Waverly Newsletter - Baltimore City Public Schools
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Waverly Newsletter - Baltimore City Public Schools
February 2015 WE ARE A SCHOOL-WIDE TITLE 1 SCHOOL averly School Newsletter Message from the Principal Dear Waverly Elementary Middle School Family, Thank you for your continued support as we strive to move our students to excellence. We have many events highlighted this month that you don’t want to miss ! information in your child’s folder. Welcome Our new Assistant Principal Mr.Gray! Todd Gray, Sr. has served as an educator in the Baltimore City Public Schools System for twenty one years. During that time he has taught Social Studies, coached high school basketball, and served as an assistant principal for the past thirteen years. Mr. Gray and his wife have a son who is currently a middle school student in the in Baltimore City Public Schools, Mr. Gray has a true love for children and is dedicated to working with all stakeholders in making sure our children grow into the next leaders of the 21st century. Mr. Gray states "it is an honor to be part of the Waverly family and looks for to working with the students, parents, and community partners."Welcome to the Waverly Family Mr.Gray! . Reminders 1. We are a uniform school and students are expected to wear their uniforms each and every day. 2. Students receive homework every night and need to complete it in order to reinforce what is taught in class. 3. Electronic devices are not allowed in school and the school will not be held liable for loss of the items. 4. Please ensure that your child is on time for school and that they attend daily. Home visits will be made for students with over 5 absences. Page 1 Audiences Arts For Learning for G.A.L Students • Friday, February 13th: 4th-6th Assembly: Get Schooled w/ History Day Competition @ 5pm Community Announcements ∙ PTO Updates Here is how it works – students ask family and friends to sponsor their reading and fill out the pledge sheet. Between February 8th and 21st, the reading students do outside of regular school hours counts toward the read-a-thon. Students can gather pledges anytime during the month of February, but can only count the reading done between the 8th and the 21st. All pledge sheets and monies are due on March 2nd. If each student gets $15 in pledges, we can raise $9,750! All money goes toward field trips and other hands on experiences for our students. The elementary and middle school student with the highest minutes and the elementary and middle school student with the highest amount of pledges will all win a KINDLE FIRE! Look for more Sale for Field Trips! •Monday, February 2nd-6th: Young • Monday, February 16th: Presidents’ th In This Issue: Upcoming Events ∙ K-8 Announcements ∙ Participate in the Read-A-Thon – Win a KINDLE FIRE! • Fridays Afterschool: Pre-K Bake • Friday, February 13th: National Top: Kinder students learn with JHU’s Food as Medicine Program Dear Waverly Families, • February: Read-A-Thon Begins! Mr.Root Your principal , Amanda P. Rice Message from the PTO Important Dates: Day Holiday ( School Closed) • Tuesday, February 17th: Professional Development Day ( School Closed) • Thursday, February 19th: Coffee w/ the Principal @ 9am • Friday, February 20th: Speaker Series for G.A.L Students: Books Across Africa • Friday, February 20th: All School Science Fair, time: TBD • Wednesday, February 25th: PTO Meeting & Family Math Night @ 5:30PM • Thursday, February 26th: Open House • Friday, February 27th: Black History Month Assembly • Friday, February 27th: Middle School Honor’s Society Induction Ceremony @ 2pm Principal Amanda P. Rice • Add a highlight from your Assistant family’s Principallife Jonathan D. Fried Waverly Elementary & Middle School ● Volume 1, Issue 2 ● 3400 Ellerslie Avenue ● (410) 396-6394 You have the right to review your child’s teacher’s certification by requesting this information from the administration. Upcoming Family & Parent Events FAMILY MATH NIGHT APRIL FASHION SHOW Family Math Night will be Wednesday, February 25th @ 5:30pm. Teachers will host a variety of fun games for parents and students to enjoy. Dinner will be provided! Our students are busy preparing for April’s fashion show on Saturday, April 18th! Students interested in modeling or performing and parents interested in volunteering please contact Joyce Carter at (410)467-0658 ZUMBA CLASSES Gifted & Talented Program students meet Deputy Mayor Dawn Kirstaetter & State Legislators Get healthy and get your groove on at Zumba classes for parents, Fridays from 6:30 p.m-7:30pm. Drop-in classes are $5.00. COFFEE WITH THE PRINCIPAL Have questions about your student or Waverly School? Want to meet & chat with school administration & other parents? Join us for Coffee with the Principal on February 19th @ 9am THE WIZ! A WAVERLY SCHOOL PLAY Practice for The Wiz is every Tuesday & Thursday in the cafeteria. The play will CHIPOTLE NIGHT Stay Tuned for updates on Chipotle Night! showcase May 14th, 15th & 16th HOT SKATES ROLLER SKATING FUNDRAISER 16thfor Gifted & Talented Program students explore career options at BizTown TEACHER HIGHLIGHT: Join us Monday, March tons of fun while supporting Waverly School. Cost is $10 per person. Olaf from Frozen will be there! BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATION Show your support at our Black History Month Assembly where our students will showcase the accomplishments of African Americans following the theme“Celebrate D.I.V.E.R.S.I.T.Y.!” Date & Time TBA Ms.McIntyre! SCHOOL SURVEY FOR PARENTS Support Waverly School and our commitment to providing the best instruction and opportunities! Surveys have gone home in students’ folders and must be turned into teachers. Additional surveys can also be completed in the Community School Office in Rm.106. You may also complete them online: www.k12insight.com/SchoolSu rveyParent PARCC TESTING BEGINS THURSDAY MARCH 5TH! Help your student practice and prepare @ http://parcc.pearson.com/practice-tests/ Ms. McIntyre is an outstanding teacher of math for our middle school students. She utilizes the districts’ AGILE mind math program to ensure that her students are able to grasp basic concepts in preparation for higher math courses such as Algebra 1, which is offered here at Waverly. Ms. McIntyre has coach classes after school and doesn’t stop until her kids master a skill. She’s devoted to her students’ academic success. Ms. McIntyre also works with teachers on staff to reach success as their BTU representative. Page 2 Waverly Elementary & Middle School ● Volume 1, Issue 2 ● 3400 Ellerslie Avenue ● (410) 396-6394 You have the right to review your child’s teacher’s certification by requesting this information from the administration. Early Learning (Pre K-1st) Elementary (2nd-5th) BIZ Town RAISING A READER (Right Photo) After a few weeks of in-classroom coursework, our 4th & 6th grade students spent a day at the Junior Achievement facility to experience what a typical day in the life of an adult may be like. The fun, immersive atmosphere inspired Ms.Abrahams & Ms.Murphy will be hosting the Raising a Reader orientation for the parents of early learners on Monday, February 9th from 4:00-4:30pm in the library. Learn tips and tricks of how to encourage your child to read! teamwork, critical thinking, and decision-making skills for each student. Top Photo: Our bright Pre-K learners enjoying pajama day organized but the early learning teachers. Pre-K Bake Sale for Field Trips! Our pre-k teachers & families will have yummy deserts for sale in support field trips for our early learners! Stop by every Friday after school starting February 6th from 3-4pm in the main lobby to purchase a treat! Johns Hopkins University ‘Food as Medicine’ Program (Left & Bottom Photos) Our third and first graders learned the importance of healthy foods with Johns Hopkins University students. Middle School (6th-8th) NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY INDUCTION CEREMONY Come celebrate our middle school scholars who will be inducted into prestigious National Honor’s Society. The event will take place on February 27th at 2pm in the cafeteria. See Ms.Parfitt for more details. ATTENTION STUDENTS AND PARENTS! National History Day projects are due FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6th! Be sure to support our middle school team at the National History Day Competition Friday, February 13th, @ 5pm! Know a neighbor interested in enrolling their child/ children in Waverly School? Invite them to our Winter Open House! Thursday, February 26th, 2015! From 9am-10pm @ Waverly School Page 3 Top: 6th grades students, Ms.Florez & Ms.Bowman with BCPS CEO Dr.Thorton . Senate Budget and Tax Committee's Annual Briefing in Annapolis Waverly’s Gifted & Talented Program 6th graders proudly represented our school at the Senate Budget and Tax Committee Annual briefing in Annapolis. Students spoke with legislators, representatives from the mayor’s office and BCPS CEO Dr. Thorton on ensuring fair funding for Baltimore schools. Waverly Elementary & Middle School ● Volume 1, Issue 2 ● 3400 Ellerslie Avenue ● (410) 396-6394 You have the right to review your child’s teacher’s certification by requesting this information from the administration. Community Announcements Waverly is a Community School Waverly School partners with the Greater Homewood Community Corporation to integrate academics, health and social services, youth extracurricular enrichment, and community engagement for improved student learning, stronger families, and healthier communities. For more information please visit the Community School Site Coordinator Teresa DeBerry in Room 106, call (443)801-3951, or email [email protected]. Thank you for your support at the Baltimore Education Coalition’s (BEC) Legislative Preview! NATIONAL HISTORY DAY The Waverly Middle School will be having its 1 st Annual National History Day Projects for all middle schools students. This years’ theme is “Leadership and Legacy". Left: Waverly School families represented our strong tradition of community involvement at the BEC Legislative Preview We would like to invite the greater Waverly community to take part in this event by coming out to support our students and learn from their hard work! This year’s event will be Friday, February 13th from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm We are also asking for volunteers from the community to serve as judges to not only help us establish which projects deserve top marks but also to provide meaningful feedback to our students as they develop as researchers and scholars. COMMUNITY & PARENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Help students & teachers in classrooms Write tardy passes Help in the library or cafeteria. Help organize uniform donations Help calendar events Volunteer to set up for Math Night Help make a difference in the school, visit Room 106 for more information call the Community Site Coordinator at 443-801-351. FOOD PANTRY DATES (The food pantry is open to Waverly School families and community. Dates are subject to change. Please see Ms.Watson for details.) Wednesday, February 11th Thursday, February 26th Thursday, March 19th Thursday, April 16th Tuesday, April 28th Wednesday, May 6th The BEC would like to thank the over 350 participants who stood up to budget cuts to Baltimore School at the Legislative Preview hosted by Waverly School. As many of you have seen, the proposed state budget for the next fiscal year includes a severe cut of $35 million to the Baltimore City Public Schools funding. The estimated impact of the budget cuts could include the loss of 2 or more teachers per school which would ultimately lead to even larger class sizes. GHCC is leading an Annapolis Action Night February 9th. This will be an opportunity for teachers, families and community members to meet with legislators and express our concerns. Join us and recruit 2-3 others, adults & students alike! Logistics: TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED! Meet @ Cathedral of the Incarnation at 5:00 pm sharp Monday Feb 9. We will provide everyone with dinner, BEC t-shirts and stickers and an informative briefing on the drive down to Annapolis. Arriving in Annapolis, we will join part of the 43rd District Night that is organized by our elected officials – Senator Conway and Delegates McIntosh, Anderson and Washington and Senate President Miller. We will return to Baltimore by 9:30pm RESERVE YOUR SEAT BY EMAIL @ [email protected] OR VISIT ROOM 106 TO SIGN UP Tuesday, May 19th UNIFORM DONATIONS NEEDED! We are collecting new and slightly used uniforms for our elementary & middle school students. Please turn in all donations to room 106. Thank you! Page 4 Waverly Elementary & Middle School ● Volume 1, Issue 2 ● 3400 Ellerslie Avenue ● (410) 396-6394