Families,
Wow, we are already into November! Below are some updates:
Unicorn Trot:
due to Unicorn Trot was a HUGE success. Here is the sliming event (Mr. Shillings and Mrs. Judge-Lenkeit)exceeding our school goal -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3VTVXhEmVok. Be on the lookout for more information from PTA about photos from the event.
Specialist Newsletter - Specialist news will now be a monthly update. We hope this supports you in both gaining information and reducing the amount of items you have to read. Please let us know if you have comments or suggestions. --- November Specialist Newsletter
Magnet Updates:
Parents of incoming Kindergarten students for the 2022-2023 school year:
Base families: You will complete the registration online (selecting Underwood as your base school) and then Mrs. Collins will contact you with the final steps in the process.
Magnet families: You will need to complete the registration online (selecting your base school). Contact the Data Manager at your base school to obtain your child's Powerschool ID number. Then you will complete the online Magnet Registration and list Underwood as your #1 choice (there will be an opportunity in the application to link the siblings). The Magnet Application window closes on January 27th.
5th Grade Parents: Your child will be assigned to attend their base Middle School next year. In order for them to continue in the Magnet Pathway, you will need to apply to a Magnet Middle School. You will need your child's Powerschool ID number and then complete the online Magnet Registration by January 27th. You will only be able to select Magnet Middle Schools that are available based on your address.
We highly encourage 5th Grade Parents to attend the Virtual Magnet Fair on Saturday, November 6th from 9am-12pm. Register here to attend the fair to learn more about Magnet Middle Schools.
Ms. Cooper will be hosting an Information Session to helping 5th Grade Parents navigate the Middle School Magnet Registration Process on Wednesday, November 17th at 6:00pm via google meet (meet code: meet.google.com/ben-adkh-ifn).
If you have any questions about the Magnet process, contact Ashley Cooper (acooper4@wcpss.net)
Documenting Behavior in Ecats
Over the past 10 years our school has utilized Conscious Discipline to support and teach students to learn how to regulate their emotions. One way that we can support students that may be struggling in different areas is for staff to document behaviors in a system in Ecats. We collect this data by documenting incidents that occur and review the data monthly to look for trends (time of day, specific area, students in an area or time, etc). Additionally, this is a communication tool for you to be able to reteach and/or reinforce the skill or skills that might need to be addressed. If you receive this documentation are need more information, please reach out to the staff member that documented the incident or Alexandria Judge-Lenkeit (ajudge-lenkeit@wcpss.net).
Join the PTA (no additional requirements needed) and donate today! https://underwood.memberhub.store/[1]
Foundation - considered donating to our Underwood Foundation,- https://underwoodfoundation.org/
Reminders:
November 1st: Quarter 2 Electives Begin
November 2nd: Teacher Workday
November 3rd-5th: Cogat for 3rd grade
November 5th: 5th grade field trip
November 8th-10th: Cogat for 4th grade
November 9th: Report Cards go home (classroom and electives)
November 11th/12th: Holiday/Staff Remote Workday - no school
November 24th-26th: Holiday Break
Wishing you well!
