Tuesday, April 14, 2020

April 13th Weekly Blog (Tuesday - COVID-19 Edition)

Weekly Video Update - This week I talk about the feedback loop, virtual PD nuggets, the need to celebrate, and that I don't have any updates on how the school year will progress!

Please click here to access this 2:44 video


Students of the Month (SOM) - Please enjoy the monthly showcase of students who have been recognized as a SOM. We posted our students for March today! Access the link here:





Parent Resource - Below is a one-page parent resource document that was shared via email last week. It may be useful for you in this stay-at-home environment. Here is the link to the official document.






West Virtual Talent Show - In the event we do not come back to school, or if we come back close to the talent show date, Mr. Jonas wants to have a virtual talent show for Waukesha West. I would be great practice if we do come back and students can perform as well. Mr. Jonas asks students to record and send a video of their talent to him directly via email at frjonas@waukesha.k12.wi.us for the purpose of creating a Youtube compilation for the West community to enjoy regardless of what the future entails. Remember that submission, means you consent to be on Youtube. Mr. Jonas is happy to support you with ideas if you are interested, so reach out to him if you prefer. Videos must be submitted by April 30th.


Friday Night Lights?
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If you went by the West stadium this past Friday and saw the lights on, guess what?... you will see the same thing this Friday, April 17th as well from 7:30 P.M.-9:30 P.M.! Why? See the message below from our Classic 8 Conference Athletic/Activities Directors:


With the abrupt end to our winter season and current delay for our spring season, this is to recognize our spring athletes and let our seniors know that we are thinking of them. Our focus is to bring solidarity to our conference/communities and show our appreciation for all of our athletic teams, activities, and seniors. Please take a moment this Friday night to turn on your front porch light and show our student-athletes/community that we are thinking of them. 

#BethelightClassic8




Attendance Procedure Update - During our time of virtual learning, it is still necessary to report absences in order to track illness symptoms as well as to notify teachers which students will not be logging into online learning.  The Safe Arrival system was turned off during virtual learning. While this system is off, please leave a message at 262-970-3916 with your student’s first and last name, grade, the symptoms they are experiencing or any other reason they will not be logging in. Please also indicate the time frame for which your student will be out.

Archived Announcements (Link) Please access this link to find all of the information in our daily announcements from previous weeks.