Weekly Warrior Bulletin
April 29, 2016
Adult Swim
Thanks for your cooperation!
Great Art!
Be sure to go see Kristen Green's students' art show at the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts. The opening reception is Sunday, May 8th 2-4. The show runs until Monday May 23.
Are you social?
Thank you!
PROFESSIONAL LEARNING OPPS
LAST CALL!!! SUMMER WORKSHOPS
CLOSING TODAY!!!
Here is the link to register. According to negotiated agreement, teachers will complete registration from April 15th – April 30th. Teachers will be notified between May 1st -15th by the instructors of registration acceptance. Available funds will determine the amount of teachers accepted and those teachers who are not accepted will be placed on a waiting list. Workshop pay will be earned for all workshops (up to 8 hours per day). Late registrations may not be honored.
Be aware that leading educator guru Jay McTighe is offering a summer workshop on Wednesday, June 29, in the auditorium at CES for high school teachers 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm. This is a great opportunity for any teacher who has not personally heard Jay speak about Understanding by Design.
IPAD Modules
Visit the iPad Modules and click on the iBook or practice test to watch the videos, take the practice tests, and complete the scored test. This can only be accessed with a device that supports the iOS platform (iPhone, iPad, or MacBook Air). The videos and scored test can be completed on any device, but again is not optimal. You will receive an email after each test indicating your score and a certificate of completion when all tests are complete to submit for your MSDE credit.
MSDE Course News
MSDE courses will be sent to all teachers on May 1st. Teachers will be able to register for these courses from May 1st – May 15th and these courses will be offered at specific times in the summer. Teachers who need the reading courses or special education courses are HIGHLY encouraged to take advantage of these free online courses. Our reading courses and special education courses are only offered at specific times throughout the year and teachers should not miss out on these valuable opportunities. Pay is not available for MSDE courses.
WCPS Professional Development
How to Request an iPad App
Don't forget to "UPDATE" your classes regularly in Synergy in Gradebook Setup!
Save the Date
April 28-30 7:30pm and Sat. April 30 2:00pm ~ GODSPELL ~ BHS Auditorium $5 tickets
May 2-6: Teacher Appreciation Week
Tue May 3: Collaborative CFIP is optional this week - Come get help or just come to talk about all things Tech - Google Classroom, Google Drive, iPads, Macbooks-to-come, apps, whatever tech - Beth will be in the PLC with candy during regular CFIP times :)
Fri, May 6: No WB; Prom Promise Assembly - Schedule- 1: 8:45 – 9:31; 2: 9:35 – 10:20; 3: 10:24 – 11:09; 5: 11:14 – 11:59; 4: 12:03 – 1:37 (Lunch 1: 12:03 – 12:33; Lunch 2: 12:35 – 1:05; Lunch 3: 1:07 – 1:37) 6: 1:41 – 2:26 (stay with class); Assembly (in gym): 2:26 – 3:30
May 7: 7-10pm Prom at Williamsport Barn
KUDOS!
KUDOS to all staff for helping PARCC and PARCC make-ups run smoothly!!
Kudos to Ashley Wisner and the We the People Team for representing BHS in a classy manner at Nationals and performing well!
Thanks goes out to all of those that covered for your colleagues on the days that the substitutes were in short supply. YOU ARE AWESOME!
Kudos to Mrs. Moore for running around finding subs for me when I became unexpectedly sick. You rock!!
Kudos to Bobbie for all her work with testing - you are incredible!
Kudos to Mrs. Stitely for taking such wonderful care of me when I wasn't feeling well!!
Thank you to Beth, Justin and John for helping with Trig Star.
Kudos to Randy Artz for the amazing job restoring the library carpet following an unfortunate cake mess.
Thank you, Lauren Clingan, for covering my class on short notice!
Kudos to Beth Downin for comforting a teacher after a stressful parent conference. Thanks Beth. You're great support for us all.
Thanks to Beth Downin for dealing with my existential angst!
Thanks to Cindy Ours for being a great leader of our department.
Kudos to Ben, Randy, George and Lem for covering when 3 people short and no subs last weekend.
"Kelly is awesome" for going above and beyond for testing!
Thanks to Tracy Salka for being thoughtful and truly caring (about both ducks and students!).