Dear WES Family,

As we approach Thanksgiving, I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for each of you. This semester, you have truly embodied our theme, *"We Before Me,"* in everything you do.

Your commitment to growing in your role as an educator (professional or paraprofessional) has been evident in the energy and passion you bring to your work every day. Whether it’s learning and implementing the Second Step SEL curriculum, Eureka and Amplify curriculum or creating meaningful learning experiences, your dedication has not gone unnoticed.

Through morning circles, tutorials, and a focus on students’ social, emotional, and academic growth, you have shown what it means to care for the whole child. Your leadership and participation in community engagement events have strengthened our school’s connection with families, creating a space where everyone feels valued and supported.

This Thanksgiving, I am thankful for our incredible team. You inspire our students and each other to reach new heights, and for that, I am deeply grateful.

Wishing you and your families a joyful and restful holiday filled with love and gratitude.

Warmly,

Venitra Senegal

Wharton Elementary Principal

This week, we are thrilled to recognize Susie Ballejo as our Staff of the Week! She has truly embodied our vision of "We Before Me" through her unwavering dedication and acts of support for our school community.

From ensuring that staff have the materials they need to succeed, to stepping in and covering duties with a smile, Ms. Ballejo consistently goes above and beyond to make sure our campus runs smoothly. Her willingness to take on teaching roles during tutorials and third-grade math interventions speaks volumes about her commitment to our student’s growth and success.

Ms. Ballejo your selflessness, hard work, and positive attitude do not go unnoticed. You are a vital part of our team, and we are so grateful for everything you do to support our staff and students.

Please join me in celebrating Ms. Ballejo this week for being a shining example of what it means to put We Before Me!

November 18th- 21st- Fall Book Fair & Book Fair Event- Lunch with a Love One during students lunch time/days

November 18th- Progress Report II Grades Due

November 19th- Progress Report II Grades Check @ 7:30 am & Pastries for Parents Book Fair Event 8:00- 9:00am

November 19th-Region 3 Climate & Culture Survey (during PLC & Planning) & Para's Fall Staff Meeting @ 10:00am- 10:20am

November 20th Events

• Fall Pictures retake and 4th-grade pictures (we will reschedule staff pictures for January to allow staff time to purchase the We Before Me shirts).
• WES Fall Showcase @ 9:00am
• WES Para's Safety Refresher @ 10:00 am (Bring your cellphones)
• Students Turkey Luncheon
• Staff Meeting in the Science Lab @ 4:15pm

November 21st- Staff Potluck (During your lunch break in the Science lab) & Fall Festival @ 5:00- 6:30pm

November 22nd- 29th -Staff & Students Holiday

District Videos

Ensure that you have completed the required videos for the district.

Region 3 One-on-One Climate & Culture Survey

Region 3 will conduct one one-on-one interviews with teachers to gather feedback about the climate and culture of WES. A schedule will be sent out tomorrow for the location.

Staff Meeting

We look forward to seeing all professional staff at our last Fall Faculty meeting on Wednesday, November 20th. If you are not able to attend, please inform Ms. Senegal before the day of the meeting. All professional staff are required to attend staff meetings.

Fall Academic Festival

Thank you Community Outreach for the planning of our Fall Academic Festival! We look forward to the fun learning games students and parents will engage in! If you are not able to attend, please let your team leader know. by Wednesday, November 20th.

House Bill 1416 (4th & 5th Grade)

• Teachers will begin entering attendance data on the HB1416 tracker this week
• Each student whose name appears on the list, must receive the HB 1416 letter to go home to parents to sign.
• Teachers will need to send a copy on Class Dojo to inform parents to complete the letter. Give signed letters to the front office by Friday, November 15th for filing

WES Instructional Focus: Rigor of Instruction in the Power Zone

C&I Instructional Focus: Small Group Purposeful Talk & Critical Write

Monday: PLC

Reading/SS:

Pre-Internalization Amplify Region 3

Math/Science:

Science Internalization 2nd- 4th Grade

5th grade Science Training on Progress Learning

Tuesday: PLC

Reading/SS: Amplify Region 3

Math/Science: Math Pre internalization

*Region 3 Climate & Culture Survey

Wednesday: PLC

RLA- Data Walls & Class Data Charts Updates

Math- Eureka Math Internalization with Lisa

Thursday: PLC

2nd- Module Assessment Data Review & Data Walls Update

3rd-5th Interim Testing Data Analysis

Friday: PLC

2nd- Social Studies & Science Planning Day- Zearn Data review

3rd-5th- Interim Planning Forward

Complete the "Counselors Request Form" if you believe you have a student or have observed a student, who has raised any discipline or family concerns. Mrs. Perkins (School Counselor) and Ms. Molina (CIS Site Coordinator) will coordinate their efforts to support students by addressing their needs and identifying any underlying issues.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScqHmZ14ZcaJeQ-4jWSnwB_wHDTlUJZODqFgIzaZUSrSfKKuw/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0

Character Traits Lessons of the Week: Empathy & Kindness

2nd - What's Empathy

3rd - Kindness and Friendship

4th - The Same, But Different

5th - Empathy in the Community

November Birthday Stars!!!

11-1- Kaite Montalvo

11-4- Bianca Moreno

11-22- Candise Hayes

11-29- Jovita Dela Rosa

11-30- Dena Baranowski