Saturday, February 25, 2012

02/23/2012 Community Council Minutes


02/23/2012 Community Council Minutes

4:00 Meeting at Wilson Elementary School in room by the Principals office. Anyone who has items they wish to discuss are always welcome to attend.
These notes are being taken by Brigitte Ballard.
In attendance:
  • Brigitte Ballard
  • Delores Droesbeke
  • Bethann Matousek
    Rikki Wardle
  • Sundee Ware
  • Holly Fjeldsted
Absent
  • Sarah Ann Delaney
  • Paul Vaslet
  • Ivie Foster
Introductions and School Updates

Testing Results
  • Dibels, Math Benchmarks, and SRI
No kindergarten are now at risk! Much better even though we have 30 more kids than we normally have. Good job kindergarten and the wonderful team that have helped the at risk students to improve.
First grade now has a large group that are now in the advanced group.
Second grade had huge percentage improvements although there are still a large group that are in the high risk.
Third grade made gains and improvements in the advanced, proficient, basic and at risk students.
Fourth grade has lowered the at risk students by 5% and increased the advanced by 8%.
Fifth grade had a huge increase in the advanced students.

More help. We think the no increase is from outside influences. We ask to stay late and come early. The numbers sometimes do not show it, but every student is making gains. We feel good about our students. Even the ones that didn't make benchmark. Some students made over 200% gains. The teachers LOVE the fact we have more help.
  • Pulse data (Rikki)
  • Plan of Action

Parent University
  • Parent University Pilot Outcome
  • Parent University Pitch
  • Council Input
Not as successful than we would have liked. We will come up with more ideas to make this successful.

Safety Committee
  • Parent Support in an Emergency
  • Parent Calling Tree
  • May 25th Emergency Event Scheduled
  • PTA sheet signature - Health

Title I Budget
  • Amendment Proposal (Sundee) To use some funds to have a June school and training for the teachers. Voting will be done by email.
  • Legislative actions regarding SCC’s

Debrief
  • Mid-year report
  • Future Agenda Planning (Rikki)
  • Review Tasks (Rikki)


Notice:
*All Meetings will begin on time and the schedule will be kept
*If you have items you would like to add to the agenda please e-mail suggestions to Rikki Wheatley (Rikki.wheatley@usu.edu) or Sundee Ware (sundee.ware@loganschools.org)

Thursday, February 23, 2012

Community Council Meeting today!

Wilson School’s Community Council meeting will be Thursday, February 23, 2012 at 4 p.m.  For those interested in attending, the agenda will be posted in the office and online prior to the meeting.  For all current and up to date information and notifications about Wilson Elementary look at: www.wilsonwildcat.blogspot.com

Community Council Agenda for today...


Wilson Elementary School Community Council Agenda
February 23, 2011
4:00 PM


Introductions and School Updates (5 mins)

Testing Results (20 mins)
  • Dibels, Math Benchmarks, and SRI (Sundee)
  • Pulse data (Rikki)
  • Plan of Action

Parent University (10 mins)
  • Parent University Pilot Outcome
  • Parent University Pitch
  • Council Input

Safety Committee (15 mins)
  • Parent Support in an Emergency
  • Parent Calling Tree
  • May 25th Emergency Event Scheduled
  • PTA sheet signature - Health

Title I Budget (5 mins)
  • Amendment Proposal (Sundee)
  • Legislative actions regarding SCC’s

Debrief (5 mins)
  • Mid-year report
  • Future Agenda Planning (Rikki)
  • Review Tasks (Rikki)


Notice:
*All Meetings will begin on time and the schedule will be kept
*If you have items you would like to add to the agenda please e-mail suggestions to Rikki Wheatley (Rikki.wheatley@usu.edu) or Sundee Ware (sundee.ware@loganschools.org)

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Kindergarten Registration Reminder

Kindergarten registration will be held at the Bridger Elementary MARCH 5-8, 2012. To be eligible for kindergarten registration, a child must be 5 years of age on or before September 1, 2012. Documents required are official birth certificate and current immunization record. Watch for an official mailing from the district office or call the school with any questions.

Friday, February 17, 2012

Reminder... No school today or on Monday!



February 17 - No School
February 20 – No School – Presidents Day

Wilson Wildcat Training:


·        USU Anthropology MuseumUtah Native Peoples
·        Stokes Nature Center – Animal Winter Survival
·        Stevens-Henager’s Nursing Program - First Aide
·        AFK Marital Arts of Cache Valley - Demonstration
·        Sizzlers Sudzz – Sanitation
·        Cache Humane Society – Animal Care
·        Utah Net Smartz – Internet Safety
·        Character Counts – Trustworthiness, Caring, Respect, Fairness, Responsibility, and Citizenship
·        Amy Court - Anti-Bullying Discussions

Thursday, February 16, 2012

1/2 day school today and no school tomorrow and monday!


February 16 – ½ Day School - Dismiss @ 1    - No Kindergarten – SEP Conferences   2-8 pm
February 17 - No School
February 20 – No School – Presidents Day

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

SEP Conference starts today!


February 15 – SEP Conferences 4-8 pm – Science Fair in Auditorium
February 16 – ½ Day School - Dismiss @ 1    - No Kindergarten – SEP Conferences   2-8 pm
February 17 - No School

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Monday, February 13, 2012

Valentines Tea tomorrow!


Our Valentine Tea is on Tuesday, February 14th.  Please remember to wear your best dress and use your best manners that day!! We are going to have a fun time.  We are looking forward to seeing all the students.

Saturday, February 11, 2012

Update on Science Fair!

During Parent-Teacher Conferences on Wednesday, February 15, participating Students need to remain with their projects during Judging.  K-3 will be judged from 4–5 p.m.; 4th & 5th grades will be judged from 5-6 p,m. After the judging takes place the exhibits will be available to view from 6 – 7 p.m.  And will remain on display through Thursday, February 16.

Friday, February 10, 2012

No school today!


February 10 – No School – SEP Preparation

Second Step:


This is a busy time for children who are learning many new skills in school.  One area of learning that requires specific skills is social-emotional learning.  These skills are very important for healthy child development.  At Wilson we are strengthening these skills with the use of a Second Step.  Our school social worker, Amy Court, and Principal Sundee have collaborated with teachers and parents to form small groups of children who can work together in developing and practicing positive social skills such as empathy, emotion management, and problem solving.  The groups are going great … watch for future updates about what we are learning!  If you want more information about the Second Step program, please email:  amy.court@loganschools.org.

Thursday, February 9, 2012

No school tomorrow!


February 10 – No School – SEP Preparation

2011-2012 Yearbook Payment due today for cheaper rate!


Our yearbooks will be in color this year.  Yearbook purchase deadline is February 9th.  The cost is $11.  Orders coming after that date will cost $13.  Our front cover for the yearbook was designed by Rachel Anderson and Brookee Nyman.  The back cover was designed by EmilyAnn Jim and Alondra Antonio.

Wednesday, February 8, 2012

School Community Council:


Wilson School’s Community Council meeting will be Thursday, February 23, 2012 at 4 p.m.  For those interested in attending, the agenda will be posted in the office and online prior to the meeting.  For all current and up to date information and notifications about Wilson Elementary look at: www.wilsonwildcat.blogspot.com

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Valentines Tea


Our Valentine Tea is on Tuesday, February 14th.  Please remember to wear your best dress and use your best manners that day!! We are going to have a fun time.  We are looking forward to seeing all the students.

Monday, February 6, 2012

Newsletter in Spansih



Principal Message:


Dear Valentines,

We LOVE planning your student’s education with you.  We will CELEBRATE LEARNING at the SEP (Student Education Plan) Conferences on February 15th and 16th

Each student can celebrate his or her academic growth and make plans to finish strong.  After all, Spring Break is just eight weeks away and then testing will begin.

Heart felt appreciation,
Xoxoxo Miss Sundee


Saturday, February 4, 2012

PTA President Message:


February Fun!
We have a lot of things going this month at Wilson Elementary!  One of my favorite events of the school year is the Valentine’s Tea!  This year, the Tea will be held right on Valentine’s Day, February 14th.  Remember to wear your best dress and use your best manners!  Right along with the Tea is the Science Fair!  Amy Hochberg has done such an incredible job preparing for the Science Fair this year and I encourage those of you who can to participate. 

Also, Parent Teacher Conferences will be going on.  Now is a great time for open communication between parents, students and teachers. February 20th is Presidents Day and it is an election year for the United States.  This creates an opportunity to discuss how the United States is governed and the process of electing a President.  If February goes by quick … it will be March before we know it! 

Reminder, PTA board meetings are held on the first Wednesday of the month, except this month it will be February 8th at 4:10 in the Teachers Lounge.  Thanks to all the volunteers that keep our school and PTA successful!
Tiffani Rudd
Wilson Elem. PTA Pres. 2011-2012

tiffani.rudd@era.com (435) 770-9664

Friday, February 3, 2012

2011-2012 Yearbook:


Our yearbooks will be in color this year.  Yearbook purchase deadline is February 9th.  The cost is $11.  Orders coming after that date will cost $13.  Our front cover for the yearbook was designed by Rachel Anderson and Brookee Nyman.  The back cover was designed by EmilyAnn Jim and Alondra Antonio.

Thursday, February 2, 2012

Dates to Remember:


February 10 – No School – SEP Preparation
February 14 – Valentine’s Day & Tea
February 15 – SEP Conferences 4-8 pm – Science Fair in Auditorium
February 16 – ½ Day School - Dismiss @ 1    - No Kindergarten – SEP Conferences   2-8 pm
February 17 - No School
February 20 No School – Presidents Day
February 23 – SCC meeting @ 4 pm
March 5-8 – Kindergarten Registration

SEP Conferences Scheduling:


Reminder - SEP Conferences online scheduling is open NOW through Saturday, February 4 until midnight. Please refer to the instruction sheet that was sent home. After February 4 any unscheduled students will be given a time by their teacher.

Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Host Family Needed ASAP:


Host a foreign exchange student with CIEE!  If you have ever been interested in hosting we currently have and amazing Thai boy in need of a new host family.  He loves music, drama, singing, and plays the piano.  He is currently going to Mountain Crest High School.  He has lots of friends and has great grades.  He is in the USA until the end of the school year in May, when he returns home to Thailand.  Please contact Pamla Barrett, his CIEE local coordinator, for more information at (801)663-6132 and go to www.ciee.org/highschool to start an application.