Wildcats Roar & Titans Soar
May 4 B,C,D,E,F
"Students don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care."
John Maxwell
HAPPY STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK!
I would like to extend my heartfelt appreciation for all the work that you have done and continue to do. This year more than ever your profession has been truly tested by Covid-19 and virtual learning. You have entered uncharted waters with an immense amount of enthusiasm and grit. Remarkably, you have shown that not even a pandemic can stop you from doing what is best for our students. Your passion for education continues to shine through and for that we are all grateful! I am incredibly proud to be the principal of two amazing staffs. The best way I can honor and celebrate you this week is to give you the gift of time. I hope you enjoy.
Mindful Monday-In lieu of a staff meeting take this time to unwind and do something special for yourself.
Midweek Coffee Break- On Wednesday, you are excused from one office hour session. Disconnect and take a coffee break.
Flipgrid Friday- A special surprise will be shared with you from the TJ Titans and Wd Wildcats.
Technology Support
Virtual PD schedule for week of 5/4:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-J_NneaeiRVCRmcK7Ruyic6bSv7DS5jqx6rXF-XPHSA/edit?usp=sharing
MSD's Guiding Principles
Human Relationships are (Still) Central.
Virtual Learning Means Balancing Tech, Low-Tech, and No-Tech.
Learning is Accessible Throughout the Day.
We Will Build on What We Already Know.
We Must Shift Our Learning Priorities. The goal is quality of learning opportunities--prioritizing essential core skills, knowledge and content mastery, and student engagement.
Clarity in Learning Goals and Directions is Paramount.
Timely Feedback, Self-Reflection and Goal-Setting Enable Growth.
Weekly Objectives
Teaching From Home
A temporary hub of information and tools to help teachers during the COVID-19 crisis.
https://teachfromhome.google/intl/en/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=PaidSocial&utm_campaign=2020Q2-NA-US-TfH-1008404-PaidMedia&dclid=CNb4pc3z7egCFdcONwod3ggAFQ
Achieve NJ Reminders
Log into t-eval
click on the "artifacts" tab
click "new artifact/ upload"
click "choose file" -then select your PD hours from a file on your computer- if you have them on your GoogleDrive, you need to download them to your computer
click "add/ upload artifact"
You should see it at the bottom of the list
Evaluations- Please be sure you have acknowledged the evaluations you received on T-eval.
Free Resources for Teachers
Teacher's College Reading & Writing Project Virtual Resources
https://readingandwritingproject.org/virtuallearning
https://www.heinemann.com/jenniferserravallo/resources/#RSB
TOOLBOX K-8 Reading, Math and Writing Pilot Code and Login Instructions:
(good through June 2020)
1. Visit Teacher-Toolbox.com.
2. Follow the steps to log in or create an account.
3. Click the activation link in your email.
Log in and enter this pilot code: TbxPilot2020
Quill has expanded resources and they may be great for teachers to use
to build skills as we are moving forward.
https://www.quill.org/activities/section/12
Self guided video introducing Flipgrid. Resources available in Spanish
https://blog.flipgrid.com/flipgridpd
Virtual Field Trips
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SvIdgTx9djKO6SjyvPDsoGlkgE3iExmi3qh2KRRku_w/mobilebasicThis is a great website with tools and resources to supplement lessons. This is a running list of Education Companies offering free subscriptions due to school closings.
Practicing Self Care Is Like Putting Salt On Food.. It Enhances The Flavor of Your Life."
Virtual Stress Relief https://www.calm.com/blog/take-a-deep-breath
Soothing mediations, sleep stories, and calming music.
(Bonus: Kleenex has partnered with Calm to offer three months of free access to the app’s premium service.)