Sunday, October 18, 2015

WHS Staff News 10/19/15


Three weeks ago today we handed out Chromebooks.  Can you believe it has only been fifteen days with Chromebooks?  What did we do without them? I could not be more proud of what I have seen us do in such a short amount of time.  Everyone is learning new things, getting ideas from colleagues on different ways the technology can be used to enhance the learning.  I love what I see, could not be more proud and to be honest, I never doubted what this staff could do.  Our staff is amazing! 

 Spirit Week 10/19 - 10/23
Monday - Pajama Day 
Tuesday - Disney Day
Wednesday - America Day
Thursday - Color Day (Staff Navy)
Freshmen (Green), Sophomores (Pink), Juniors (White), Seniors (Black)
Friday - Warrior Day 

**This Thursday we will have a Pep Rally period 9.  Classes will be called down from 8th period.  We will not move to period 9.  

 Google Classroom 
In talking with teachers and students it seems like Google Classroom has been a big hit! Please keep sharing with others how you are using it.  Brian Browne put together a very detailed step by step guide on how to get your Google Classroom Calendar onto your Oncourse website.  Thanks Brian!! 
How to Embed a Google Classroom Calendar to an OnCourse Web Page

 From The GoogleGooru
Everything you Need to Know In Google Classroom (Part 1)
Everything you Need to Know In Google Classroom (Part 2)

Recent Blog Posts for the WHS Principal's Blog 
Character = #Ownit @ WHS
WHS September Students of the Month 

Good Reads
What's better than this!! Welcome Violet Elizabeth to #WarriorNation 
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Monday, October 5, 2015

WHS Staff News -10/5


I am sure glad that's over! 446 Chromebooks distributed in four days. Let the fun begin! 

Week of Respect 
This week WHS will take part in New Jersey's Week of Respect.  We have something going on each day, as well as something special going on behind the scenes for the entire week.  Next week I will share with you what Ms. Hused, Mrs. Fortini and I put together, along with the help of a great group of students.   Week of Respect 10/5 - 10/9

 Upcoming PD (10/7 & 10/14)
This Wednesday we have a scheduled Learning and Collaboration Time and next week we have a minimum day for PD.  Please take advantage of the time on Wednesday to create, play, explore something you are using or plan on using in your learning room.  You can do a lot in 45 minutes when you focus on a task.  Plan what you want to work on.
On Wednesday, 10/14, there will also be a lot of time for you to drive your own learning.  Supervisors will be sharing their department topics/goals later this week.

PSAT schedule
Next Wednesday (10/14) we will be administering the PSAT during the school day.  In the past we have run the PSAT's on Saturday, but this year the CollegeBoard mandated that the test be given on a Wednesday.  Since Wednesday is a minimum day, we will not be running a delayed opening or modified schedule.  Testing will take place in the cafeteria periods 1 through 5-6.  The rest of the building will run on a minimum day schedule.  We have 180 sophomores and juniors signed up to take the test.  Sophomore and junior level courses will be light on the day of testing.  
  • All student will report to Homeroom;
  • All Study Halls will be moved to the Little Theater;
  • No bells for the day;
  • Testing will take place in the cafeteria.  Students with extended time will test in the Greenberg Center;
  • Academic support will still meet in Room 417.  Please use the hallway door to enter;
  • Science labs will not run on Wednesday, October 14; and,
  • All PE classes will meet in the Gym.
Mr. Hagen will be coordinating the testing schedule and the distribution of testing materials. Staff that will help proctor: 
Period 1 Gastman/Fortini/Wizemann
Period 2 Lazzaro/Kish
Period 3 Freeman/Osborn
Period 4 McCann/Dittamo/Cosgrove
Period 5 -6 Gastman/Fortini/Marzullo

Staff News 
Congratulations are in order for Penny Gastman.  On Friday Penny earned her 200th win as the WHS Volleyball coach!  Amazing accomplishment by not only a great coach, but an even better person.  
H.S. girls volleyball: Waldwick's Penny Gastman earns her 200th career win

Recent Blog Posts 

Chromebook are ALL out @ WHS


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