Monday, January 9, 2017

WHS Staff News - Week of 1/9/17



As we hit 2017 running, I need to send out a few thanks for events that took place back in December...  
  • Thanks Tommy Schultz for stepping up and filling in for Mrs. Argo.  Welcome back Dena Argo!
  • Thank you Mr. Clancy, Terais McLoughlin and Kerry Guglielmotti for organizing our Holiday Lunch!
  • Spirit Rallies are as good as they have ever been.  Thanks Mr. Freeman and the Student Council!
  • We had great Winter Concert! Thanks Mrs. Montella and Mrs. Serwin for all of your dedication to the Arts! 
A few reminders as the 2nd marking period winds down.  
  • Make sure your gradebook is up-to-date and if you need to make any parent phone calls regarding grades, now is the time.  
  • Consider taking one prep this week to send a few emails, make some calls for both positive reasons and any student that is struggling.  
  • Start thinking about second semester courses and the beginning of the third marking. Find time for student reflection.  Consider collecting student feedback and continue to build and foster your relationships with your students. 
This week on Wednesday and Thursday I will be out of the building attending a Future Ready Summit with Dr. Casarico and a team of Waldwick educators.  More on the Future Ready initiative and what it's all about will follow. 
Important Dates
Friday, January 13 - Jean Day WEA Philanthropic Fund
Monday, January 16 - Minimum Day / Edcamp PD
Friday, January 20 - End of First Marking Period 

 FYI - The Saint Luke's Youth group Retreat is scheduled for Friday, Saturday & Sunday, January 27, 28 & 29.  A good amount of our students participate in this event and are not around all weekend.  Keep this in mind when assigning long term assignments or homework that weekend.

PD Resources
Why Relationships Are the Foundation of Education via Bobby Dodd
The Teacher Factor via George Couros

 New Blog Posts/Tweets
WHS December Students of the Month
Instagram Takeover @ WHS (Madison Conlon)
Instagram Takeover @ WHS (Johnny Chiurazzi)




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