FHSD Elem Math/Sci Curriculum News
Beginning of School Year Newsletter 16-17 (early Aug 2016)
Important Dates to Note
August 8th: 1/2 work day
August 15-25: Math Galileo Assessment window - pre-test for Grades 2-5
August 26: Full PD Day
Pearson Realize - new logins and classes created
Pearson is using a new system to upload teachers and students this year. The FHSD tech department has worked hard to get all teachers and students uploaded, and we should be ready to go. Teachers will login using the same login they use to log into their computer and HowellNET (ex: salorton). Your classes should already be loaded in with current students (students also use their district computer login: first initial last name and last 3 digits of their ID). If this is not the case for you, please let me know ASAP so that I can have our IT department and Pearson work toward a resolution.
THINK CENTRAL (for Science Fusion) Login Information (new K-3 teachers)
All new teachers have been uploaded into the Think Central system for HMH Science Fusion. Please check to see that you are able to login this week so if there are issues we can get them resolved early.
Teacher logins should include FHSD+first initial+last name (mine would be FHSDslorton). Passwords for these new accounts are "FHsd123!".
I don't know how many of you have the students use their logins with this system, but if you do, please let me know and I will get your students uploaded ASAP. This is not a feature we have used much in the past so I didn't do a bulk upload.
If you have any questions or issues, please let me know!
Apply for a Science Teacher Award from Science Teachers of Missouri!
From the STOM Website: We need to celebrate more of our successes so that others can learn new and engaging strategies. To promote that goal, we would like to strongly encourage you to apply or encourage others to apply for one of four STOM Science Teacher Awards. Don't be bashful! We know you do great things! We have even made the process easier and more meaningful. No more begging for letters of rec (your friends will love you!). Instead answer a few questions and provide a piece of evidence you are proud of.
You can apply for one of the following awards.
NEW Elementary Science Award - Less than three years experience
Elementary Science Award - Three or more years of expereince
NEW Secondary Science Award - Less than three years experience
Secondary Science Award - Three or more years of experience
Awards come with a cash prize and recognition/registration at the Fall STOM Conference in Columbia, MO on October 7, 2016.
Apply today! Applications are due August 26.About me
Email: sherri.lorton@fhsdschools.org
Location: 1405 Highway D St. Charles, MO
Phone: 636-851-5328
Twitter: @sherrilorton