Thursday, May 26, 2016

WHS Staff News - 5/26/16


The 16-17 master schedule is 98% complete and as of yesterday morning, locked in. Counselors have begun reviewing the schedule and dealing with incomplete schedules.   The next few weeks are very hectic for Penny and Kristi so please respect their time and understand they have a lot of work to get done prior to June 17.  No pressure Penny & Kristi.

As most of you know.... you can see next years schedule by changing the year in Genesis to 16-17 and running a teacher schedule report.  If you are one of the few in the dark on this, stop by the teacher's room and I'm sure someone will help you.  I'm fine with all of you seeing your schedule as it's being worked on, but understand up until yesterday, it was a working document and nothing was final.  Situations change during the scheduling process and unfortunately, sometimes courses I want individuals to teach are not possible as we get deeper into the process.  The scheduling process is never perfect and never will be, but I have to keep in mind student priorities first.   For the most part, rooms are done and correct; so what you see is 98% what the schedule will be in September.  With all of that being said, you can now start to plan and think about your SGO for 16-17.  


All of the end-of-year procedures are included in the checklist link.  

Field Trips 
Please use this link (16-17 Field Trips) to post any proposed field trips for next year.  The Google sheet is organized by month.  I will review the list with the Supervisors to be sure the timing and trip location connects with the curriculum.  Over the summer I will submit for BOE approval and then in September, you will need to complete the "Field Trip Request Forms."  After October 1, I will not approve any more field trips.  

Events for 2016-2017 School Year
Please use this Google Doc (WHS Events 16-17 SY) to have events added to next year's calendar.  

Please review the timeline for reporting grades:  MP 4 and Final Exam Grades into Genesis

If you have not had a chance to complete the survey on my performance, please take a few minutes.  Thank you to the 30 educators that already submitted.  

Collecting of Chromebooks for Seniors 
Chromebooks will be collected for all seniors on Wednesday, June 8, during senior English classes.  If this presents a problem for anyone teaching a senior level course related to a final project, final exam, etc., please see me and we can work something out.  All other grade levels will be keeping their Chromebooks over the summer.   

Important Dates 

Wednesday, June 1st 
  • Assembly Program Matt Maher Story  (Little Theater)
    • 8:45 - 9:45 - 11th & 12th Graders
    • 9:50 - 10:33 - 9th & 10th Graders 
  • Staff Meeting 3:05 in the Media Center

Thursday, June 2 - Prom

Wednesday, June 8 
  • Locker Clean-Out Day 
  • AP Meeting 3pm Little Theater
Thursday, June 9 - Modified Schedule/ Final Exams Begin 

Thursday, June 9, is a full-day.   All students should report to their Period 8 class whether an exam is being administered or not.

Do not tell students they don't have to come to school on Friday, June 17.  If they ask, your response should be “It's the last day of school and I hope to see you in class.”

*No School - Friday, June 10

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Tuesday, May 10, 2016

End of Year Important Dates


I will update this post as needed with Important Dates

Thursday, May 19 - Festival of the Arts / Spring Concert 7pm 

Wednesday 5/25 & Thursday 5/26Biology End of Course Exam (9th Gr - periods 1 -4)

*No School - Friday 5/27, 5/30 & 5/31

Wednesday, June 1st 
  • Assembly Program Matt Maher Story  (Little Th)
    • 8:45 - 9:45 - 11th & 12th Graders
    • 9:50 - 10:33 - 9th & 10th Graders 
  • Staff Meeting 3:05 in the Little Th

Thursday, June 2 - Prom

Wednesday, June 8 

  • Locker Clean Out Day 
  • AP Meeting 3pm Little Th


Thursday, June 9 - Modified Schedule/ Final Exams Begin 

*No School - Friday, June 10

Friday, June 17 - Graduation 

Senior Activities

The following activities will take place during Senior PE Classes
May 23, 24 & 25 - CPR Training/Certification
May 26 - Guest Speaker - Time Management & Stress Relief Techniques
June 7, 8, & 9 - Self-Defense Training

Senior Events 
Yearbook Distribution – Thursday, June 9      3- 4:00pm    Cafeteria
Pool Party/BBQ - Monday, June 13       12:30pm – 3pm   Waldwick Pool 

**Just saying ....... 19 school days till Exams start