October 24th, 2016
“Fullness of knowledge always and necessarily means some understanding of the depths of our ignorance, and that is always conducive to both humility and reverence.”
-Robert A. Millikan, 1923 Nobel Prize Physicist
Hello shining star community,
I am sorry this is coming out to you a bit late. This week will be a fairly regular week. Remember that next week is the first Academy day with Edward Olivos and Audrey Lucero. Please skim or read Chapter 4 in anticipation of doing some work on biliteracy at this event.
I am so impressed that our community was able to raise over 8,000 dollars. See you in the morning when I wake up from camping on the roof!
Upcoming Events and announcements:
- Elementary Math Adoption Open House Nov. 1st & 3rd 4:00-6:00 – Next week, on Nov. 1st and 3rd, 4:00-6:00, families, staff, and community members are invited to the Ed Center Auditorium for a self-guided preview (no formal presentation) of curricula & materials of the math curriculm being considered for adoption and to also provide feedback. See the linked Open House Flyer for details and feel free to share this with families.
- 11/01/16, Elementary Principals Meeting, 8:15-11:15, Parr Rm
- 11/01/16 and 11/03/16 Elementary Math Adoption Open House, 4:00 pm-6:00 pm, Ed Center Auditorium (more information under Elementary Other)
- 11/17/16, LEL B@Charlemagne
- 01/12/17, Trauma Informed Practices: 8:15-11:30, Lane ESD
- 01/03/17: PD Day – 5.5 hours of science PD, 2 hours of uninterrupted planning for all elementary teachers
- 04/03/17: – 5.5 hours of science PD for all elementary teachers, 2 hours uninterrupted planning
- 05/05/17: PD/Planning Day – Up to 7.5 hours of PD (flexible). 5.5 hours of math curriculum training for all elementary teachers
Camino Specific:
- PLT Meeting: We will be meeting with Abby Lane to discuss our Dual Immersion Program and how it fits within 4J. This is part of the Immersion Task Force work.
- Mod Squad this Week. Lots of kids to talk about and support in our school. Do not forget to fill out an RFA if you need help. Document what you have tried already on the RFA form.
- Keep working on those goals. I am still missing goal forms from several of you. Do not forget that you need to sign the goal twice.
- No Halloween costumes on October 28 or November 1st. Teachers should choose to dress how they like on the Academy Day, 10/31.
- Peer observations are not far off: Nov. 1,2,3,4. Please send me an email with your preferences on how to structure peer observations this round. Some prefer their own grade while others like to see grades above or below them.
Teaching and Learning Resources:
• TEACH-IN: Equity Professional Development Opportunity for Teachers – This is a one-day TEACH-IN of workshops on Saturday, Nov. 18th, 8:00-4:00, with sessions on classroom instruction focused on equity and social justice in the classroom. Current classroom teachers will share resources, practices, and examples from their everyday work to bring together the best of culturally sustaining instructional theories and everyday classroom teacher practice. Local elementary and secondary teachers and UOTeach alumni will share and showcase equity, inclusion, and social justice related curriculum and project based learning from their experiences. Registration is $25 and includes lunch catered by Yi Shen.PDU Certificates available on site. To Register, please visit the UO College of Education UOTeach Equity & Social Justice Teach-IN Program website.
• How does race influence special education? – Students of color more often are referred for special-education testing when they exhibit emotional or behavioral problems than white students with similar problems, according to a recent study from researchers at New York University’s Steinhardt School. The study found that black and Latino students also were less likely to be labeled as gifted.
• Ready4K Resource for Parents of Children Aged 3, 4 or 5 – We’ll be sending this flyer out with the school newsletter, but Ready4K is a research-based text-messaging program for parents of KG and Pre-K students. Each week, they will receive FUN FACTS and EASY TIPS to boost their child’s learning. I signed up for it for my 4-year old and an giving it a try.
•Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) – Check out the two linked articles regarding how your life as an educator will change under this new law.
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Staff Calendar
Week of October 24
Week of October 31
Have a great week everyone!
Best,
Joel
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