Notice November

It was a wonderful week at West Side, being reminded of what makes our school so special!  This November, take notice of the AMAZING work each of you are doing to serve and support our students. We can easily become too busy to recognize the wins throughout the week.  I hope you can all notice this November the way West Side shows up for the students we serve. There's so much to be grateful for at West Side - and no staff more committed to our be a special part of our success story!  Just a few things from this week...

  • 3rd grade students were SHINING STARS in the Wax Museum (costumes & tri-folds were 10/10!), & then today during the Veterans Day program.  You will only find these memorable moments at West Side! 
  • Our student newspaper made the front page of the MDJ today with a full-page feature!  
  • District visitors were impressed with the high expectations, explicit and engaging instruction, and the student focused environment created in every classroom!
  • SOR walks showed intentional focus on fluency, text comprehension, and vocabulary. Instructional activities planned were rigorous (text matched student need) and ample practice opportunities provided to strengthen learning!
  • WS community showed up BIG for the 1st Friday Can Food Drive with the MOST donations of any school!
  • More than 1,500+ socks were picked up by MUST ministries, collected by K-Kids!
  • Singing Stingers delivered an amazing performance to our Veterans and their service to our country!
  • & then, the GaDOE named West Side a Literacy Leader & Math Leader School (3 years running)! With special recognition in these areas: Literacy 3rd Grade Gateway Achievement;   Math 3rd Grade Achievement; Math 5th Grade Gateway Growth

SOR CYCLE 5.2, 11/11 & 11/12

 

Tuesday, 11/11

Wednesday, 11/12

K-1st Grade

Focus:  Fluency

Review previously taught strategies to support fluency in reading small group.

Create fluency activities from selected texts.  SOR Facilitator will have text available, or you can bring your own!

Create fluency activities from selected texts.  SOR Facilitator will have text available, or you can bring your own!

 

2nd-3rd Grade

Focus:  Vocabulary, Text Comprehension

Vocabulary: 

Review previously taught strategies to support vocabulary in reading small group.

Comprehension:

Review using queries to construct a mental model.  Use AI to support planning for comprehension questions.

Create vocabulary activities from selected text.

Create question sets using AI for selected text.

SOR Facilitator will have text available, or you can bring your own!

4th-5th Grade

Focus:  Vocabulary, Text Comprehension

Comprehension:

Review using queries to construct a mental model.  Use AI to support planning for comprehension questions.

Create question sets using AI for selected text.

SOR Facilitator will have text available, or you can bring your own!

TWR 2.0 MPO Part 1

Led by Mrs. Beaman

PTA STAFF CHILI LUNCHEON!, 11/14

Enjoy a warm bowl of chili (or two) at the annual Chili Luncheon.  Thank you to our awesome PTA Hospitality Committee for providing this delicious treat each year!

CLASS PICTURE NEEDED! 11/14
Please submit a class picture at the link below to be included on the Christmas Tree that will be displayed in the lobby.  All pictures DUE by 11/14.


THANKSGIVING LUNCHES, 11/19 & 11/20
Mrs. Sharlene and her staff are excited to welcome our families for the annual Thanksgiving Luncheon.  You can find the lunch schedule below.  Please check the link for your specific class start time and other lunch time specifics for 11/19 & 11/20.

 

THANKSGIVING LUNCHEON

*Check HERE for the specific start time for your class and other lunch details!

SACK LUNCH DELIVERED TO CLASSROOMS @ 10:30 EAT DURING REGULAR LUNCH TIME IN CLASSROOM OR OUTDOORS

Wednesday, 11/19

2nd, 5th & 4th Grades

K, 1st & 3rd Grades

Thursday, 11/20

K, 1st & 3rd Grades

2nd, 5th & 4th Grades


IMPORTANT NOTES FOR VISITORS DINING WITH THEIR STINGER FOR THANKSGIVING LUNCH:
  • Adult Lunches are $6.00, if paid by LINQ Connect student account or cash.
  • Adult Lunches are $6.60, if paid by credit card the DAY OF the luncheon.
  • Adults purchasing a Thanksgiving lunch will be required to confirm or submit payment BEFORE entering the cafeteria.
  • We STRONGLY encourage families to ensure their child's balance on LINQ Connect has adequate funds to purchase ALL adult/student lunches.  This is the quickest and easiest form of payment.
REMINDERS FROM LAST WEEK ARE BELOW!

Q2 PROGRESS REPORTS
Look for email directions to come regarding Q2 Progress Reports.

Q2 Progress Reports DUE Dates

Progress Reports EMAILED

November 18th

Progress Report Record Completed

November 18th


PTA SILENT AUCTION, 11/11
PTA is offering a discount ticket price for West Side Staff.  Use the promo code: teacher.  Tickets can be purchased at the link below.  Come out for a night of fun to support our school!

STINGERS SERVE COLLECTION WEEK, 11/17-11/21
PTA is planning another impactful Stingers Serve Day, a day of community service at West Side. During the week of 11/17-11/21, PTA will collect donations for Stingers Serve. Collection boxes will be placed outside your grade level on 11/17 for Stinger Serve Collection Week.  Stingers Serve event is on 12/12. 
 

Kindergarten 8:45-9:15

SafePath (Stuffed Animal Drive)

1st Grade 10:45-11:15

MUST Ministries (Hygiene Kits)

2nd Grade 12:30-1:00

Cobb Collaborative (New & Gently Used Books)

3rd Grade 11:30-12:15

Blue Skies (Christmas in July)

4th Grade 9:30-10:00

Center for Family Resources (child snack bags)

5th Grade Depart 9:00; Return 11:00

Park Street Winter Festival


UPCOMING GIFTED DATES
  • 10/27-11/14 – NO MILE, due to gifted testing
  • 10/27-11/20 – Fall Gifted Testing
  • 11/3 – GRS DUE
  • 11/17 – MILE Resumes
  • mid-December – MSO DUE
WSSN!  HOW CAN I ACCESS THE WSSN EACH WEEK?
We have created a show page for teachers to easily access WSSN each week from your ViewBoard.  Follow these steps to create a shortcut to keep the show page one click away:
  1. Open the WSSN Show Page
  2. Click 3 dots on Google Toolbar
  3. Choose Cast, Save and Share
  4. Create Shortcut (It will appear on the Desktop)
  5. When you open the Shortcut, click on the Monday morning date to access WSSN for that week!
  6. Watch with your class. :)
STAFF ABSENCE REMINDERS!
There are THREE steps to follow, if you are going to out unexpectedly.
  1. Text both Carla and Lindsay.
  2. Fill out Employee Leave Yellow form (DIGITAL FORM HERE).
  3. Complete absence in Kelly/Frontline.

UPCOMING DATES (Dates added since last week)
  • 11/10-11/13 - SOR Coaching Week, Cycle 5.2
  • 11/11 - PLCs
  • 11/11 - PTA Silent Auction
  • 11/12 - Vertical Team Meeting
  • 11/13 - 2nd Grade FT (Funk Museum)
  • 11/14 - PTA Staff Chili Luncheon
  • 11/17-11/21 - Stingers Serve Collection Week
  • 11/17 - Kinder FT (Atlanta History Center)
  • 11/18 - 3rd & 4th Grade FT (Christmas Carol)
  • 11/18 - PLCs
  • 11/19-11/20 - Thanksgiving Luncheon
  • 11/19 - Faculty Meeting
  • 11/20 - Dress Down Day
  • 11/20 - Kinder Thanksgiving Play
  • 11/21 - 5th Grade FT (High Museum)
  • 11/24-11/28 - Thanksgiving Break!
  • 12/1-12/5 - Amira Test Window (K-2nd Grade)
  • 12/2 - PLCs
  • 12/3 - Leadership Meeting
  • 12/4 - 5th Grade 1/2-day planning AM; Kinder 1/2-day planning PM
  • 12/4 - MTSS Meeting
  • 12/5 - 3rd 1/2-day planning AM; 1st 1/2-day planning PM
  • 12/5 - 5th Grade FT (Holocaust Museum)
  • 12/5 - Last day for Reading Small Group (1st-2nd grade)
  • 12/8-12/17 - MOY LDAs
  • 12/8-12/12 - Winter MAP Testing
  • 12/8 - 2nd Grade FT (Safety Village)
  • 12/8-12/9 - SOR Facilitator on Campus
  • 12/9 - PLCs
  • 12/9 & 12/11 - Painting with Parents
  • 12/10 - 4th Grade 1/2-day planning AM; 2nd grade 1/2-day planning PM
  • 12/10 - Faculty Meeting
  • 12/11 - Spelling Bee
  • 12/11 - Last day for Reading Small Group (K & 3rd-5th grade)
  • 12/12 - Stingers Serve
  • 12/16 - PLCs
  • 12/17 - 1st Grade FT (Nutcracker)
  • 12/18 - Dress Down Day
  • 12/18 - 2nd Grade FT (Puppetry Arts)
  • 12/19 - Class Holiday Parties

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