Monday Memo
Week of January 8, 2018
WICKERSHAM ELEMENTARY
Weekly quick reads for professional learning...
#MONDAYMOTIVATION
WE MADE IT!!!!!----FAMILY INVOLVEMENT GOALS
Class DOJO Goals
Our Goal is to have at least 77% of our families connected on ClassDOJO!
WE HAVE 79% OF OUR PARENTS CONNECTED!
Here are our latest totals as of 1/5/18
Stoltzfus: 87%
Heiser: 75%
Yerger: 91%
Massarotti: 73%
Acevedo: 83%
Kopp: 64%
Kirk:73%
Swinton: 75%
Byerly: 70%
Carr: 87%
A.Miller: 85%
Tadlock: 86%
Aronson: 75%
N.Miller: 81%
Crawford: 74%
Gantz: 89%
5th Grade: 76%
School Announcements & Updates
CLASSDOJO
Please ensure your classdojo lists are accurate. Please remove any students that are no longer in your classroom.
Booster Assembly
Because of the lack of days/time before our Monthly Celebration. We will infuse our booster assembly into the monthly celebration. See calendar invite for details. No one is presenting at this time and we will play a review game instead.
Updated Monthly Celebration Rotation
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aVFrotEvE64ir3k8_L_VD9VS0gGMHDtmpcVcCLNFW3A/edit
Report Cards
Grade Files will open at 2pm on January 16th and all grades should be entered by 6pm on January 24th. Please remember to enter a comment for any student receiving 1's or 4's. The office will print report cards to be distributed at Parent Teacher Conferences on February 1 and February 2, 2018. If you have any issues submitting grades please submit an IT Helpdesk Ticket.
January Early Release Day
Early Release Lunch next Wednesday: https://docs.google.com/a/lancaster.k12.pa.us/spreadsheets/d/1O9JVPAU-lC4qcYPG0Z-wn2dNwBu0_2OrAtH09Ehuu0A/edit?usp=sharing
We will be doing a Soup and Bread lunch to help warm us up during these chilly days.
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.
Middle of Year Assessment Reminders
This calendar can also be found on schoology.
DISTRICT ANNOUNCEMENTS & UPDATES
Digital Citizenship Reminder
Please plan on conducting a booster lesson or completing the student digital citizenship schoology course again in January. We are required to do this at least 2 times per year and throughout as needed. Once you have decided when/how to deliver the January lesson, please complete this form to be submitted to the state. https://goo.gl/forms/WBTAwNJrzDxJnjlq1
Voluntary PD Suggestions
Morning Meeting Focus: EXPECT RESPECT-STOP STRATEGY
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
Wednesday-1/8/2018
1st Semester Celebrations-Data Day-See invitation for details
1st
8:55-10:25 a.m.
4th
11:15-12:45 p.m.
K5
12:55-2:15 p.m.
Tuesday 1/9/18
- 1st Semester Celebrations-Data Day-See invitation for details
3rd
8:55-10:25 a.m.
5th
11:15-12:45 p.m.
2nd
1:00-2:30 p.m.
- Parent Breakfast- 8:30 a.m.
- Faculty Council meeting
- Wick Wear Wednesday-Jeans with Wick Wear-Monthly Celebration
- January Professional Learning
Thursday 1/11/18
- Mercado Out-LSI Instructional Leadership Academy
Friday 1/12/18
- Hank the Hero Assembly-See Mr. Thomas with questions
9:00-9:30am – 1st show with (3) 1st grade classes kindergarten classes
9:40-10:10am – 2nd show with (3) kindergarten classes and K4
10:20-10:50 – 3rd show with (3) 2nd grade classes
10:50-11:25am – tear down, distribute bags The student bags include a sticker, a Hank-tivity pamphlet that has a tear off postcard, and a small pack of tissues. Teachers will also receive a small bag with tissues, educational info, a survey, and a small hand washing tutorial for the classroom.
4th Grade Field Trip to Science Factory
Possible Fire Drill-PM
- January Jeans Day Opportunity- All staff members may wear jeans for $5 each Friday in January or by donating at least $10 restaurant gift card/cash donation for the month to help lift the spirits and support Ms. Nixdorf.
Happy Birthday!
1/31 Mrs. Schnader