Friday, February 21, 2014

WHS News - 2/21/14

Spring will be here soon!!

Sorry for the lack of posts the past two weeks.  I am going to try to catch everyone up on some WHS news with this post.  Some of the information is a bit old, but still important so I wanted to include it.

Mid-year evaluation meetings are almost over.  I only have one or two people left to meet with and should be done by Monday.  The process definitely took longer than we thought, but overall, we really think the process was beneficial to everyone and we all learned somethings along the way.  I wanted to thank the overwhelming number of staff members who really took the time to review the rubrics and honestly assess themselves.  Without honesty and self-reflection, there can be no growth.  We get to do this all again in April. Hopefully, staff now knows what the administration is expecting and areas you can work on.

School News 


Congratulations to Kristi and her husband, Mike, on the birth of their third daughter Gianna.   Welcome to #warriornation Gianna!


Filling in for Krsiti will be Mrs. Sharon Katz.  Mrs. Katz is an experienced high school guidance counselor with several years in the business.  She was a high school guidance counselor at Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan.  She left to start a family a few years ago.  Mrs. Katz was a high school leave replacement counselor in Old Tappan last year as well.  Mrs. Katz is well versed in the complexities of the position and brings with her an enormous knowledge base that encompasses all aspects of being a successful high school counselor.  When you have time, stop by the Guidance Office and say hello. 
Congratulations to Josh and his wife, Erin on the birth of their son Bennett Charles Sussman.  Welcome to #warriornation Bennett!






Tonight the boys basketball team will play in the championship game of the Bergen Invitational Tournament @ Ridgewood High School at 7pm.  

HSPA Testing (March 4, 5 & 6)

Testing meeting for all proctors (Mandatory) – Wednesday, February 26

Testing Schedule 
Tuesday – Testing will be completed by 11:30 (move to period 5)
Wednesday & Thursday – Testing will be completed by 10:30 (Move to period 4)

Something new this year.......Delayed start for 9th, 10th and 12th Graders (The students don't know about this yet.  I will be speaking with them next week)

Tuesday 3/4
9am start for:   9th Grade (Sticks & Stones video/breakout sessions)
10am start for: 10th Grade (Implementing good teen safety driving habits) – location:  Cafeteria
12th Grade (Fire Safety - which focuses on dorm life) – location:  Little Theater

Wednesday 3/5 & Thursday 3/6

10am start for all 9th, 10th & 12th Graders 


Staff PD Time – All staff will get at least two hours of professional development time during the testing days.  Information on this will come from the supervisors and will be explained in more detail at the February 26 testing meeting.   

Recent Blog Posts 

Congratulations Cara Montella
Congratulations to Senior, Nicole Stahl 
January Student's of the Month 
Senior Night - Boys Basketball
Heart Screening @ WHS
Congratulations Joseph Hurban 

Good Reads/PD Resources 

Mr. Ramiccio recently attended a workshop and one of the resources that was handed out gave great examples of "Depth of Knowledge" for levels and sample questions.  
DOK Resources 

 The Global Teacher via George Couros
5 Resolutions To Modernize Your Teaching For 2014

Tweets 


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