Monday Memo
Week of April 30, 2018
WICKERSHAM ELEMENTARY
#MONDAYMOTIVATION
Professional Learning- Quick READS
Importance of Recess
85%----FAMILY INVOLVEMENT GOALS
Class DOJO Goals
Our Goal is to have at least 77% of our families connected on ClassDOJO!
WE HAVE 85% OF OUR PARENTS CONNECTED!
Here are our latest totals as of 4/12/18
Stoltzfus: 96%
Heiser: 94%
Yerger: 88%
Massarotti: 74%
Acevedo: 81%
Kopp: 77%
Kirk: 86%
Swinton: 87%
Byerly: 71%
Carr: 100%
A.Miller: 81%
Tadlock: 93%
Aronson: 74%
N.Miller: 81%
Crawford: 89%
Gantz: 96%
Acker: 72%
Lotz: 83%
Morgan: 80%
School Announcements & Updates
Weekly Attendance Improvement Conference Schedule
Please click here to see which students and families are scheduled for an attendance improvement conference. Please let the office know about anyone students who have missed 3 consecutive days or more.
https://schoology.lancaster.k12.pa.us/course/1144756818/materials?f=113712229
Staff Vs. Student Basketball Game- JP McCaskey Gymnasium
Wednesday is the staff versus student basketball game! Classes should begin walking over at 1:30 to be ready to start the game at 1:45. It is suggested for you to pack up before heading over. Players in the game will be taken over early.
ANY staff member who would like to participate is asked to sign up using the following Google Doc: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hCN-Nk1r2QyPQZkIOMSLs1fIKLEj7dMYEUhqE4C7y0E/edit?usp=sharing
If possible, teachers are asked to wear a Wick Wear shirt and sneakers are a must if you're playing!
From Family Involvement Committee
May 25th is our school carnival and we are looking for volunteers to help make the evening a success. Please fill out the survey to let us know if/when you are able to help.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfi1F_H2e5LoFUCQGQQRaY2ep5uwSEjn-1xXoKuBrTfFRbb5w/viewform?usp=sf_link
As we plan for another successful Spring Carnival we're looking for some donations. This year, we're asking for donations of ice, water bottles, drinks (juice or cans of soda), brown paper bags, hot dogs, hot dog rolls, ketchup, mustard, and napkins. If anyone has a cooler we can borrow during the carnival to keep the drinks cold, we'd appreciate a few of those too. Please let Heiser or Moyer know if you plan to donate. Thanks for helping to make this a great carnival!!
Upcoming EL Assessments
The ELD team will be administering the end of year WIDA MODEL assessment and reclassifying eligible EL students from May 16th - May 25th.
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.
#wickproud April Professional Learning Reflection Feedback
May #wickproud Workshop Survey
Please take 2 minutes to provide feedback regarding upcoming May workshops:
https://goo.gl/forms/vQ2ixE99qPCt3xb93DISTRICT ANNOUNCEMENTS & UPDATES
Future Ready PA Index
An important component of the state’s ESSA plan is the creation of the Future Ready PA Index, a comprehensive, public-facing school progress report that includes a wide range of meaningful, evidence-based indications. Future Ready PA Index moves beyond a single, summative score to increase transparency around school and student group performance. Over the next few months, the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) will issue regular updates on the transition to Future Ready PA Index.
What is the new Future Ready PA Index?
PDE’s Future Ready PA Index Website
SDoL District Art Shows for 2018 – REMINDERS
Our Spring SDoL District Art Show has been confirmed. We will be at the Ware Center as part of Lancaster’s First Friday and Lancaster ArtWalk.
Friday, May 4, 6:00 – 8:00 PM – Lancaster First Friday
Saturday, May 5, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM – part of Lancaster ArtWalk
Sunday, May 6,12:00 Noon – 4:00 PM – part of Lancaster ArtWalk
Hosted by: MU Downtown – The Ware Center in the Binns Room, 42 North Prince Street
Voluntary PD Suggestions
CLICK THE LINK TO SEE THE 2ND SEMESTER OFFERINGS: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1226jAo2VFkURHOnMUPUJeT86e3SrwLUN7XPGxs3QxTo/edit#gid=631713831
Morning Meeting Focus: COOPERATION
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-4/30/18
- PSSA Make-Ups
- No Softball Field Use
Tuesday-5/1/18
- 1st grade field trip to North Museum (Ebert & Kraft)
Wednesday 5/2/18
- Perfect Attendance Basketball Game @ JP McCaskey
- Staff members participating may wear Wick wear and Athletic clothing and sneakers
- All other staff members may wear Wick wear, with jeans or professional bottoms and sneakers
Thursday 5/3/18
- Counselor meeting-Wertman out AM
- Mercado Principal Meeting PM
Friday 5/4/18
- Track and Field Day
- First Friday-College Career Day
- All Staff members should wear athletic clothing and sneakers to participate in Track and Field Day
- ArtWalk downtown- see info above
Weeks ahead:
- Monday- May 7th- Data Meeting Day, District Race, Career Fair-5th grade- PM
- Tuesday-May 8th- Data Meeting Day
- Wednesday- May 9th- Early Release Day
- Thursday- May 10th-2nd grade Field Trip, Lipisko Out, Spring Concert
- Friday- May 11th- Rain Date-Track and Field Day
Happy Birthday!
May 25th- Nate Miller