Anchor Weekly
A newsletter for Alta Vista Staff~Week of September 4, 2017
Don't Forget! Next Week's Calendar
- No School on Monday, September 4
- STEM Night Planning Meeting on Tuesday, September 5 at 3:30 pm in Room 3
- Faculty Meeting on Wednesday, September 6
- Math PLC Meeting on Friday, September 8
COMING UP! Open House on September 12 (all teachers expected to attend)
Calendar Link: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/embed?src=wacoisd.org_ok91siiqr44vtt9t99o7ije19k%40group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America/Chicago
Math PLC Meetings on Friday, September 8
Lesson Plans & Team Planning
Don't forget to add to Google Drive and Make a Copy so you can edit and share with your team.
Here is the new form to use for team planning (instead of the paper version): https://goo.gl/forms/NucE5LaMdzwjk6mY2
September Makerspace
You can choose from 2 different books: Toy Boat (recommended for younger students) or Journey (wordless picture book).
The lesson plans can be found here: https://docs.google.com/a/wacoisd.org/document/d/1JPwQNAKXQdbkk78LWzEK33NY9BdnYstYNG8j8ddIHQU/edit?usp=sharing
Growth Mindset Weekly Lessons
The theme for September is: Everyone Can Learn!
Here are the lessons for September: https://docs.google.com/a/wacoisd.org/document/d/1N2rvGC75KWNYlSoeDKP8kygizUhcu359-2ke4SjFQ64/edit?usp=sharing
Math Number Lines
http://undercovercalculus.com/clothesline-math-fun-2/
I have also posted a how-to video about introducing number lines. Some of the examples may be too advanced for your students, but they are easily adjustable for smaller numbers or concepts.
TTESS Goal-Setting Time
Each staff member is expected to have a short meeting with their TTESS appraiser once you have submitted your goals in Eduphoria. The due date for having your goals submitted AND meeting with your appraiser is September 13.
Questioning Resources
Math Question Stems: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1uNV9AwX49Z4-a9wa5wfZOJ8xhIZ5vhMLp9-E6SQMEgs
General Question Stems: https://drive.google.com/a/wacoisd.org/file/d/0BzPtZw5xT-LdUGpySFRuOFRTeHM/view?usp=sharing
Lead4ward Question Stems: https://drive.google.com/a/wacoisd.org/file/d/0BzPtZw5xT-LdVEVScU1DbEtSeTA/view?usp=sharing
Questioning is one of Dr. Nelson's Top 5 Expectations for Waco ISD.
Pacing Guides and Curriculum Maps
The curriculum maps can be found here: https://docs.google.com/a/wacoisd.org/spreadsheets/d/1ok4kApE_gE4lwGmnLn3W5hnS-oNBpxE5_7VS6dC5H8s/edit?usp=sharing
Click on the appropriate link to view your pacing guide.
ELL Teacher Information
Additionally, you will need to fill out BOY ELL Accommodations on the ELL Instructional Accommodations sheet for each student. I will put these copies in the work room to take as you need. These will be turned in at the end of year LPACs.
MakerSpace + Children's Literature
Here's the link: http://stem.uark.edu/_resources/includes/2013.student.narrative.curriculum.pdf
If you have a particular book you would like you to design a Makerspace activity around, contact Mrs. Helton. She would LOVE to help you and has many resources ready to go!