Friday Focus
Friday, September 16th
“We Learn . . . 10% of what we read, 20% of what we hear, 30% of what we see, 50% of what we see and hear, 70% of what we discuss, 80% of what we experience, and 95% of what we teach others.” William Glasser
Our Mission
West School Family Scrapbook
Weekly Duties and Specials Schedule
Date, Specials Week, Gym Duty, Hallway Duty
Four Essential Questions
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What do we want Students to learn?
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How will we know they have learned?
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How will we respond when they don’t learn?
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How will we respond when they already know?
Upcoming Dates
September 2016
Wednesday, September 21st - School Culture Team Meeting, 3:50 p.m.
Thursday, September 22nd- Papa John’s Pizza Night.
Monday, September 26th- Staff Meeting- 3:45-5:00 p.m.
October 2015
October- Grandparent’s to School Events- TBA.
Monday, October 3rd- PTA 6:00 p.m. Custodian Appreciation Day.
Wednesday, October 5th-3rd- 5th Grade Monthly Assembly, 9:00 a.m.
Thursday, October 6th- K-2nd Monthly Assembly, 9:00 a.m.
Friday, October 7th- No school. Professional development day.
October 9th- 15th Fire Prevention Week.
Tuesday, October 11th- Picture day.
Wednesday, October 12th- 2-hour Early Release day for students.
Tuesday, October 18th- End of First Quarter.
Thursday, October 20th- Parent Teacher Conferences. Grade Cards go home.
Monday, October 24th- Parent Teacher Conferences. Grade Cards go home.
Monday, October 24th- Friday, October 28th - Red Ribbon Week.
Friday, October 28th - No School- Staff Compensation day.
Monday, October 31st - Fall Parties, 2:45-3:30 p.m.
Meetings for Next Week...
9/20- G.M.- IEP- Meinhardt, Fatherley, Val- 8:30 a.m.
9/20- B.B.- SST- Walker, Fatherley, Smith- 11:30 a.m.
9/20- K.T.- IEP- Ambrose, Hoffmeyer, Fatherley- 2:00 p.m.
9/21- School Culture Meeting- 3:50 p.m.
9/22- R.W. 504- Eiken, Fatherley, Smith
Congrats Lisa Eiken for being nominated at the Staff Appreciation Breakfast this month!
Please welcome our new evening custodian, Angie Weirich to the team!
Happy September Birthdays!
9/18- Kat Baechler
ALL STAFF REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BOARD OFFICE:
We have several tasks that require your attention, so please read this email entirely so you are aware of the tasks you need to complete.
First, staff members are required to annually watch training videos. All training videos must be watched and completion forms submitted by October 14, 2016.
These training videos are required by state law and/or district policy, and you must annually provide confirmation that you have completed each of the training modules.
Staff members in certified positions are required to watch five (5) videos:
- Confidentiality of Student Information
- Discrimination, Harassment & Retaliation
- Identifying Signs of Sexual Abuse in School Children
- Standard Precautions for Avoiding Infections
- Student Discipline
Staff members in non-certified positions are required to watch four (4) videos:
- Confidentiality of Student Information
- Discrimination, Harassment & Retaliation
- Identifying Signs of Sexual Abuse in School Children
- Standard Precautions for Avoiding Infections
You may watch the videos at your convenience by logging in to your TalentEd Records account. Your user name is your firstname.lastname and your password is what you use to log in to your computer each day. (If you experience trouble logging in to TalentEd Records please contact the Human Resources Department at 659-3013). Once you have signed in, you will see the videos in your "Needs Attention" tasks list. Once you have finished watching all required videos, you will submit the completion form that is also in your "Needs Attention" task list. If you watch the videos with a group, you are still required to complete this form. If you watched the videos on or after July 1, 2016, prior to this email being sent, you are still required to complete this form.
Second, staff members must annually acknowledge agreement to comply with policies. You will also see the 16-17 Annual Policy Acknowledgement form in your "Needs Attention" tasks list. You must review the policies and acknowledge your agreement to comply with them. Submission of this form is also due by October 14, 2016.
Third, if you have been issued a District credit card, handle money for the district or are the sponsor of an activity, you must acknowledge your agreement to comply with the District's Business Procedures Manual. You will only receive this form if you have been identified as meeting one of those three criteria. If you need to complete this form, you will see the Business Procedures Manual Acknowledgement form in your "Needs Attention" tasks list. You must review this document and acknowledge your agreement to comply with the procedures. Submission of this form is also due byOctober 14, 2016.
As a reminder, TalentEd Records functions best in Google Chrome. Your user name is your firstname.lastname and your password is what you use to log in to your computer each day.
If you have any questions, please contact the Human Resources Department at 659-3013.
Collaborative Instructional Review
Please make plans to attend the Family Information Night on October 6th.
Mr. Linthacum, Dr. Shindorf, and Dr. Logan will share the following presentation during our behavioral meeting on October 6th.
1. Welcome, introduction and purpose (strategic plan and district expectations)
2. Parent partnership to include attendance, dress code, student behavioral expectations
3. Overview of behavioral supports
4. Code of conduct and discipline
5. Q and A
All staff and parents are invited to attend and I would really like to see a large majority of our staff in attendance.
Food will be served beginning at 5:30 p.m.
Growth Plans
Standard 3 - Curriculum Implementation
Quality Indicator 3.3 - Instructional goals and differentiated instructional strategies.
Standard 7 - Assessment Data to Improve Learning
Quality Indicator 7.2 - Assessment Data to Improve Learning
Just a Few Important Reminders...
- Please clean your projector filters:)
*Kelly Services Number is 1-866-535-5998. Calls need to be made before 6:15 AM
Send Brandi a text if you are getting a sub before school.- Be sure to get your website updated for September!
- Turn a copy of your newsletter into me each week, or email it if that is easier.
- Please upload photos to our google drive folder School Pics 2015-16 in the 2015-2016 folder.
- Please make sure your grades are updated each week by Tuesday afternoon.
- Social Dues $15 are due to Amy Ambrose by Friday, September 9- if possible.
- If you purchased extra t-shirts in our order at the beginning of the year, they are $15 each. Please bring Tonya the money sometime soon so we can get it deposited back into our activity account. Thanks.
Attendance Challenge!!!
In conjunction with one of our district goals of increasing STUDENT ATTENDANCE, we will have an attendance competition between buildings.
Winning schools get served coffee at your building by Larry Linthacum and other central office administrators.
“Coffee with Larry”
Attendance competition
17 school competition starting September 1st, 2016
Two competitions
- Highest student attendance rate (90/90)
- Highest monthly attendance rate increase compared to same month last year
First week of October will recognize two winning schools
Each month following will have one winning school by rotating the two competitions (highest student rate & student monthly increase)
As part of our effort at West to increase student attendance, I will provide an ice cream float party to the class with the highest attendance rate each month! Announcements will be at the monthly assemblies! The first winner will be for the month of September! So, let your students and parents know in your newsletters!
Call me if you need anything!
659-3195
280-5921