Monday Memo
Week of October 9, 2017
WICKERSHAM ELEMENTARY
#MONDAYMOTIVATION
FAMILY INVOLVEMENT GOALS
Class DOJO Goals
Our Goal is to have at least 77% of our families connected on ClassDOJO!
Here are our latest totals as of 10/9/17
Stoltzfus: 85%
Heiser: 60%
Yerger: 80%
Massarotti: 70%
Acevedo: 78%
Kopp: 64%
Kirk:71%
Swinton: 64%
Byerly: 54%
Carr: 87%
A.Miller: 74%
Tadlock: 86%
Aronson: 67%
N.Miller: 62%
Crawford: 74%
Gantz: 62%
5th Grade: 48%
School Announcements & Updates
Morning Meeting
Morning Meeting is a time to reteach and complete activities based on behaviors . In order to continue to support each other in the effort to form the most respectful, responsible, and safe classroom environment, the PBIS Resource Group (on Schoology) will have a folder designated for Morning Meeting. If you incorporate a mini lesson on expectations, Bucket Fillers, or other social-emotional areas please feel free to upload into the folder. This can be used as a resource bank for teachers to use as needed. In the folder will be categories so it is quick and easy to find what you are looking for. Thanks for your continued support in the effort to ensure Tier 1 PBIS at Wickersham!
Lunch for October's Early Release Wednesday (10/11) will be a TACO BAR. We are asking for your contributions to make this lunch a success. Please sign up at the following link and choose what you can bring: https://goo.gl/1aHJnF. Thanks for your help! ~ Monthly Celebration Committee
Math Night
The Millersville Math fair is October 26th. All family members and staff are invited. Staff members that attend may wear Jeans on Friday, October 27th. The math games will be focused on students in grades 2-5. If you have any questions please ask Rachel Tadlock.
School Store
School store is open for ordering this week. The window for ordering starts on the Monday of early dismissal week and runs until Friday of early dismissal week. Orders will be process and delivered the week after. Ordering is done the same way as last year. The only change is that water bottles have been replaced by cups with our new Wickersham logo on them.
Girls on the Run
Support our Girls with a SPIRIT ON THE COURSE sign.
The Girls on the Run 5K is the celebration at the end of the GOTR program. Spirit on the Course signs provide a way for you to inspire and encourage your special girl(s) or team(s). Signs with your custom message (no more than 3 lines, 24 characters including spaces) are staked along the course for the girls to see as they run. Even if you can't be there in person, it's a great way to cheer on your special girl or team!
Signs for individuals or teams/schools: $25. Visit - https://www.raceplanner.com/register/index/spiritonthecoursefall17?sid=4b57994e702a4dcdb9e867d686460477 - to order a sign. All proceeds go to the Girls on the Run Scholarship Fund!
Deadline for ordering is October 18th.
We will hold the PRACTICE 5k on Tuesday, October 24th starting around 3:30 pm. If you would like to run/jog/walk with a girl, please sign up on this form: https://goo.gl/W6MG3g. There will be a JEANS DAY opportunity on 10/20: buddies will get a FREE jeans day, all others may contribute $5 to the program. We thank you for your support of GOTR!! ~ Gantz, Kile, N. Miller
WICK WEAR STORE!!!
ORDER YOUR WICK WEAR...ORDER CLOSES 10/13/17! PRODUCT SAMPLES ARE IN THE OFFICE. https://goo.gl/forms/gzt2I6vwmBSKcSHM2
Monthly Celebration Expectations Cycle
Please review to ensure your class has prepared a short creative informative presentation on our building expectations. Be creative and have fun!
Please have students in your class prepare a something (quick speech, skit, iMovie Trailer, etc.) to present at the Monthly Celebration Assembly to review Wickersham’s behavior expectations (safe, respectful, responsible). No more than 3-4 minutes per presentation
Handbook updates
Faculty Council Minutes
Monthly Celebration -Expectations Schedule
Building Assistant Schedule
Lesson Plan Expectations
Monday Memos
Attendance Folder
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.
DISTRICT ANNOUNCEMENTS & UPDATES
PSSA ELA CHANGES FROM PDE
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B13AU0u72WArRnR2NG84SHFhXzA
Volunteer Information
All current School District and state-compliant volunteer information and forms are located on the School District of Lancaster website under either the Parents or Community portals. Please make sure that your school staff members are aware of these available resources when setting up volunteering activities at your schools. If you have questions regarding the Volunteer Program or the process in the District, please forward them to Alisha Perez
Country Gardner Club Mini Grant Application
The Country Gardner Club would like to offer mini-grant money to teachers in order to encourage students to become future gardeners. Please click on the link above for more information and the application.
GOVERNOR’S AWARDS FOR THE ARTS IN PA – Lancaster, PA – October 21-26
This year, Lancaster will be hosting the Governor’s Awards for the Arts in PA! SDoL will be participating in several ways. The organizers are continually updating the list of official celebration events at this website: https://visitlancastercity.com/governors-awards-arts-pa/governors-awards-for-the-arts-in-pa-events/
IPAD UPDATES
On Monday, all iPads (except iPad 2 and Mini models) will be updated with the new iOS 11 (operating system). iPads must be plugged in and charging in order to receive the update! Please make sure all student iPads are plugged in prior to leaving for the weekend!
The attached blog post provides essential information about the new features of iOS 11 and how they will impact and transform instruction! Especially important for our learners are the new ANNOTATION tools built right into the iPad!
Please read and experiment with the new features! Post questions here or message me!
Web Link
11 iOS 11 Features for iPad Educators – ...
https://jonathanwylie.com/2017/08/18/11-ios-11-features-for-ipad-educators/
Educator Appreciation Days at Barnes & Noble
Beginning Saturday, October 7 and ending Sunday, October 15, 2017, Barnes & Noble Lancaster will be holding their Fall Educator Appreciation Days in the store. During this week, all educators with a valid Educator Discount Card (click here for application) will receive 25% off the list price of select items (books, toys, games, music, movies, and more) as well as 10% off on Café consumables and select NOOK devices. To kick off this celebration, Barnes & Noble Lancaster will be holding an Educator’s Brunch on Saturday, October 7 at 11:30 a.m. in their Children’s Department. Coffee and assorted pastries will be served. During the event educators can enter for a chance to win a $1000 Barnes & Noble gift card.
Holy Family University's upcoming information meetings
Information Meetings:
McCaskey East High School
1051 Lehigh Avenue, Lancaster
Wednesday, 10/25/2017 at 3:30 PM or 4:30 PM - B-123
- OR -
McCaskey East High School
1051 Lehigh Avenue, Lancaster
Wednesday, 10/25/2017 at 3:30 PM or 4:30 PM - B-123
To RSVP visit our Information Meeting Page. For more details or please call (800) 946-9570 or email skasza@graduateprogram.org.
Programs Offered:
- M. Ed. In Educational Leadership w/Principal Certification
- M. Ed. with Reading Specialist Certification
- M. Ed. with Special Education Certification (Pk-8 or7-12)
- M. Ed. with Special Education/Advanced Practice
- Autism Endorsement
- Master of Education
- M.Ed. in TESOL & Literacy with ESL Certification
ARC PD OPP
The first SDoL “ARC-tastic” Saturday will be on October 21 from 8:30-11:30 or 12:30-3:30!
This session is designed for new K and 1 teachers or anyone (K/1 Teachers, Co-Teachers, Coaches, Administrators) who wants a refresher.
THEE Judith Licina will be here to share her expertise and over 30 years of experience! This session explains the essential components of the 100 Book Challenge, independent reading and the IRLA assessment plus so much more! Teachers will leave with practical tips to use in the literacy classroom on Monday morning!
Please sign up at Frontline/My Learning Plan.
Independent Reading Steps/IRLA
As a reminder for Grades K to 3, ARC school steps begin on October 3. ARC home steps begin on October 16.
IRLA levels should be entered for each student by October 1. Performance Tracker will pull baseline data on October 6.
Morning Meeting Focus: RESPONSIBLE
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-10/9/17
- No school
Tuesday-10/10/17
Wednesday-10/11/17
- Monthly Celebration
- Early Release PD
- Wick Wear Wednesday & jeans
Thursday-10/12/17
- 1:1's
Friday-10/13/17
- 1:1's
- K4 Field Trip
- Wick Wear Store CLOSING Day
Happy Birthday!
October 1- Rose Acevedo
October 4- Christine Kile