Eagle Express
Oakdale Eagles Soar
Celebrations/Events
Please join me in wishing Mr. Ryan Frazier well as he embarks upon his next, next!!! His last day is Friday October 18th:)
CONGRATS to the PTA!!!! Cookie sales were through the roof...
Shout out to Kindergarten, Fourth and Fifth Grade Teachers for the non-conventional way they are raising money for their trips! Please be sure to see Karen before you collect any money.
You all looked AWESOME in your PINK:) Loved the spirit with students supporting the cause as well!!!
Design
Exist
Create
Assessments, Assessments, Assessments...
Rethinking Classroom Assessment with Purpose in Mind
In your SPARE TIME:) read chapter 1
The information contained in this link is thought provoking. It makes you wonder how do you fit into this research and how wisely are you using your data.
Assessment Link or http://www.edu.gov.mb.ca/k12/assess/wncp/rethinking_assess_mb.pdf
Being Culturally Responsive..
"Every child must be fought for"...strong, quality and solid educators make the difference".
These are just two of the many quotes stated by Mr. Wes Moore Thursday at the educator luncheon.
These statements suggest, that if we do not fight for each and every child then we are doing them an injustice. What does fighting for each child look like?; sound like in a healthy classroom, what student interactions should you observe?
Below are a few pictures from my week!
Please click on the blue words Todays Meet, or type: www.todaysmeet.com/OES
- Type your name
- Click join
- Answer the question
What is Culture?
How Does Your Learning Environment Compare?
Do you know people like this?
Parent Teacher Conferences; Important Enough to Mention Twice...
Ms. Barksdale shared her parent letter and schedule with everyone!!! Thanks Ms. Barksdale:)
I also challenge you to tap into the world/culture of our parents through technology such as using tools like http://www.signupgenius.com/. This site is FREE and puts the schedule at your fingertips, limits the papers going back and forth, and can be accessed on phones of your parents. It also sends a reminder for you...Just a thought.
Learning Walks
We hoped that this initial experience with Learning Walks was a beneficial for you as it was for us. KUDOS to all who were observed and KUDOS to all who gave honest constructive feedback. Attached to this email is a summary of your findings...
Benefits
Don’t forget that October is also the month for benefits enrollment. There are lots of changes and new options in the State Health Plan this year. If you don’t participate in enrollment, you’ll be automatically defaulted to the 70/30 plan. Benefits counselors will visit every CMS location during October and will be present at four flu clinics on Saturdays in October. Learn more at cms.hrintouch.com
Reminders/Announcements
- First round Pre-Conferences and Observations have begun
- PEP's are coming...See Orientation date below...
- SAVE THE DATE...Next Learning Community Site Visit Oct. 21st
- Please continue to review the Non-Negotiables...
- Bring your clothes as we get fit together doing Hip Hop Abs in the gym (4:00-4:45)...see schedule below
Schedule for this Week
- Happy Monday!!!!
- Hip Hop Abs in the gym (4:00-4:45)
Tuesday Oct. 15 Day 6
- Fall Pictures (schedule coming Monday)
- PEP/Intervention Meetings during your 45 minute release time (K-5) in Ms. Gaither's former office (3-5 see Ms. Kavel's email)
- 3-5 CASE 21 Assessments see the schedule attached to this email
- AU to Kate's Skating Rink
- Alexander @ Principal's Meeting
- Hip Hop Abs in the gym (4:00-4:45)
Wednesday Oct. 16 Day 1
- Staff Meeting in the Media Center @7:30 (bring team vision statements)
- GLL meeting @ 4:00 in the Conference Room
- SLT in the Media Center @ 7:30 am
- 3-5 CASE 21 Assessments see the schedule attached to this email
- Thursday Folders go home
- Hip Hop Abs in the gym (4:00-4:45)
Friday Oct. 18 Day 3
- Happy PINK Friday!!!!!!! Let's wear PINK each Friday in October to honor Breast Cancer month and Survivors:)
- Kim S. is meeting with all grade levels during the 45 minute release time in Ms. Gaither's former office
- Community School of Davidson Returns
*** All Month, please continue to collect cans for Second Harvest Food Bank. (see email from Mr. Martin)