Monday, August 29, 2022

WHS Staff News - Summer Update (Almost that time)


Summer Update 22-23 SY


Opening day for staff is Thursday, September 1! Teachers are off on Friday, 9/2. The buildings will be open till 12pm on Friday. 

Agenda for 9/1. My goal this year for the 1st day was to give you as much TIME for yourself as a could.  We will get together as a staff at 10:15 in the Media Center. 

The entire district will not be coming together this year to kickoff the school year. There will be a WEA meeting at 11:30 in the MSMPR for HS and MS staff.  The WEA is providing breakfast and lunch to all staff. 

Here is my blog post that went out to students and parents. Welcome Back 22-23 School Year.

What to expect for the first day with students:

Tuesday, September 6 we will follow a Special Schedule where all classes will meet. The rotation will start on Wednesday, 9/7, with Day 1.
*Note Tuesday, 9/13, will be another Special Schedule with all classes meeting. We needed to do this for picture day/school bus evacuation drills/Chromebook registration and senior gown fittings. The Physical Education Department will take care of all of these things.

The entire school year has been planned out related to the rotation schedule. See link to the calendar for the year: 2022- 2023 Rotation Schedule

Like last year, we continue to post monthly calendars for staff and parents. You can find the link on The Answers.

New Staff joining us at WHS

Dr. Cynthia Burmaster - Chemistry
Joseph Petrosi - Chemistry

Danielle Ramiccio-Special Education
Caitlin Ernest - Special Education

Melanie Moore - School Counselor
Liz Beck - School Social Worker

Nicole DeMatteo - School Nurse
Stefanie Gosse Batory - Media Specialist (Leave Replacement)

Judy Lowe - Instructional Aide

Student Teachers /Interns
Ashley Lewis - School Counselor
Maryellen Van Alter - School Psychologist
Madeline Hawkins - Social Studies
Bridget Powers - Math

Resources
The Answers - Your staff manual for everything you need to know related to WHS. Here you can find the ... Master Schedule, Duty List, Agenda for 9/1, Meeting dates, Emergency drill procedures and much more!

Safe Schools & BOE Policies - Reminder: The courses you need to watch need to be completed by 9/9
Policy Acknowledgment 2022-2023 - Complete by 9/9

Back-to-School Night will be on Thursday, September 22 (In-person) 7 - 9pm

Looking forward to seeing everyone on Thursday.  I hope you have plans for the long weekend!