDQ-w8NsLDza8S2i_Le2TKXnfclFqaE/edit?usp=sharing Sign up on this list.
2. Go to the official sign up page to sign up for the race: https://www.raceplanner.com/register/index/gotr5kspring2018?sid=102b1e8e857b415bbaef15a89ab61d60
3. If you register by midnight on Monday, May 14th, I can pick up your tshirt and race bib. If you register after that you can pick up your own items at 1062 Manheim Pike (our office) Wednesday 5/16: 11-2 & 4-7
and Thursday 5/17: 11-2 & 4-7 or at F&M Williamson Field on Friday 5/18: 3-6 and Saturday 5/19 race day: 7-8:30 am
Happy Birthday!
May 12- Tim Johnson
May 25th- Nate Miller
May 29th- Corey Lipisko