SMS Bulletin
5.4.2015
Teacher Appreciation: May 4-8
To celebrate, our PTO is providing a treat in teacher's mailboxes on Monday and a delicious luncheon on Thursday. On Wednesday there will be a COFFEE CART set up in the staff lounge from 8:00-10:00 am. Stop by and enjoy a cup or two!
ISTEP
4 Star Status
Schmucker is an "A" rated school, thanks to the excellent partnership between our parents, teachers and students.
Advisory
5/4: One Book/One School, ISTEP (ELA) Periods 1,2,3
5/5: One Book/One School, ISTEP (ELA) Periods 4,5,6
5/6: One Book/One School, ISTEP (ELA) Periods 1,2,3
5/7: One Book/One School, ISTEP (ELA) Periods 4,5,6
5/8: No Advisory (Regular Schedule): 6th Science ISTEP
Please complete this anonymous survey. We are considering adding advisory days and are seeking staff feedback.
Articles Worth Reading
Why Twitter Matters: 4 Reasons for Teachers
http://talkswithteachers.com/why-twitter-matters-4-reasons-for-teachers/
4 Paths to Engaging Authentic Purpose and Audience
Using Technology to Enhance Instruction
We will soon communicate when we will be providing 1/2 day PD for the different content groups.
Also, please sign up to attend the PHM Technovation this summer if you are able.
WIDA: Have you watched the training videos yet? They are due May 15th.
Teachers will earn 3 PGP points for watching these videos.
Video 1 (approximately 23 minutes)
https://wisc.adobeconnect.com/_a825758332/p1s79ilfk17/?launcher=false&fcsContent=true&pbMode=normal
Video 2 (approximately 30 minutes)
https://wisc.adobeconnect.com/_a825758332/p739epoygrr/?launcher=false&fcsContent=true&pbMode=normal
Video 3 (approximately 22 minutes)
https://wisc.adobeconnect.com/_a825758332/p5fct6oocmx/?launcher=false&fcsContent=true&pbMode=normal
Sean Galiher
Email: srgaliher@phm.k12.in.us
Website: http://schmucker.phmschools.org/
Phone: 574-259-5661
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/schmuckermiddleschool
Twitter: @SMSSpartanPride