WHS Staff Update
10/23/19
WHS Goal Updates
- Literacy - Friday Afternoon you will have the choice of several mini sessions to support your part in our literacy initiative.
Close Reading - Close Reading is an effective strategy that can be used across content areas. Please invite admin to observe when you are planning to utilize this strategy.
The Social Studies Open Response window begins November 4th.
- Math - Friday morning we will be diving into our math initiative. Bring a calculator if you have one!
Read HERE for more information on the 8 Common Core Math Practices that can be used across content areas.
- Behavior - Don't forget Positive Postcards are available in the PLC room. The back of the cards have a coupon for $1 for student admission to one of our Home events. Please take the opportunity to recognize students that are doing well in your classes.
Friday's Agenda 10/25/19
7:30 AM Starbucks Coffee and Small Treats available for all staff in the Media Center (optional)
8:00 AM Nuts & Bolts (Media Center)
8:15 AM BME Assessments & Data by Advisory Groups
- 9th grade Advisory (Room 226)
- 10th grade Advisory (Room 124)
- 11th grade Advisory (Media Center Classroom)
- 12th grade Advisory (Room 217)
- No Advisory or Blended Advisory (Room 233)
9:15 Break
9:30 Math Practices in Advisory Groups
10:15 PLCs Action Plan Development for Math Integration
11:10 Report back to grade level Advisory groups
11:30 Lunch on your own
12:30 PLCs meet with Literacy Agenda from 10/21
1:10 - 4:00 Literacy Sessions (There will be a total of 8 different sessions for staff to choose from. Please click the button below to sign up.)
1:10 Session #1
1:45 Session #2
2:20 Session #3
2:55 Session #4
3:30 Session #5
Monday's Agenda: 10/28/19
End of the Quarter Contacts (contact parents of failing students/send home positive notecards)
2:35 Media Center
#WhateverItTakes
Nuts & Bolts
2:45 - 3:15 Media Center
PBIS Update
PBIS Quarterly Student Recognition
PBIS Scenarios
3:15 - 3:50 Media Center
Handle With Care
ISASP
Lesson on Content & Language Targets
October 31st
Internet Filter Change for Students Beginning 10/28
Web Filter Automation Change
Previous Configuration: Students who receive an ‘F’ assigned to the ‘Deny Social’ filter.
New Configuration: Students who receive an ‘F’ assigned to the ‘Deny Most’ filter.
Due to the tighter restrictions of the ‘Deny Most’ filter:
· Students may not be able to observe or browse all curriculum.
· Students may not be able to access assignments through websites.
· Students may not be able to participate in online games.
To request exceptions to the Deny Most Filter (add to White List)
1. Take screenshot of SmoothWall Block page ( make sure text is readable )
2. Create ticket with Freshdesk set Issue to “Internet Filter/Smoothwall”
3. Describe the context of the Block and attach the screenshot to the ticket.
See the attached list of current sites on the exception list.
Holiday Guidelines
Dress-Code Refresher
CoVitality Screener
CoVitality, a mental health screener, will be given to 9th and 11th grade students the week of the 28th. Freshmen will take it in their advisory on Tuesday, October 29th and juniors will take it in advisory on Wednesday, October 30th. A link to the screener will be emailed directly to students email by Abby Myers the morning of the event. Please see Abby Myers if you have any questions.
Cooler Weather Reminders
- Please do not allow students to use blankets in the classroom. Blankets should be left at home, in their car, or in a locker
- Please do not leave food in your room. We have already seen an increase in rodent and insect activity with the cooler temperatures.
Entering Behavior Trackers and Referrals
Madrigal Time
Administrator Walkthroughs
These are meant to be five minute snapshots of the classroom. Principals will send you an email with the walkthrough form attached.
Please also be sure to invite us to lessons when you plan to utilize Close Reading.
Increased Entrance Safety
Mark Your Calendars!
October 25 - No School, PD Day 8 AM - 4 PM @ WHS
October 29 - 8th grade tours at WHS, 9th graders take CoVitality in Advisory
October 30 - 11th graders take Covitality in Advisory
November 1 - Quarterly PBIS Assembly during Advisory
November 7 - SportsWorld All-School Assembly, 2:15 PM
November 12 - Audrie & Daisy showing for 9th graders
November 14 - ASVAB Testing, FAFSA Completion Day
November 16 - Saturday School
November 19 - 22 PBIS Grade Level Assembly during Advisory
November 28-29 Thanksgiving Break
December 7 Saturday School
December 14 Saturday School
Dec 21 - Jan 5 Winter Break
January 11 Saturday School
January 16 Last Day of Semester 1
January 17 Teacher Work Day
Semester 1 Grading Timeline
SEMESTER 1-AUGUST 23, 2019- JANUARY 19, 2020
Marking Period 1(ending 10/29/19) Assessment Scores and Progress Report grades
Canvas updated by Wednesday, October 30 at 4:00PM
Marking Period 2 (ending 1/16/20) Assessment Scores and Semester Grades
Canvas updated by Friday, January 17 at 4:00PM
Upcoming Monday PDs
11/04 2:05 - 3:05
11/11 2:05 - 3:05
11/18 2:05 - 3:50
11/25 2:05 - 3:05
12/2 2:05 - 3:50
12/9 2:05 - 3:05
12/16 2:05 - 3:05
12/23 Winter Break
12/30 Winter Break