WATERFORD WEEKLY
April 22, 2017
WATERFORD MISSION
At Waterford Elementary we believe in all students and staff learning and growing together; where innovation, diversity, and relationships are valued.
WATERFORD VISION
Waterford Elementary School
Goshen's Opportunity for a Productive Tomorrow
Choose Your Attitude, Make Their Day, and Be Present
I have greatly appreciated everyone's flexibility with the changes in schedules due to ISTEP testing. I understand that not having access to the computer lab for your special and the WERP Lab for IREADY activities is an inconvenience. However, your attitude towards those changes has been admirable.
Make their Day
Once again, Moshe has made my day and the days of all of the teachers who are administering the ISTEP tests. Moshe does an outstanding job getting the testing sessions set-up, tickets printed, and making sure the technology needed is ready to go on a daily basis. Moshe, thanks for all you are doing during the "TESTING SEASON" to make our day!!
Be Present
I really appreciated Kari Welker's willingness to be present in the IDEA Room to help with a student who was in crisis. When asked to help, she immediately dropped what she was doing and pitched in. Having her in the room was a blessing to the IDEA room staff as they worked at deescalating the situation. Thanks Kari for all you do for all of our Waterford Students.
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Super Servers
TLT Update
The TLT will be meeting with Alan and Tracey this afternoon to get briefed on the University of Virginia Program that will be shared with staff on Tuesday, April 24th from 3:10-4:10 p.m. during the staff meeting. The following week, the TLT will take the feedback provided on the MaT and MeT SKR descriptors from this weeks staff meeting, in order to finalize the MaT and MeT SKR descriptors. Thanks again for your feedback and input!
New Recommendations for Hire
Mildred Orama has been recommended for hire as the IDEA Room Para for the rest of the school year. She holds a Master's degree from the University of Puerto Rico Medical Science Campus in San Juan, in Health Services Administration. She also has extensive experience in translating and is an Acrylic Artist. She has worked with refugees and is a patient and compassionate individual. She also has a great sense of humor! We welcome her to Waterford!
Katherine Teall (Katie) has been recommended for hire for EL next year to replace Courtney Gordon. Katie has been working the last two years at Chamberlain as an EL Teacher. She also has experience as an EL Para, Title I teacher, Exceptional Education Aide, and Tennis Coach. She has her BAE from Goshen College and will finish her EL Endorsement in May from there as well. She will be a strong addition to Waterford, our students, and staff. Welcome Katie!!
WHAT'S ON "TAP" FOR NEXT WEEK
Dates for next week:
TELL Survey: April 10-May 15th (I will be sharing the information for the TELL
Survey during the last week of April which will give everyone plenty of time to complete the survey on line by May 15th.)April 25th - Kindergarten "Blast Off" Open House 5:30 - 7:00
April 25th - Staff Meeting
April 27th - UVA School Readiness Visit from 7:00 a.m. - 5:15 p.m.
Future Dates:
May 1st - 19th - NWEA Testing Window
May 9th - Staff Meeting
May 16th - Kindergarten Promotion 1:45 - 2:45
May 16th - Staff Meeting (If needed)
May 19th - School Picnic 11:00 - 1:00
May 23rd - Field Day
May 25th - 5th Grade Promotion Practice and First Baptist 9:00 - 10:00
May 26th - 5th Grade Promotion 9:00 Practice; 10:00 - 12:00 Promotion and Snacks
News from Central Office
About Us
Email: koverton@goshenschools.org
Website: http://waterford.goshenschools.org/
Location: 65560 S.R. 15 Goshen, IN 46526
Phone: 574-533-6811
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