WHS Staff Update
11/07/19
WHS Goal Updates
- Literacy -
The Science Open Response Window begins Nov 18th.
Close Reading - Close Reading is an effective strategy that can be used across content areas. Please invite admin to observe when you are planning to utilize this strategy. All teachers should invite an administrator in once each semester for a Close Reading Observation.
- Math -
Check out the Math Action Plans from last 10/25 PD https://sccsd.instructure.com/courses/94092/discussion_topics/53054
Read HERE for more information on the 8 Common Core Math Practices that can be used across content areas.
- Behavior
Don't forget Positive Postcards are available in the PLC room. The back of the cards have a coupon for $1 for student admission to one of our Home events. Please take the opportunity to recognize students that are doing well in your classes.
Monday's Agenda: 11/11/19
Veteran's Day Celebration
#WhateverItTakes
Nuts & Bolts
2:10 - 2:25 Media Center
PBIS Update
2:25 - 2:35
Building Goal Peer Observation Sign-up
2:35 - 3:05
Peer Observation Exchange Time
Building Maintenance Requests
Hallways
Apply for a Foundation Grant!!
The deadline to apply is Nov 25th!
Reminder for Annual EL Notices
Annual Notices of all EL students are placed in the staff mail boxes. You are receiving one packet for each student in an EL program. The ESL / World Languages Department ask that you distribute them during homeroom to the students, and request for the notice to be signed and returned. All completed notices need to be turned in to building registrar. If you have any questions please contact Tran Ngo ngoa@live.siouxcityschools.com
Jeans for Troops
GI Go Fund is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization that provides assistance to all military veterans, with a focus on veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan, by helping them find employment, access housing, and secure their educational and health benefits.
We are WEST
From our discussion on Monday, I have provided more information from the District Equity office below.
Access to Gender-Segregated Activities and Facilities
With respect to all restrooms, locker rooms or changing facilities, students shall have access to facilities that correspond to their gender identity. Schools may maintain separate restroom, locker room or changing facilities for male and female students, provided that they allow all students equal access to facilities that are consistent with their gender identity. Students, including nonbinary students, should determine which facilities are consistent with their gender identity.Any student who is uncomfortable using a shared sex-separated facility, regardless of the reason, shall, upon the student’s request, be provided with a safe and non-stigmatizing alternative. This may include, for example, addition of a privacy partition or curtain, provision to use a nearby private restroom or office, or a separate changing schedule. However, requiring a transgender or gender nonconforming student to use a separate space threatens to publicly identify and stigmatize the student as transgender and should not be done unless requested by a student. Under no circumstances may students be required to use sex-segregated facilities that are inconsistent with their gender identity.Where they exist, schools shall designate facilities designed for use by one person at a time as accessible to all students regardless of gender. However, under no circumstances may a student be required to use separate facilities because they are transgender or gender nonconforming. Schools are encouraged to incorporate single-user facilities and greater privacy into new construction or renovation, and to assess ways to increase privacy for all students in existing facilities.
DISCRIMINATION AGAINST TRANSGENDER AND GENDER NONCONFORMING STUDENTS
Discrimination often affects transgender and gender nonconforming students in particular ways that prevent them from fully participating in the school environment and impacts their ability to learn. Discrimination can take forms such as ignoring or failing to respond to ongoing bullying and harassment, holding the student to strict or unreasonable applications of a school dress code, disclosure of confidential information, preventing students from using appropriate restrooms, harassment or discriminatory discipline by teachers and staff, and even suspension or expulsion. By adopting policies such as this Model, School Districts will have procedures in place for creating a welcoming environment for all students and avoiding these forms of discrimination.
Holiday Guidelines
Madrigal Time
Administrator Walkthroughs
These are meant to be five minute snapshots of the classroom. Principals will send you an email with the walkthrough form attached.
Please also be sure to invite us to lessons when you plan to utilize Close Reading.
Increased Entrance Safety
Mark Your Calendars!
November 12 - Audrie & Daisy showing for 9th graders
November 14 - ASVAB Testing, FAFSA Completion Day
November 16 - Saturday School
November 19 - 22 PBIS Grade Level Assembly during Advisory
November 28-29 Thanksgiving Break
December 7 Saturday School
December 14 Saturday School
Dec 21 - Jan 5 Winter Break
January 11 Saturday School
January 16 Last Day of Semester 1
January 17 Teacher Work Day
Semester 1 Grading Timeline
SEMESTER 1-AUGUST 23, 2019- JANUARY 19, 2020
Marking Period 1(ending 10/29/19) Assessment Scores and Progress Report grades
Canvas updated by Wednesday, October 30 at 4:00PM
Marking Period 2 (ending 1/16/20) Assessment Scores and Semester Grades
Canvas updated by Friday, January 17 at 4:00PM
Upcoming Monday PDs
Upcoming Monday PD
11/11 2:05 - 3:05 Veteran's Day Celebration, Set up Peer Observations
11/18 2:05 - 3:50 IPDP Groups and Open Response Student Reporting
11/25 2:05 - 3:05 Chat & Chew
12/2 2:05 - 3:50 PLCs - IPDP Groups
12/9 2:05 - 3:05 Close Reading Refresher, Planning with Purpose for Sem 2
12/16 2:05 - 3:05 Community Connections
12/23 Winter Break
12/30 Winter Break