Celebrations
- 2nd Grade team for welcoming four new students this week, three were previous Underwood students last year.
- Underwood Students and Staff for the amazing video that reinforces my work! -- Video for Principal Appreciation month
- Karen, Rachel and Ashley for leading the Conscious Discipline Staff Cohort!
- Megan Hill for leading the third grade EL Powerpoints to assist in teaching for third grade.
- Alexandria, Pat and Mallory for their willingness to teach ESL electives on Thursday's since Sheree is at her other school 50%.
- Star and Heather Burton met with an incoming K family to provide information as parents are looking for the best placement for their child next year.
- The PTA, staff, parent and student effort to make the Unicorn Trot a success, raising over $22,000 for our school!
- Alexandria for leading the staff development to help deepen our understanding of Unpacking the Standards.
- The PTA (and hospitality chair Melissa Hayes) for providing a delicious lunch for staff on our ER day!
- Dawn Vinson for successful renewing her National Boards!
- Halloween Workday of treats for staff.....see poster on the supply closet in the workroom.
Communication
Complete the feedback survey in regards to Friday's ER professional development here.
Elective Updates: Electives end Wednesday, November 1st. Report Cards go home Tuesday, November 7th. So elective report cards needs to be completed on Tuesday, October 31st to allow teachers time to print them prior to Tuesday. 2nd quarter electives begin Monday, November 6th.
Teacher and Teacher Assistant of the Year Award Procedure:
-Complete google doc nomination form between October 23-27 - Form
-Vote with paper ballot on October 30/31 and turn in at the front desk ballot box
Magnet Fair! If you are willing to attend the Magnet Fair at Southeast Raleigh High School on November 4th, please sign up on the workroom supply closet door for a shift between 9:00-12:00. Parents really enjoy speaking directly to teachers to learn more about our magnet program! Thank you to those teachers who have already signed up to help.
PTA Stipend: Just a reminder to spend your $100 PTA Stipend for instructional materials by December. Provide a copy of your receipt attached to the reimbursement form found in the PTA Treasurer's mailbox.
How to ensure we are all supporting the 5th grade Science EOG
Please be sure you all are using the unpacking documents provided by the state. Some things have been updated and you may be surprised by some of the changes. The fifth grade EOG is overall a cumulative assessment of the standards taught K-5... the curriculum is cyclical like math and literacy (standards build on previous standards taught) If you are looking for a great parent resource, you may use this link: WCPSS K-5 Science Strands and Standards
Elective Updates: Electives end Wednesday, November 1st. Report Cards go home Tuesday, November 7th. So elective report cards needs to be completed on Tuesday, October 31st to allow teachers time to print them prior to Tuesday. 2nd quarter electives begin Monday, November 6th.
Teacher and Teacher Assistant of the Year Award Procedure:
-Complete google doc nomination form between October 23-27 - Form
-Vote with paper ballot on October 30/31 and turn in at the front desk ballot box
NC Ties -- The Call for Proposals
closes on October 27, 2017. There is still time to submit and share the great things you are doing.
The following applications are open until November 30, 2017
Magnet Fair! If you are willing to attend the Magnet Fair at Southeast Raleigh High School on November 4th, please sign up on the workroom supply closet door for a shift between 9:00-12:00. Parents really enjoy speaking directly to teachers to learn more about our magnet program! Thank you to those teachers who have already signed up to help.
PTA Stipend: Just a reminder to spend your $100 PTA Stipend for instructional materials by December. Provide a copy of your receipt attached to the reimbursement form found in the PTA Treasurer's mailbox.
How to ensure we are all supporting the 5th grade Science EOG
Please be sure you all are using the unpacking documents provided by the state. Some things have been updated and you may be surprised by some of the changes. The fifth grade EOG is overall a cumulative assessment of the standards taught K-5... the curriculum is cyclical like math and literacy (standards build on previous standards taught) If you are looking for a great parent resource, you may use this link: WCPSS K-5 Science Strands and Standards
Collaboration
Accommodations for testing (IEP, 504, LEP) - Classroom teachers will need to review accommodations for students if - Testing accommodations --- submit settings form to secure a staff member that can administer the assessment in the appropriate setting per their plan.
Social Studies Curriculum Writers in WCPSS: Looking for 4th and 5th grade Social Studies curriculum writers. If you are interested or know someone that may be interested please fill out this google form.
Critical Thinking
Feedback -- If you have more feedback (things that have worked or things that could be better throughout the school year) you would like for us to consider, please feel free to email, discuss or fill out this form. https://goo.gl/forms/XNwhdAo6gU8lOfck1Open Benefits Enrollment -
Open Enrollment started Saturday, September 30, and runs through October 31.
Weekday hours have been extended until 10 p.m. throughout Open Enrollment, and Saturday hours are 8 a.m.-noon. During Open Enrollment, all employees will be automatically enrolled in the 70/30 Plan, but employees MUST TAKE ACTION to reduce their premium. If they prefer the 80/20 Plan, employees MUST TAKE ACTION! If they want to reduce their monthly premium on either plan, employees MUST TAKE ACTION by completing the tobacco attestation! If employees fail to take action during Open Enrollment, their monthly premiums will be considerably higher in 2018!
For more information please check out the resources below, including the Decision Guide, which was mailed to employees’ homes. Additional information can be found on the State Health Plan’s website at www.shpnc.org.
Yearbooks - Yearbook would love to receive photos from your Classrooms and elective activities! There are several ways to submit photos that you take this school year:
1. Email photos in full original resolution size to Sharon Cole sharoncole@carolina.rr.com (Yearbook software requires the original, full resolution file size);
2. Copy original-resolution size photos to a CD or flash drive and deliver it to the “Yearbook” mailbox;
3. Upload images directly to the Yearbook site using these instructions: Yearbook Uploading info
Friends and Family Board: Below are examples of different ways the Friends and Family structure can look. Encourage your students to send in a picture of their friends/family to be displayed in your room on a bulletin board, book within your Safe Place etc. The Friends and Family Board builds community and connection, and links the home family with the School Family.
We will be creating a Friends and Family Board in the workroom. Add your friends/family photo to the google folder here.
| Online Course: Visual Literacy-Making Connections with Works of Art: Telling Folktales through Shadow Puppetry (October 17-November 20, 2017) |
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Free Arts Integration Workshop: Telling Folktales through Shadow Puppetry
Combining storytelling with shadow puppetry brings a variety of cultures to life in the classroom through folktales. During this workshop, teachers become familiar with folktales from many cultures. Participants learn shadow puppetry performance techniques and how to construct their own shadow puppets. Internationally renowned and award-winning artist Hobey Ford discusses the construction of a shadow puppet theater, scripting a folktale into a play, and organizing a performance with students.
When: Saturday, November 18, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Where: MJH Gallery at the United Arts Council, 410 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh
Who: Open to any Wake County elementary educator with any level of arts experience
Cost: Free, but you do need to register by emailing full name, position, school, and email address to rcarlile@unitedarts.org
Elective Share: Elective Share is coming up on Thursday, November 2. The performance for K-2 audience will be at 9:30 and last about 30 minutes. The performance for 3-5 will be at 10:30 and last about 45 minutes. Performances will take place in the multipurpose room. Kellie will send out a form via email, please indicate if your elective will be sharing on the second.
Calendar:
October 30th - End of Quarter
October 31st - Workday - No scheduled PD or Staff meetings (but a day of treats and surprises for staff!)
-Elective report cards due
November 2nd- Elective Share (9:30am for K-2 and 10:30am for 3-5)
-Elective report cards due
November 2nd- Elective Share (9:30am for K-2 and 10:30am for 3-5)
November 6th - Foundation Golf Event
November 7th-Business Meeting, Report Cards go home
November 7th-Business Meeting, Report Cards go home
November 10th - Holiday
November 17th-School Family Assembly 9:30
November 17th-School Family Assembly 9:30
November 22nd - 24th - Vacation Day and Holidays
November 27th - Book Fair
November 28th - Media By Moonlight
*Staff attended events listed here
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