WBMS Staff Newsletter
Feb 26-March 2
Dates To Remember
Feb 26- Student Survey during JAG (instead of Mindfulness)
Feb 27- 8am Active Shooter Training- All staff must attend
Feb 28- CANCELLED-PLC's in the PLL (you will have regular PLC time- we will reschedule)
Mar 1- 7th Grade Dance
Mar 2- Read Across America Day/PJ Day
Mar 5- Evacuation Drill
Mar 6- Leadership Meeting
Mar 7- No PLC meetings
Mar 7- Hat Day- Pennies for Patients
Mar 7- Georgia Walk to School Day
Mar 8- Release Day
Mar 9- PLC's and Digital Learning Day
Mar 9- Faculty Meeting and Exceptional Children's Week Staff Breakfast
Mar 12- Make Up Day- school in session
Mar 13- No Vertical Teaming
Important Upcoming Events
Mar 23- Talent Show
April 2-6- Spring Break
April 12-24- Milestones
April 20- Wacky Webb Day (taking place of TOWB)
May 10-11- Geobots 6th Grade
May 11- 8th Grade Dance
May 12- Relay for Life
May 22- 8th Grade Awards Ceremony @ 7:00pm at AHS
February Meeting Schedule
March Meeting Schedule
Students First Survey 2/26-2/28
The Students First! Survey is now open!
What is it? Students First! is a survey for teachers and students in all schools. This survey will ask teachers about their instructional practices and professional learning and will gather information about student engagement.
Who needs to complete this? All the teachers will take the survey but only students in grades 4th and higher are being asked to respond.
Why? Our staff and teachers are working very hard to make sure each child is supported to maximize their learning and we want to you be able to have good data on what is working well and how we can all better support our teachers. To do that, we need to hear from them and our students.
How long is the survey?
The survey should take teachers approximately 15-20 minutes and should take students less than 5 minutes.
What do I do now?
The goal is for 100% of teachers and 100% of students in grades 4-12 to participate in the survey.
Survey link for ALL Teachers:
Survey link for Students: Grades 4-8 ONLY
We appreciate your commitment and involvement in this survey. It will provide you and us with valuable information about the teaching and learning that is happening at our school!
Pre-learning Activity for Release Day- Due Feb 28
Student's First Survey*- bit.ly/FultonPLTeach
*These survey results are important and are used to help guide our work. Please take your time as you answer them.
WBMS Digital Learning Day- March 9th
- 45 minutes of iReady or ELA PLC assigned task
- 45 minutes of IXL or Math PLC assigned task
- 30 min of Science PLC assigned task
- 30 min of Social Studies PLC assigned task
- 20 min - Connections/WL/Reading will assign a digital task for students to complete – no longer than 20 minutes each
- Students will have 3 days to complete work
- Teachers will be available digitally from 1 - 3pm on 3/9
Schedule for March 9th
8:00-8:45- Breakfast and Faculty Meeting
9:00-12:00- PLC/Vertical Teaming
Science and SS have PLC/VT with LaKenji
All other contents/subjects will have PLC/VT time designed by Admin/Content Chair
12:00-1:00- Lunch
1:00-3:00- Digital Learning "Office Hours"- please be available online/in a digital space, to assist students if they have questions.
AHS/WBMS University
Sign-ups on Friday, March 2nd @ 8:15am
Session Guide- Please take a moment to review our Session Guide for the different AHS & WBS University courses being offered for Session 1, 2 and 3 by clicking here: http://bit.ly/ahswbmsuni38
*if you have trouble viewing, start off by making sure that you are scrolled all the way over to the left and are at the top of the page
Items to Remember:
· Sign up as soon as possible as each course is capped at 16 people
· Sign up for one course for session #1 and one course for session #2 and session #3
· If your classroom is being used, please make sure your door is open for the session
What is AHS/WBMS University?
A Conference For Teachers, by Teachers
Teacher led professional development is powerful. According to a recent article from Education World, "Teacher-led professional development fosters accountability, collegiality, professionalism, and pride. Teachers feel appreciated and respected for their contributions and knowledge, and they become confident and more competent in their own teaching practice."
WBMS is teaming up with AHS to present AHS/WBMS University, a mini conference for our staffs. We are looking to provide a variety of learning opportunities and build relationships between our staff to better prepare our students for their next steps.
March 8th Schedule
8:00-8:20 Meet in TBA location
8:30- 9:10 Session #1
9:20-10:00 Session #2
10:10 -10:50 Session #3
11:00-11:45 PGA
11:45-1:00 Lunch
1:00-3:00 Growth Academy
Spring Cleaning by Jr. Beta- March 5th
Jana Bernhardt
Katie Pardee
Action Items and Important Links
2/6 Faculty Meeting PPT- Click here to view the ppt
Please take some time to complete the following items:
- Student's First Survey*- bit.ly/FultonPLTeach
- Schedule Feedback- bit.ly/wbmsschedule
- Irma Hours- Log here: bit.ly/irma12hours
*Student's First Survey- every teacher must complete by February 28th. It will take 15-20 minutes
Spring 2018 Finals and "Jag Jam" Dates
Jag Jam 22, 23, 24
*Jag Jam event title may be renamed*
General Transfer Window
The General Transfer window will be from February 23, 2018 – April 13, 2018. Below is the link to the General Transfer Form, which is located on the Talent/Human Resources portal. The guidelines and directions are at the top of the form. Current principals/department heads must sign the form to indicate the employee’s eligibility. Their signature does not indicate approval, as the process is governed by Board Policy GBM.
Interested/eligible employees (including assistant principals) should print and complete the form, have it signed by your current principal/department head and submit it along with a letter of interest directly to the desired school principals/department heads. Do not submit the form to Talent/Human Resources.
If you have questions regarding your eligibility or the process, please direct such to your principal or department head. Be mindful that receiving a transfer is not guaranteed.
Please click the link below to print the form.
ESOL Endorsement
The deadline to apply to the program is Friday, April 21st. Applicants accepted into the program, will receive a notification of acceptance email mid-May.
Join our Relay for Life Team
Employee Make-Up Dates 2018
Pennies for Patients
http://events.lls.org/pages/ga/WebbBridgeMiddleSchool-2018
Jr. Beta Club and Student Council are actively involved in collecting loose CHANGE and Bills are welcome too for the Pennies for Patients. Last year we raised over 3,000.00 and this year our goal is 4,000.00. Please bring in your CHANGE and place it in the containers in the cafeteria.
Autism Speaks
What: Autism Speaks Walk
When: 4/29/18
Where: Downtown Atlanta
Time: 9:00
Roswell's Women Club Grant- $1,000
RWC funds small teacher grants up to $1k. All schools north of the Chattahoochee are eligible. Deadline is 2/28/2018
http://roswellwomansclub.org/grant_applications_educators.html
Last year’s teacher grant recipients:
Independence High School
Mimosa Elementary School
Roswell North Elementary School
Vickery Mill Elementary School
And scholarships:
Alpharetta High School
Cambridge High School
Centennial High School
Chattahoochee High School
Johns Creek High School
Milton High School
Northview High School
Wowzers
Don't forget to submit a Webb Way Wozer to Katie Pardee by Friday for the Staff Newsletter the following Monday.
WOWZERS:
- Neeta – thanks you for organizing a great staff party!- Diane Sibrizzi
- Ferdina Anderson and Donna Monckton for their help with collaborating unique learning opportunities for our ELL students. Thank you!- Amber Bean
- Thanks to Mike Sharp for all of his patience in setting up my new laptop! I am so grateful!- Debbie Sheftel
Thanks to Tamara Watson for finding and creating new activities to use in 6th grade social studies! We appreciate your efforts, and our students benefit greatly from you! - Debbie Sheftel
February Birthdays
12 Kathy Davies
15 Traci King
23 Stephanie Dunn
25 Kristyne Wood
March
6 Rosalind Cedeno 13 Fredina Anderson 13 Matt Sell 19 Salimah Karim 20 Daniel Clark 20 Maria Adamkiewicz-Sochacki 21 Joanna Gillespie 21 Rebecca Perkins 23 Michelle Garner 26 Nancy Ann Martin 29 Sarah Boltz
See a Bug? Report it!
Anonymous Feedback to Ms. Perkins
Send feedback anonymously to Ms. Perkins by following this link: bit.ly/toperkins
Work Life Balance
Atlanta Gladiators- Hockey
Watch the Atlanta Gladiators play a home game at Infinite Energy Center in Duluth.
Tiny house festival March 2 - 4, 2018
See 75 tiny houses, meet the builders, and shop at food booths during the Georgia Tiny House Festival at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Free for children age 12 and younger, plus certain free hours on Friday. Speakers.
Motocross racing March 3, 2018 (6:30 p.m.)
Watch off-road motorcycles race on dirt tracks with steep jumps, tight corners, and obstacles at AMA Supercross in Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Pub crawl March 3, 2018 (12 to 4 p.m.)
A ticket to Pub Crawl on the BeltLine includes a free drink at five venues plus food discounts.
Family obstacle course March 3, 2018
You and your kids age 3+ can take the KidFitStrong Fitness Challenge, which includes 10 fitness stations (sprinting, push ups, wall crawls, hurdles, jumping jacks, sit ups, climbing, tunnel crawls) in Piedmont Park. Free except food and nearby activities. Register online.
Oyster festival March 3, 2018 (2 to 11 p.m.)
Oyster Crawfish Festival has live New Orleans music with oysters and crawfish for sale at the Park Tavern for age 21+.
Beer, bourbon, barbecue March 3, 2018 (2 p.m., VIP noon)
Sample 60 beers and 40 bourbons, eat barbecue, and hear music at the Beer, Bourbon, and BBQ Festival at Atlantic Station.
Science festival March 9 - 24, 2018
Atlanta Science Festival features hands-on activities, performances, presentations, and facility tours in dozens of locations to celebrate local science and technology. See the events list or booklet.
St. Patrick’s Day party March 10, 2018 (3 p.m.)
Join the crowd wearing green costumes at Lepre*Con, which has zany contests and two stages of music outside Park Tavern for age 21+.
Brunch festival March 10, 2018 (noon, VIP 11 a.m.)
Buy tasty bites from 20 restaurants and beverages (Bloody Marys, Mimosas, beer, and wine) with music from a pop tribute band at Atlanta Brunch Festival at Atlantic Station for age 21+. No pets.
St. Patrick’s Day party March 10 & 17, 2018
St. Patrick’s Day Outdoor Festival has bars, live music, and Irish dancers (2 p.m. March 17) on Buckhead Avenue outside Fado.
PBR- Bull Riding March 10 - 11, 2018
Professional Bull Riders compete to see who can last the longest atop a bucking bull at Infinite Energy Arena.
Easter egg hunt on the farm March 12, 2018 (10 a.m. to 1 p.m.)
Kids search for colorful eggs, play games, and create springtime crafts during Magic Monday: Egg Hunt at the Atlanta History Center.
Cocktails at the aquarium March 16, 2018 (7 p.m., VIP 6 p.m.)
Adults can wander Georgia Aquarium enjoying live music, cocktails, and appetizers at Sips Under the Sea, which features a “Back to the ‘90s” theme.
St. Patrick’s Day bar crawls March 16 - 17, 2018 Atlanta locations
These events usually include drink specials and party souvenirs, with no cover charges at multiple bars.
- March 16 - Green Mile Midtown Block Party
- March 17 - Atlanta Streetcar Bar Crawl
- March 17 - Boozy Brunch Crawl in Highlands
- March 17 - Irish Stroll
- March 17 - Kegs and Eggs (Virginia Highland)
- March 17 - Lucky Leprechaun Pub Crawl (Buckhead)
- March 17 - Luckyfest at Park Tavern
Craft show March 16 - 18, 2018
Find 225 contemporary jewelry, clothing, furniture, and home-decor artists at the American Craft Show at Cobb Galleria Centre.
Cherry blossom festival - Macon March 16 - 25, 2018
International Cherry Blossom Festival includes 80 events, a parade, arts & crafts, concerts, food trucks, a street party, and 300,000 flowering cherry trees.
Shamrock race March 17, 2018
Shamrock ‘N Roll Road Race is a walk or run (kids fun run, 5K, and 10K) with Irish entertainment that begins at Atlantic Station.
2017-2018 School Year
First Semester
August 1 – 4 ........................................... Preplanning for teachers
August 7......................................................... First Day of School
September 4........................................Labor Day (schools closed)
October 6 ......................................Teacher Workday (students off)
October 9 ......................................Columbus Day (schools closed)
November 20 – 24.............. Thanksgiving Holidays (schools closed)
December 21 ....................................... Last Day of First Semester
December 22 – 29 ...........................Winter Break (schools closed)
Second Semester
January 1 – 3.....................................................................Winter Break (schools closed)
January 4.......................................................................Teacher Workday (students off)
January 5................................................Professional Development Day (students off)
January 8...........................................................................First Day of Second Semester
January 15...........................................Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday (schools closed)
February 16*..................................................................................... Snow Makeup Day
February 19 ....................................................President’s Day Holiday (schools closed)
March 9*.........................................................Snow Makeup Day- Digital Learning Day
March 12.............................................................................................Snow Makeup Day
April 2 – 6 ..........................................................................Spring Break (schools closed)
May 24.................................................................................................. Last Day of School
May 25.......................................................................................................... Post Planning
May 28...............................................................Memorial Day Holiday (schools closed)
* Designated as inclement weather make-up days (if needed).
Our School Release Days
These are the dates approved through the RFF process as part of School Governance. WBMS students will NOT attend school on the following dates:
September 1, 2017
October 5, 2017
January 16, 2018
March 8, 2018
Community Balance Days 2017-2018
September 20
October 25
February 21
March 21
The idea is that students will go home right after school to create balance in their lives. Staff members and students alike will take a night off. Club sponsors and coaches and directors may hold meetings and practices and games as needed. We feel students release stress through these extracurricular activities.
Please plan to enjoy yourself and work your assessments around these dates this school year.