Friday, February 13, 2015

2/13/15

THINK WIN-WIN


PUT FIRST THINGS FIRST 

Week of February 16-Holiday!!  Yeah!
2/23- March Board Updates and Topics due!
2/23- Leadership (Bring $25.00 check for ACSA dues)
2/24- TK/Kinder Math PD & Kinder Task Force Follow Up meeting
2/25- 1st Grade Math PD
2/25- ACSA Social @ WineSteals
2/26- 2nd Grade Math PD
2/26- USD Spotlight on Education Speaker Symposium-Kevin Honeycutt -I have one ticket left if anyone is interested in attending.  4:00-7:00 pm
2/27- STEM Scope Staff Development @ DO

SYNERGIZE 

*Thank you to everyone for taking the time to attend the STREAM Envision Team meeting!  I think the day was exciting, productive and inspiring!  I can't wait to see the plans that our schools design!
*Speaking of the fun day at the Thinkabit Lab-Kudos to Stephanie for helping to facilitate the day and the meeting place!
*Good Luck to our Summer Program Principals as they begin selecting teachers, interviewing for Secretaries, Computer Instructors and Instructional aides!  Fun times!
*Congratulations to Becky and Matt!  They both did an exceptional job Spotlighting their school at the Board Meeting!  Such incredible programs that we are able to offer students!
*Fun times for Lisa Ryder as she works with her staff to integrate STREAM into the Preschool and her after school programs!  Love the connections with a District Focus Area and district principals and teachers! 
*Kudos to Angie for working so closely with the Apple Trainer to develop the two days of PD for our teachers.  Both days were unique and tailored to the needs of the group!

BEGIN WITH THE END IN MIND

Blogs/Articles/Videos for Instructional Leaders

SEEK FIRST TO UNDERSTAND

Blogs/Articles/Videos for Teachers
100 Books that Every Teacher Should Read-Check on the first book in Section 9!

BE PROACTIVE

Terrific Twitter Tweets

"Clicking on "Recent" in Google Drive is so helpful!" @AliceKeeler

"We need administrators who are digital leaders; we need them to model and be an example for others to follow!" @jcasap 

"Should homework cause a student to fail?  Are we grading compliance or understanding/mastery of a concept?" @justintarte


"This is why it is wrong to average grades!" @jenhegna

"Remember, Future Ready is NOT about technology.  It's about teaching and learning.  We must always lead with learning, NOT with devices! @thomascmurray


Thank You Angie for the great graphic!


SHARPEN THE SAW

Post-it elves leave notes on kids lockers-Hmmmmm...What would your staff do if you were the Post-it Elf and left Stickies on their desk, or in their box??  
"Love watching you interact with students!" The Post-It Elf

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