This Week at WPE
Week of December 5, 2016
PLCs will follow the Week 3 schedule this week!
Wednesday: 2 & 3
Thursday: 4 & 5
Agenda items will include:
-Planning feedback
-Data cards
Star Staffer Katie Mason
"Thank you for consistently pulling you RtI groups! Your thoughtfully planned lessons and effective procedures lend themselves to a calm & productive environment."
*nominated by: Diane Emmons
Looking for a few good pandas...
Star Staffer Francesca Rathke
"I appreciate the positive spirit you bring to your classroom, your team, and our campus. Thank you for always showing up with a get-it-done attitude & a smile!"
*nominated by: Sutton Simon
Events & Reminders:
-Checkpoint assessments will occur the weeks of Nov. 28 & Dec. 5. See schedule below:
Tuesday, Nov. 29- 4th & 5th Reading
Wednesday, Nov. 30- 4th Writing, 1st-3rd Reading
Tuesday, Dec. 6- 3rd-5th Math
Wednesday, Dec. 7- 5th Science
-Science Night and the 5th Grade program will be on Thursday, Dec. 8th. Please see Robin McGuire's email for details and assignments.
-The WPE Christmas Party will be on Friday, December 9th from 7-9. The cost is $10 per person. See Karli for details.
-There will be a NEST meeting following dismissal on Monday, Dec. 12th.
-WPE School Spelling Bee will be held on Tuesday, December 13th.
-RtI Decision Meetings will be held during conference periods on Wednesday, Dec. 14.
-December 16th is an early release day for students.
-Grant Writing workshops will be offered at the following times:
01/18/2017 ISC Computer Lab 1012 4:30 – 6:00
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01/26/2017 Admin. Bldg, Room 300 4:00 – 5:00
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01/26/2017 Admin. Bldg, Room 300 5:00 – 6:00
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Productive PLCs:
The shoe fairy is coming!
Wonderful Writing:
Something to think about...
-Nortan Juster, The Phantom Tollbooth
Counselor's Cabana
Counselor's News
* Shoes for Kids Field trip : December 07th
* Guidance Lessons for the next 2 weeks - Each lesson will focus on Personal Responsibility
* Parent Resource: I will be sending home a Personal responsibility Parent resource. It will be on your Mail Box on Wednesday
* Teacher Resources for Personal responsibility : I will be emailing you additional resources to support our Guidance lessons
* Positive Office Referral is a BIG hit... Thank you!!
Personal Responsibility: A person’s tendency to be careful and reliable in his/her actions and to contribute to group efforts.
Here are few quotes that you can share with your classroom:
“This is your life. You are responsible for it. You will not live forever. Don't wait.”
― Natalie Goldberg
“Remember always that you not only have the right to be an individual you have an obligation to be one.”
― Eleanor Roosevelt
“No snowflake in an avalanche ever feels responsible.”
― Stanisław Jerzy Lec
“You have to learn the rules of the game. And then you have to play better than anyone else.”
-- Albert Einstein
“Step with great care and great tact, and remember that Life’s a Great Balancing Act.” – Dr. Seuss
“If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.” – John Quincy Adams
“Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower” – Steve Jobs