Monday Memo
Week of January 29, 2018
WICKERSHAM ELEMENTARY
Weekly quick reads for professional learning...
#MONDAYMOTIVATION
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
Ipads/Laptops/Devices
Amazing sharing of devices is happening in the building and is encouraged. To ensure the safety and security of all of the devices, please make sure you have all of your assigned devices at the end of each school day in your classroom. Please also make sure devices are plugged in prior leaving each day.
BOOK FAIR
The Scholastic Book Fair will be January 29-February 2 in the Media Center! Please have your students preview the Book Fair during your scheduled book exchange time. Classes who have book exchange on cycle day 4 can preview at the same book exchange time, on Wednesday (1/31). If students bring in money for the book fair, they may go down at any time to make their purchase. Encourage parents to stop by the Book Fair during Parent Conferences! Any questions contact Steph Moyer.
GOTR
Girls on the Run registration begins this week! Would you like to help this season with GOTR but can't commit to the whole season? We have an opportunity for you!
We are asking one or two staff members a week to join us as a GUEST COACH on the run - we have girls of all abilities: walk, jog, run, or a combination of all - and we need help to keep them all motivated. The run part of the program is around 3:45-4:30. Visit this link - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZG8KqrT2Yv77Hq2p5SYnPMXJn2Ch3W2F-qKg0cQIf18/edit?usp=sharing - and see what week(s) works best for you. Please also read the information at the bottom of the form.
The girls would love to see you all this season!
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
Don't forget to signup to bring something for the February conference lunch: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1MdWFpCBwpmI5pnVNl4CjpWIoe_8AKwgl2bYuaO4HVkg/edit?usp=sharing.
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.
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
Report Card Companion Documents
Report Card Companion Documents in English will be delivered to schools on January 24, 25 and 26 under the Coaches’ attention. Report Card Companion Documents in Spanish and Nepalese can be found on the P Drive> Elementary Report Card Companion Documents. Schools should make the necessary quantities in Spanish and Nepalese. Questions? Please contact Jessica Sherman.
Voluntary PD Model (VPDM) Semester Two
The Voluntary PD Semester Two Catalog is now available! The catalog link and participant guidelines will be emailed to all teachers this week. The instructor guidelines and pay sheet will be emailed to all instructors.
Here are a few reminders for administrators:
Please encourage your staff to participate in sessions this semester.
If an administrator would like to participate in a session, please sign up in Frontline/My Learning Plan. When you sign in at the session, it is important that you write the word “ADMIN” beside your name.
All Instructor Additional Pay Forms must be signed by the Principal and then sent to Lisa Hardwig, OTL.
All VPDM forms are updated on the Intranet, and they are attached here as well.
VPDM Participant Instructions- Semester Two
Voluntary PD Instructor Additional Pay Form
Link to the Voluntary PD Semester Two Catalog: VOLUNTARY PD SEMESTER TWO CATALOG
Lancaster-Lebanon Sumdog Math Contest starts on 02/09/2018
Sumdog is a computer Math and ELA fluency program where students practice skills aligned to your Standards. This social enterprise organizes math contests for Lancaster-Lebanon and would like to help students at School District of Lancaster get involved. Students simply log onto Sumdog and answer math questions while playing Sumdog games. All of the standards-aligned questions are adapted to the student, so everyone has an equal chance of winning. The top 3 classes win a subscription to Sumdog’s premium teaching tools! There are also participation awards and certificates for top students.
Find out more, including how to enter here: sumdog.com/enter_contest
Contact Ria Beeson, ria@sumdog.com for any questions or support getting involved.
March Math Madness MX3 –Imagine Learning (formerly Think Through Math)
Imagine Math is gearing up for the 11th Annual March “Math” Madness (MX3) to determine the top Imagine Math school in the nation. The competition is held from January 22, 2018 to February 28, 2018. Students from each school need to log in and pass their math lessons. Schools with the highest average of passed lessons qualify for the Sweet 16 round on March 1st. Please refer to the link below for additional information.
Voluntary PD Suggestions
CLICK THE LINK TO SEE THE 2ND SEMESTER OFFERINGS: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1226jAo2VFkURHOnMUPUJeT86e3SrwLUN7XPGxs3QxTo/edit#gid=631713831
February Suggestions:
2/10/18- 8 a.m.- Fulton Elementary- Understanding Childhood Trauma Session 1
2/21/18- 4:30 p.m.- Phoenix Academy- Consistent Classroom Consequences
2/22/18-McCaskey East- 4:30 p.m.-Schoology Level 1
2/24/18-OTL- 8:30 a.m.- ARC Support K-1
2/24/18-OTL 12:30 p.m. ARC Support 2-3
2/28/18-4:30 p.m.- Washington- The Google Drive-Using Slides in the Classroom
Morning Meeting Focus: SAFE
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-1/29/2018
Tuesday- 1/30/18
- Mercado/Kopp Out PM- Instructional Tech Meeting
- STEM Fair Boards Due
- PT Conferences
Thursday 2/1
- PT Conferences
Friday 2/2
- PT Conferences
Happy Birthday!
1/31 Mrs. Schnader