Parsons ES Partyline
September 13, 2019
Principal's Corner
Parsons will host the Peachtree Ridge Literacy Vertical on September 30
Progress Reports: Action Required
Detailed progress reports are to be emailed on Friday, September 13. Extra progress report sign off forms are available in the mail room. Sign off forms were to be sent home in Friday Folders on Friday September 13th. Parents are to sign and return the forms.
QPTS Weekly Highlight
Literacy
Check out the video links to see Literacy in Action in GCPS classrooms.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1X4OFUCxuAGkk6_x6qXLK0HsHiqB6fTfb/view?usp=sharing
Math Professional Learning Opportunities
- Math Boot Camp Professional Learning
This professional learning is designed to develop and deepen understanding of the Mathematics AKS for grades K-5. Each session will focus on aligning AKS, assessment, and instruction using the lowest performing AKS from the semester. This is a great opportunity for learning and collaboration. All teachers are encouraged to attend.
What: Math Boot Camp
When: September 21, 2019 (8:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
Where: Discovery High School
Please register in PD&E, course #23914.
Math Advanced Content Professional Learning for Grades 3, 4, and 5
The professional learning is designed to support third through fifth grade teachers teaching advanced content math. The focus will be on modeling and developing instructional practices to increase the depth of understanding grade level content through the process of problem-based learning opportunities. Participants will leave each session with the knowledge and skills to implement the Math AKS with a focus on supporting the advanced content math student.
What: Math Advanced Content
When: September 26, 2019 (4:30 PM – 6:30 PM)
Where: Discovery High School
If you teach Advanced Content Math and are interested, please register in PD&E, course #23912
Practice Digital Learning Day 1
People Skills Training for New Staff
You will be receiving an email from Margaret Ackerman (don't delete). The email will ask you to complete a People Skills Behavior Style self assessment. This assessment will be key to the work we do during training. I am confident that you will find value in the training. You will learn a lot about yourself and those that you work with.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Below is a list of teachers who will attend training on October 3rd and the list of support staff who will attend training on October 14.
October 3 (subs needed)
Seulgi Yoo
Mary Wren
Charissa Pipe
Hannah Park
Clara Kwon Tatum (no sub needed)
Leanne Bell
Megan Davis
Eungi Joung
Nga Down
Deirdre Gambrell
Sheri Tolar (no sub needed)
Martha Brown (no sub needed)
October 14 (Workday)
Lisa Roberts
Linda Ward
Raiya Troshin
Stephanie Peaks
Emily Smith
Jesse Standridge
Pamela Daniels
Sue Hyun Ku
Lucia Kim
Did you sign up for Reading Boot Camp?
You definitely don't want to miss out on one of the best PD opportunities our district offers.
Reading Boot Camp is designed for teachers to closely examine AKS for each quarter of the school year and prepare for instruction. Reading Boot Camp sessions will provide powerful opportunities for teachers from all over the county to collaborate and grow together in order to best serve our students.
- Session 1: August 10, 2019
- Session 2: September 28, 2019
- Session 3: December 14, 2019
- Session 4: February 8, 2020
The teachers who attended said it was CERTAINLY worth your time. You walk away prepared for your next class and with free books in hand!
*Register in PD&E, course #23684
Turner's Baby Shower
Come celebrate Turner & the new baby with us!
Thursday, September 19th. 4:00 pm in the Professional Learning Room.
She is registered at: Babylist.com under Andrice Turner and Lee Tyler
Light refreshments will be served.
We look forward to seeing you!
RBES-Action Required by Certified Teachers
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FogX8zzV0Ov0heKSfflK1FyaPotiSThK/view?usp=sharing
District Calendar option for 2020-2021
SEI-E Student Surveys for Grades 3, 4, & 5
Michelle's email
Teachers,
Laura spoke about the SEI surveys in the Partyline today. I have placed the surveys, a white manila envelope and an instruction sheet in your mailboxes. Please be sure to read the instruction sheet and follow instructions carefully. Last year there were many surveys that did not have the student IDs on them and they were not able to use them because the instructions were not followed correctly.
Once your class has completed the surveys, please place in the envelope and put the sticky note with your name on it back on the white envelope and put in the box in my office NO LATER than Friday, September 20th.
Thanks so much!
Student Password Plan-Teacher Action REQUIRED
Weekly Happenings
9/17/19 ~ Parsons University at 7:30 am in Cafeteria (Iowa Testing)
Wednesday
9/18/19 ~ Grade Level PL with Math District Coach
Thursday
9/19/19 ~ Chick Fil A Spirit Night
9/19/19-Dr. Williams' Visits
9/19/19 Grade Level Planning (IOWA DFA 2nd, 5th and Support)
9/19/19 ~ Turner Baby Shower - 4:00 pm in PLR
Friday
9/20/19 ~ Staff Goody Day (Mailroom)
9/20/19 ~ Local School Council Meeting 10:00 am (Front Office Conference Room)
9/20/19 ~ Party Bus prize for fundraiser winners 12:45-2:45 pm
Mandatory Compliance Training
ALL staff must complete the Mandatory Compliance Training Modules by September 27, 2019. Click on the course in the 'My Courses' section of the PD&E. Staff who are NOT scheduled to teach content/curriculum do not need to complete the Curriculum Safety Manuals training.
Kalí douleiá (Great Job in Greek)
Mrs. Melts has done a great job planning and organizing the Wittzle Pro Club here at Parsons. After Mrs. Parrett left we needed a club sponsor and Mrs. Melts offered her time. She loves math, she loves our students so I think it was just meant to be! Great Job!
できたね De kita ne (You did it in Japanese)
TEAM Fantastico (italian)
Fashion Police
Important Items and Due Dates
HR Compliance Training Modules in the PD&E by September 27
Individual RBES in the PD&E by Friday, October 4