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SPS Applause: Springfield science educators receive award
Science educators in the Springfield District recently received an award for their collaboration to implement the Next Generation Science Standards, or NGSS, at the high school level.
The team of educators recognized for their work includes six to eight biology teachers throughout the district who have spent the last several months working to implement the new science standards, adopted by the state of Oregon in 2014. The team was recognized at the 58th annual Oregon Science Teachers Association conference held at Lane Community College in mid-October.
Dara Brennan, the science TOSA for the Springfield District also received an award for her work as the board president of the Oregon Science Teachers Association conference. Brennan has been president for the last three years and worked to organize the last statewide OSTA conference od 270 science teachers.
To learn more about both awards and the amazing work done by Springfield staff, visit: bit.ly/2PuW9wq
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Professional development funds available for classified staff
For more information about how to apply for funding for professional development, and to find the application, visit the staff intranet page at bit.ly/2Pqp0St.
PERS presentation
PERS presentation - Whether you’re just beginning your career or you’re nearing retirement, there is a great educational opportunity coming to the district in November. To learn more and reserve your spot, visit bit.ly/2ooahfA.
Dads, other family members visit Thurston Elementary for WatchDOGS event
Last month was the first WatchDOGS event of the school year at Thurston Elementary School. Dodgeballs of every color were flying through the air, accompanied by a symphony of squeals and giggles as students and parents (mostly dads) gathered in the gym.
The event celebrates students’ positive behavior by inviting dads, father figures and other family members and friends to come and play games and run around in the gym with students a few times a year.
Read the whole story here: bit.ly/TELWatchDOGS
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