Scarlet News and Notes
January 5, 2020
Assuring Learning Excellence and Readiness for a Changing World
Happy New Year!
Thank you to those who donated to our teams that participated in the Climb to Feed! Molly Fox led our team with Rick Mariner, Laura Blasing, Mike Elston and a couple of Scarlet alumni, Patrick Norris and Sarah Blasing. Rick was incredibly fast and made up for my time, which wasn't so fast. Our 9th grade AVID team did an awesome job and it was fun to see many other Scarlet alumni participating on other teams.
You may have noticed that we have an assignment in Google Classroom. This assignment is for your small group meeting on January 15th. On the 15th, all groups will meet in the cafeteria at 3:15.
Let's Get to Know...
Anna Wirth, a teacher in our EL program. Anna has been in education for 9 years, and this is her second year teaching at West. Anna grew up in Elk River and went to college at St. Cloud State University. Anna is married and has a four year old. In her free time, she enjoys bike riding, reading, and relaxing with friends. This school year she is excited to get to know students and develop relationships with everyone at school.
Molly Fox, our school social worker. Molly has been a social worker for 19 years, 14 of them with District 77. This summer, Molly was in Washington DC for the Delegate Assembly for the Presidents of School Social Worker state organizations. Molly grew up in St. Peter, did her undergraduate work at MSU and her graduate work at St. Thomas University. Molly and her husband, Fred, live in North Mankato and have four kids. Molly likes to travel, run, kayak and spend time with friends and family. Molly is excited to be full time in one building this year!
Michael Johnson, a teacher in our Social Studies department. Michael has been teaching for 12 years, with this being his sixth year at West. Michael grew up in Rushford, did his undergraduate work at GAC and his graduate work at MSU. Michael and his wife Keri, who is also a teacher, had a baby girl this summer, Lyla. This year, Michael is teaching a new course, AP Human Geography and is our new Continuous Improvement Coach.
Celebrations!
Reminders
Student Surveys
Be sure to have your students complete feedback surveys before the end of the semester. Here is one you can use google form survey (Be sure to make a copy to use as your own.)
PLC Work
In your PLCs, you will continue to work through the UbD process. Stage 1 should be completed by the end of the semester.
The Week at a Glance
Tuesday
Events
Alpine Ski 5:00pm Mount Kato
Boys Hockey East/West game 7:15pm at ASA
Girls Basketball 7:30pm gym
Wednesday
Staff Meeting - optional time with your department
Thursday
New Teacher Meeting 7:45am Sherri's Office
Game On Thursday
Events
Girls Hockey 5:15pm ASA
Boys Swim and Dive 6:00pm MSU
Gymnastics 6:30pm K & G Gymnastics
Friday
High Five Friday
Events
Boys Basketball 7:30pm Gym
Coming Soon
Finals January 23-24
Teacher Work Day January 27