Monday, December 9, 2019

WHS Staff News - Week of 12/9/19


Kindness month continues this week - Kindness Month @ WHS

  • Monday - Give someone a compliment.
  • Tuesday - Ask two colleagues or friends if you can help them with something today.
  • Wednesday - Write a note to someone and let them know they are appreciated.
  • Thursday - Think of a colleague or friend who has helped you be more confident with something. Thank them for it.
  • Friday - HIGH FIVE FRIDAY! Give out 10 high fives to 10 different people.
In School Suspension 
I'm bringing ISS back! I am working on a plan to have ISS available on all Day 2's if needed. A few of you have mentioned the idea and think it's something we need and I agree. Of course I will need help, so I am working on a plan to use hall duty, study hall, and Media Center duty teachers to cover the different periods. I am looking at one teacher per period and will rotate which teachers will be covering.

Working Wednesday (Last one for 2019)
Wednesday, 12/11, we have scheduled a guest speaker to come in for our working Wednesday. This meeting will be one that everyone needs to be at. Please plan accordingly.

Dr. Jolene Arasz will be speaking on the topic of anxiety. I heard her speak two weeks ago at a Bergen County Principals meeting and was blown away with how she presented and explained anxiety in such a clear and simplified manner. Our students anxiety levels are off the charts, and her presentation will enlighten all of us about this epidemic.

She will be speaking from 3:10 sharp, till 4:10. There will be an optional Q&A from 4:10 to 4:30 for those who can stay.

Holiday staff luncheon - Thursday 12/19/19 (Please pay Terais McLoughlin by Friday) Let's all enjoy a lunch together. 


Spirt Rally - We will have a spirit rally on Friday 12/20.  More details to follow, including Spirit Week theme days.