VanWeekly
January 16, 2019

In this edition of the VanWeekly...
- We need Vanguard Volunteers for FCS Tech Competition- Jan 26
- Stipend Info
- Support XP Form
- Share your good idea!
- Twitter Chat
- School Lead call
- Webinar
- New Member Corner
- Shining a Spotlight on Success
- Learning Opportunities for Microsoft- Minecraft Education Edition


Vanguard ISTE 2019 Presenters
Vanguardians,
If you had a presentation proposal accepted for ISTE 2019, we want to hear about it!
Please let us know by filling out this form (https://goo.gl/forms/EUgNqnNaDi9FwUWX2) by the end of the week.
Thanks!
Stipend
Don't miss out on earning your stipend. If you did not earn your stipend in December, there is still time. You have until February 1, 2019 to earn your Vanguard stipend. We will not have another disbursement after February, so this is your final chance!
February 1st - Stipend Deadline: Staying the Course Deadline!
Teachers & METIs must earn 50 points by this date to get their stipend in February.
Non-Instructional staff must earn 35 points by this date to get their stipend in February.
End of the Year Expectations
Teachers & METIs must earn 100 points by the end of the year.
Non-Instructional staff must earn 50 points by the end of the year.
Share your Tip, Tool and/or Trick!
Share your Tip, Tool and/or Trick!
If you have a technology, instructional strategy/best practice, or coaching tip, etc. please share!

Interested in hosting, sharing a topic idea, or anything else "Twitter related"? Read below!
We are looking for hosts for our coming Twitter chats! Please let us know if you are interested or know a colleague inside or outside of Fulton County who you believe would make a great host! Have ideas on the perfect topic? Reach out and let me know! Hosts, topics, and all things Twitter can be submitted here: https://goo.gl/forms/V4lclz5SxA0YrR693

New Members- Stipend Info and Modules
Module 1. Information:
The Nearpod Code- FXBKT or use the link https://share.nearpod.com/vsph/szgDrcXcMu
Remember code expires 30 days- due January 25
**Points: New Members with 50 Points by Feb 1 ARE eligible for the stipend!!!



SHOUT OUT to the New Members of Vanguard!!
We are so proud of your effort and engagement with the New Member courses and Vanguard events. Every single new member has completed their first semester requirements!!! This fervor is essential in upholding the legacy of Vanguard, and we are THRILLED to have you as members of the family. Keep up the amazing work!!!
Don't forget to hashtag #FCSVanguard when sharing your awesome work on Twitter!
Nominate someone or submit your own Spotlight Vanguard Member!
Vanleads, do you see any vanguard members at your school doing something awesome? Were they struggling with a tool before and are now using it? BRAG on our Vanguard members. If you see something awesome, please submit about your team member.
Please share your success stories with us! You may see your "Spotlight" in an upcoming Vanweekly!


Learning Opportunities for You and Others at Your School
Minecraft Education Edition Teacher Academy (2 days total)
Friday, March 1 and Saturday March 23 (Fulton location TBD)
Looking to learn more about how you can implement Minecraft with students? Participate in this 2-day training and become part of Fulton's Minecraft Education Edition pilot group.
Interested in attending? Please complete this form.

Vanguard Leadership Team
District Support Hoke Wilcox - Director Instructional Technology @hoke Heather Van Looy - Instructional Technology Program Specialist @HeatherVan Looy Mindy Ramon - IT Training Support Coordinator @fultonitdept | Executive Committee Justin Evans - Lead Coach @jeevans Megan Endicott Associate Lead - Points, Events & Professional Development @endicottspot Chanel Johnson Associate Lead- New Member Support & Communications @DC_stemtastic | South Learning Community & Achievement Zone Giovanna Allison @allisongtechie Christian Padgett @SoonToBeEdD |
District Support
@hoke
Heather Van Looy -
Instructional Technology Program Specialist
@HeatherVan Looy
Mindy Ramon -
IT Training Support Coordinator
@fultonitdept
Executive Committee
@jeevans
Megan Endicott
Associate Lead - Points, Events & Professional Development
@endicottspot
Chanel Johnson
Associate Lead- New Member Support & Communications
@DC_stemtastic
South Learning Community & Achievement Zone
@allisongtechie
Christian Padgett
@SoonToBeEdD
Northeast Learning Community Renee Morris @msmorrisra Tammie St. John @stjohnteach | Northwest Learning Community Jennifer Beard @MsBeardsClass Pam Kelly @pckelly4 Katie Pardee @mkpardee | Central Learning Community |
Northeast Learning Community
@msmorrisra
Tammie St. John
@stjohnteach
Northwest Learning Community
@MsBeardsClass
Pam Kelly
@pckelly4
Katie Pardee
@mkpardee
Central Learning Community

Fulton County Vanguard Team
Vision: Through building colaborative relationships and supporting student focused learning, the Vanguard Team will positively impact student achievement.
Pillars: Transform, Innovate, Mentor, & Support (TIMS)
@FCSvanguard
