Willbern Whale Tales
November 2020
A Note From Mrs. Roberson
When we begin the second 9 weeks our instructional setting numbers will be almost the opposite of where we started the year. Beginning November 9th, 60% of students will be Face to Face and 40% will be on Connect. These new numbers will allow us to move away from Hybrid learning in a great many classrooms and allow teachers to focus their efforts on one type of learning at a time. In most grade levels one or two teachers or partnerships will remain Hybrid while the rest will go all Face to Face or all Connect. We are doing our best to keep students with the same teachers, but there will be some exceptions to this. You will receive a letter the week of November 2nd letting you know if your child's teacher will be changing. I know you will join us in helping students understand that we are making decisions that are best for their education!
I want to give a special shout out to our wonderful PTO. They have done so much financially for the school this year as we found ourselves in need of supplies and equipment we've never needed before as well as sponsoring the amazing family pumpkin contest! I encourage each family to join PTO and support the work they do for your child and our staff.
Happy Fall!!
Mrs. Roberson
PBIS Rewards for Parents
Does your child talk about Whale Points at home and you have no idea what it means?
Do you want to know what great things your child's teacher has to say about them?
If your child had a tough day and got in trouble would you want to know right away?
If you answered, YES, to any of these questions then you need to download the PBIS Rewards Parent App to your phone!! Teachers and staff reward students for Keeping it REAL by scanning their badges and awarding points. We have included a short informational video for you to in this newsletter. At the beginning of the year PBIS Reward Parent Letters were sent home with students. On Monday, November 2nd these letters will go home again. Your student will earn points just for you signing up for the app!!
Contact your child's homeroom teacher with any questions!
College Week-November 16-20
Fall Picture Retakes AND Connect Student Pictures
Who: Retake Day for Face to Face students
Picture Day for Connect Students -by appointment only
Click below to make your appointment for Connect students.