STAFF "STUFF" INGS
September 12, 2016
Our Next Faculty Meeting
Our goal this year is to make every meeting we have be productive, be growth oriented, and include those who are directly impacted by the work that will be done in the meeting. We will always make the effort to determine the scope of this prior to the meeting date but it is still the expectation that everyone leave Wednesdays indicated as faculty meeting days open until 4:30.
If you have not been able to set this up, no worries. I will have copies for you of your grade level rubrics.
Literacy Mini-PD
SBISD EdCamp
The mission of edcamp Spring Branch is to break free from the idea that technology is a skill set that needs to be learned in isolation from other subject matter and teaching elements. Professional development that is centered on a technology tool or idea feels lop-sided and leaves the learner wondering what to do next. Technology is an integral part of the pedagogy of teaching, and professional development should seek to strengthen that pedagogy. When learners leave edcamp Spring Branch they should feel energized and ready to tackle their learning goals, whether those goals include technology or just best practices for teaching and learning.
Our tagline is "learning without boundaries". We have chosen a camping theme because what better way to test boundaries than to get outside away from the comforts that keep us from stretching our brains? Learning and teaching isn't always comfortable, but the rewards are far-reaching.
For more on edcamps please visit the edcamp site or watch the video found by clicking on the on the link below.
We can't wait to break down the learning boundaries with you!
ICYMI
*Check SBEC for correct info on your address, email, and certifications.
*GT update opportunities were sent by Sondra. Be sure to plan how you will get yours this year.
*Progress Report grades are due next Monday, the 19th, by 8:00 PM.
*After updating your goal, be sure to email Erika or Valerie that you have so that a copy can be printed to sign.
REMINDERS & CLARIFIERS
- All staff is expected to be on campus from 7:45-3:45. On Fridays you may leave once all duty stations are clear. More clarification to come on the 3:45 expectation.
- Our official start time this year is 7:55. Classroom teachers should be at the classroom door to greet students with a smile at 7:50.
- 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month are designated Faculty Meeting/Prof Development times after school. Staff is expected to be on campus until 4:30 or until meetings are done. Please don't make appointments on these Wednesdays.
- 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month are designated as ILT Meeting days.
- ANY Wednesday meeting is subject to change as needs and timing dictate. We will do everything possible to make these changes known as early as possible.
- Leaving Campus---you may leave campus during your planning period on Monday, Thursday or Friday ONLY with the expectation that you call the front office to notify that you will be leaving. If you are going to be late returning for UNEXPECTED reasons, you MUST call Valerie or Erika. Asking a team mate to cover for you without approval from an administrator is not acceptable!
- Always check the campus calendar for updated information! Sometimes things change after the Week at a Glance is sent out. It is everyone's responsibility to make sure dates and times are checked.
Core Values in Action at BHE
EVERY CHILD
*Intervention team--Marks, Selzer, Chang, Bash: for diving into data and analyzing needs for students.
*Sera SoRelle: taking a special friend from another classroom when a sub was there so the student would have a successful day.
*Tammy Holley: working on Saturday to barcode the new Units of Study so that teachers could get their kits sooner.
MORAL COMPASS
Rachel Dupree: reminding us through her words and actions that confidentiality matters.