September 2-5, 2025
- Stacey Pippin
- Sep 1
- 5 min read
Updated: Sep 1
Arrival: Breakfast-Cones, Vest & Eidson; Front: Berger, Bus- Highley, Hallway- 6th-Farmer, 5th-Richardson
Dismissal: Teal team (Bus-Anderson & Highley; Front-J. Davis, Berger &, Walkers- Richardson)
Bells will ring for each team + walker/Tiger Tales/club dismissal:
Monday: 2:58 pm-Maroon & Navy, 3:00-Teal & Green, 3:02-Walker/Tiger Tales/Club
Tues-Fri: 3:29 pm-Maroon & Navy, 3:31-Teal & Green, 3:33-Walker/Tiger Tales/Club
Mon. Library/Counseling Week: Next week will be B Week (*Please have students bring their Chromebook to Counseling.*)
Morning Announcements: Please add things you would like to have added to our morning announcements on the appropriate day and/or communicate to Autumn before the day of announcement.
WIS shared picture folder: PLEASE add your pictures throughout the year to our folder. This is used for our yearbook and social media posts to tell our story!
Nuts and Bolts Items:
-Spirit Wear Store: The deadline has been extended until midnight on Monday evening, Sept. 1. Hurry if you’d still like to place an order!
-McKenzie Newport - Student Update: It was confirmed at St. Jude's on Wed. that McKenzie does have squamous cell carcinoma of the vocal cords. She will be at school a couple of days this week and then return to St. Judes for a surgery on Thursday. It is likely she will need several weeks of radiation after at St. Judes, but they are still hopeful for a positive report from this 2nd surgery.
McKenzie and her family are already looking for ways to give back through a St. Jude walk at 8:00 am on Sept. 20 at Hammons Field.
They would love any staff or families interested in walking to attend. If you can't attend, you can also give virtually. See more information, let them know you'll attend or donate here to the team "Kick it Kenz".
-NWEA details & resources for testing this week:
Administering the NWEA Resources - All you need to know!
Makeup Roster - Please add any students absent for the test or who do not complete your content test. This document will be used to complete make-ups during WIN time.
Creating Makeup Sessions Step-Card (For specials teachers or anyone else proctoring NWEA makeups.)
-Student Positive Behavior System:
Staff should have all received a roll of dinosaur stickers. Hopefully you were able to pass out many last week! If you still need a roll, let us know in the office.
Team ROAR boards and dino eggs for your class grid will be printed and to teams this week.
Individual students will be able to contribute to a TEAM ROAR board when they receive 10 stickers. You will mark it off on their individual grid and let them sign a numbered square. When the TEAM ROAR board is filled, the team will earn a reward.
Class boards will now result in a class reward of teacher choice.
See more details here.
-Hats on Playground: I’ve had a few questions about students wearing hats on the playground. While it isn’t something we’re encouraging students to bring, it is ok if they wear them outside at recess as long as they don’t create issues and take them off before coming back inside.
-Clubs: We have several clubs starting in the next couple of weeks. Here is a link to our current list (on Dashboard under Daily/Weekly and on website for parents too!). We will add new ones as they are approved and get them on announcements. Permission slips can be printed from here or picked up in the commons.
-Sponsor Wanted: We have a new officer that is interested in offering a 10-week DARE course as a CLUB for our 5th graders after school during 1st semester. However, they do need a school sponsor. If you would be interested in sponsoring this group, let Stacey know and your preferred day of the week!
-Team Newsletters: It's a new month! We've received a couple team newsletters already (thank you!). Please be sure to share them with Autumn, Stacey and the office ladies when your team newsletter is complete.
Coach’s Corner: The Hurtasaurus Report
A Strong Start to the Year!
It’s been such a joy to walk through the building and see Math, Science, and Wit & Wisdom coming to life in classrooms. The energy, focus, and intentional planning are unmistakable—I can tell how hard you've all been working to ensure everything is ready for our students.
Your dedication and preparation do not go unnoticed. Thank you for everything you do to support student success and create a strong foundation for learning. Let’s keep the momentum going!
Understanding NWEA Growth Scores
What’s the highest score on the NWEA Growth test? Student Video
Wondering how high a student can go? While MAP Growth doesn’t have a fixed "perfect score," there are score ranges for each grade and subject. The highest RIT scores typically fall in the mid- to upper-300s, depending on the subject area.
Is your student’s MAP Growth score “good”? Student Video
Great question—and the answer is more personalized than you might think. NWEA emphasizes growth over time, not just a single number. A “good” score is one that shows progress from previous tests, aligned with a student's unique learning journey.
Learn More from NWEA Directly
Check out the official NWEA YouTube channel for videos explaining scores, how to track growth, and what it all means for student success!
Events This Week
Monday
-NO SCHOOL - Labor Day
Tuesday
-Special Services Staffing @ 7:45 am (Office meeting room #1)
-Chrome Camp Schedule (Gordon/Jessen, Anderson/J. Davis - **Rescheduled to FRIDAY!)
-NWEA testing: Teal ELA
-Club: Crochet & STEM-Session 1 begins
Wednesday
-SIT team meeting @ 7:30 am
-Chrome Camp Schedule (Barber/Bowling, Cochran/Wedgeworth)
-NWEA testing: Maroon-ELA & all other teams-math/science
-Stacey/Heather out in AM for Super Lead team meeting
-Lighthouse team meeting after school (Mrs. Hurt’s room #205)
Thursday
-Chrome Camp Schedule (Hill/Shikany, Doughty/Walker)
-NWEA testing: All teams-math or science
-Specials teachers begin NWEA makeups during WIN time.
-Parent Lighthouse meeting @ 6 pm
Friday
-Wear Willard Wear
-Career Ladder enrollment due (See Autumn's email from 8/29 for more info)
-NWEA testing: 5th Grade ELA
-Rescheduled Tues. group: Chrome Camp Schedule (Gordon/Jessen, Anderson/J. Davis)
-Heather out today for instructional coaches district meeting
A Look Ahead to Next Week:
Greeters/Goodbye Connectors–
Arrival: Breakfast- Surber, Stowe & Eidson; Front: Gregory, Bus-Cisneros, Hallway- 6th-Doerr, 5th- B. Davis
Dismissal: Teal team (Bus- Hill & Doerr; Front- Bowling & Shikany; Walkers-BDavis)
NWEA makeups continue
Monday - PLC Content meetings (Bring your team's WIG data), Early Out meeting: District PD-Portrait of a Tiger
Tuesday - Special Services Staffing @ 7:45 am (Office meeting room #1), NWEA: Maroon team-Science & Makeups, Clubs: Crochet, Drama Llamas begins, STEM-Session 1
Wednesday - Stacey out @ 9:30 for e-team meeting in Willard, Lighthouse team meeting @ 3:40 pm, Advisory Council District Meeting, Club: Fuse Beads begins
Thursday - Clubs: Tiger Tones & You Pick Book begins
Friday - FUN FOOD DAY: Celebrate 9/13 day by bringing a treat in a 9x13 pan to share with staff in lounge today.
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