OLL Elementary School Communication

We have secured a date to aid in the removal of out of date, out of adoption, obsolete and other materials not used or further supported in your schools.  Pick up will occur the week of November 8. 

Please work with you plant manager to complete the “Recycling Request” and to determine the process for removal that best meets the current needs of your school by Thursday, 10-21-21.  

Please feel free to reach out to the Office for Leading and Learning to inquire about any materials in question. To assist with this, below are the links to the approved resources.

Print and Digital Materials Approval Process

Elementary Approved Instructional Resources.xlsx 

Middle School Approved Instructional Resources.xlsx

High School Approved Instructional Resources.xlsx 

Please don’t hesitate to reach out to Mayra Perez-Speare, OLL RMA, with questions.

Phone: 813-794-2017

Email group: mperezsp@pasco.k12.fl.us   

Late Tuesday afternoon, you should have received an email with a unique link to vote for our Principal, Assistant Principal and District Leader of the Year.  Please take a few minutes to cast your vote.  This email was sent through Qualtrics with the sender listed as Vaughnette Chandler.  If you didn’t see this email in your inbox, please check your junk or clutter folder.  Voting will continue through Friday, October 8^th.  **  There were 2 emails that were sent with links due to a technical issue on our part.  The link that was in the first email is no longer valid and you will need to use the link in the 2^nd email. 

The Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) are the nation’s highest honors for teachers of mathematics and science. The PAEMST program is pleased to announce that the 2021–2022 nomination and application cycle for K-6th grade science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and/or computer science teachers is currently open.

The Awards were established by Congress in 1983 and are administered by the National Science Foundation (NSF) on behalf of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. The President may recognize up to 108 exemplary teachers each year. Presidential Awardees receive a certificate signed by the President; a trip to Washington, D.C., to attend a series of recognition events and professional development opportunities; a $10,000 award from NSF; and join a prestigious cadre of more than 5,100 teacher-alumni from across the nation.

Eligibility:

To be eligible for this cycle, teachers must

• be full-time employees of a school or school district,
• teach at the K–6th grade level at least 50% of the day, and
• have at least five years of K–12 teaching experience prior to this school year.
• And should teach science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and/or computer science.

Please consider nominating a talented Pasco teacher using the PAEMST website today. If you are interested in applying yourself, you can begin an application at www.paemst.org. The 2021–2022 nomination deadline is January 7, 2022, and the application deadline is February 6, 2022. Also, please send any nominees’ names to Bobbi Starling so we can recognize these teachers as well.

Should you have any questions about the program or the nomination process, please contact info@paemst.orgor 855-723-6780 or you can reach out to the Sr. Curriculum Specialist in your content area at the district.

Social Media Posts:

Twitter:

• The #PAEMST 2021-2022 cycle is now open! Help recognize the best in STEM education by nominating a Pasco County K-6 th grade teacher today. https://bit.ly/PAEMST2122  
• Nominate a Pasco County K-6 th grade teacher for #PAEMST – the highest honors bestowed by U.S. government for K-12 STEM teachers https://bit.ly/PAEMST2122

Facebook:

• Do you have an outstanding science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and/or computer science teacher in your life? Applications for the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) are now open for the 2021-2022 Award Cycle. Nominate an exceptional Pasco County K-6 th grade STEM teacher for #PAEMST today! https://bit.ly/PAEMST2122   
• Do you know a Pasco County K-6 th grade STEM teacher whose impact goes beyond the classroom? Nominate them for the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (#PAEMST) today! Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity to honor our Nation’s greatest educators! https://bit.ly/PAEMST2122

Thank you all for your hard work and attention to reviewing and updating PMP status for all students with an existing PMP and those new to Pasco in need of an initial determination in the areas of ELA and Math (Kindergarten- ELA only).

Here is a link to a report that you can pull that will show you if you have any students that do not have a PMP designation made in myStudent.  We will want to make sure we make a designation for any student that has enrolled from out of county or attending school for the first time.  Open myStudent, then click on the link: https://pasco.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/Modules.php?force_package=SIS&modname=Reports/DistrictReports.php#!run/9001791

You will want to select Errors only to show all students that do not have a PMP designation made at this time.  Please let Courtney Lough or Jan Anderton know if you have any questions.

Process to become an Approved Assistant Principal Candidate  

Applicants must be approved as candidates with Pasco County Schools to be considered for assistant principal vacancies.   

Internal Candidate Selection Process – Required documentation: 

Next application window will be from Monday, October 4, 2021 to Wednesday, October 13, 2021.

You must apply in Talent Ed.

All required documentation must be submitted in Talent Ed before the job ad closes to be considered during the application window.   

Phase 1:  

• Effective teaching experience (a rating of effective or higher on the two most recent annual performance evaluations).
• Certificate in Educational Leadership 
• Completed application including the following required documentation: 

• • Updated resume to reflect current position and experience  
  • Two recent references, at least one from a current principal or supervisor

• No disciplinary actions for the last 5 years

Phase 2: 

• Participate in virtual simulations, virtual interview and virtual group problem solving during scheduled times 
• Upon completion of phase 2, Assistant Principal eligibility will be determined, and applicants will be notified of their status 

*Applicants may not apply to the eligibility process during consecutive application windows. At least one application window must pass before an applicant can reapply. 

Beginning in October, the Office for Leading and Learning will be hosting 2 PLC Facilitator sessions.  See attached flyer for additional information.