Author: mlarmstrong

August 8, 2013

Volume 6, Issue 2

It has been a great week! We were fortunate to learn that the state budget changes did not directly impact our staffing allotments for IAs for this year in WCPSS. So we have been able to hire back most of our IAs (officially) at this time. We all know...we can not do this without them. THANK YOU IAS for your patience and grace as the discussions have taken place about budget this summer.
A few dominos to the staffing plan took place this week. I have attached the updates to share. If you have questions about moving rooms, please contact me so we can make sure the timing works for you to move in or out.
Dream Team Custodial Crew! You will see as you enter this building the attention to detail in dusting, waxing, moving furniture, painting, and repairs that the THREE have handled this summer in a SHORT WINDOW of time. PLEASE join me in thanking them with words of affirmation when you return.

THINGS TO KNOW WHEN PLANNING
that are DIFFERENT from LAST YEAR
) The four CCR Teachers...will need to collect data on “other” Title I students. All four must serve Title I students on their grade.
) LEAD TEAM is in charge of creating/editing the first assessment. This should be a grade level focus to be reviewed by Freeman before printing.
) TESTING COORDINATOR will now be Ms. Joyce. She has graciously agreed to take over since a state law was past not allowing guidance to have this role. THANK YOU!
4.) Karen Pahl and Sixto are the ONLY two folks that are bilingual in the school. This may cause some dominos.
5.) We have a member of PLAYWORKS that will work here full time to help teach character and fitness education during recess.

THINKS TO KNOW WHEN PLANNING that are the SAME AS LAST YEAR!
1.) Schedule is the same as last year...with double MI classes. Minor changes that you will see next week.
2.) Focus on OUR WAY...again. You can use the same template you used last year.
3.) IMPACT TIME...is a requirement but can come in the form or MOVING UP. Need to discuss this topic with 5th.
4.) Harry Wong FIRST 10 days of school…..that is how we do it.
5.) Ultra (Case 21) at the end of each quarter. And PRE- assessment with in the first 10 days of school.
6.) The classroom schedule is based on two contents...LITERACY and MATH.

POST CARDS & PHONE CALLS to NEW STUDENTS
Each lead team member should email Mr. Armstrong a 15 minute time slot prior to noon on the 16th where their team can meet to see class lists, label postcards, and hear details about calling students. PLEASE DO NOT ASK IYABO to see these lists….it is time consuming, changing hourly, and simply not the process. You will get the lists from me on the 16th.
We will make any changes as a team before we start postcards.

Dress Comfortable….not in your best outfit...be willing to get a little dirt, paint, or flour on your wardrobe.
Bring $8 to join PTA…...I ASSURE you…...you will want to join…..trust me…..totally worth it..
Lunch Provided…….please consider joining HOSPITALITY for $20 on Pay Day
The Front Door is locked until you scheduled time...don’t be late and don’t expect to be early.
ENTRY TIMES into front door K/1 @8:30 2/3 @ 8:40 4/5 @ 8:50 MI/SELF@9:00
Be Replenished

CHECK LIST FOR Monday 8:30-4:00