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September 4 here we come! This year I waited as long as possible to send this post because we all deserve the time we get off and should take advantage of it as much as possible. I know most of you have already started thinking about school and I am looking forward to seeing all of you, hearing about your summer and getting excited for another school year.
Opening day for staff on Tuesday, September 4 - The entire district will get together first thing in the morning in the Middle School Multi-Purpose Room for the Superintendent welcome, followed by a WEA meeting. As a staff, we will get together at 9:30am in the Media Center. Here is the complete Agenda for 9/4. As you will see on the agenda, I will be meeting with each department for some 1 on 1 time to make sure any and all questions get answered.
Like most years, there is change and as I have said many times, change is good and can lead to growth and hopefully bring us to a better place. This year that change is the administrative structure. Back in June we talked about heading into the 2018-2019 school year and that we just need to do a little more to "Be Better." Mike Clancy, Dianna Angelli, Mike Mayer and I are looking forward to this challenge and have spent a lot of time this summer talking and planning out the year. I will talk more about this at the staff meeting on 9/4.
One of my goals for the 18-19 school year is to focus more on: Behavior, Respect and Accountability at WHS. This doesn't mean more rules, yelling or suspending. What it means is being more consistent with the rules we already have in place to include more followup and follow through with students, teachers and parents. Everyone needs to be accountable for their actions so we maintain the high standard expected at WHS.
Things we need to do, but let's make them meaningful!
SGO's - All returning staff should be in great shape with this. New staff, Ms. Angelli will work with you to develop your SGO's. SGO Resource Doc
Things we need to do, but let's make them meaningful!
SGO's - All returning staff should be in great shape with this. New staff, Ms. Angelli will work with you to develop your SGO's. SGO Resource Doc
Unit Plans - High School Daily Unit Plan Resource Unit 1 plans are due on Monday 9/17.
PDP Plan - I want people to use the PDP plan to drive themselves to "Be Better" and not just something we have to do. Use your goals to: Push Yourself, Stay Focused, Find your Passion, Be Better for your Students.
I will review/approve all of your goals via a Google Form (Goals for the 18-19 SY). You will then be able to input them into Genesis. Why the Google Form ... In all honesty I needed to be able to view them all in one place without having to click into each individual teacher within the Genesis Staff module.
Goals need to be submitted by Friday, September 21. Your results will be automatically emailed to me from the form and I will approve/give feedback. You will be able to copy paste them in to Genesis once approved.
What to expect for the first day with students
We will run a Special Schedule for Wednesday, 9/5, where all classes will meet. The rotation will start on Thursday, 9/6, with Day 1.
*Note Wednesday, 9/12, will be another special schedule (Assembly Schedule) with all classes meeting. We needed to do this for picture day and we will also have an all school assembly.
The entire school year has been planned out related to the rotation schedule. Here is the calendar for the 2018-2019 School Year.
New Staff joining us at WHS
Halime Bici - Business Education
Dr. Cindy Abashkin - Biology
Jeffrey Dodd - Biology
Audrey Donahue - Physical Education (Leave replacement for P. Olivo)
Karley Henig - Language Arts (Leave replacement for C. Pastore)
Kevin Rutz - Technology Education
Lois Gray - Nurse
Kimberly Monico-Rifi - School Psychologist
Diane Ciaramella - Director of Special Services
Deana Scardigno- Secretary, Director of Athletic (Leave replacement for Valentina Esteves)
Improvements around WHS
Wellness Center - We have created a "Guidance Suite" with all of the counselors in the Guidance Area (Fortini/Gastman/Hused/Sussman). The office space that Edna was in is being transformed into a Wellness Center to help our students who are struggling and need a safe place to spend sometime.
Cameras around the building - We now have 85+ cameras up and running around the entire complex
New Epson Interact Boards - four new boards/projects were installed over the summer. Rooms 138, 141, 143 & 300
Remind - We now have a paid school account with Remind. I will share more about this on 9/4. If you already had a free account with them, nothing should change for you.
Positive Coaching Alliance - The WHS Athletic Department has partnered with Positive Coaching Alliance
Building upgrades - Two bathrooms were renovated with new ceilings and lights
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 9/4, Schedule for 9/5, Meeting dates, Emergency drill procedures and much more!
Safe Schools - Reminder: The eight courses you need to watch need to be completed by 9/15
(Don't forget the Suicide Prevention training)
WHS Staff Personal Info - We have not done this is the past two years, so all staff please submit emergency contact info and phone numbers for our records.
Registration of Automobile - Only for new staff or if you have a new car. After completing the form, please see Edna for a parking tag.
Welcome Back Post 18-19 SY (Parents/Students)
Student Parent Handbook
Save the Date: Thursday, September 27 - Back to School Night
Enjoy the rest of August and I am looking forward to a great year! #OwnitWHS
I will review/approve all of your goals via a Google Form (Goals for the 18-19 SY). You will then be able to input them into Genesis. Why the Google Form ... In all honesty I needed to be able to view them all in one place without having to click into each individual teacher within the Genesis Staff module.
Goals need to be submitted by Friday, September 21. Your results will be automatically emailed to me from the form and I will approve/give feedback. You will be able to copy paste them in to Genesis once approved.
What to expect for the first day with students
We will run a Special Schedule for Wednesday, 9/5, where all classes will meet. The rotation will start on Thursday, 9/6, with Day 1.
*Note Wednesday, 9/12, will be another special schedule (Assembly Schedule) with all classes meeting. We needed to do this for picture day and we will also have an all school assembly.
The entire school year has been planned out related to the rotation schedule. Here is the calendar for the 2018-2019 School Year.
New Staff joining us at WHS
Halime Bici - Business Education
Dr. Cindy Abashkin - Biology
Jeffrey Dodd - Biology
Audrey Donahue - Physical Education (Leave replacement for P. Olivo)
Karley Henig - Language Arts (Leave replacement for C. Pastore)
Kevin Rutz - Technology Education
Lois Gray - Nurse
Kimberly Monico-Rifi - School Psychologist
Diane Ciaramella - Director of Special Services
Deana Scardigno- Secretary, Director of Athletic (Leave replacement for Valentina Esteves)
Improvements around WHS
Wellness Center - We have created a "Guidance Suite" with all of the counselors in the Guidance Area (Fortini/Gastman/Hused/Sussman). The office space that Edna was in is being transformed into a Wellness Center to help our students who are struggling and need a safe place to spend sometime.
Cameras around the building - We now have 85+ cameras up and running around the entire complex
New Epson Interact Boards - four new boards/projects were installed over the summer. Rooms 138, 141, 143 & 300
Remind - We now have a paid school account with Remind. I will share more about this on 9/4. If you already had a free account with them, nothing should change for you.
Positive Coaching Alliance - The WHS Athletic Department has partnered with Positive Coaching Alliance
Building upgrades - Two bathrooms were renovated with new ceilings and lights
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 9/4, Schedule for 9/5, Meeting dates, Emergency drill procedures and much more!
Safe Schools - Reminder: The eight courses you need to watch need to be completed by 9/15
(Don't forget the Suicide Prevention training)
WHS Staff Personal Info - We have not done this is the past two years, so all staff please submit emergency contact info and phone numbers for our records.
Registration of Automobile - Only for new staff or if you have a new car. After completing the form, please see Edna for a parking tag.
Welcome Back Post 18-19 SY (Parents/Students)
Student Parent Handbook
Save the Date: Thursday, September 27 - Back to School Night
Enjoy the rest of August and I am looking forward to a great year! #OwnitWHS
