Friday, November 21, 2008

Nov 24 to Nov 28

Take A Breath
I can't say it enough - you are an amazing group of teachers, leaders, and people. We are coming up on some of the most stressful times of the year for kids and families - home families and school families. Give yourself a break and grant each other some grace. Believe the best in all things and that everyone's intentions are good. Take a breath - enjoy this short week and the upcoming day of thankfulness.

Report Cards

The due dates have been extended - thanks to ITC!

Nov 26 - report cards due to Admin

Dec 3 - final print for report cards

Dec 4 - report cards go home


CPS Referrals/Calls
Reminder - we are required by law to make CPS calls within 48 hours of reasonable suspicion. As a matter of protocol, if a call needs to be made during school hours, please have Mike, Susan or Rebecca present during your call to witness the report.

Upcoming Prof Dev
Several events are on the horizon - mark your calendars for these great opportunities provided by your colleagues:


Smart Science for Hunt - clock hours will be available
Thanks Aaron and Carrie for setting up this support to staff

Dec 11 3:30-5:30
Feb 19 3:30-5:30

Summary: In conjunction with the Instructional Technology Facilitators, the Elementary Science Coaches will present a 4-hour professional development opportunity that focuses on strategies for using technology to support the teaching of the STC kits at each grade level.

Reading Interventions - checking on clock hours
Thanks to Nancy and Jodi for setting up Reading Intervention Training Sessions

Dec 2nd 3:30-4:30 Making Meaning
Dec 9th 3:30-4:30 SOAR to Success
Dec 16th 3:30-4:30 Six-minute Solution

Summary: Each one hour session will feature a video presentation, showing of materials, implementation, and a discussion of the appropriate student population to serve.

Introduction to Math Standards
This is one of the district required professional development requirements. Wildwood teachers will be joining our staff.

Dec 3 1:30 - 3:15 at Hunt

Learning Targets Target Learning
Guess what happens when we tell kids what they are learning? Oh...you are good...you didn't even have to think about it! They learn! Keep tellin' 'em!

Thankful
You're making a difference every day with kids - be thankful, be hopeful, and be proud!

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