ECST Mathematics Department
Newsletter
June 12-15, 2023
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ACTIONABLE ITEMs
2023 Summer PD/PLC Palooza
2023 Summer PD/PLC Palooza
ONLY 14 RESPONSES SO FAR!
We are in the process of planning the summer 2023 PD/PLC sessions. This will be the 3rd year of a concentration of PD/PLC opportunities that take place during July. A lot of great ideas have already been shared, but I want to make sure that your requests are included. I also want to gather information about who may be interested in presenting.
Please complete this short form by Tuesday, June 13 at 3:00PM. https://forms.gle/uq3hSHZaJV3iMEc56
PD Log of Hours
PD Log of Hours
Congratulations! Collectively, we accumilated over 350 professional learning hours this year!
Click the link to access the Math department webpage with the inservice PD and PLC hours (including summer) that you completed during the school year. I will be around to sign forms - please try to list the lines I need to sign together.
Order for VNPS
Order for VNPS
REPEAT!!! ONLY 10 RESPONSES SO FAR
To ALL TEAM MEMBERS:
An order for vertical non-permanent surfaces needs to be placed. Please complete the following form: Math Dept-VNPS Product Survey
We will be discussing the NJGPA and SAT data for the class of 2024 over the summer and in September. If you are interested in having a discussion about the NJGPA and SAT data before we leave on June 21st, please email or text me.
REMINDERS & IMPORTANT NOTES
June 20 - GRADUATION
June 21 - LAST DAY FOR TEACHERS
June 26 - August 8 - Remedial & Credit Accrual Summer Programs
July 5 - August 4 - Learning Academies & Summer Enrichment Programs
ECST Math Curricula
ECST Math Curricula
WORTH REPEATING!
A reminder that the ECST Mathematics Curricula for Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2 is aligned to the Illustrative Mathematics Curricula. The daily lessons need to start with the IM lessons. As stated in the past, I have given professional latitude for you to insert other activities where you deem appropriate as you differentiate for the students you teach each year. From visiting classrooms and reviewing lesson plans, I have noticed that vice-versa has been occurring - daily lessons have been starting with other curricula and the IM activities have been sprinkled into the plans sporadically. I am gently reminding you about the order of your lesson planning for the future. As we close out this school year and consider planning for the summer, please let me know if you need a refresher on the components of the IM curricula. I will be happy to set up PD for the summer.
PROFESSIONAL/INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES WORTH SHARING
Some of you may remember Sara VenDerWerf from the "green sheets" idea that we discussed some time ago. This recent article dives into suggestions for support math classes (at ECST we call them academic support classes). It is a long article, but definitely worth your time, in my opinion. She even suggests that you skip to the orange text for a shorter version. Call me or a colleague in the math department if you would like to discuss the suggestion.
What do you want to be when you grow up?
A video message from Brian Fretwell
Free courses from Rise Over Run's Rachael
Teaching Polynomials With Algebra Tiles
Building Fluency With Mental Math
And one that is $45
ECST Assessment Information and Strategies Website
ECST Assessment Information and Strategies Website
Have you visited the ECST Assessment Information and Strategies website lately? New videos will be uploaded soon!
How do I know if you have read the newsletter? Ask 3 math department colleagues... "Did you complete the forms that are highlighted in yellow in the newsletter?"
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