How We Organize Ourselves
How We Organize Ourselves
February 2019
February 2019
Knowledgeable | Balanced | Open Minded | Principled | Caring | Inquirer | Communicator | Risk Taker | Reflective
Embedded Files
Important Dates:
Important Dates:
- February 6 -15 2nd Grade Math Unit 5 Window (All Students)
- February 11-15 3-5 Math CBA 2 Window
- February 13 -15 3rd Grade Science CBA 3 Window
- February 13-22 4th Grade Timed Writing Window
Administration Window February 13-15
Scoring Window Closes on February 22
- February 19-22 5th Grade Reading CBA 2 Window
Other Dates:
Other Dates:
- February 4 Leadership Meeting
- February 8 Assembly
- February 11 Faculty Meeting-Writing in Science
- February 15 Friendship Parties
- February 17 National Random Acts of Kindness Day
- February 18 District Staff Development
- February 21 Instructional Rounds 8:00-10:00am
- February 22 5th Grade visits RBMS
- February 22 Assembly
- February 25 Leadership Meeting
- February 26 Tier 3
Visit the All Things PLC Website. An easy way to find most everything you need for your PLC.
DOK 101
DOK 101
With the new Essential Units of Study rolling out over the next few months, you may see references to the DOK or Depth of Knowledge.
With the new Essential Units of Study rolling out over the next few months, you may see references to the DOK or Depth of Knowledge.
Here is a handy resource from another district to help you understand DOK a little better!
Here is a handy resource from another district to help you understand DOK a little better!
Could the Earthrise photograph, 50 years later, become a symbol of remembrance that unites us? Could the image act as a catalyst, enabling us to see our planet as one ecosystem? These questions are explored in this guide and students will be encouraged to think about their own place in the world and what it truly means to be a global citizen.
Spotted on Twitter
Spotted on Twitter
Sarah Smith attended a great day of learning at the Central Texas PYP Roundtable!
Ashley organized and presented at the roundtable along with other PYP coordinators!
View the Roundtable Website for ideas on assessment, approaches to learning, planning, leadership, etc...
Be sure to bookmark the website!
Education Resources from the Global Education Conference Network
Education Resources from the Global Education Conference Network
Check out their continually updated collections of resources for global educators.
Note that some collections are more developed than others and these listings do not necessarily imply endorsement by the Global Education Network.
- Global Education Organizations - This is a directory of 500+ organizations. These organizations are also cross-listed in other collections based on their focus areas.
- School and Teacher Programs - Learn about organizations that work directly with schools and teachers.
- Global Teachers and Schools - Meet teachers and schools that are connecting classrooms to the world.
- Global Teaching Resources - Browse a comprehensive collection of resources that support globalized teaching.
- Primary Grade Projects - Check out globally collaborative projects geared towards younger children.
- Middle and Secondary Grades Projects - Here are projects geared toward older students.
- Travel, Exchange and Study Abroad Programs - This collection includes virtual field trips and exchange opportunities.
- Global Education Books
Sora (OverDrive for Students)
Sora (OverDrive for Students)
Exciting news! Overdrive has a new app just for schools called Sora. Sora makes it easier than ever to browse, download, and read books from our digital library.
Students (and teachers) are able to read or listen to books online through any browser (Such as Chrome/Safari) or through the Sora App.
Login Information for Leander ISD Users
Login Information for Leander ISD Users
To use our Overdrive service, Leander ISD users are required to use their login; see the info below:
Elementary Students:
Username: Last Name (first 8 letters)_ ID# This is to be done with no spaces and an underscore in between
Password: year of birth, month, day EX: 20170112
Secondary Students:
Username: Last Name (first 8 letters)_ ID# This is to be done with no spaces and an underscore in between
Password: Same password used to log in to the school computers
District Employees:
Username & Password: district login
Visit the LISD website for an overview and more information or see Stephanie Beasley in the library!
Science Critter Delivery Dates
Science Critter Delivery Dates
1st Grade:
1st Grade:
Shipment delivered (4/10/19) - Per teacher 30 red worms and 30 pill bugs
2nd Grade:
2nd Grade:
Shipment 1 (3/27/19) - Per teacher: 12 water snails, 1/2 container lumbriculus worms, 6 sprigs of elodea
• Shipment 2 (3/28/19) - Per teacher: 8 fish
• Fish Pick-Up - THURSDAY, APRIL 11th between 9-1pm
Butterflies on Demand
Shipment delivered (3/27/19) - Per teacher: Approximately 5 larva
4th Grade:
4th Grade:
Shipment delivered February 6th
12 crickets per teacher
iStation Help
iStation Help
Subscribe to the iStation Blog for great tips and information!
Follow iStation on Twitter to see how other educators are using iStation!
iStation Setting Goals Training Forms to help create small groups and set goals for students.
Screening Window
May 1st-17th, 2019
How can you reach me?
How can you reach me?
Email: amy.bray@leanderisd.org
Extension: 45560
Room: 2111 (AKA Curriculum Planning Room)
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