Mentor Minute
by Vicki Boyer
Bel Air Middle School Survives Record Breaking Storm!
Teachers Toolbox
Looking for a way to foster brainstorming and movement in your classroom? Try using an approach found in Total Participation Techniques. In the book, the authors suggest using a "graffiti" approach by using several pieces of chart paper posing a question about a topic on each piece. Divide students into groups and give each group a piece of chart paper with a question (or post them around the room and have each group start at one piece of paper). Have students read the question on the chart paper and brainstorm answers to the question. Ask them to record their ideas on the chart paper in 3-5 minutes. After the group records their ideas, ask them to move to another piece of chart paper and complete the same process. Once each group has returned to their original piece of chart paper, have them read the "graffiti" on the paper and summarize the ideas on a separate piece of chart paper to share with the whole group (Himmele and Himmele, 2011). For this and other instructional strategy ideas look on the mentor page at https://www.edline.net/pages/Bel_Air_Middle_School/Teacher_Mentor, and don't forget to keep checking my Pinterest!
Celebrate Valentine's Day!
Rockfield Manor
Enjoy a romantic candlelight Valentine's Day dinner at Rockfield Manor. The dinner is catered by Pairings Bistro. Call 410-569-5006 for reservations. Call early! Space is limited!
Liberatore's
Try Italian cuisine for a Valentine's Day treat at Liberatore's restaurant. The Valentine's Day weekend special menu is worth checking out! Call 410-838-9100 for more information.
Water's Edge
Celebrate with an early Valentine's Day treat! Enjoy an elegant night of dining, dancing, while benefitting the Heart and Vascular Institute at University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health. For more information on the 9th Annual Red Pump Ball please visit: uchfoundation.org or call 443-643-3469.
February Calendar
February 01: Content Specialists PD
February 02: Faculty Meeting CANCELLED
February 08: Report Card Grades Due
February 09: Report Cards Printed / Edline Update
February 12: Report Cards Distributed
February 15: Schools Closed
February 16: Department Meetings
February 18: Health Fair/Family Fitness
February 19: School Dance
February 22: Performance Matters PD
February 26: Hoops for Heart Assembly / Progress Reports Distributed
Beat the winter blues!
Well we made it through the historically coldest month of the year in Maryland with a record-breaking blizzard! One more month before we start to see real signs of spring! In an effort to keep your spirits high through February, why not try ice skating at the Hutchins Park rink or watch the Mardi Gras parade on February 9! For these and more fun ideas, check out the Visit Harford link, which is located just below!
Contact Info and Resources
Email: vicki.boyer@hcps.org
Website: https://www.edline.net/pages/Bel_Air_Middle_School/Teacher_Mentor
Location: Bel Air Middle School
Phone: 410-638-4140