Welcome Back 2014-2015
Corinth Middle School
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Fire Drills, Local Goal, STAR schedule, Supervision Duties and more. Please review link/folder sent by google to be up to date and prepared. I will have some of the handouts you need for September printed for you. These will be distributed at September Faculty Meeting.
District Safety Team Reminders for all of us
- Please wear your ID badge every day using a lanyard or clip.
- Please lock your classroom every time you leave.
These are directives from the districtwide school safety committee and are put in place to protect students and staff in the event of an emergency.
What's a Learning Walk?
On our MS calendar, you will note that some months have "learning walks" noted in the corner. I will use this time to conduct brief unofficial walkthrus. I will collect informal information about what is seen through a checklist system. All of this information will be shared with each teacher and then examined on a building level to identify areas we are excelling in and areas we need to discuss more. The discuss more areas will become short PD items for our faculty meetings. This information will not be used for APPR.
Peer Observations
Have you ever wanted to observe a colleague's class and not had the chance to do so? This year, you will. There is power to be gleaned from observing each other, collaborating with each other and learning new ideas. Think of one teacher you hope to observe this year.
Tearing Down Classroom Walls
- Intended to share peer expertise
- Not about criticism or evaluation
- Walks will be planned in advance
- 20-30 minutes
- Take note of positive you see
- Connect with teacher about what you saw
- Add to evidence binder for points
Links Worth Reading and Watching
The Lorax - Let It Grow (#4)
Eric Sheninger - Digital Leadership
Remind (Remind 101)
Looking for an easier way to keep in touch with parents instead of sending group emails? Check out this app that will send one way text messages/emails to all of your parents for you. It would be perfect for homework and announcement information.