February 13th

Communication 
Spring Pictures - Class and Spring Pictures are on Friday, be sure to review the schedule and be on time so we can keep to our schedule.

Access Theme Park, Hotel and Other Discounts with TicketsatWork
WCPSS employees now have access to discounts for Carowinds as well as hundreds of other attractions and events nationwide through TicketsatWork. To learn more and purchase your tickets or other travel offers, see this flier.

Intent Form - Please complete the blue intent form by this Friday. If you have misplaced it, here is the Intent form. 

Transfer Window:  The transfer window for WCPSS will open on March 1, 2017 and close on May 1, 2017.  All recommendations need to be submitted to HR, via AppliTrack, by 11:59 pm on May 1, 2017.  When the transfer window opens, information will be posted on the intranet for teachers to access.  After May 1, all other transfers will be approved based on conversations with Principals and Human Resources. 

Collaboration 

Planning Days - Great to see teachers collaborating and determining essential standards, measure of assessments, and instructional planning to meet students needs.

Engage Wake: Teacher Assistant - Professional Learning Opportunities Spring 2017 
View the Schedule with your WCPSS Google account to see the available sessions and eSchools information.
Teacher Assistants, please register in eSchools for the session(s) you are interested in attending. All classes are optional!
Sessions are held at Crossroads II, 110 Corning Road, Cary, NC 27518 and occur from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
For questions, please contact Susan Andrews, sandrews@wcpss.net, 919-694-0244.

Conscious Discipline Cohort-Join us on Thursday morning at 7:45am in the Media Center as we focus on the language of Positive Intent to guide our interactions with our students.

Critical Thinking 
2017 SAS Curriculum Pathways Summer Teacher Institute - Deadline February 26
We are excited to announce our 2nd Summer Teacher Institute - an opportunity with area teachers to join our team for a paid, 8-week edtech immersion. You can find all the details here: http://blogs.sas.com/content/sascp/2017/01/31/2017-teacher-institute/.

Spotlight on Student -If you would like to nominate a student, please click the link below.  You will be asked to write the student’s name and a  3-5 sentence description on why you feel the student is deserving of the recognition.  Nominations will be accepted through Friday, February 17th. - Nomination Form. 

Creativity 
The digital version of Explore Wake Schools magazine is out now!
Please share this with fellow staff members, parents, friends and neighbors. It’s a must-read for anyone thinking about applying to a magnet school for next year. This issue includes information and tips about the magnet process, as well as features about some of our magnet schools and themes. Enjoy!

Celebrating 100th Day!!