WHS Staff Update
9/12/19
WHS Goal Updates
The math window is now open with grades being due by October 2nd.
All students should participate in the Open Response in each class. If a student misses the Open Response due to an absence, at least one make-up attempt should occur in the class. After the first attempt, the teacher should then meet with Bob McLey to develop a make-up plan.
Math - Students enrolled in math courses took the BME Beginning of the year math assessment. Baseline data will be shared with all staff to analyze and develop an intervention plan. The preliminary data showed most of our students were not proficient. We look forward to getting more specific data so we can plan specific interventions to help students be proficient at their grade level.
Behavior - Thank you for continuing to hand out cards to recognize positive behavior.
Teachers are being recognized by the Admin with the $1 #WhateverItTakes Bucks and by other staff with $5 #WhateverItTakes Bucks. Just added, you can now earn $2 for working with the Consulting Teachers in a coaching cycle. Not sure what a coaching cycle is? Contact Kristin, Amy or Bob for more info!
Monday's Agenda
9/16/19
2:05 - 2:35 IPDP & Conference Prep
2:35 -2:45 PBIS
2:45- 3:05
9th and 12th grade homeroom teachers in Media Center for NCRC training
All other teachers in room 123/124 for Navigator training
Before Monday....
Go to: bit.ly/ncrcadmin
Log in info is simple…your User ID AND Password are the SAME…Last name---first letter of first name---whs
Example:
prattjwhs
Please email Josie Pratt if you need assistance.
Homecoming 2019
Mrs. Bratvold sent a link out to them in an email.
The poll is only open on the 13th from 9:20 am till 10:05 am.
Student Council is looking for convertibles for the parade. If you have one that could be used, or know someone who does, please contact Mrs. Bratvold.
Here is a brief overview of the Homecoming events for 2019.
Monday, Sept. 30th - Coronation 6 PM, WHS Auditorium
Tuesday, Oct. 1st - PowderPuff 6PM
Thursday Oct 3rd - IronMan 6PM
Friday, Oct 4th - Parade 1:30, Football Game 7 PM, Olsen Stadium
Saturday, Oct 5th - Dance, WHS Den, 8 - 11 PM
Apply for Wooly's Funded Field Trip
Off-Campus Passes
A day Passes are Gray
B day Passes are Red
OOB Passes are Pink
If you are on hallduty and see a student leaving the building, please ask to see the off-campus pass.
Attendance Updates
Students that have an off-campus class 1st or 2nd block should NOT be marked absent in homeroom. Please just leave it blank. The attendance office will update Homeroom attendance if needed.
When parents call concerning an attendance issue, the front office may need to send the call to your voicemail for verification of student attendance. Please be sure to check your voicemail daily and return phone calls as needed.
Positive Note!
Thanks for doing #WhateverItTakes!
April,
I just wanted to send you a quick email letting you know some things my West kids, from my Foundations of Education class, said about their school today.
All three classes commented that their school is very inclusive and welcoming. Yes they have their own problems, but they said they have great teachers and they are proud of their transgender bathroom and GSA and even though they don’t win a lot of games, they still have great school spirit. I always love hearing how kids are friends with the special needs kids, and they love that. I also love hearing about how much of a community they feel at West, and they love the assemblies and the people who lead them. All my West kids really didn’t have anything too negative to say, and they always make West sound like the most amazing school to go to. You and your staff do a great job of creating a positive culture at your school, and I wanted to commend you on that!
Have a fabulous day,
Wendy
Certified Count Day
Homeroom teachers will be given a printed roster and asked to take detailed attendance and return the roster to the front office.
Official Certified Count will occur on October 1st, during Homeroom.
Buses will still run the regular schedule. Attendance will also be taken at the off-campus locations.
Fall Conferences
Please share this website with your Homeroom students and their parents. The link is in the school newsletter and is shared on social media.
Homeroom teachers should contact a parent/guardian for each student in your homeroom to schedule a conference. When you do not have a scheduled conference you should be in your rooms to be available to parents of students that are not in your homeroom, but may want to meet with you.
If you have trouble logging in, please email April and she can reset your password. tidwela@live.siouxcityschools.com
We will be ordering Jimmy Johns for lunch and Westside Pizza for dinner. If you would like to participate in the provided lunch please respond to the below survey so we can make sure we have enough for everyone that wants it.
We Are WEST Gear
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WISH WALL
Mark Your Calendars!
September 17th Certified Count Practice during Homeroom
September 23rd Fall Parent-Teacher Conferences, 8 AM - 8 PM
September 24th Fall Parent-Teacher Conferences, 3:05 - 5:45 PM
Sept 24 - 26 NCRC testing for 9th and 12th graders, extended homeroom schedule
October 1 - Certified Count Day during Homeroom, College Application Day 12 - 3PM
October 7 - Senior Meeting with Jostens 9:30 AM
October 16 - Text & Drive Assembly 9AM, PSAT
October 22 - Brooks Harper Assembly for all 11th graders, 8:15 AM
October 25 - No School, PD Day
November 7 - SportsWorld All-School Assembly, 2:15 PM
November 14 - ASVAB Testing, FAFSA Completion Day
November 28-29 Thanksgiving Break
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
Congratulations!
Vicky Alcala, one of our West High ESL tutors, got married over Labor Day weekend.
Congratulations to Vicky and Florencio Lopez!
Upcoming Monday PDs
9/23 Conferences, No PD
9/30 2:05 - 3:05
10/7 2:05 - 3:05
10/14 2:05 - 3:50
10/21 2:05 - 3:05
10/28 2:05 - 3:50
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