Cooke's Corner
Eastlake Middle School 1.3.18
We're BACK!
I hope you had a restful and fun break catching up with your friends, family, passions and food! The jeans are definitely telling me that I certainly enjoyed the food aspect! I alway look forward to New Year as it represents new beginnings and opportunities. I look forward to our opening PD together. Enjoy the last few days of the break and here are some important items to ponder:
1. The school will be open tomorrow and throughout the week. You might want to get a head start on copies and other first day items.
2. We return on January 8th to ELM (8:30 AM to 11:30 -- we will provide pastries and coffee in the morning and will have lunch sponsored by the PTSO). Dress in comfortable clothing including wearing sneakers! On January 9th, we will go to Otay Ranch High School for SweetPD 2018. Lots of great workshops to attend. Please preview the brochure HERE. And then sign up HERE.
3. We have received confirmation from Eduabroad regarding our first Chinese Student Delegation. There will be 44 students visiting our campus for one week (January 22nd - January 26th). We will be selecting student ambassadors and letting teachers know about the partnerships/shadowing.
4. We are putting together the final touches for the first day distribution of class schedules. We will let everyone know at the January 8th PD.
5. We will start O Room next semester but with a twist. More to come...
Specialized PLCs and Action Teams
The Dates
1/26
2/23
4/6
5/11
5/16 Presentations at Faculty Meeting
Your Legacy
The Water is Wide
As you progress throughout your career in education, I hope you take time to reflect on your important role as an educator. You never know where you influence begins and ends with students. I was fortunate enough to have coffee with a former student over the break and I was just so proud to hear about her stories as a young teacher. I could see the passion in her eyes and for a fleeting moment, I saw myself back in the classroom reminding her to always add commentary to her citations! She kindly reminded me that I gave a lot of essays to her class and told really bad jokes to connect with students. I guess some things do not change. I am always checking in with you about your legacy because I want you to know that I am here to assist you in becoming what you believe.
Eastlake Middle School
Email: ricardo.cooke@sweetwaterschools.org
Website: elm.sweetwaterschools.org
Location: 900 Duncan Ranch Road, Chula Vista, CA 91914
Phone: (619) 591-4000
Twitter: @EastLakeTritons