MAY 23, 2018 Updates

Post date: May 23, 2018 4:08:26 PM

Good Morning,Just a couple of updates:

  • Summer offering with Dr. Nancy Elwess and colleagues gathering DNA in the remote ADKS using Nanopore Technology . Dates are scheduled for July 30-31st, location TBA For those of you not in attendance you may wish to contact; Cookie, Barbara, Lindsey, Michelle, Kristen, Alison, Scott, or Rich. Who attended a full day workshop with Dr. Elwess in April. The Max enrollment is 12.

Please RSVP via this email if you are interested so we can get an estimated number for the workshop.

  • Final reminder for the Minnowbrook housing request please complete the Google Form:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd7WivtU7ByBznYtYBLy4biPakpqPy87EPE2SYNGfkDd7Zk1A/viewform?usp=sf_link

  • Please do not forget to RSVP for the Summer Conference - complete details are in this months STEM Newsletter.

Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xo3LvxCbiwselUpWtDVKOPvCd39-ATOo/view

  • Also from Josephine:

I shared the May NYSMTP newsletter Tuesday. Two features of note for me:

1. The Annual Conference info is all at one easy to navigate (and engaging) link, and

2. The link to our biannual program survey is now in the newsletter

I will be in touch with everyone soon with details regarding the Annual Retreat.

If anyone is interested in offering an activity during the retreat please contact me. Activities may include but not limited to: Facilitating

  • A hike gathering/exploring... ???
  • Exploration of the waterways in the area
  • Fly fishing/Fly tying ( thank you John )
  • "Build your own Breakout Kit"
  • "A gathering of colleagues to discuss curriculum"
  • Other...

I look forward to seeing everyone in June. My very best to you for a successful end of the school year.

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