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Westside Teacher Newsletter
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Enjoy life-- this is not a dress rehearsal.
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Life is like a mirror, it never gives back more than we put into it.
Inspiration Run
Runners are supposed to be here at 9:55 tomorrow. They should depart around 10:05.
We will buzz you to come outside once we get the call that they are on the way.
Coach Park will help lead the festivities to let you know what to do.
Wednesday @ 3:40 will be our first STOP meeting. (Sharing Teacher Opposition Together) We will brainstorm ideas to help you with anything that is causing opposition. It can be instructional or procedures. WE can do it TOGETHER!
Make sure you add 2:00 early dismissal to newsletters for Oct. 14th Homecoming parade.
We will be selling panther paw tattoos and football under eye tattoos next week for students to wear on Friday.
Parent Teacher Conferences
Sometimes some of our conferences are uncomfortable. If you need Atherton or myself to attend any conference please let me know. We will get you on the calendar as soon as you tell us.
You will notice that the length of the conferences are shorter. That is b/c we went back to two days instead of 3. There are 28 slots on the sign up sheets. Most of you will have some empty slots. Please block off extra time for the students that you know it will take longer with. We are highly encouraged to stay on schedule and this will help us do that.
please do not prop open the glass doors by kindergarten on your way to lunch. They have been left open a few times and visitors like to go down the hallways without checking in.
Unity Day
We have some bracelets that will be passed out as well.
Insurance
The deadline to have enrollment forms to our office is 4:00 pm on Thursday, October 13th. We will personally deliver all enrollment forms to EBD on Friday, October 14th.
Report Card Information
We will discuss grading at faculty meeting.
1st Marking Period Schedule
With the first marking period ending on Tuesday, October 11th and Parent/Teacher Conferences beginning on Tuesday, October 18th, the following schedule is suggested:
Elementary
Grades will need to be posted by the end of the day on Thursday, October 13th. The office will then begin the process of creating and printing the standards based report cards to be distributed during Parent/Teacher Conferences the following week. If any teacher holds an early conference, they are to work with the registrar in that building to have the report card printed for the parent.
Field Trips
We can't go on a Friday and May is not an option. Make sure you check dates with transportation before you book something. Also avoid days of ACT assessments and check the school calendar.
I am super excited that we all get to go see Annie this month!! Dates are listed below.
Upcoming Events and Dates
October
7-Inspiration Run- Ill send more info when I have it
14- Homecoming Early Dismissal 2:00
18 and 20- PT conferences 2:00 Dismissal Conferences 2:45-7:00
21 No School
24-28 Red Ribbon Week
25- 3:40 Meeting here with Kaye and Kathy over literacy @ 3:40
26-1st and 2nd grade to see Annie. Load bus here at 8:20- Load at HS at 10:15
27- 3rd and 4th To see Annie. Load bus here at 8:20- Load at HS at 10:15
Kindergarten- Load Bus at 12:35. Load to come back at 2:15
31-26- Fire Prevention Day---- This date was changed
ACT Interim Assessments
3: Math Oct 26------Dec 7-----Feb 23
3: Science Oct 18-----Nov 30-----Feb 15
4: Math Nov. 2-----Dec 9-----Feb 28
4: Science Oct 20-----Dec 2-----Feb 17