WMS Weekly Bulletin
May 13-19, 2019
Repeat from the April bulletin because I want everyone to know they are #morethanascore.
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I know that we tell our scholars that they are more than a score with the state tests this week, but I want you to know that as an educator in our building, YOU are more than a score as well.
I am honored to get to work alongside you all in the quest to creating resilience, grit, and opportunity for each of our scholars.
You have put in the hard work to teach them what the state will unfairly test them on, and all I can ask is that you gave it your all.
All I can ask is that you are able to stand in front of each of your scholars tomorrow and let them feel how much you believe in them because it is your heart that matters more than this test.
All I can ask is that you focus on their strengths as human being and let them know you have their back no matter what the score report shows.
All I can ask is that you do your best every class period every day because we want to mirror what real life looks like no matter what skills the test questions of them.
All I can ask is that you celebrate your growth as an educator this year because if you grew, your kids grew and the test will never measure that.
Hold your heads high going into this week if you are a tested subject. If you are not a tested subject this week, give a high five to your local 7th grade English teachers, 7th grade math teachers, and 8th Grade Science & History teachers and let them know you've got their backs, too.
Go Warhawks! And, remember, you belong here.
-Mishler
Week in Review
URGENT: May STAAR Training
ALL TEST ADMINISTRATORS MUST COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING
Below are the screenshots if you need more directions.
Access the May STAAR Test Training Folder.
Watch the video (click the gray box and it will open).
Sign the Confirmation Form.
From Nurse Flater
- Check the STAAR snack list. The students on this list can have thier own snacks. I do not have snacks for them in my office they bring their own.
- With several days of STAAR coming up, please remember that I am in and out of my office during testing. Please keep that in mind when sending non-testers to the nurse.
Choir Rehearsal - May 16
WMS Choirs would like to invite and encourage you to attend the final concert of the year Monday, May 20th at 7pm in the cafeteria.
For a list of choir members, please click HERE.
Technology Reminders: Laptop/iPad Carts
Technology Reminders: Copiers
Summer Understanding by Design (UbD) Training Options
We have 2 slots left for the June session (June 5-6).
Email Mishler your preference ASAP.
"The Nest" Outdoor Classroom
Click the link below to order today!
Staffulty Birthdays
Design Team Progress
As we have identified needs for ourselves and our scholars, we will be revamping some of the design teams next year to be more efficient with time and needs on campus. Stay tuned!
Duty Stations & Personnel
Upcoming Events
5/22-24 - Final Exams
5/24 - Early Release/Last Day of School
5/25 - Staff Development