How We Organize Ourselves
How We Organize Ourselves
November/December 2018
November/December 2018
Knowledgeable | Balanced | Open Minded | Principled | Caring | Inquirer | Communicator | Risk Taker | Reflective
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Important Dates:
Important Dates:
- November 14 2nd Grade Math Unit 3 Post Assessment Window OPENS
- November 14 5th Grade Reading CBA 1 Window OPENS
- November 14 Bring 2-3 Student Science Notebook Entries to PLC
- November 16 5th Grade Reading CBA 1 Window CLOSES
- November 26 3rd Grade Science CBA 2 Window OPENS (or Dec. 17)
- November 26 3rd-5th Grades Math CBA 1 Window OPENS
- November 26 3rd-4th Grades Reading CBA 1 Window OPENS
- November 30 2nd Grade Math Unit 3 Post Assessment Window CLOSES
- November 30 3rd Grade Science CBA 2 Window CLOSES (or Dec. 19)
- November 30 3rd-5th Grades Math CBA 1 Window CLOSES
- November 30 3rd-4th Grades Reading CBA 1 Window CLOSES
- December 17 2nd Grade Optional Math Unit 4 Post Assessment Window OPENS
- December 17 3rd-5th Science CBA 2 Window OPENS
- December 19 3rd-5th Science CBA 2 Window CLOSES
Other Dates:
Other Dates:
- November 12-15 Book Fair Times open: 7:20 AM - 3:30 PM
(Before and after school, students must have a parent/adult with them.)
- November 12 PTO Family Night - Book Fair open from 6:30 - 8:00 PM
- November 19-23 Holiday
- December 24-Jan 4 Holiday
Did you know you can view handouts from conference sessions even if you didn't attend the session?
Find a session and scroll down to the speaker's name. If there are handouts you should see a link with the title of the handout to download under the speaker's name!
PYP Resource and Digital Platform
PYP Resource and Digital Platform
PYP has officially rolled out a new digital platform!
For More Information click here!
Login to MyIB and begin exploring!!
If you are new to MyIB, click new user and create your account.
If you have an account and need help, let Ashley Swindle know!
It is FULL of valuable resources and networking opportunities!
SeeSaw Digital Portfolios
SeeSaw Digital Portfolios
Looking for ideas for a free student driven digital portfolio and simple parent communication? Check out SeeSaw! It is amazingly easy to use! Our very own Nicole Merritt is a SeeSaw ambassador and can help you get started!
- Browse the Activity Library for grade appropriate activities for every subject area
- Organize student work by planner or subject
- Easily differentiate instruction
- See and hear what students know
- Intrinsically motivate students
If you like your students imported into SeeSaw let Amy Bray know!
Online Tools For Teachers
Online Tools For Teachers
- Ambient Sounds and Music with Timers
- Classroom Screen- Random Name Picker, Traffic Light, Timer, Clock, and More!
- Class Hook-Easily find educational video clips from TV shows & movies to use in your lessons!
Type in "Caring" in the Class Hook Search Bar, select elementary as a filter and and this Cars Video Clip will come up as one video. More filters are available.
Spotted on Twitter
Spotted on Twitter
Barbara Bray @bbray27
What does student voice mean? Check out the Spectrum of Voice https://bit.ly/spectrum-voice . Why are people compliant in some situations & not in others? What does the spectrum mean for you and your students? graphics by @sylviaduckworth research from @StudentCntrHub #rethink_learning
Science Critter Delivery Dates
Science Critter Delivery Dates
Kindergarten:
Kindergarten:
Shipment (1/16/19) - Per teacher: 15 snail, 15 pill bugs, 15 red worms
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
• Critter Pick-Up - THURSDAY, APRIL 11th between 9-1pm
Butterflies on Demand
Shipment delivered (3/27/19) - Per teacher: Approximately 5 larva
Checking on date POI states 4/24/19
4th Grade:
4th Grade:
Shipment delivered (12/30/19)
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.
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January 8th-25th, 2019
POI with Language Arts TEKS
POI with Language Arts TEKS
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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