Friday Forecast
Vol 2020 Ed 1
We Lead, We Learn, We Love
Mission
At WKE we are committed to educating ALL children by building lasting relationships and nurturing each child for success.
Vision
Empower Each Child To Design Their Future
ALL MEANS ALL
System Commitments
1. All students, regardless of circumstances, advance on time, prepared to graduate and ready to enter college, the military or industry with certification.
2. Teaching and learning develop power skills in all students.
3. Our schools are service-oriented centers of learning, committed to family and community partnerships.
4. Every adult will be equipped with the skills and resources necessary to advocate for and ensure the success of all students.
Birthdays
Tamika DelValle - August 16th
Jessie Legare - August 21st
WKES Cares
Special warm wished go to all of our faculty/staff who are taking their big boys and girls to college. We know you are proud and teary eyed at the same time. We love you!
There have been many celebrations and challenges over the summer. We look forward to reconnecting with our WKE family and learning how everyone has been. We have missed you, and cannot wait to see everyone as we settle in to our new normal.
So long, not goodbye!
Brittany Conner will be teaching 1st grade at DES. We wish her the best!
Diana Barefoot has transferred to PHMS. This is to be closer to home. We will miss Diana.
Diane Mirmow will be a K5 assistant at Centerville Elementary. Sending her with much appreciation for her time at WKE.
The profession will be getting another great one!!
Leah Sox will be doing her student teaching with Amy Landers and Danika Olafson this year! Congratulations Leah, on your next step!
Have You Noticed?
What's Buzzing
Staff Dress Code - Per Dr. Little
We are going to allow jeans five days a week because they are easily washable and can stand up to multiple washes per week in hot water. For your admin teams / central services, please continue to wear business casual unless the day is designated as a spirit / jeans day.
Human Resources - Returning To Campus
Please click on the video below from Human Resources. The forms that are referenced in the video will be in the red folders with your LEAP Time Sheets, per the email from Amanda Ryan earlier to day. All forms must be returned Monday. If you have any questions, let us know.
Special Education - Per Dr. Balough
SpEd Teachers should not be making schedules at this time.
- Some schools are still sorting kids and assigning teachers to AA/BB or Virtual teachers
- SpEd teachers don't have caseloads or class rosters(If you have them, they may not be accurate or finalized. Students are still bemoved at this time.)
- Parents have not been informed that there will be updates required to IEPs because of track selection
- Scheduling SpEd students will be COMPLETELY different from anything they have ever done, so they don't know what to do, yet
- Schedules for student services and "lesson sessions" CANNOT be scheduled until assigned teachers have copies of resource student schedules.
SpEd is getting training ready to deploy early next week to cover everything! Please wait for further directions from the SpEd Team before moving forward with trying to schedule student services!
Title One Needs - All Faculty/Staff Credentials - Due: September 5, 2020 - Please send to Missy as we must have these posted.
Title One requires all schools to post credentialing/photo for all staff members for the website as well as outside of their classrooms. See below for your example. Please add your favorite quote for another project.
Mrs. Mandy Grigsby
I have been married for 20 years. My husband Bryan and I have 2 children ~ Jackson who is 16 and Chloe who is 14. Our children are our pride and joy. I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, reading, camping, going to the lake, going to the beach, and watching my kids play sports - my son plays basketball while Chloe plays guitar and photography. We also really enjoy going to Clemson to watch football – GO TIGERS!!!
Phone: 803.821.1400
Email: mgrigsby@lexington1.net
Degrees and Certifications:
BS (Early Childhood & Elementary Education) – 1996 University of South Carolina –Aiken
M. ED (Elementary Education) – 1998 University of South Carolina – Aiken
+30 (Elementary Education) - 2004
National Board Certified - 2012
Special Certifications: National Board Certified
Reading Certification: Earned 2018
Specialized Training: DIAL 4, Parents as Teachers, Read MTI, Leader In Me, InvestiGators Club Curriculum, myIGDIs, and Secret Stories
Employee Childcare
We will present the district's plan next week. We are reviewing the numbers at WKE and working on the logistics for safety and coverage. We appreciate your patience.
Questions and Answers
Please click on the link below to view the answers to a few of your questions. Thanks.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YyxbOUJMi6NKqp3HxRKGZF-dE2rgIcJT93lsTOV0JQY/edit?usp=sharing
LEAP Week
LEAP Week reminders:
- Hours - 8:00 - 11:00; Lunch 11:30 - 12:30; 12:20 - 3:30 Virtual Professional Learning
- Wear your mask at all times
- Remember to remain 6 feet apart
- Be mindful of posting pictures of team planning or group gathering where social distancing guidelines are not being followed.
- Use only approved cleaning/sanitizing material given to you by Mr. Bob.
- Wash your hands often.
- Breakfast and lunch served in the classroom.
- No parents in the building.
** Our Central Services helper will be Erin Fitzgerald.
Staff Updates
Robin Reeves - Media Assistant
Karen Coward - First Grade
Amy Arnold and Ashley Hanson - Second Grade
Heather Eason - Third Grade
Deborah Briggs and Danielle McMillan - Fifth Grade
Sheila McNeal and Kristin Wegner - Resource
Amanda Hayden - Nurse
Other Staff Changes
Excited for these new opportunities!
Missy Freeman will be our Title One Specialist.
Kathy McGuiness will be taking Missy Freeman's place in the office.Computer Lab - TBD
Amy Landers will be teaching fourth grade.
Natalie Reynolds - 3K Class
WKE Virtual Teachers
1st - Rhonda Sheldon
2nd - Kara Stevens
3rd - Christine Corbacho and Natasha Miller
4th - Catherine Menger and Bethany Olden
5th - Laura Hane
SPED - Gianina Hayes
Schedule
Our face to face students will have the same related art for the week.
Enjoy your weekend!
Live Every Moment.....Laugh Everyday.....Love Beyond Words!
From our heart to yours,
Nicole, Martha & Angelo
Stronger Together!
We Lead, We Learn, We Love!