Westwood Weekly
Staff Newsletter - Week of December 2-8
Shout-Outs!
- Many thanks for the extra effort everyone gave to supporting our Fun Run fundraiser this year. It was an awesome success!
- Thank you to Lauren for helping with the childcare for our ELAC meeting on Friday!
- Thank you to Jill and Michaela, for sorting through the emergency packs and bins over the break! (They are ready to be picked up!)
Highlights this Week!
This Week:
Scholastic Book Fair!
Pre On-Demand Writing Task #2 Administration Window Open (through 12/6)
Monday -
-Annual IEP Meeting for Tianna F (2:30, C5)
Tuesday -
-Initial IEP Meeting for Ja'Marion Moore (2:30, D6)
Wednesday -
-JCL Tutoring
-Soul Shoppe Workshops
-Care Team Meeting (10:30-12, Office)
-Staff Meeting (1:55-3:25)
Thursday -
-4th/5th Grade Collaboration
-Nancy at TK-12 Principal's Meeting (7:30-11, WCC)
-Annual and Triennial IEP Meeting for Ethan HC (2:30, D5)
-Other IEP for Azariah B (3:30 D6)
Friday -
-4th Grade Field Trip (8:30-2:20, Los Vaqeuros Reservoir)
-Holiday Craft Fair (2:00-6:00, MUR)
-PE Minutes Due by 2:37
Upcoming Events:
-12/9-20 - Parent-Teacher Conferences/Report Card Distribution
To dos:
- Read my latest parent newsletter
SEE NANCY IF YOU ARE AVAILABLE TO TEACH INTERVENTION FOR OUR ENGLISH LEARNERS
This Week in AVID
If you're on social media, be sure to subscribe to AVID-related pages and groups:
Facebook Page - @AVIDCenter
Facebook Groups - 'AVID Educators' and 'AVID Elementary'
Twitter - @AVID4College
These sources provide a wealth of motivating stories and resources to keep you inspired to move your own learning forward in support of our students!
Jeanne Johnson - AVID Instructional Coach
Google Classroom Add Code: 7uwcLg or eavk628
PBIS Weekly Focus
Life Skill of the Month - Honesty and Integrity - Check out related lessons and activities in our Cool Tools for Schools resource.
Focus Area of the Week – Classroom Procedures and Routines - Take time this week to remind students of our classroom expectations,and your related procedures/routines. Remember to frequently reinforce desired behaviors with Wows!
Handbook Helper
-Communicating with Families (Responsive Classroom Article)
-Reminder Regarding the Comment Section - I will be sending out my annual tips about appropriate use of the comment section on the Report of Student Progress to teachers. Please be sure to review this email, and read through the comments you have written from a parent's perspective, before sharing.
-Prep Schedules - A draft of the Music and Library prep schedules for conference weeks will be sent out to you. Please review them and let us know ASAP if you see an issue with the proposed schedule.
Hour of Code
Hour of Code – Sign up your class to participate in the Hour of Code which takes place the week of December 9th-15th. You can do it easily in the computer lab. Here is the link to find out more about this event:
https://hourofcode.com/us/how-to
To register your class, go to https://hourofcode.com/us
Assessment Reminders
- ADEPT Testing: November 12th-December 13th (see email from Samantha)
- Optional IABs (3rd-5th) - Ongoing
- IAB Reporting System: Below is a link that will provide you with instruction on how to access the interim assessment reporting system as well as how to navigate the reports available.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xgo1YTEhn3Of45v8Z4riQ4ybX2OAdcvE/view?usp=sharing
Post On-Demand Common Writing Assignment
Professional Development Opportunity
SILICON VALLEY MATH INITIATIVE (SVMI) PD DAY 12/12/19:
SVMI's third PD session for this school year will be held on Thursday, 12/12/19, from 8:30am - 3:00pm at Willow Creek Center. Please post and share the flyer linked HERE.
This session will focus on Critiquing Mathematical Arguments with Apprentice & Expert Tasks, Concept Lessons & Re-engagement Lessons. Grade-Level Span Breakout Sessions will be included in the day.
Click here to register your interest in attending the 12/12/19 SVMI PD Session, or go to bit.ly/SVMImdusd12-12-19.
Teachers who register will receive a confirmation email with a sub code and link to register with SVMI, when their spot is secured.
Note: Registration is first-come, first-served with first priority given for elementary grade level and site teams and secondary department teams, and then for individuals.
Registration closes Monday, December 9, 2019. Space is limited and a wait list will be created if needed.
Parent-Faculty Club Business
Looking for Class Talent - The PFC is looking forward to hosting our Talent Show (date TBD)! Signing up and doing a solo act can be daunting. We we want to encourage as many group acts as possible. Our coordinator, Sierra Kulak, is hoping with more time teachers may be able to use PE time or music class time to put together an act representing a grade or class - consider connecting it to a theme in your curriculum. And of course, we encourage more staff members to perform this year as a treat for our students and families.