This Week at WPE
Week of October 23, 2017
Happening this week....
October 23rd-27th- Red Ribbon Week.
October 23rd- Report Card Grades due.
October 24th- 3rd grade Math checkpoint.
October 25th and 26th- Parent conferences. Remember to share Title 1 information with parents and indicate that on your conference forms. An electronic copy of the conference form is saved on the common drive. On the 26th the building will be open late for those parents who need after hours conferences. Please be sure your last conference is finished by 7:30 p.m.
October 27th- 4th and 5th grades Math checkpoint.
October 27th-RtI Check-in meeting. After analyzing the information from the data dig, we would like to meet with each teacher briefly during your conference times to address any student concerns. For any students you would like to discuss, please bring all current documentation, including anecdotal notes, DRAs, running records, work samples, and the folder from last year's crate. Tier movement may be considered for those students who already have enough data. Please create a schedule with your team that allows each teacher to come for approximately 5-10 minutes. If one teacher has more concerns than another, be sure to slot them for extra time.
Upcoming....
-Boosterthon t-shirt sales will start soon! Be sure to talk this up with your parents at conference time. A t-shirt order form will be put in your boxes to hand out to parents, and a form will be given to you to track shirt sizes and who has paid. A size is needed for every student in your class regardless of payment. All collected money should be given to Kellen along with a tabulation sheet.
-If you would like to make changes or start a contribution to the Humble ISD Education Foundation click on the link below. Remember, 50% of our employee contributions come back to WPE! If you have any questions see Amy Dowies.
http://www.humbleisdfoundation.org/EmployeeReps.aspx
-Ms. York is in need of empty soap pump bottles (not the foam kind). Please reach out to your parents to see if they have any to give.
-The new lunch count is ready to go and can be found on your My Humble app on your desktop.
Attached below you will find instructions on how to access it through My Humble. It is mostly the same as last year but there is a section where you have to use a drop down to select choice 1, 2 or 3. It is very simple and only one answer is available.
Star Staffer!
Star Staffers will receive a parking space up front for the week, and other surprise treats.
Star Staffer- Brita Ensey!
“Ms. Ensey is so awesome not only with her class, but with ALL of our Kindergarteners. She is ALWAYS calm, cool, and has the patience of Job. Teaching Kindergarten is absolutely exhausting on a daily basis for anyone, but Ms. Ensey comes every day with a huge smile AND baby bump. She doesn't give up. She doesn't let up. She steps up. She is amazing!!!!”~Robin Walter
“She is a rock star team leader and teaching partner! She keeps us on track and never fails to help out our team. Brita keeps the days light and cheery with her positive disposition and for that...I am forever grateful! Thank you for all you do, Brita!”~Merideth Seiler
“Because she is PREGNANT !!!!!!”~Grace Decker
Star Staffer- Nadia Campbell!
“Nadia has come to WPE with confidence, knowledge and experience and she is rockin' it! Her classroom management is amazing and she wastes not one minute of instructional time. She is aware of her class in the hallway and even has ‘all the moms’ on her phone as they are walking down the hall! Panda Proud to have you here at WPE!”~Diane Emmons
“Nadia knows her students and their needs so well. Every time I enter her room she is diligently working small groups in WIN time. She effectively teaches bell to bell to give her students what they need.” ~Laura Soileau
Star Staffer- Sheila Collier!
“Sheila has stepped into her new position here at WPE like a champ! She is happy to help and give assistance as she tackles her new job! Happy to have you on board here at WPE, Sheila!” ~Diane Emmons
“Well, she had some big shoes to fill and has done an AMAZING job keeping on top of everything she has to do, plus some extra... What a great new Panda you are!!! And sorry if I freaked you out with my furry lil' friend!! =)” ~Jennifer York
Counselor Cabana
Thank you for completing the DESSA assessment. Your DESSA report is already available on Google Drive. I have sent each grade level their specific link for their DESSA Report. We will be discussing the data on our DESSA data meeting.
*Red Ribbon week:October 23rd to 27th. Please share the flyer with your parents. I will have a hard copy available for the Wednesday folder. The file is attached below.
* I will be placing 3 Backpack Buddy Program Student Referral forms in your mail box on Friday. Please let us know if any of your students may need assistance with food from the food bank.
* Small Group Counseling coming soon: We will be using the DESSA Data to guide our decision.
* FREE school supplies: On Monday after school from 3:45 to 4:15 come by the Teacher Planning Room 1, across from 601. I will have several school supplies out for your classroom. I have scissors, glue, notebooks, folders and etc. Bring a bag with you!
* It is that time of year again where we are gearing up for the holiday season and are ready to start getting in requests for Angel Tree and Thanksgiving dinner. Last year we helped 22 families, which equaled out to 71 kids at Whispering Pines Elementary. I know that we may have more needs this year due to hurricane Harvey,and If that is the case we will do our best to help. Click on the link below to nominate your students. Also, I will add a shoe box by the copy machine and you can complete a form and drop it off in our Holiday Box. Thank you,
*Counselor Referral. If you need to referral a student to the Counselor's office please click on the link bellow. If it is an emergency, please call me.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1QmzQrHU4od2n9k2FOmr34KfZ6ebk_FddBu0cYK2wp-M/edit