Lower Campus' Weekly Update
Aug. 28-Sept. 1, 2017
TKES
It is the time of year to begin looking at beginning the yearly TKES process. This will most likely be discussed at our faculty meeting on Monday. Topics will include TKES orientation, completing a self-assessment, yearly goals and a pre-evaluation conference. These items will need to be completed and signed off on each teacher's TKES platform prior to any observations being entered into TKES. More info to come!
Adding to Your Toolbox
Labor Day
Labor Day is the first holiday Kindergarten teaches about in their S.S. standards. Here is a sample activity for
Maps vs. Globes
While teaching the difference between maps and globes, consider using a Venn Diagram. Identifying similarities and differences is a strategy that requires students to tap into higher levels of thinking.
10 more, 10 less
Can your students manipulate numbers fluently by identifying numbers 10 more, 10 less or 100 more and 100 less? Here's one way to practice.
Staff Birthdays
August 27- Nisy Hardon
September 2- Page Gilliam
September 13- Delana Reeves
September 19- Catherine Perry
September 20- Lisa Goodson
Important Dates to Remember
August 28- Faculty Meeting
Sept. 1- PL Day; no students
Sept. 4- Labor Day- No school
Westside Atlanta Charter School
Email: dana@wacs.us
Website: wacs.us
Location: 1903 Drew Dr, Atlanta, GA, United States
Phone: (404) 228-9678