Wednesday, July 18, 2018

Here are a few details as we gear up for our back to school.

Winfield Middle School Back to School Memo 2018-19
IMPORTANT DATES & DETAILS
After the July board meeting, we have all our staff hired and ready to go.  
Our new bell schedule, including start and stop times, is ready.
Times are typically bumped up 30 minutes.
Student schedules are progressing.
Mentors and new teachers are connecting.
Floors are being waxed and ready.
Classroom blinds are delivered.
PD plans developed.
Lots of boxes, packages, and deliveries.  


CURRICULUM DAYS
August 1, 2 and/or 3.  
You and your content or grade teams may come up for up to 2 paid days of
PD/Planning, collaboration or committee work.  
There will be a sign-up sheet to log those PD hours for reimbursement.


Blinds are delivered and awaiting installation.


GET INTO ROOMS:
The school will be open and we expect rooms will be ready to
assemble if you wish any day after Aug 1.


NEW TEACHERS and MENTEES - Buddies are optional.
August 8 & 9 New teachers meet at the Middle School Cafe for breakfast by 7:50 to begin two days of district training.
Lunch will also be provided.


Again this year, the new teachers and mentors will meet in the
Middle School Cafeteria on Wednesday, August 8.


MIDDLE SCHOOL WELCOMES  
Class of 2025 (6th grade) and New Students to the District on
Thursday, August 9, 2018, 5:00-6:30 pm   
(Staff shirt sizes are needed- Be sure you complete the google form)


ALL STAFF MEETINGS
August 10, 13 & 14.  Start Friday morning at the high school for district-wide pictures,
welcome, and breakfast.  Additional details are on this link.
Of course, there will be other copies of this later but we wanted folks to have it.


BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT - Monday Night August 13, 2018
5:00 - 6:30 pm Meet Your Bus Driver/Transportation Questions - Primary Cafeteria
5:30 - 7:00 pm - Intermediate & Middle School
5:00 - 6:30 pm - Primary (Pre-K, K, 1st & 2nd) & High School


FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL for STUDENTS:  Wednesday, August 15


NEW START TIMES  typically 30 minutes earlier for the Middle and High School  
           Typical Student Day 7:20 - 2:22
Early Day 7:20-12:07
Contracted Day 6:50 - 2:52