CELEBRATIONS!
- A great first week of workdays with staff!
- Collaboration and teamwork throughout the first week of workdays!
- Jessica Kronen, Holly Collins, Karen Wehmann and Cindy Pleasant helped support Alexandria with different tasks for the opening of the school year (Red Bags and transportation)!
Wish Well
Amanda GaryAmy Schnitzer
Ashley Cooper
Red Bags- Your red bags (if you turned them into Alexandria) are ready! When you come in on Monday, please grab your bag. It is sitting along the wall outside of our mailboxes.
If you did not turn your red bag into me, please turn it into me at the end of the school day so you are not without a red bag during the day.
Please continue to keep your red bag up to date this year. If you need a certain item you can either grab it out of the workroom closet or send Alexandria an email.
Parking- The Raleigh Police Department stopped by Friday afternoon to remind us to not park on Fairview. For the time being, this change in signage for parking is a resolution to help with traffic flow at the end of day with our carpool and busses. They will be out ticketing, so please remember to not park on Fairview or Scales when school is in session during these times.
Lunch Room Materials- If you are used to taking a spoon, fork, or plate from the cafeteria, please make sure you pay for them. Dorothy informed me last week that she now has to charge for them. It’s not her choice, but a directive from her boss. Thanks for being respectful and helpful as we transition into this new mindset.
In addition, if you are coming onto lunch duty, please check the table where the trays are and throw away any extra food. The expectation is that kids throw it away immediately, but we all want to be sure if it has not been opened that someone can grab it if they are really hungry.
PRIDE Schedule-
Monday- Dismissal- in cafeteria
Tuesday- Recess- outside on playground
Wednesday- Cafeteria
Thursday- Bathrooms (K-2) arts hallways; (3-5) upstairs across from 5th grade
Monday, September 16th- Hallways
The schedule is linked here if you need to see your time. If you need to make a change, please contact Alexandria.
Daily Transportation Changes- Please make sure you pull this document up daily so students can see the changes. If you receive a note, email, text or phone call, please send all communication to the front office to be put on this document.
Room Parent Memberhub Sign-Up- The room parent sign-up on Memberhub is open. Please make sure you have your room parent fill out this form so the PTA can provide the room parent with all the information they need through the year for the events.
Back to School Worday’s Reflection- In an effort to constantly be reflective and create the best opportunity for each of you, we will ask you to reflect on different things we do throughout the year. Please take a few minutes (maybe 1 or 2) and fill out this quick reflection from our workdays.
Playground Equipment- The playground equipment was replenished a few weeks ago. Kindergarten, please take the equipment out and fifth grade please bring it back in. Each grade level should be sure to clean up the equipment and put it back into the cart before heading into the building.
Duty Schedule- Please be sure you review your duties for the school year. If you have any questions about expectations, please reach out to Alexandria. If you are going to be out, it is your responsibility to find coverage for that specific area to ensure students are safe.
Instructional Needs Form- Do you need certain supplies, elective materials, a sub to attend an event or anything to support your efforts in the school? Underwood’s process for these types of things is to fill out this form. Once submitted, the admin team will review these forms and then determine if either the PTA or the school will cover the cost. There are times that we may put a specific thing on hold or deny it for this year. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask!
PTA Favorite Things- PTA is working on getting organized for this year. Please fill this out at your earliest convenience so they can provide them to the appropriate people. All staff should fill this out!! https://forms.gle/XNSENpiBq8bmtAuG6
Leadership Chair Members- Reminder: Meeting this week-
Tuesday- at 7:45!
Electives needed….
If you have not completed this document (classroom teachers), please meet with your team and do so asap. This is the first part in a multi-step process needed to create elective brochures in order to be ready in the very near future. Thank you!
Go Play Save
Calm App
This company is giving teachers access to their “Calm App” for free. Check it out: https://www.kjrh.com/teachers-can-get-a-free-subscription-to-the-calm-app-60-value/?fbclid=IwAR0JCPk6PQrjPsm57qHw-UXhB2TXv8r-93aubz9C4Ky9OkRaVnA5K6psPXk
Curriculum Information-
Mclass updates- We will be doing mClass for BOY. The window for grades 1-5 will be from September 3rd-23rd.
If you did not turn your red bag into me, please turn it into me at the end of the school day so you are not without a red bag during the day.
Please continue to keep your red bag up to date this year. If you need a certain item you can either grab it out of the workroom closet or send Alexandria an email.
Parking- The Raleigh Police Department stopped by Friday afternoon to remind us to not park on Fairview. For the time being, this change in signage for parking is a resolution to help with traffic flow at the end of day with our carpool and busses. They will be out ticketing, so please remember to not park on Fairview or Scales when school is in session during these times.
Lunch Room Materials- If you are used to taking a spoon, fork, or plate from the cafeteria, please make sure you pay for them. Dorothy informed me last week that she now has to charge for them. It’s not her choice, but a directive from her boss. Thanks for being respectful and helpful as we transition into this new mindset.
In addition, if you are coming onto lunch duty, please check the table where the trays are and throw away any extra food. The expectation is that kids throw it away immediately, but we all want to be sure if it has not been opened that someone can grab it if they are really hungry.
PRIDE Schedule-
Monday- Dismissal- in cafeteria
Tuesday- Recess- outside on playground
Wednesday- Cafeteria
Thursday- Bathrooms (K-2) arts hallways; (3-5) upstairs across from 5th grade
Monday, September 16th- Hallways
The schedule is linked here if you need to see your time. If you need to make a change, please contact Alexandria.
Daily Transportation Changes- Please make sure you pull this document up daily so students can see the changes. If you receive a note, email, text or phone call, please send all communication to the front office to be put on this document.
Room Parent Memberhub Sign-Up- The room parent sign-up on Memberhub is open. Please make sure you have your room parent fill out this form so the PTA can provide the room parent with all the information they need through the year for the events.
Back to School Worday’s Reflection- In an effort to constantly be reflective and create the best opportunity for each of you, we will ask you to reflect on different things we do throughout the year. Please take a few minutes (maybe 1 or 2) and fill out this quick reflection from our workdays.
Playground Equipment- The playground equipment was replenished a few weeks ago. Kindergarten, please take the equipment out and fifth grade please bring it back in. Each grade level should be sure to clean up the equipment and put it back into the cart before heading into the building.
Duty Schedule- Please be sure you review your duties for the school year. If you have any questions about expectations, please reach out to Alexandria. If you are going to be out, it is your responsibility to find coverage for that specific area to ensure students are safe.
Instructional Needs Form- Do you need certain supplies, elective materials, a sub to attend an event or anything to support your efforts in the school? Underwood’s process for these types of things is to fill out this form. Once submitted, the admin team will review these forms and then determine if either the PTA or the school will cover the cost. There are times that we may put a specific thing on hold or deny it for this year. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask!
PTA Favorite Things- PTA is working on getting organized for this year. Please fill this out at your earliest convenience so they can provide them to the appropriate people. All staff should fill this out!! https://forms.gle/XNSENpiBq8bmtAuG6
Leadership Chair Members- Reminder: Meeting this week-
Tuesday- at 7:45!
Electives needed….
If you have not completed this document (classroom teachers), please meet with your team and do so asap. This is the first part in a multi-step process needed to create elective brochures in order to be ready in the very near future. Thank you!
Go Play Save
Hello Teachers and Staff!This year instead of sending books home with students, GoPlaySave Books are for sale during Meet the Teacher Day and Open House. Students can also order the books online or by filling out and returning an order form (which was sent home in the welcome letter). Paper books ordered online will be placed in your box to distribute to students. Order forms/money can go in the cardboard box in the teacher workroom.Here are a few helpful tips…
- GoPlaySave Books can be purchased with cash, check or card(online only). Checks should be made out to Underwood PTA.
- Online purchases can be made on member hub or by going to https://www.goplaysavetriangle.com/store/ue2020
- Paper books and mobile books are $30 each. You can buy both the paper and mobile book together in a bundle for $45.
- As a special, if you buy 5 books you get one free.
- The top selling class will earn an ice cream/popsicle party!
Your help in making our fundraiser a success is so appreciated!! As a small token of thanks, teachers and staff can purchase a paper GPS book for $15, that’s half price!If you would like a half price book, just put a check or cash in the cardboard box along with your name.Questions: Please contact Kerry Hazen or Whitney Cain at UnderwoodGoPlaySave@gmail.com
Calm App
This company is giving teachers access to their “Calm App” for free. Check it out: https://www.kjrh.com/teachers-can-get-a-free-subscription-to-the-calm-app-60-value/?fbclid=IwAR0JCPk6PQrjPsm57qHw-UXhB2TXv8r-93aubz9C4Ky9OkRaVnA5K6psPXk
Curriculum Information-
Mclass updates- We will be doing mClass for BOY. The window for grades 1-5 will be from September 3rd-23rd.
Math Resources:
NEW WCPSS K-12 Mathematics Parent Site:
Looking for a way to share math resources with parents? Click HERE to visit the new WCPSS K-12 Mathematics Parent Site and share with parents. NEW WCPSS K-12 Mathematics Parent Site:
New for the 19-20 school year! Updated “I Can” Statements for grades K-5 aligned to the revised NC SCOS. You can find these documents linked on each grade level’s additional resources section.
- I Can Statements- K
- I Can Statements- 1st
- I Can Statements- 2nd
- I Can Statements - 3rd
- I Can Statements- 4th
- I Can Statements- 5th
Science Updates and Resources-please click on the link and read carefully for some great resources (unpacking documents, curriculum maps, EL connections, guidelines on animals in the classroom, and UBD information)
Together we are better! Feel free to share feedback/celebrations anytime here
Together we are better! Feel free to share feedback/celebrations anytime here
- Calendar/Important Links:
- August 26th: First Day of School
- August 27th: Leadership Meeting at 7:45am
- August 29th: CDAT Meeting at 7:45am
- August 30th: Kindergarten Meet the Teacher- 2:00-3:00pm; Wear Small School, Big Talent shirt for team pictures; Send home class agreements for parent/student review and signatures
- September 2nd: Labor Day (No school)
- September 3rd: K first day of school; New Parent Coffee at 9:15am (Media Centre)
- September 5th: Business Meeting at 7:45am
- September 6th: TA Meeting at 7:45am; Spirit Fun Friday-wear Camp/Vacation t-shirt
- September 10th: Leadership Meeting at 7:45am
- September 16th: Quarter 1 electives begin
- September 19th: CDAT meeting at 7:45am; Open House 5:30-7:00pm
- September 20th: Sunshine Squad will provide coffee/bagel breakfast for staff!
- September 24th: Leadership Meeting at 7:45am; Quarter 1 Interims home
- September 30th: Workday
