Summer Update 21-22 SY

Let's find a way! I hope everyone had a relaxing summer and had a chance to unwind from the last year and a half. As a staff, I will be asking everyone to focus on what you can control and keep it positive.  You know I respect all of you, want the very best for you and will do all I can to make this year as smooth as possible.  Our students need us to help them through these crazy times and there is no better group to make that happen! That's what WarriorNation and #OwnitWHS is all about! See you next week. 

Opening day for staff is Wednesday, September 1! 

The entire district will not be getting 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. We will meet as a staff at 9:35 in the Media Center.  Here is the complete Agenda for 9/1/21.

There will be bagels for everyone in the Media Center by 7:45am. 

We have every intention to start this school year off as if we are back to pre COVID-19 life. That does not mean I think COVID is behind us or I am not focused on the the safety of the students and staff.  The plan is full day, in-person instruction with the rotating drop schedule. I will talk about COVID protocols and procedures on Wednesday in greater detail. 

Goals for the 21-22 SY ( I will talk more about these next week)

Focus 9 

Highlights nine essential skills that will prepare our students to be successful in the classroom and beyond. We believe these skills will have a lasting impact and will benefit students in all aspects of life. Website we created for Focus 9. 

Change One Thing 

I want to give each staff member one request to change something at WHS that drives them crazy. Maybe it something that you have told me in the past that I didn't get to or forgot. It could be something small or big but should be realistic. My goal is to eliminate something that bothers you about WHS. 

During the 9/1 staff meeting, I will be handing out index cards for you to write down your request and then throughout the year I will try to make your wish come true. Please give some thought to this before September 1.

Here is my blog post that went out to students and parents. Welcome Back 21-22 School Year. 

What to expect for the first day with students:

September 2 we will follow a Special Schedule where all classes will meet. The rotation will start on Friday, 9/3, with Day 1.
*Note Wednesday, 9/15, will be another Special Schedule with all classes meeting. We needed to do this for picture day and school bus evacuation drills. The Physical Education Department will take care of both of these things.

The entire school year has been planned out related to the rotation schedule. See link to the calendar for the year: 2021 - 2022 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

Karly Tyson - Spanish 

Dan Blatt - Technology Education 
We have two student teachers who will be with us for the 21-22 school year. 

Caitlin Ernest - Language Arts 

Danielle Burke - Biology 

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, Schedule for 9/2, Meeting dates, Emergency drill procedures and much more!

Safe Schools & BOE Policies - Reminder: The courses you need to watch need to be completed by 9/7
Policy Acknowledgment 2021-2022 - Complete by 9/7

Back-to-School Night will be virtual again.

Enjoy the last few days of the summer break and I am looking forward to a great year! #OwnitWHS