Monday Memo
Week of February 5, 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%
CONGRATS TO OUR SUPERBOWL WINNER- KOPP!
Check out the scores here:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1UMXzjfu3rQIas2PtKr_Q-0nKzPyBeIiipHoyBFDlg6c/edit?usp=sharingSchool Announcements & Updates
ALL STAFF EMERGENCY INFO
Please take a few moments to update your emergency contact info: https://goo.gl/forms/MtSozHImJlJDStjQ2
Attendance- Please be sure to notify the office (Ms. Perez or Ms. Griffith) if any students miss 3 consecutive days of school so that we can intervene early.
Fab February
Join in the Fab Feb FUN
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_qQ9jjoq1zsiALABgdtV3o4v-RplY0Cc6HlPWXftqwU/edit?usp=sharing
Mentor Reminder
This is a reminder to spend some time with the student you are mentoring. Some ideas: Schedule a lunch or personal snack with them or have them come to you during morning meeting time.
Early Release Day Luncheon
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KSHhKoFcSjNIHxVOzEOqXvnW7O5B2x46KM-l8D2EPtQ/edit
Community Partnership Opportunity
Heather Brickner of Branch and Vine would like to begin working with our students and spending time weekly reading with them. At this point, she will be working with us in a “visitor” capacity and must remain supervised by school staff. She will be in to visit on Thursday, February 8th from 9:00am – 11:30am. If you would like her to visit your class and read with small groups or to the whole class, please sign up on the spreadsheet linked below. Thank You for encouraging our community partnerships!
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1DkvV10Ff6shFr3Kkt-I_VGrdX_QzzGlaT6zappOcV-I/edit?usp=sharing
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 enter the number of conferences and percentage of conferences held on the google sheet and turn in your sign in sheet to the office by Friday, February 9, 2018.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/12erZc0sHR8yvG2Yf6nA8imNvQMp8b_ub4VIggM5Npf0/edit?usp=sharing
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
Free Tax Preparation
McCaskey High School is hosting free tax preparation through VITA on Thursday, February 15 from 1:00-8:00. Any household making less than $62,000 in 2017 is eligible to receive this free service. FAFSA assistance is also offered during the same time frame. Attached is a Free Tax Preparation flyer to share with any staff, students, or parents who could benefit. Space is extremely limited. For an appointment, contact Emily Krall at ekkrall@lancaster.k12.pa.us or (717)291-6211 x 30761.
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: COOPERATE
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-2/5/2018
- Prompted Writing-VPD 3:45 p.m.
Tuesday-2/6/18
- Lipisko/Stoltzfus/Yerger - OUT LSI
- Mercado out PM- Superintendent Roundtable/Cluster Meeting
- Lipisko/Stoltzfus/Yerger - OUT LSI
- 3rd Grade Field Trip
- To Chrome or Not to Chrome VPD-4:30
- Parent Workshop- Social Media and Internet Safety
- Baby Photo Due!
Thursday 2/8/18
- Mercado Out PM - Instructional Leadership Academy
Friday 2/9/18
- Faculty Council
- College Day- wear jeans and college apparel
Happy Birthday!
Maria Bertoncini-2/9
Alisha Perez-2/10
Jaclyn Gantz- 2/10
William Wells-2/11
Jennifer Heiser-2/16
Carol A. Nixdorf-2/19