Jane Ball Happenings
Week of January 4-8
Welcome Back!
Thank you all for plant, cards, and food for my family when my mother in law passed away before the break. Your support during this difficult time was so touching.
Welcome back to April Snuffer who is on the road to recovery!
Ellen Wright will still be out through February. Please keep her in your thoughts and Prayers.
How Parents and Teachers Can Work Together For Powerful Learning Outcomes
MindShift readers are often intrigued by new ideas and strategies being tried around the country, but many educators are also parents and know the huge role parents play in education. This year some of our most popular posts have focused on how parents can set their children up for success, as well as when their involvement can hinder important development. As conversations at school and at home continue about the importance of having space to learn from failure, how can parents and educators become a stronger team as they work toward the mutual goal of successful, happy kids?
THE PROBLEM WITH USING KEYWORDS TO SOLVE WORD PROBLEMS
http://www.whatihavelearnedteaching.com/the-problem-with-using-keywords-to-solve-word-problems/
Periscope: Connecting Classrooms to the World
Periscope is a powerful new tool that is inspiring teachers and students to create content together and share their worlds in impactful ways.
Testing Schedules
Benchmarks Jan. 4-14
Students who are labeled Tier 2 and Tier 3 need to have a benchmark. They should be recorded in the google docs by January 14. Students who are tier 1 need to have have their current running record level recorded.Star 360 testing Jan. 19-29
ISTEP Part 1:
Feb. 29-March 11
Reminder:
Please make sure that your data is updated in google docs (this includes star 360, Grades and Benchmark (running records) ). This is helpful for file reviews for RTI. We will be doing file reviews after Star 360 testing.
Remember that if you have any current RTI concerns you should fill out the proper form. If a student is new and you feel they need immediate help please let me know directly.
Professional Development
Jam and Jar updates
What's Happening
Personal PD
Tuesday January 5
Climate
Deb Principals Meeting 9-12
Wednesday January 6
Team Meetings
Thursday January 7
Jane Ball Technology Committee
Friday January 8
Staff Meeting- Library