Tuesday Memo
Week of January 16, 2018
WICKERSHAM ELEMENTARY
Weekly quick reads for professional learning...
#TUESDAYMOTIVATION
WE MADE IT!!!!!----FAMILY INVOLVEMENT GOALS
Class DOJO Goals
Our Goal is to have at least 77% of our families connected on ClassDOJO!
WE HAVE 79% OF OUR PARENTS CONNECTED!
Here are our latest totals as of 1/5/18
Stoltzfus: 87%
Heiser: 75%
Yerger: 91%
Massarotti: 73%
Acevedo: 83%
Kopp: 64%
Kirk:73%
Swinton: 75%
Byerly: 70%
Carr: 87%
A.Miller: 85%
Tadlock: 86%
Aronson: 75%
N.Miller: 81%
Crawford: 74%
Gantz: 89%
5th Grade: 76%
School Announcements & Updates
Report Cards
Grade Files will open at 2pm on January 16th and all grades should be entered by 6pm on January 24th. Please remember to enter a comment for any student receiving 1's or 4's. The office will print report cards to be distributed at Parent Teacher Conferences on February 1 and February 2, 2018. If you have any issues submitting grades please submit an IT Helpdesk Ticket.
PLEASE DO-
If ANY of your student laptops indicate a server error, please immediately enter a help desk ticket. This is the ONLY way we can ensure all our instructional technology is operating the way it should.
P/T Conferences Documents
Please ensure the documents are updated regularly. This helps ensure we are most efficient in scheduling/responding to families.
Conference Appointment Confirmation
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IzV56coTLotefK9_3KAYvKwfvTOp_OMwK1ubHcCbaO8/edit?usp=sharing
Wick PT Conference Schedules
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/12erZc0sHR8yvG2Yf6nA8imNvQMp8b_ub4VIggM5Npf0/edit?usp=sharing
Conference Luncheon
November conference lunch was such a success and appreciated by everyone that we'd like to do it again for February conferences. If you'd like to bring something to share, please sign up on this link: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1MdWFpCBwpmI5pnVNl4CjpWIoe_8AKwgl2bYuaO4HVkg/edit?usp=sharing.
Schoology Update
January Faculty Council Minutes
PBIS Group- Documents from Dyanne have been posted in the PBIS Group.
Building STEM FAIR
Our building STEM FAIR is just around the corner. Boards can be dropped off in the library on Jan 31 until 3:00. Be sure the teacher's name along with all members of the team who created the board are clearly written on the back of the board. Please under the name of the student who will represent the board , at the fair should their board be chosen to move on.
National AMVETS Americanism Contest
It is time for the annual National AMVETS Americanism Contest, sponsored locally by AMVETS Post 19 and AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary #19; 715 Fairview Ave., Lancaster. The theme for this year’s Americanism Contest is “Why is the Constitution Important to Me?”
The following items are attached at the end of the Tuesday Memo:
Letter to Principals/Teachers explaining the Americanism Contest
Local Americanism Contest flyer, providing general information on the program; deadline dates (03/02/2018); and contact information.
Complete Americanism Contest packet from National AMVETS which includes Entry Forms and Contest Rules for grades K5 through 12; as well as general program information.
The packets may be sent home with each child for entry independent of the school. Student entries have a deadline March 2, 2018. Please contact Susan Lasch, President, AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary #19 with questions at 717-405-0296 or at amvets19contest@outlook.com.
January Early Release Wednesday Reflection- If you haven't already, please take 2 minutes to complete the reflection from our January Professional Learning.
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.
Middle of Year Assessment Reminders
This calendar can also be found on schoology.
DISTRICT ANNOUNCEMENTS & UPDATES
Pearson Science Log-In for Teachers
Teachers should continue to use the same configuration for Pearson Realize access. Please share this information with teachers.
Username – network username
Password – EBusername1!
A previous Schoology update stated that we could move to single sign-in through Clever; however, that is not the case. A second message has been posted to Schoology with the correct configuration.
ACCESS Monitoring from PDE
We have been informed that PDE will be conducting monitoring of our ACCESS testing beginning January 22. Monitoring may be in the form of on-site visits or “desk monitoring” where we are required to submit documents. Please be sure to communicate with your ELD team and leadership team. As we know more, we will provide information to you and to your ELD Building Contact. If you have any questions, contact Amber Hilt.
Support Staff PD- January 26
The following email went out to all Support Staff on Monday:
Our next Support Staff Professional Development Day will be held on Friday, January 26, 2018. All Support Staff members will participate in this training session. Regardless of the number of hours you are scheduled to work, everyone is expected to attend the full day of training.
Please mark your calendars and note that more details will follow shortly.
Please contact Cheryl Horn with any questions
Voluntary PD Suggestions
Morning Meeting Focus: RESPONSIBLE IN CLASSROOM
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-1/15/2018
Schools/Offices Closed
Tuesday- 1/16/18
- Attendance Meetings
Thursday 1/18/18
- Tentative Make-Up Data Day for 3rd & K5
- Pizza With Principal
Friday 1/19/18
- AM Fire Drill Possible
- ARC COACH DAY
- Dr. Butterfield Visit to Wickersham
- January Jeans Day Opportunity- All staff members may wear jeans for $5 each Friday in January or by donating at least $10 restaurant gift card/cash donation for the month to help lift the spirits and support Ms. Nixdorf.
Happy Birthday!
1/31 Mrs. Schnader