Parsons ES Partyline
Thursday, February 13, 2020
Laura, Sheri and Yolanda
It's National Random Acts of Kindness Week February 16-22
Be sure to challenge your students with the following acts of kindness.
Korean Special & Pride Lab Switching Locations
Brief 4 and Formal Observation 2
For all certified teachers, Brief 4 and Formative Observation #2 will be in February and may stretch into March. This formative is unannounced. If you have any items you would like to place in your Performance Journal, please do so!
In Case You Missed It: Microsoft Outlook Email
GMAS Testing Schedule and Promotion Criteria
GMAS Schedule:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1N7Gsb_ItVhjtkOSH0hBQQfObc0XsuNwR/view?usp=sharing
Promotion Criteria:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WNGYtXQWyMZPly8SJd6jfIFntNbDAaWO/view?usp=sharing
Early Release Schedule
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ryPF7chzNeWe4lLYql1HQKk2X-NEenZ26y138Tr8dVY/edit?usp=sharing
Parent Conference
Remember that you will need to greet parents at the front door if they arrive after 4:30 pm or before 7:30 am for a scheduled conference.
A printed Conference Schedule is due to Emily Smith by 10 AM on Monday, February 17th.
Learning and Leave Early Opportunity
Would you like to leave two hours early on our workday, February 17th? The GCPS EL Programs Office recommends as a best practice that all content teachers of English Learners, direct, and monitored, complete the Self-Paced, online English Learners 101 course, updated last year. Participation ensures that each local school is meeting OCR expectations to provide training on proficiency levels and research-based strategies for all teachers of English Learners. It takes about 2 hours to complete and can be done in short sections. Teachers who have completed the original ELs 101 may complete ELs 102 instead. It is a short review that contains the updated information.
Teachers who complete the online Self-Paced course will be able to leave on February 17th at 2:00 so you can spend the rest of your day relaxing or catching up on appointments. If you decide to complete the course, let your grade level administrator know. You must have completed the course before February 17th in order to leave early.
Progress Reports Emailed Week of Early Release
DRAFT Schedule for February 17th Workday
8:30-9:15 Professional Learning Session
9:30 10:15 Professional Learning Session
10:15-4:00 Work in your rooms (Lunch with grade level)*
*You can schedule parent teacher conferences during this time.
Science Opportunity
- K-5 Problem Solving in Science
This professional learning is designed to provide an opportunity for elementary teachers to dive into the K-5 Science AKS through the lens of problem solving and critical thinking. Learning will focus on engaging students in effective science instruction using science phenomena and mini-tasks that incorporate Quality-Plus Teaching Strategies and authentic, real-world problems. Participants will leave each session with the knowledge, skills, and resources needed to engage students in effectively learning elementary Science, while also developing important literacy and mathematical skills.
What: ES Problem Solving in Science
When: February 12, 2020 (4:30PM-6:30PM)
Where: J. Alvin Wilbanks Instructional Support Center; Grayson Room
Interested participants should register in the PD&E using course # 23181.
Mark Your Calendars...Grade Level Switch
OUTLOOK Goes LIVE on March 6-Grade Level Planning Switch
Weekly Happenings
Monday, February 17
See Draft Schedule Up Above
Einstein Bagels in the cafeteria at 8:00 am
No Meeting Week!
Tuesday, February 18
No Personal Leave Day ~ Must bring a doctor's note if out sick
No AM Meeting
Yonug Rembrandts ~ 3:30 pm
Spanish Club ~ 3:30 pm
Wednesday, February 19
Early Release ~ 12:50 - See Early Release Lunch Schedule
Staff Lunch by Administration in PLR 10:30-12:30 (Chick Fil A)
Chorus Practice ~ 7:30 am
World Citizens ~ 7:45 am
Thursday, February 20
Early Release ~ 12:50 - See Early Release Lunch Schedule
Staff Lunch by PTA in PLR 10:30-12:30 (Panera)
Chorus Practice ~ 7:30 am
Witzzle Pro ~ 7:40 am
Friday, February 21
Wear Blue for Autism ~ $1
All Pro Dads ~ 7:15 am
Student Council ~ 7:45 am
Local School Council ~ 10:00 am
2/10 Mona Vosough
2/20 Sydney Russell
2/24 Rachel May
2/25 Cassandra Cummings
2/26 Lucia Kim
Kalí douleiá (Great Job in Greek)
~from Mrs. Lewis and the PM car rider crew