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Post date: Apr 17, 2018 1:33:17 PM
Good Tuesday Afternoon,
I am in the process of finalizing plans for the last few events of the school year.I have created a google form to assist in the planning for these events. Please take a few minutes to complete the requested information. - Thank you.
Google Form:
Regional updates:
- Just a reminder that the April meeting scheduled for April 18, 2018 will be time for NC Challenge Teams to work - there will not be a Zoom Cohort Meeting. Teams may opt to meet at your convenience. The scheduled hours will be given to those who meet.
- Biology Workshop is this Saturday with Dr. Nancy Elewiss and Dr. Amy Ryan at Hudson Hall. The following have signed up for the full day event: Michelle Watkins*, Barbara Bibbins*, Lindsey Steblen*, Kristen Ames*, Alison Brown, Scott Carter, Cookie Barker and Jennifer Gero. (* room reserved at the Comfort Inn for Friday, April 20th.)
- Interviews for the next round of Master Teachers is scheduled for Saturday, April 28, 2018. The following people have volunteered to assist with the day: Alison Brown, Sonal Patel-Dame, Jennifer Gero, Matt Fay, Amanda Trombley, and Amy Strack. If you are interested in assisting please let me know. I will be sending a separate email to those listed above with updated details. Thank you for your assistance. I truly appreciate your time.
- The Meeting in May in Watertown. We will have a Friday evening gathering at the Savoy in downtown Watertown with appetizers and a cash beverage bar. Saturday we will provide lunch for the full day. North Country Challenge Teams will present and we will complete the day with the recognition of our departing cohort members. Please complete the Google Form with your attendance and room requests. - A housing list needs to be sent to the hotel this Friday - April 20, 2018.
- The Annual Retreat at Minnowbrook. We will gather on Wednesday afternoon at 1:30pm. and will remain until noon on Friday. Please complete the Google form with your attendance, room requests and meals (we are charged for each person for each meal so please be as accurate as possible) Thank you.
- Math workshop with Jamar Pickreign - June 2, 2018. We are getting ready to postpone as there has been limited attendance interest.
Google Form:
Updates from SUNY Central:
We still have a few folks asking when is info about the Annual Conference going to be emailed? The routine—all info in the monthly newsletter—is new and I’m sure it’ll stick soon. It’s one email a month from the central office.
Calling All Master Teachers: Submit your presentation ideas NOW for NYSMTP’s 2018 Annual Conference!
Convergence: Crossing Disciplinary Boundaries to Meet 21st Century Challenges
SUNY Cortland, August 20-21
We’re pleased to have received proposals from teams from CNY, MV, and WNY. We know that there are a lot of other great ideas brewing out there – we hope to hear from teams across the state this week! Remember, you don’t need to have a fully developed concept or formal proposal – just send us presentation ideas you are considering.
Submit your evolving, preliminary ideas for your team’s 2018 Annual Conference presentation at this link. Deadline midnight, Friday, April 13. Deadline extended.
See the attached pdf at this link for more info about the conference. Don’t wait – get your initial ideas in and we’ll be in touch to support you through the formal proposal stage.
I wish everyone a great week ahead. For those of you getting ready for spring break may you find some time for rest and relaxation. I look forward to seeing you all in May.
Kathy
Kathleen Fessette, Regional Director
NYS Master Teacher Program - North Country Region
Room 546B Sibley Hall
SUNY Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
Phone: 518-578-0064 (office)
Fax: 518-564-5001
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