Computer Science: Action Required
Thank you for the great conversation and feedback at the Principal’s meeting regarding virtual instructional and computer science. To better inform our planning around a K-12 Computer Science progression we are asking that you complete this mach form by February 1st. If you have any questions, please contact Samantha Del Valle.
Nearpod Webinar Series - Content and Curricular Focus - Share with Teachers
Nearpod is providing a series of webinars from January to April designed to address content in our K-12 curriculum. These webinars will highlight content that Nearpod provides in support of relevant curricular topics, engagement strategies, differentiation strategies, and assessment data from Nearpod reports.
Participants can click on the link to register. All teachers with Nearpod access will be sent an email with the webinar offerings. The webinar series will also be recorded so that participants can view when convenient.
Here are January’s webinar recordings:
To access click the link and add the code in the “Enter CODE” space at the top of the page :
- Using Nearpod to Strengthen Argumentative Writing: Join Code – PUZDN
- Using Nearpod to Answer a Persuasive Prompt: Join Code – JHBYI
- Getting Started
The following is February’s webinar schedule:
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02/11/19
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Uncovering Student Thinking in Math: Formative Assessments to Drive Instruction Register:
Join: https://nearpod.zoom.us/j/335987583
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12:15-1:15pm EST
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02/18/19
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Virtual Reality / Phet Simulations in the Math and Science Classrooms Register: Join: https://nearpod.zoom.us/j/853563088
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4:00–5:00pm EST
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02/19/19
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Nearpod 101- Getting Started Register: https://goo.gl/forms/z40bLP6P7jqsPLFA3 Join: https://nearpod.zoom.us/j/223084049
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3:00-4:00pm EST
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Secondary |
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02/23/19
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Nearpod 101 – Getting Started Register:https://register.gotowebinar.com/rt/7416361355913469699
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5:00 -6:00 EST
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2/23/19
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Nearpod Advanced Tips and Tricks Register:https://register.gotowebinar.com/rt/3583988288532922883 |
6:00-7:00EST
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K-12 |
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Eureka Math Module Study Release Dates: Share with teachers
Eureka Math Module Study Release Dates:
Grade 5 Module 5: February 12, 2019
Grade 4 Module 6: February 14, 2019
Grade 1 Module 5: February 15, 2019
ELA February 13th Turn Key (train the trainer) PD: Share with teachers and Coaches
On February 13th, during the morning session of the ELA Coaching meeting, we will provide PD on Scoring and Responding to Student Writing.
The learning goals for this session are:
- Participants will know how to score student writing using rubrics, so they can provide effective feedback to students.
- Participants will be able to calibrate as a PLC around student writing samples to respond accordingly with instruction.
- Participants will be able to utilize various monitoring tools available, so they can target the needs identified through data analysis.
It is intended for a coach and admin, or a coach and one lead teacher to attend this session. If you have two coaches, both may attend. There will be time for participants, as a school team, to plan how they take the learning back to your building to facilitate when it best meets the needs of your school’s PD plan. Please use the ELA and Math Monthly Coaching Meetings Schedule to find the myPGS section # and location for your ELA cohort. Participants will need to register in myPGS. Please contact Courtney Lough if you have any questions.
Starlab Training: Share with teachers
Please click here for Starlab Training information.
AP Meeting Agenda – FYI
Here is the link for Agenda for AP meeting on February 19, 2019.
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| February 2 |
Secondary Science and Engineering Fair
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| Week of February 3 |
FTE Survey 3
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| February 4-15 |
District Walkthroughs
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| February 5 |
Elementary Design Team Meeting
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| February 6 |
Title I Parent Engagement Liaison Meeting
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| February 7 |
Secondary Design Team Meeting
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| February 7 |
Priority School Meeting
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| February 8 |
Progress Reports: Print and Distribute
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Instruction at a Glance
Click each grade level below to access content for ELA, Math, Science, and Social Studies.
Teacher Newsletters
Below are the teacher newsletters for February 2019.
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ELA Title: Advance Phonics: Decoding Multisyllabic Words |
#13859 |
02/12/19 4:45-6:45 PM |
Training Room C Bldg. 3 District Office Complex | 2nd and 3rd grade teachers, ESE teachers, coaches |
Participants will:
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| Science | #13449 |
02/13/19 5:00-7:00 |
CCMHS | Grade 4 &5 teachers | Force & Motion : Science Academy night on Upcoming Unit and Instructional Strategies |
| Training Title | Teachers who Attended | Information/ Training Received | What to Expect in the Classroom | Questions to Ask |
| Writing as Evidence of Learning | Approximately 20 Kindergarten, First, and Second teachers, coaches and administrators. |
Understand the developmental progression a writer
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Students should receive explicit instruction in writing that includes modeling, scaffolds and time to practice. Students should be part of creating and using anchor charts to support them as writers. Students should be receiving feedback based on the content of their writing and the writing standards as well as language standards. |
How are you monitoring student writing for foundational skills application? What opportunities will students have to write for various purposes and audiences? What text will students use to support their writing? |
