Lower Campus' Weekly Update
January 8-12, 2018
Welcome Back!
This month, as a lower campus, we will focus on improving our craft through differentiation. I heard you clearly during our start, stop, continue, change activity, that you want more feedback. I also had providing more feedback, and being in your classrooms more often on my personal start column so I am glad we are thinking along the same lines. During my time in your class, I will focus my observations and individual feedback around differentiation. This doesn't mean I may not provide feedback on other things occurring, but I think it would be helpful to begin with a focus. If there is an area you specifically would like me to provide feedback in addition to differentiation, please let me know and we can work on it together.
Take time this week to explicitly re-teach classroom, hallway, playground and cafeteria routines, procedures and expectations. The students have been out of school for a couple of weeks. The will need lots of reminders as well as re-teaching.
Thinking ahead a little.... the Open House for prospective families will be Saturday, Feb. 3. Please let me know if you will be in attendance. Remember at least 1 representative from each grade level needs to be present. Also, I'd like for the lower campus to refresh the students' work in the hallway and tidy up our appearance in the hall. I know we will not be in the same space next year, however, we are still selling Westside. Appearances mean a lot. Please be thinking of what student work samples you can hang in the hallway that represent your class' best work.
Learning Phone Numbers
Creating More Independent Learners
20 Tips for a Positive New Year
Important Dates to Remember
Jan. 9: 2nd grade Field Trip
Jan. 12: Tier 2 Student Intervention Plans due
*GKIDS Mid-Year Checkpoint Due (Kindergarten only)
Jan. 15: Holiday-No School
Jan. 19: Kindergarten Field Trip
Feb. 3: Open House for Prospective Families (10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.)
Upcoming Staff Birthdays
March 4: Elizabeth Turner
March 9: Filita Kirkendoll
March 10: Jon Tobin
March 11: Ruby Butler & Cassandra Campbell
Westside Atlanta Charter School
Email: dana@wacs.us
Website: wacs.us
Location: 1903 Drew Dr, Atlanta, GA, United States
Phone: (404) 228-9678