WMS Weekly Bulletin
July 23-27, 2018
We are getting so close to all being together in our building and starting this journey. We still have lots to do, and many hands make light work. I am so thankful for the effort everyone has been willing to give. This is where our philosophy of family and team intersect - we are all willing to do the work that makes the educator next to us better because they also wear the black and gold.
Take a look at the calendar below and if you are able to come help us move boxes, count furniture, or whatever your gift may be, come on up - we'd love to have you (make sure you wear tennis shoes)! As soon as we get the OK to start moving in, we'll get that date to you as well (right now, it's still looking like August 6th).
Go Warhawks! And, remember...you belong here.
-Mishler
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Talk About It Tuesdays Schedule
We have four remaining sessions to talk about different aspects of student procedures and expectations at WMS. You can see what topics will be discussed at each session below. These are all optional activities, but we would like to have as much input as possible from staff as the procedures are crafted. Also, those attending may click on the link to register in Eduphoria for comp time for this upcoming school year.
All sessions will be held at Pecan Trail Intermediate. Bring a device - we will be playing with Schoology.
July 24
10-12: Hallways/Stairs/Cafeteria
1-3: Arrival/Dismissal
July 31
10-12: Technology
1-3: SEL/Discipline
***As a reminder, these are NOT mandatory. If you want to be part of the discussion, we will have a protocol to follow to help us use our time wisely and accomplish our goals. If you do attend, you will receive comp time.
SMART Screen Training-HIGHLY Recommended!
The screens in our classrooms are an incredibly powerful tool we can use to enhance the teaching and learning in our building. And, we have an opportunity to get some tips and tricks directly from the trainers at SMART!
The sessions are going to be slightly modified so you can adjust your attendance to meet your needs. Each course will allow you to gain 3 hours of comp time.
Smart Panel Beginner:
- July 30th, 9am-noon
- Pecan Trail Intermediate
- Eduphoria Link: https://collegestation.schoolobjects.com//wshop/default.aspx?cid=5624
Smart Panel Advanced:
- July 30th, 1-4pm
- Pecan Trail Intermediate
- Eduphoria Link: https://collegestation.schoolobjects.com//wshop/default.aspx?cid=5625
August Professional Development
Once the calendar is set, we'll communicate out the plan to everyone!
WMS Staffulty Schoology Course
Our course code is below:
Have you ordered your supplies yet?
Each teacher gets $200 to spend on your classroom!
Admin will supply each room/office with:
- electric pencil sharpener
- stapler & 1 box of staples
- tape dispenser and 1 box of tape
- 100 big paper clips
- 100 small paper clips
- 100 pencils
- 100 pens
- 25 big binder clips
- 25 medium binder clips
- pack of 4 dry-erase markers & eraser
- American & Texas flags
We will also have a closet of supplies to replenish supplies throughout the year, but this will be your startup package.
Teacher Kid Transportation
Buses can only take students between schools that already have a bus going between those schools. For example, if a WMS teacher has a child at Creek View and she wants them to come to WMS in the afternoon, we have to have a bus that takes students from Creek View home first, and then comes to WMS. Buses will pick up and drop off in the regular bus lane on the Fine Arts/Athletics side of the building. You may submit a request to routing@csisd.org to confirm which elementary/intermediate/high school campuses will have a bus that comes to WMS.
ATPE Campus Rep Needed
If you are interested in taking this position, please contact CSISD ATPE President MacKenzie Zumwalt at mzumwalt@csisd.org.