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48 Hours of FUN!

What an exciting 48 hours at West Side - Fall Festival, Blooper & QU Wedding in Kindergarten! It's been a jam packed two days filled with so much fun and joy! Thank you for your flexibility as we have managed some plumbing hiccups in the building last week and this week. The maintenance department responded quickly in both situations to get our restrooms up and running again. Yesterday's blockage was mostly caused by a tree root. This section of piping will be repaired soon. Repairs will require trenching the affected area (all pipes outside). Please refrain from walking or parking near the affected area marked with yellow caution tape. It will be important to maintain consistent routines and schedules in place as we head into a spooky Halloween weekend. Excitement will be brewing, so keep your days filled with engaging, rigorous instruction and your day planned to maximize every minute of instruction. PTA SILENT AUCTION STAFF RAFFLE!! PTA is giving away THREE FREE ...
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HOCO in the May!

It was a hallmark HOCO in the May, topped off by a historic college football Saturday!  What a way to end a busy week!  Thank you to Carla, Lindsay, Mandy, Mandy's dad, & Rhonda who helped carry on the WS HOCO Staff Tailgate on Friday!  It was a beautiful day to celebrate our special community!   Next week, we return to our regular daily schedule.  We are on a 5 week stretch until Thanksgiving break.  These next 5 weeks are critical instructional days in Quarter 2.  Keep a strong focus on... Consistent routines and procedures that maximize your instructional time! Intentional small group instruction in reading and math, including ample practice opportunities within small group Whole group instruction aligned to pacing expectations in current units and W&W Modules STINGER STORIES Read the latest edition of Stinger Stories at the link below. https://app.smore.com/n/ypjcw UPCOMING PLCs THIS WEEK! During PLCs this week, we will complete requi...
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Conference Week Round Up!

As you prepare for conference week, thank you in advance for all the time you have poured into personalizing the conversations for each family about each student.  I hope you know how genuinuely impactful you are in the life of a child.  You are the topic around the dinner table, a constant in family conversations, and a safe place for your students to turn.  So, what do parents long to hear? What Parents Long to Hear Piles of Praise : Our parents want to hear another adult say sincere, positive things about their child's character, kindness, and presence in the room. Social and Emotional Adjustment : Beyond grades, our parents worry about whether their child fits in, feels safe, has friends, and handles frustration well. Hearing that they are adjusting well—or that the teacher knows how they are working through tough moments—is a huge relief.   Evidence-Based Academic Progress : Our parents want clear proof (through work samples or data) showing whether their child...
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APPLE-solutely the best!

We hope you enjoy a little Friday pop-up surprise for APPLE-solutely the best teachers!  It's been a busy week back after the break - and we will have another action packed week next week! Yesterday was a great day celebrating Mrs. Maddox, as she unveiled her handprints along the Marietta Square!  In her remarks she shared how she represents the hard work, commitment, and heart of every educator at West Side and in Marietta.  I know she was proud to represent our school! There is LOTS of important information in Stinger Stats.  Please take time to read through the information carefully.  If we can support in any way as we head into a few busy weeks, please do not hesitate to reach out! UPCOMING PLCs 10/6 & 10/7 - SOR PLCs 10/13 - Conference Week, no PLCs 10/19 - K-2 GRS Training 10/21 - 3-4 GRS Training STINGER STORIES Read the latest edition of Stinger Stories at the link below! https://app.smore.com/n/4u6tq WSSN!  HOW CAN I ACCESS WSSN EACH WEEK? WSSN...
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