Wixom Staff News

It is final countdown!

Whew! I remember, all too well, the stress, excitement and exhaustion I felt as a classroom teacher during these final days! Hang in there...deep breaths!! Please let me know how I can help over the next 2 1/2 days!

I am hopeful that Friday's news about Carrie O'Connell has relieved some the anxiousness and worry you might have been feeling in regard to your next leader. I had the opportunity to serve as Carrie's mentor last year, working closely throughout the year. Carrie and I worked well together as we share similar philosophies about leadership, teaching/learning and kids! I am excited for Carrie...and for this school community. "Coming home"' is a true gift...I did this at Oakley Park. I had taught there for many years and after leaving to pursue some other leadership experiences, I was lucky to return and lead there for 14 years. I am happy for Carrie to have this similar experience! I did NOT return as the same person I was when I left...during my time away from Oakley Park I grew in so many ways because of my experiences (the good and bad ones!)

As you move forward, I know this staff will continue to support one another and Carrie. While she is a familiar face to some, this is new beginning for all. I am looking forward supporting the transition of leadership. I will be here for Carrie as well as all of you!

In regard to check out, below is a document for CLASSROOM TEACHERS to sign up for a check out time. I do not anticipate this meeting taking more than 5 minutes. All other staff should complete the Wixom Year-end Check List document and submit it to either Michele, Tamara or me.

-Kristin

CLASSROOM TEACHER SIGN OUT (Sign up)

Staffing Updates:

• Wishing Melonie A. all the best as she prepares to welcome baby #2! As previously shared, Melonie will not be returning for the 25-26 school year. It is my understanding that, Ms. Denisa Llangos will be joining the Wixom family as the new Social Worker!

• Wishing Jewlissa all the best as she heads off to middle school! Walnut Creek is SO darn lucky to have her. I anticipate the positing of Jewlissa's position soon.

• Wishing Alectra all the best as she & Grayson look forward to a new beginning in Indiana! We are so grateful for the support Alectra provided to many of our wolves!

• Wishing Jessica Wilhide all the best as she moves on from Wixom. Jessica stepped up BIG time for our students serving the Resource Program and beyond! I know Jessica will be an asset where ever she choses to shares her talents!

• We are THRILLED to share that Junior Kindergarten will continue at Wixom! MANY thanks to Melanie, Nicole and Alexis for their persistence with ensuring this program continues for us.

• As we will have 4 sections of 1st grade (and Melanie is staying in JK), I anticipate a posting soon for a 1st grade teacher!

• Special Services: I am excited to share our TC/Psy team of Steve & Georgetta will continue for the 25/26 school year!

• We continue our search for two Resource Program teachers! Gary Puhl and I have begun interviewing! Fingers crossed!!!

CLASSROOM TEACHERS: BOTH documents below must be signed and submitted to Kristin at our check our meeting.

The Year -End Checklist must be completed by ALL staff. If you are NOT a classroom teacher, your signed check list can be submitted to Michele, Tamara or Kristin,

Tuesday, June 10

• Final Report Card (edits due by 9:00 am)
• 5th Grade Clap Out 3:00 pm

Wednesday, June 11

• 5th Grade Celebration 9:30 - 11:00 in the cafe

Monday, June 16

• Report Card post in in Skyward by 4:00 pm

Please work with your grade level to ensure that each cart is ready for the end of the year. The carts need to be in the Media Center by TUESDAY, JUNE 10TH!

1. Remove any labels or personalization not added by the tech dept. – DO NOT REMOVE THE NUMBER TAGS ON THE CORDS!
2. Make sure all Chromebooks are in their correct cart in numerical order (the best you can)
3. Submit helpdesk tickets and send broken devices to Tawana.
4. Leave a note on top of the cart for any devices that are out for service and/or “missing”
5. Roll cart into Media Center by the end of school on TUESDAY, JUNE 10th!

In lieu of running the FAPEs schedule on June 11, each grade level will get a 30 minute recess. This will allow our FAPEs teaches to attend the 5th Grade celebration.

9:30 - 10:00 2nd Grade

10:00 - 10:30 Kindergarten

10:30 - 11:00 1st Grade

11:00 - `11:30 3rd Grade

11:30 - 12:00 4th Grade

It is absolutely necessary you notify the office if you will NOT be in your classrooms. It can be very frustrating us (especially Michele when she is working alone) to find classes. We begin by calling your classroom and then checking the FAPEs schedule. If you leave your room for a track walk, buddy activity, outdoor classroom area, etc PLEASE notify the office!

Wixom Elementary is going to be a VERY busy place this summer! We will host three summer programs. Here are the programs and classrooms/spaces assigned:

Sunshine Academy

• 100, 102, 107, 109, 111, 113

Summer Care (Prime Time)

• 301, 203, 205, 202 (Art), 311 (Music), cafeteria and gymnasium

ELD Summer School

• 306, 307, 308, 309

First Day for Staff

• August 20
• District PD - details to come

Ice Cream Social/Teacher Meet & Greet 3:00 - 5:00 pm

• August 21
• Building Staff Meeting 9:00 - 10:30 am
• Classroom work time 10:30 - 3:00 pm
• Ice Cream Social
• Classrooms open 3:00 - 4:00 pm

Curriculum Nights

• Sept 9

• 1st Grade: 5:30-6:15

• 3rd Grade: 6:15 – 7

• 5th Grade: 7 – 7:45

• Sept 10

• JK and K: 5:30 – 6:15

• 2nd Grade: 6:15 – 7

• 4th Grade: 7-7:45

Here are the section allocations for the 25 -26 school year.

Kindergarten- 4 sections

1st grade- 4 sections

*This is on a "watch list" as current kinder classes are size low. Fingers crossed we don't loose many going into 1st.

2nd grade- 3 sections

3rd grade- 3 sections

4th grade -3 sections

5th grade- 2 sections

*This is on a "watch list" as class size would be 30 -31. Fingers crossed we get a few more 5th graders and are able to open a third section.

Please see me with questions!

• To submit a request, go to http://www.myschoolbuilding.com
• Type in your e-mail address
• Fill out all of the required information to set up your new account (this is a “one time” procedure, the next time you access the system it will remember you).
• Follow each step to completion, then type in your request password. I have assigned the password “walled” (w/no quotes) to everyone
• If you are asked to type in the organization #, it is 317684651. (one time step)
• If you have problems signing in, or with any of the steps outlined, please call the Operations Dept. at 956-3061.