Old Town Star Staff News
March 23- April 4
Our Next Week...
Sunday, March 23
Happy Birthday Haley Lechtenberger!
Monday, March 24
Mya’s Coaching Day
Tuesday, March 25
PBL Spring Support Visit (during planning periods)
Minor off campus AM AP mtg
Report cards go home today
SLT Mtg 3:10
Wednesday, March 26
Mya’s Coaching Day (AM)
Camp Write a Lot 4th 1:00
Mya’s Off Campus PM District Meeting
Happy Birthday Isebel Kirkwood!
Thursday, March 27
Central Office Visitors Tour OTE, with breakfast:-) @ 7:15am
ARD Mtgs (separate schedule)
Principal’s Coffee 8:00am
Friday, March 28
3rd-4th SST’s
CAT Mtg 8:50am
Camp Write A Lot 1:00pm
ACCHaos for 5th Grade
Saturday, March 29
Happy Birthday Paula Eason!
Weekly Reminders...
- If you have not already done so, schedule a computer lab visit or grab netbooks to capture student input on the climate survey!
- Find new ways to engage students with technology in your lessons!
- Be sure to send potential yearbook photos to OTEYearbook@yahoo.com.
- Share an affirmation or two for your colleagues in the staff lounge!
- Check out our Professional Learning and Events Calendar regularly as revisions/additions are made often...http://goo.gl/u8peV
PBL Spotlight: Our Grade Level Driving Questions for Project 2
Kinder: 1) What is a happy habitat? 2) How can we teach others to recycle in the cafeteria?
1st: How do animals survive in their world?
2nd: How would the disappearance of honey bees affect me and the Round Rock community?
3rd: How is soil formed?
4th: How can we use camouflage to entice birds to build nests?
5th: How can we provide information about ways to reduce, recycle, or reuse resources in our community?
TaG Math: How can geometry be taught through the alphabet?
TaG ELA: (3rd) - How much wisdom can fit in four lines? (4th) - Is failure an option? (5th) - What would the bard want us to know today?
Art: How can we, as artists, collaborate to help solve social issues, such as hunger?
PE: How can we create a work of art that demonstrates what we have learned and the purpose of Jump Rope for Heart?
Music: How can we create an Orff Ostinati with a known song?
Be better than you were yesterday. Jon Gordon, The Energy Bus
Star Gazing...
Congratulations to Kasey Baize, star Paraprofessional...our STAR Teacher of the Week receiving the most nominations! You are entitled to a week long jeans pass and designated parking!
His/her colleagues write:
- She is always smiling and and encouraging with her words and actions!
- Kasey is absolutely amazing. I love having her in my room. She always willing to above and beyond to not only help students, but to also build relationships with them. Every day she has a smile on her face and something nice to say.
- She goes out of her way to help where ever she is needed. She shows so much dedication to the students she works with. She is a team worker!
- She is such a friendly person. No matter how she may be feeling, she is always upbeat and has a smile on her face. We can always count on Kasey to help out any way she can with a smile on her face!
Starrrrific Websites!
Check out this Mission Map Quest, developed by Russel Tarr, is a map-based tool for creating virtual treasure hunts. The concept is simple, you create a series of clues that your students need to follow to identify places around the world. You can add as few or as many clues to your Map Quest as you like. When you're ready to have students try your Quest just give them the web address of the challenge. http://www.classtools.net/mapgame/game.php
Looking for additional topics/ideas for future PBL Projects?http://www.fno.org/nov97/toolkit4.html#anchor228022
Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself~John Dewey
Aiming for the Stars...
HUGE thanks to our primary teachers, Mrs. Callaway, Mrs. Peters, Mrs. Dorman, Mrs. Hicks, Mrs. Glover, and Ms. Meyer for your work in making this night such a huge success!
Warmest appreciations to Lori Mustain and team for all of your work in planning another memorable learning experience at the Alamo!
What a fast paced week! Thank each you for your hard work in striving to deliver world class instruction to our STAR Texans! Remember to post an affirmation or two for your colleagues in the staff lounge and have an awesome weekend!
Eye on the Gifted...
http://crushingtallpoppies.com/2014/03/06/the-burdens-of-gifted-children/
Professional Resource of the Week! Check out your copy today!
"Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other." -JFK
The Week After...
Monday, March 31
Mya’s Coaching Day
Spike's Visit!
Tuesday, April 1
STAAR Testing 4th – Writing & 5th – Math
Snacks provided by PTA in the Lounge
Copy numbers roll over today 3:30pm
Wednesday, April 2
STAAR Testing 4th – Writing & 5th – Reading
Snacks provided by PTA in the Lounge
Thursday, April 3
ARD Mtgs (separate schedule)
Popcorn day
1st grade trip to Austin Science & Nature Center 9:15am
Superintendent Advisory Council Mtg (OTE Library)
Happy Birthday Julie Hudson!
Friday, April 4
No SST’s
CAT Mtg 8:50am
Lucas Miller science demonstration for 5th grade (see separate schedule)
Old Town Elementary Mission
Email: mya_mercer@roundrockisd.org
Website: http://schools.roundrockisd.org/oldtown/
Location: 2200 Chaparral Dr, Round Rock, TX
Phone: (512) 428-7600
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/OldTownElementaryPTA
Twitter: @OTESchool