PATRIOT POST
May 20, 2019 Volume IV. Issue XXXVII
We had an awesome week celebrating the accomplishments of our students last week! Thank you all for your professionalism and ensuring that all ceremonies were executed with fidelity! Shout out to Mrs. Lewis and the team for coordinating these events.
Kudos to Ms. White, Mrs. Oliver-Smith, and Mrs. Frazier for completing the Designing Student Focused Learning with Technology Course! These teacher leaders were given best practices to level up their instruction utilizing technology! Great work!
Ms. Elikwu and Ms. Hodges hosted another informative Units of Study building walk for Gullatt ES, Heritage ES, and Renaissance ES. Thank you Ms. E. Johnson, Mrs. Smallwood, Mrs. Oliver-Smith and Mrs. E. Jackson for modeling lessons for our visitors!
Our AVID Showcase was amazing! Thank you Ms. Hodges and the AVID Team for your outstanding work!
Liberty Point ES Outlook for the Week:
Monday, May 20: Field Day (Please see the schedule from Coach Thomas)
Tuesday, May 21: Fourth Grade Field Trip
Wednesday, May 22: Career Day, End of year Celebrations 12:45-2:00
Thursday, May 23: Last Day of School
Friday, May 24: Post-Planning Report Time is 8:00am, Staff meeting in the cafeteria at 8:30am
Reading & Writing Units of Study Updates
MAYMESTER: PURPOSEFUL REFLECTION & PRACTICE FOR AUGUST!
Here are a few ideas from us:
Instructional Operation:
+Bell to Bell Instruction: Starting instruction at 7:40am sharp. Or Limiting lengthy tangents.
+Adequate Planning: Reading lessons. Internalizing plans. Adding to your RW & WW toolkits.
+Informal Assessments: Taking and Using Anecdotal Notes
Instructional Implementation:
+Mini Lesson: Thorough Demonstrations with Think Alouds. Being more strategic during T&Ts.
+Small Groups: Planning in Cycles. Changing Teaching Methods Based on Need.
+Shared Reading: Book Selection. Day 3’s Focus.
+Interactive Writing:
+Read Alouds:
+Conferring:
So what will it be? How can we further help you this month?
Be ready to further discuss in 1 - 1s this week!
Let’s Get it Right, Get it Tight for our Readers and Writers!
Happy Perfecting!
"Effective teaching of mathematics engages students in solving and discussing tasks that promote mathematical reasoning and problem solving and allow multiple entry points and varied solution strategies." ~National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics