Wilson Ranger Post
March 27, 2017
STAAR Reminders
1. We will have no visitors on campus on Tuesday-Thursday next week. Please let parents know they will not be able to eat lunch with their children.
2. Test administrators: Do NOT leave your manual at home. We don't have extras.
3. Please make sure your walls in the classroom and hallways are covered. When in doubt, cover it up.
4. There's no recess on Tuesday and Wednesday until you hear from a campus administrator.
5. There are no specials on Tuesday. We will have specials on Wednesday.
On Wed, Kindergarten and 5th grade will switch specials times. Art will be in A105.
6. K-3 Teachers: You may take your learners to the gym on Tuesday for a quiet walk/stretch break. Here's a general schedule that you can work out within your grade level.
8:30-9:30 - 1st Grade
9:30-10:30 - 3rd Grade
10:30-11:30 - 2nd Grade
11:30-12:30 - Kinder
If you would like ideas of simple activities your grade level, contact Lori.
7. Traveling with your class: When you are traveling around the school, please avoid walking past CHall and the music room. Go around by Ahall and the gym to get the the cafe and gym. Remind your learners of the expectation of silence in the hallways.
8. Dress: All educators may wear jeans with either a Wilson shirt or a professional shirt on both Tuesday and Wednesday...whatever goes best with your active monitoring/"I have to take my kids to the gym for a walk break" shoes.
8. Have questions? Please ask!!!
STAAR Snacks
Don't forget to sign up to bring snacks for STAAR days.
K-1 - March 28th
2nd-3rd - March 29th
*Specials and Office please choose a day
Playground closed 4/3 and 4/4
Writing Conferences
For discussion....
- What's the purpose of your piece?
- Who's your intended audience?
- Do you want your piece BLESSED, ADDRESSED or PRESSED?
*Address: If you have chosen the address option, what one problem or concern do you want your readers/audience to address? Be as specific as possible.
* Press: You're ready to hear constructive criticism and give the readers/audience the freedom to respond in any fashion. This, of course, can include Bless and Address.
TELPAS - Thanks!
TAIS Data Due March 24th
Please enter your TAIS information in this spreadsheet. Check with Mary if you have questions.
Thank you so much for helping us compile this information!
Book Fair Info
Have you noticed the library turning into a book forest? The Happy Camper Book Fair is just around the corner. The fliers for the book fair have been put in your boxes, please send those home with your learners early next week. The teacher and staff preview of the fair is one week from today, Friday March 31st from 12pm to 3:30pm. Anyone who comes will be entered into a raffle for $25 in books. The sign up sheet for learners to preview the book fair can be found in the teacher lounge please sign up! Kindergarten teachers please find a 4th or 5th grade class that can help you with your classes preview.
Happy Camper Read S'more Books starts Monday April 3rd and will end on Friday April 7th.
7:30am to 4:00pm (Monday to Thursday); 7:30am to noon on Friday.
International night Thursday April 6th the book fair will be open from 5:00pm to 7:30pm
Have you seen this book?
March Staff Birthdays
March
Birthday Buddies!!!
Chris Elliot - 3/17
Kelly Loose - 3/17
Kat Ondelacy - 3/26
Kelly Matlock - 3/27
Who's at Wilson for 3/27-3/31?
Tuesday - Vern Edin
Wednesday- Karen Nix
Thursday- Karen Nix
Friday- Vern Edin