Panther Updates
January 27-31
Principal's Message
NC TIES
K-2 - MOY Number Knowledge Test:
Linked here are the 19-20 assessment windows for the NKT. Cut scores for all grades remained the same for the 19-20 school year. Only assess students within the window for their calendar.
Reminder: All NKT assessments should be administered online using OASIS. (The assessment should not be administered paper pencil first and then data entered into OASIS, or only given paper pencil).
All K-2 students who did NOT meet MOY benchmarks at BOY should be administered the NKT at MOY.
Critical Learning Phases/NKT/AMC/DNC/NCEnsi Refresh Training:
Do you need a refresh around the NKT, AMC, DNC, or NCEnsis? Consider registering for this refresh training which will provide teachers with a review of the K-2 Assessment/Intervention Process. Subs will be provided by the math department for all registered participants.
Sign Up in Wake Learns
Tuesday, March 3rd 8:30-4:00
Crossroads II, Cary (1400)
Section # 100876
Friday, March 13th 8:30-4:00
Crossroads II, Cary (1400)
Section # 100877
Do You Have a Passion for Assessment Development?
The Elementary Math Team is looking for teachers with a passion for assessment development! Would you like to be considered for a team of educators that will work to create these resources? If interested, please fill out this survey by February 3rd.
Math Rubric for 2nd Grade
Click here to view the NEW Standards Based Grading Rubric for 2nd Grade! This document should be used in conjunction with unpacking documents and pacing guides when making determinations regarding student grades.
Additional grade levels will be made available in the next few months.
Istation Resources
WCPSS Istation Progress Monitoring Guidelines (This document details WCPSS minimum recommendations for progress monitoring.)
ISIP Executive Summary Data Dig (This document guides principals and school leadership teams through the data found in the ISIP Executive Summary Report. Principals will be introduced to the document during the half day session on reporting.)
Percentile Rankings (This document explains the score a student must earn to maintain current percentile ranking or progress to a new percentile ranking for the ISIP overall score and individual subtests.)
- DPI has developed a Student Summary Handout Video for Parents (Scroll to center of page-2nd video) which provides support to parents on interpreting the Student Summary Handout data.
Possible Retention Notification for Parents
In accordance with WCPSS Policy 3420 Student Promotion and Accountability, students should progress to the next level of study only after they are proficient in their knowledge and application of the current curriculum. The WCPSS Academics Department recommends that parents of elementary school students receive notification of the possibility of the retention of their child, no later than the middle of the third marking period. Please be sure to have at least 2 conferences with parents of students you are considering for this prior to that time. More information to come on this soon.
Announcements/Staff Information
Blinds
Vincent Florio (Northern Area Facilities Manager) has asked that we not put paperclips onto the blinds. He indicated that this is causing damage to the blinds.
Discipline Form
Please remember to complete the discipline form to document student behavior, especially when students are sent to the office.
Track 3 Out Schedules are below:
Science
Please see the links below for additional information to support science:
- The Comparing K-5 Elementary Science Standards and Kits provides which kits align to each science standard per grade.
- The Ins and Outs of Elementary Science Provide more specific clarification on some of the lessons in specific grades that are and are not aligned.
Transfer Window for Employees
The Transfer Application (to transfer for the 2020-21 school year) will open on February 1---any eligible employee can request a transfer beginning this day---and the application period will close on May 20 (same dates as last year). The transfer application will be available on Wake Connect as it was last year---it must be accessed from a school based computer in the building.
Valentine's Dance
Our annual Valentine's Dance is coming up on Thursday, February 13th! We will have DJ Butta and dancing in the gym from 6:15 to 8:30. The kids LOVE dressing up and dancing with their teachers and principals so make sure you plan to attend this free event! Pizza will be served in the cafeteria from 5:45 - 6:15. Pizza must be pre-purchased using the following link: http://bit.ly/ValentinesPizza20. Waters and soda will be available for sale. PTA Members get a free round of drinks for their family so mention your membership when you pay for your food. A parent will need to be present at the dance for their child to attend. Click here to purchase a PTA membership now: http://bit.ly/PUEPTA20
We will also have a cake walk in the cafeteria during the Valentine's Dance from 6:00 to 8:30 where we will be auctioning cakes and other edible items. The cake walk is the PUE version of Musical Chairs with your chance to win a YUMMY item to take home. Look out for a sign up genius to donate your cake or other baked/ store bought item. Cake walk tickets will be $5 and will be sold at the event. Staff please let Kayla know if you cannot attend.
Mark Your Calendar
Monday, January 27
Track 4 Returns
Tuesday, January 28
Global Meeting at 8:00
MTAC Meeting at 8:00
Thursday, January 30
Spelling Bee
Friday, January 31
Report Cards for Track 4 sent home
Yearbook Ordering Deadline
OM Donut Sale
February 3-7
National School Counselor Week
Tuesday, February 4
Leadership Team Meeting at 8:00
Math Learning Rounds
Wednesday, February 5
SBC-GE at 10:40
Friday, February 7
International Reading Fair for Track 1 & 4
February 10-14
Bus Driver Appreciation Week
Tuesday, February 11
Staff Meeting at 8:00
Literacy Learning Rounds
Thursday, February 13
Valentine's Day Dance 6:00-8:30
Friday, February 14
Valentine's Day
Monday, February 17
Teacher Workday
Staff Appreciation Lunch
Curriculum Night
Tuesday, February 25
Global Committee at 8:00
MTAC at 8:00
Wednesday, February 26
Cultural Arts Performance
Pleasant Union Year-Round Elementary
Email: kbrown20@wcpss.net
Website: https://www.wcpss.net/pleasantuniones
Location: 1900 Pleasant Union Church Road, Raleigh, NC, USA
Phone: 919.870.4230
Twitter: @PleasantUnionYR