NMS STEM PLC
February 14, 2018
Norms
*Start and end on time
Collaboration: All parties have meaningful participation and contribution
Purpose: Continuously examine and investigate PBL and STEM best practice and instructional strategies
Questions/Concerns regarding the STEM program, students or teachers should be brought up during PLC time for discussion and resolution
Agenda
1. Ms. Wilson - Collaborative Study Groups
2. Feb 21 Team Planning Day Info
- The day begins at 8:00 am at LyondellBasell.
- The address is below. You will see an office building when you first pull into the drive - park there.
- Professional dress
- Breakfast and lunch provided
- We will work with LyondellBasell in the morning and have lunch with them. After lunch, we will report to Ney Room 262 and we will finish at 4:00 pm. The focus of this afternoon will be PBL planning for 4th 9 weeks. Please bring any materials that will assist with that. I will get us chromebooks but you may also bring a device if you would like.
- Your campuses have been contacted to arrange for subs. Please confirm your sub with your secretary.
3. STEM Math Algebra Readiness Assessment
4. Upcoming Event: Alief ISD STEM Conference for students. Saturday, April 14th. We will take a group of students and teachers. More info to come soon.
5. Engineer's Week - February 18 - 24. Possible Resources:
- https://www.engineergirl.org/
- http://www.discovere.org/discover-engineering/engineering-careers
- http://www.egfi-k12.org/index_noflash.php
- https://www.sciencebuddies.org/blog/great-ideas-for-engineers-week
6. 1st Period STEM Conference
LyondellBasell Channelview Facility
Wednesday, Feb 21, 2018, 08:00 AM
2502 Sheldon Road, Channelview, TX, USA
Important Info
STEMtastic Days
- February 15th - STEMtastic Activities
- February 28th - Lee College Mobile Go Bus
- March 7th - STEMtastic Activities
- March 22nd - STEMtastic Activities
- Request for this information to be shared in campus parent newsletters
- Confirm Mobile Go bus location and times with Mr. O'Keeffe (dismissal). Additional activities planned so students can access the bus in groups.
Upcoming PLC Facilitators
Feb 28th: Ms. Philip - PBL Rubric Design and/or Escape Rooms
March 7th: Ms. Farrell - Writing in the Disciplines & Review Games
March 21st: Ms. Vital - Persuasive Writing & Article facilitation
April 4th: Ms. Walton - Formative assessment and feedback strategies
April 18th: Mr. O'Keeffe - Classcraft
April 25th: Ms. Clark or Ms. Zalesnik - Tech tools
Upcoming Events
STEM Team Planning Day - Feb 21st
Engineering Week - February 18th - 24th
Engineering Week Guest Speakers & Activities - February 21st in Ms. Wilson's Lab. Advertise to students. STEM teachers may attend if they choose. Event is supervised by Ms. Zalesnik, Ms. Clark, Ms. Wilson, and Mr. O'Keeffe (schedule permitting).
San Jacinto Mind Trekkers Family Night - March 9th
Alief ISD STEM Conference for Students - April 14th
STEM Academy Common Language and Practice
"Greatness STEMS From Here"
Annette Clark, M. Ed
Email: annetteclark@sheldonisd.com
Phone: 281-727-1330
Twitter: @EdTechClark