The Principal's Nest
May 5th, 2019
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week
This week we celebrate educators all over the world who give 110% of themselves to improve the learning and lives of students. Among those teachers, are over 110 employees that make up West View Elementary, some of the most qualified and dedicated group of teachers that I know. This week, I hope you enjoy being showered by out PTA, freebies from local business, and the "thank you's" from your students and noneducators.
WVES Kitchen Table
Lunch Date
Awesome Visitor
Talented Students
4th grade Fun
It takes a village
Lockdown Drill
As you all know, we have to do a Lockdown drill this quarter. Please review procedures with your students as we will more than likely have this week.
Friendly Reminders:
-Doors should remain locked at all times
-Doors should be closed when you leave the room to attend recess, lunch, etc.
-When closing your doors, pull students in the hallway to your room and make a note of it
-Students should remain quiet
-Stay locked down until a staff member unlocks your door and tells you that the drill is over
-Do not release any students to the hallway until you have been notified and an announcement has been made
PTA Events for Teacher Appreciation Week
Welcome to a Magical Teacher Appreciation Week 2019
Please be our guest….
Monday – 5/6/19
It’s a character breakfast! Stop by the office beginning at 8AM to enjoy some yummies to start your day! McDonald’s biscuits, fruit, and juice
-Feel free to kick off the week in your favorite Disney attire!
-Redneck BBQ orders are due by 3PM
Tuesday – 5/7/19
Start off the day with some sweets! In the office, Krispy Kreme doughnuts, fruit, juice, and coffee will be your magical treat to start this terrific Tuesday!
Wednesday – 5/8/19
Look out for treats to come rolling your way!
Thursday – 5/9/19
Dessert Day! Stop by the office beginning at 10:15 to try
out some marvelous sweets!
Friday – 5/10/19
Redneck BBQ Duty Free lunch
-Lunch will be served on the stage in the cafeteria. Enjoy your duty-free lunch!
You will find your lunch order form and a raffle ticket in your mailbox. Please complete the lunch order form and return by the end of the day on Monday in the princess box located by the mailboxes. Please hold on to your raffle ticket for your chance to win prizes through out the week. Thank you for all that you do!
Transfer Request
"Requests for transfer must be renewed each year to ensure active and current intent. To request or renew a transfer request, complete the online transfer request form no later than June 15th of the current year.
Once submitted, the request is reviewed and approved by Human Resources. Once approved, your request is entered into our database and a notification email is sent to both you and your current supervisor/principal. The transfer database is shared with principals/supervisors, and they are notified as new requests are made. "
Also, if you are a TA seeking a teaching position here or at other schools, you will need to fill out the transfer too.
Remember, if you are on the transfer list, you still must seek out interviews, contacting schools and applying on Teacher Match. As a principal, I look at the transfer list when I have vacancies but am more inclined to interview those who have reached out to me and are proactive. Just a little advice.
The Week Ahead
Teacher Appreciation Week............. You may wear jeans this week! =) Enjoy
PTA Meeting and Board Elections- "WVES Kitchen Table" 6 pm in the cafeteria
Tuesday, May 7th
EOG Test Training (2nd option for anyone who did not attend session 1)
Wednesday, May 8th
Test Training Session 2- 4:15 pm
Thursday, May 9th
SIT Team Meeting - 4:15 (Location TBD)
Drama School Play- 6 pm in the cafeteria