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!


WSSN!  HOW CAN I ACCESS WSSN EACH WEEK?

WSSN is NOW LIVE!  Please click the link below EVERY Monday to view the WSSN with your class!

WSSN - VIEW EVERY MONDAY!

SOR COACHING WEEK! 10/5-10/9
We had a great week of SOR classroom walkthroughs! Thank you for always bringing your best to serve our students each day. Highlights from our visits!

From K-1st Grade:
  • Ample fluency practice for students at the word, phrase, and sentence level.
  • Use of instructional routines to build fluency (Deck Drills, Fluency Grid, Roll & Read, decodable text).
  • Attention to prosody and expression when reading.
From 2nd-5th Grade:
  • Vocabulary explicitly taught to support comprehension.
  • Clear purpose for reading established, alinged to text structure.
  • Intetional questioning asked during reading.
  • Use of graphic organizer to support text structure.
Next week, we will have our first of two SOR cycles that include PD. PLCs will focus on Text Comprehension in K-5th grade. We look forward to a great week of learning!
*As a reminder, Learning Walks may occur throughout the week (Monday/Thursday) with Pascal and Katy. These walks do not utilize the SOR Rubric. They are simply an opportunity to see your great work in action.

FALL PICTURE DAY, 10/9
Look for the picture day schedule to be sent next week!

Complimentary Staff Package!
  • If you would like a complimentary Staff Package, please write your name on the list in the school office. The staff package includes (1) 5x7, (1) 3x5 and (2) wallets and will be printed in the default setting shown on the top right of the Order Form.
  • If you have a child that is a student at your school, you may give your Staff Package to them by completing an Order form in their name. Please write Staff Package across the back of the Order Form. If you would like to change the background, please include $2.00 and write your background choice.
  • If you wish to purchase another staff package (for yourself or a 2nd child), you may do so at the discounted price of $7.50. Please complete an Order Form and write Staff Package across the back.
Teacher Information for Picture Day!
  • Please line students up in Alphabetical Order.
  • Please arrive at the camera at your assigned time. Arriving too early or too late affects other classes.
  • Our Staff will hand out the student camera cards when you arrive to the camera. Students should have their order form with them.
  • All students will have their picture taken, even if they are not buying a package. These pictures are for the yearbook.
  • Please tell the photographer if you have identical twins in your class.
CONFERENCE WEEK PREPARATIONS
Thank you for sending your conference week letters this week. Please see the other upcoming dates for conference week preparation.
  1. By 10/6 – HR teachers will receive conference week documents prepared by the office (MAP results, LDA results, etc.).
  2. By 10/9 – Reading Specialist will provide teachers with parent ready feedback to give to parents during conferences.
  3. Notify admin, counselor, or grade level MTSS contact if you would like our support during a conference.  We are happy to be there.
  4. Prepare any conference week materials for families, this includes your personalized glows/grows for each student. 
You can reference the conference week prepartion items and documents that will be copied for you by adminsitration at the link HERE.

CONFERENCE WEEK SCHEDULE, 10/12-10/16
You can review the Conference Week Early Release schedule HERE. Reach out if you have any questions regarding the Early Release Schedule.

Schedule priorities during conference week:
  • The amount of time for SG Reading remains the same. SG should happen every day!
  • The amount of time for WG Reading/ELA and Math remains the same.
  • Specials= 45 minutes
  • Lunch= 30 minutes
  • Recess= 20 minutes
  • NO Counseling or Media Literacy!
CONFERENCE WEEK DISMISSAL
Please be mindful we will have a high volume of dismissal changes during conference week. There will be no regular after school enrichment classes; however, we will have two conference week enrichment classes. You will receive a list of students registered for these classes on Monday, 10/12.

CONFERENCE WEEK ASP STAFF DISCOUNT
Staff receive a 50% discount on Conference Week ASP. Please register your child by 10/9/26 if you plan to use ASP during conference week. ASP for employee children will be staffed by a WS para. Additional information sent by Christina. Registration link HERE.

FALL FESTIVAL FREE WRISTBANDS FOR STAFF CHILDREN!
PTA will again offer FREE Fall Festival wristbands for all staff children. Wristbands are only needed for children K-5th grade. Please complete the link below by 10/12 to request a FREE wristband for your child(ren).

ALL ITEMS BELOW THIS PINK HEADING ARE REPEATED FROM LAST WEEK - BUT STILL IMPORTANT!

PTA SILENT AUCTION, TEACHER EXPERIENCES! DUE 10/8
Our PTA Silent Auction Committee is begining to prepare for a wonderful Silent Auction event. This year, the Silent Auction is in November to avoid th busyness of the holidays. Our most successful items are the Teacher Experience Items! Please submit your Teacher Experience Items at the link below. All submissions are DUE by 10/8.


MID-POINT ORF & PHONICS SKILLS CHECK, 10/5-10/9
Look for an email on 9/29 from Mary Claire with directions for upcoming Mid-point ORF & Phonics Skills Check.

Q1 MATH BENCHMARK, 10/9
Teams have sent Katy dates for administering the Q1 Math Benchmark.  All data is due into Performance Matters by 10/9.

STINGERETTES VOLUNTEER HELP NEEDED!

If you would like to help with Stingerettes at any time this year, please fill out the form below.  Our Stingerette Coaches are still looking for TWO volunteers for each morning.  You can sign up for just ONE or more - the commitment is not full-time! 

SIGN UP BELOW!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0444A8AE29A3FD0-65120135-stingerettes#/

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.
PREFERRED SUB LIST
We do have several new subs that have been added to our preferred sub list.  If you have a sick/personal leave absence, please reach out to a preferred sub first!

UPCOMING DATES (Dates added since last week)

  • 10/7 - Vertical Teams

  • 10/8 - 4th Grade FT

  • 10/8 - 5th Grade FT

  • 10/9 - 4th Grade FT

  • 10/9 - Fall Picture Day

  • 10/12-10/16 - Conference Week, dimissal at 1:10 PM

  • 10/14 - Parent-2-Parent: The 3-5 Hive, 12PM & 6PM

  • 10/16 - MHS HOCO!

  • 10/16 - SGT Meeting

  • 10/20 - PLCs

  • 10/21 - Leadership Meeting

  • 10/22 - Dress Down Day

  • 10/22 - Fall Festival!

  • 10/23 - SonRise/Awakening

  • 10/23 - Blooper Visits West Side at 9:30

  • 10/26-10/30 - Red Ribbon Week

  • 10/27 - Fall Gifted Testing Begins

  • 10/27 - PLCs

  • 10/27 - 3rd Grade FT

  • 10/27 - 5th Grade FT

  • 10/28 - Faculty Meeting

  • 10/30 - 1st Grade FT

  • 10/30 - Kinder FT

  • 11/2 - CCYA Pajama Day

  • 11/3 - PL Day - No School!

  • 11/4 - 5th Grade FT

  • 11/4 - Leadership Meeting

  • 11/4 - PTA Reflections Reception

  • 11/5 - 1st Grade FT

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