Monday, March 26, 2018

WHS Staff News - Week of 3/26


Student Voice in Action... On Saturday a group of WHS students headed down to Washington, DC to be part of the March for Our Lives event.  So proud of these special young adults that help bring change to our country! 
Big thank you to Mrs. Orlak for putting this together with the help of Mrs. Dojer, Ms. Hummel and Ms. Beck! 


Last week of March! 
The end-of-year process hit me in the face on Friday because it is coming very quickly.  I started working on the schedule for the end-of-year conferences and everything that needs to get done.

SGO's 
Non-Tenured Teachers - Due Monday, 4/2
Tenured Teachers - Due Friday, 4/27 

End-of-Year Conference Schedule (Tentative)
*The sheet has two tabs, one for non-tenured and one for tenured. Please review and if you are aware of a conflict please let me know.  

PD Hours/PDP Plan 17-18 SY
Start to input your PD hours and update your 17-18 PDP plan on Genesis.

PDP Plan for 18-19 SY
I will be getting you more information on this, but we will be doing this a little differently from past years. 



PARCC Time

Infrastructure Test on Wednesday, 3/28, at 9am. All Period 2 teachers are involved.
Email from Penny with all of the details


PARCC Testing Meeting 
Wednesday, April 11 
3:05 - 4pm
*Everyone needs to be at this meeting

PARCC Testing Schedule
ELA - 4/25, 4/26, 4/27 
Math - 5/2, 5/3, 5/4

Here is the preliminary schedule.  More details will be shared in the next week or two. 
 

AP Reviews during PARCC Testing
AP Teachers - Please see link and work together to share the time. Please note that two days have been set aside for seniors only AP courses.  

Intersting Video
How busy hands can alter our brian chemistry 

The episode was all about the brain and this segment discussed the importance of being hands on and how it affects our brain chemistry in a positive, healthy way. In this modern world of technology, it is often best to step back and use our hands again. 

Monday, March 12, 2018

WHS Staff News - Week of 3/12/18



Need help with the Musical ... New Show days/times
Friday, March 16, at 7pm
Saturday, March 17, at 2pm
Saturday, March 17, at 7pm
*Updated Ticket Taker List  (Need help)

A brief staff meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 13, in the Little Theater. We will be done by 3:25pm

Thursday, March 15, PD Day/Minimum Day (EdCamp) We will follow a special schedule with no lunch.

Period 1 (33)
8:05 - 8:38
Period 2 (32)
8:41 - 9:13
Period 3 (32)
9:16 - 9:48
Period 4 (32)
9:51 - 10:23
Period 5  (30)
10:26 - 10:56
Period 6 (30)
10:59 - 11:29
Period 7 (30)
11:32 - 12:02
Period 8 (31)
12:05 - 12:36

Heroes and Cool Kids
Because of the snow last week, the Heroes and Cool Kids training was canceled. It has been rescheduled for Monday, March 12, at 8am in the WHS Cafeteria.
*As a side note, this year with the new schedule we were able to schedule the Heroes and Cool Kids Elementary visits during the common lunch to avoid students missing class time.  Shout out to Ms. Hused for all she does with her groups!!!

PARCC Infrastructure Test will be on March 28 at 9am.  More details to follow; however, we will need everyone to take part. The test should only take 10-15 minutes. 

Posts/Tweets



Monday, March 5, 2018

WHS Staff News - Week of 3/5/18


Please take a moment and nominate one of your deserving colleagues.
2018 Bergen County Teacher/Educational Services Professional Recognition Program

Edcamp Waldwick - March 15
The 2018 Edcamp is quickly approaching (3/15/18) and we need instructors and courses. If you interested in sharing/presenting, please add your name and course to the sheet 

Safety Task Force 
Thank you to the 17 staff members who expressed an interest to take part in the Safety Task Force.  I have asked David Ling and Sarah Dojer to be C0-Chairs. We met last week and picked six staff members to be part of this task force. We felt a smaller group would be more productive. 

Drama Production
WHS Drama Club is proud to present, 9 to 5:  The Musical
Dates: Thursday, Friday & Saturday, 3/8, 9 & 10  (All shows start at 7pm)

**I need a favor

Chaperones Still Needed. Looking for help Friday night.
Ticket Taker List (Please sign up to Chaperone one of the three shows)


Upcoming Events 
Tuesday 3/6 - Student Council, Leadership Trip 
Wednesday 3/7 - Learning and Collaboration Time 
Thursday 3/8 - Language Arts Department PD (Gravity Goldberg) *Media Center will be closed

Blog/Twitter Posts 
WMS Presents - A Parent Program "If I could have a do over"
Heroin and Opiate Abuse - A Program for Parents