WMS Morning Memo
Supporting & advocating for all learners ~ 3.17.14
FLASHBACK MOMENTS
7th Grade Assembly
Spirit Week
NUTS & BOLTS
Monday:
- A Day: Advisory
- Last call for Pennies for Patients raffle tickets! If you have any raffle tickets please send them to Lisa or Paulette
- Faculty Mtgn (H-124 & VN-Caf) - Please bring a pen/pencil
- Spring After-School Program Sessions Begin
Tuesday:
- B Day
- Student of the Quarter Celebration (VN-124 @ 9:30)
- Subject Area Mtgn @ 1:51
Wednesday:
- A Day
- TDT @ 1:51
Thursday:
- B Day: Advisory
- CPT @ 1:51
- TLAP PD - VN Rm 212
- Family Crafts and Games Night
Friday:
- A Day
- College Flair Friday
- 6th Grade assembly pd 7 in the gym (Presentation from Harlem SuperStars to showcase the upcoming game against the Woonsocket Rockets)
- Book Club for students 2 pm (any Qs, please email Erica Jacobsen!)
- Woonsocket Rockets take on the Harlem SuperStars at WHS - 6pm
Saturday:
- FREE EdTech UnConference at Central Falls High School (9:00-12:00) - Register Here
Challenge of the Week
Incorporate visuals to engage students:
Research supports that:
1. Visuals clarify the material being taught
2. Visuals make learning more permanent
Typically in 3 days we will remember
10% of all we hear
35% of all we see
65% of all we see and hear at the same time
RELEVANT RESOURCES
Every Language Learner Website
Every Language Learner is a website that has A LOT of depth!
The website was created to support ELLs in the classroom. The strategies incorporate visuals, quick activities, and can be adapted for ALL content areas. Check it out!
Los Alamitos High School Teacher Tweets
Have a great week,
Chris, Liz, & Steve