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Wildcat News
January 20th-24th
 “An empty tank will take you exactly nowhere…Take time to refuel.”  -Unknown
 

Principal Corner
Enjoy the long weekend!  Recharge your body and mind over the weekend. Find time for yourself to do something relaxing. It is time to time to take care of yourself over the weekend. Short, cold week ahead…Think positive thoughts and warm weather ahead. Over the next month we will continue to gain an additional hour of sunlight in the evening, according to the national weather service. 

Keep up the outstanding work with students! Thank you licensed staff members who attended our math aligned professional development on Wednesday.  It was a rich and productive conversation within the space. I appreciate your knowledge and experience in raising student achievement in the area of mathematics!

 



Admin Intern Report

 

Academic Coach Corner


I appreciate the willingness to work collaboratively this week. We are challenged and limited, as more and more is expected. The professionalism to come together, think outside of the box and not bury our heads in the sand is the heartblood of what Westwood is. In speaking courageously and honestly, we can create the level of transparency needed to strengthen our cohesive team. Together we have achieved more, and together we will continue to achieve even more greatness. 
 
Elements of C.L.R. Sprinkled into Yesterday’s PD
Musical Shares + Color-Code + Corners
Our discussion on the variety of schedules to best meet needs
During our “dot” activity we were able to incorporate music, interpersonal, communalism, dynamic attention span, interdependency and accountability; all elements of Validation (our success and what we are doing), Affirmation (what our goals are and feelings towards others’ ideas), Building (upon practices), and Bridging (new ideas into current practices).
First of Five
Quick check-in to see how much more time was needed
Validation (presenter’s schedule is not as important as colleagues’ needs to discuss), Affirmation (presenters noted the value in rich dialogue in collaboration), Building (adding to our toolboxes), and Bridging (thinking outside of the box to expand our current practices with previous successes).
 
If you would like the activity cards for reference to use in your room, please stop by.



Fourth grade students sharing their animal reports with their second grade buddies.

Weekly Information
Winter Data Retreats 
Plan to meet in room 135 with your computer and black notebooks
 
January 27th
1st Grade 7:30-11:00 (8:05 Start time)
3rd Grade 11:30-3:00 (11:30 start time)
 
January 29th
5th Grade 7:30-11:00 (8:05 start time)
Kindergarten 11:30-3:00 (11:30 start time)



Data Team Meeting
During your Wednesday Data Team meeting, please take time to plan your data team presentation in February. The Data Team gallery walk will be held on February 12th. We are excited to see all your presentations.
 
Professional Development Day-Choices Day
Tuesday, January 21st will be licensed staff professional development. Sessions will be hosted throughout the entire district. I have attached the schedule for your convenience. Enjoy the learning day!
https://www.isd742.org/cms/lib/MN01909691/Centricity/domain/24/staffnet%20news%20links/Elem%20Schedule%201-21-20%20PD.pdf


Conference Schedule Ahead
The conference dates for winter are approaching fast. The dates for our winter conferences are February 6th and 13th from 3:00-7:30. We are in the process of planning the teacher meals for those nights, more information ahead.
*Parents have until Monday February 3rd to sign up for conferences after that the window will be closing and you will need to reach out to your families to schedule their conference.

 
Kindergarten and Preschool Registration
January 30th will be kindergarten and Preschool registration for the 2020-21 school for Westwood. If you know of a potential Preschool/Kindergarten family or student, please invite them in on the evening of the 30th. The open house will run from 5:00-6:30.
 
Announcements
UPDATE:
Indoor Recess Announcement:
A few concerns have been brought to my attention regarding the indoor recess email, so I will be going back to making the announcement over the loud speaker. This will stop any issues when we have substitutes in the building.
Student of the Month:
The student of the month sign up sheet is now out. Please have your student noted by Thursday, January 29th by noon. The Assembly is on January 30th @ 8:40.

Field Trips: Please let Abby know if your grade level will be going on a field trip in the upcoming month so that it can be added to the calendar so we don't over book things.

 
From the Kitchen:
Lunch Counts: 
Please make sure that you are using a highlighter when marking your lunch slips and NOT a marker. It is to hard to read the names when they are crossed out with markers.
Weekly Staff Lunch Menu


January - March 2020.
Monday: Homemade Deluxe Tuna Salad Croissant Sandwich served Box Lunch Style with, Chips and Fresh Fruit and a “treat” This Sandwich is packed with protein, high in Omega-3, and is low in fat (btw - It’s Delicious!)

Tuesday: “Tuesday Taco Salad”.  Based with Fresh Romaine, this salad is a staple in the winter.  Served with cheddar cheese, black olives, diced tomato and more!

Wednesday: “Warm Wednesday” Soup & Sandwich – Turkey and bacon are the base for this amazing Club Sandwich Served with a cup of steaming hot soup, should warm your bone on even the coldest day!  Served “Box Lunch Style”

Thursday: Premium Chicken Caesar Salad with Grilled Chicken.  Served with a generous amount of Romain, Seasoned Croutons, Shredded Parmesan Cheese, Caesar dressing and a fresh roll!

Friday:  Wraps – This day will not be changing.

Please place you order daily by 9 am to ensure availability.  You may place your order by e-mail (Lori.smith@isd742.org), by Phone (Ext. 7712) or include with your classroom lunch counts.
 
 
 
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Upcoming Dates


January
20th: No School- MLK Jr. Day
21st: No School- Licensed Staff PD 
Professional Development Day
23rd: Soups, Salads and
Sweets Potluck
24th: Kindergarten AM Open House
27th-Feb. 1st: Prairie Fire Theatre
27th: 1st & 3rd Data Day
29th: 5th & K Data Day
30th: PBIS Assembly @ 8:40
Kindergarten & Preschool Registration night 5-6:30

Admin week at a Glance
 Monday, January 20th: No School- Martin Luther King Day
 
Tuesday January 21st: No School- Licensed Staff PD Day
Choices Day-Various Locations
AM-Vertical Teams/Grade Levels
PM-Choices
 
Wednesday, January 22nd- Day 2
Derek out of Building- All Day
(District Meeting)
3:00-4:00 Data Team Meeting
 
Thursday, January 23rd- Day 3
Camille out of Building- All Day
(District Meeting)
 
Friday, January 24th-Day 1

 
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5800 Ridgewood Road
St. Cloud, MN 56303
 
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