Waverly Newsletter - Baltimore City Public Schools

February 2015
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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
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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 tdeberry@greaterhomewood.org.
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
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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.)
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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.
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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.
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We will return to Baltimore by 9:30pm
RESERVE YOUR SEAT BY EMAIL @
TDEBERRY@GREATERHOMEWOOD.ORG
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!
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