Thursday Thriller
March 25, 2021
Never thought we would be SO EXCITED to have equipment in PE for students! :D Kids were having a good time playing some hoops. I got a few in. SWOOSH! LOL
Nuts-n-Bolts
1. The 2021-2022 school year will be a 7 period day. Carina and I will plan accordingly. :D
2. In regards to all students returning to in-person learning, based on Wade's email, preliminary planning will begin. We want to be prepared if and when we transition to the Blue Stage. I will keep you updated as information comes my way.
3. End of the quarter is next Friday. Please encourage students to use the Garrison Helpline M-W from 6:00-7:00PM and Friday's 3:00-4:00PM (No Spanish on this one day).
4. Attached are the updated policies and procedures for Gender-Inclusive Schools. Families of our transgender students have been appreciative of our work towards inclusivity. There are still many, many more questions in regards to locker rooms, sports, etc. I am continuing to work with Chris Gardea, Julie Perron and Amy Ruff to have plans in place so we will be ready if and when we cross this bridge. Summary points:
- Two identified unisex bathrooms that lock from the inside. One occupant at a time. Staff may still use these identified bathrooms
- We can not force transgender students to use the identified bathrooms. They may use the bathroom they identify with
- It will take longer for a student to use the unisex bathroom based on location of their classroom in accordance to the location of the bathroom. IF it becomes and issue, please let the appropriate counselor know to help problem solve
5. This is a follow up to Brent's email.
This summer there will be a comprehensive summer program for all WWPS students. It is called SUMMER SOL. Session one is June 21-July 16 and session two is July 19-Aug 13th. There is an academic piece for two hours of the day and students who are strongly invited (we are looking to identify those students 1-2 years behind in either ELA, Math or both ) :D can attend either session. They will choose first or second session. For the fun activities, students can attend both sessions. Not saying that the academic time won't be fun. Students have the opportunity to attend 10:30-5:30 (not identified for academic support) or 8:30-5:30 (identified for academic support). More to come. Just wanted to give you some quick updates. This is a DRAFT of preschool-High School programming. Students do NOT have to attend all day. This is optional as well as an opportunity for families who work needing child care. This is a comprehensive, structured environment. PRETTY COOL!!!6. Certificated staff, your $125.00 budget needs to spent by April 15th. If you need to know your balance, please email Armida.
7. The first Wednesday after Spring Break, April 14th, will be a BUILDING DAY,
8. PLEAES PLEASE PLEASE take the EES/CEE survey Wade sent out. Out of 70 staff members 25 of you have completed the survey. THANK YOU!
Something to Ponder
Our
Grading for Equity book group is finishing up next week. There will be a group of participants along side the GC team to look at next steps. SMALL steps for change so that our grading practices are equitable and really define/measure/represent what each student knows and understands. I still have some copies of the book if anyone would like to read it.
This is
chapter 4 titled
Traditional Grading Hides Information, Invites Biases, and Provides Misleading Information. I know I am breaking copyright rules. :0. It's about 20 pages but maybe in the next two weeks you will have some time to read and reflect. We don't all have to be 100% in agreement but we do have to 100% aligned in the collective changes.
I would love to know your thoughts and wonderings.
Hope you find a gold nugget.
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Little Humor
I stumbled upon this funny blog "Awkward Family Photos." Definitely some good laughs. If anyone is going on vacation during spring break, maybe you could share your photos. :D
