Faculty & Staff Information Page
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Welcome to the 2023-24 school year!
Whether you’re new to WNS or you’ve been around the block a few times, this page is intended to be your one-stop-shop for all things WNS faculty and staff might need to know. Feel free to bookmark this page so you can refer to it whenever you need!
Information & Links
Please read through the following resources to help answer questions you may have.
As always, if you have any further HR related questions, or you’re not sure where to find something, please feel free to email Trina at trina.mcdowell@wns-la.org.
2023-24 At A Glance Calendar
This calendar is given to all families at WNS, and is a helpful overview of school dates.
Google Calendars
We run on Google! Learn how to add the calendars that are relevant to you.
Guide to Inclusive Language
A must-read! Learn about why we use the language we do at WNS, and access resources to learn more.
New Faculty/Staff Buddy List
At WNS, we pair you up with a buddy for your first year to help answer questions, check-in with you, and help support you as you get acclimated.
How We Grow, Learn, & Share
Book Lists, Professional Development (PD) Information, Past PD Shares, & More…
Special Events @ WNS
K-8 Curriculum Maps
Ruvna, Fire Drills, Emergency Prep
IT Helpdesk
WNS Style Guide
Use this guide for WNS logos, “official” fonts, color palette, email signature information and more.
WNS Employee Handbook
Requesting Time Off (Staff)
Faculty Observation & Feedback Plan
Finance Forms (Reimbursement/ Check Request)
Work Order & Event Setup
1-5 Tech Integration Documents
6-8 Tech Integration Documents
Campus Visitor Form
For vendors/speakers/other outside visitors to campus who are not current WNS parent/caregivers.
Field Trip Checklist
Use this list for planning, gaining approval and executing a field trip.
Faculty/Staff Giving Form
WNS Favorite Things!
Looking to treat a coworker to a coffee? Or perhaps give them a little something to make their day, or say thank you? Here’s a list of what they love! Feel free to add yours too!
WNS also has a small spirit gear service! Due to item sourcing, there are two different sites to purchase items:
These stores are fully online and managed through the website vendors.
WNS employees can purchase the Apparel & Accessories merchandise (through Threadless) at base cost with the following code:
FAM73734a1
DEIJ Celebration Pages
When we have special DEIJ months to recognize, we often create a landing page to share with families where they can find a list of special events taking place, and resources for both adults and children.
