Old Town Star Staff News
January 12, 2014- January 24, 2014
Our Next Week...
Sunday, January 12
Happy Birthday Jean Barrett!
Monday, January 13
Mya’s Coaching Day
ARD Mtgs (separate schedule)
TAG testing begins (see separate schedule)
Board Member Recognition Gifts Due Today!
MegaByte Monday Topic: The difference between Google Apps and Extensions
Tuesday, January 14
Minor’s Coaching Day
Report Cards Go Home Today
Ebook Literacy Night @ 7pm
Wednesday, January 15
Mya’s Coaching Day
Art student’s field trip to Blanton Art Museum 9:00am
Minor’s off campus (Lead4ward training)
1st grade ½ day team planning AM
Kg ½ day team planning PM
Special Committee Mtg 3:10pm
Thursday, January 16
ARD Mtgs (separate schedule)
Friday, January 17
Kg – 2nd grade SST’s
CAT Mtg 8:50am
Saturday, January 18
Happy Birthday Lauren Glover!
PBL Management Tip of the Week!
“The mind is not a vessel to be filled but a fire to be ignited.” -Plutarch
Weekly Reminders...
- Please set aside time clean out your Google Mail inboxes! We want to be sure you are kept up-to-date on any reminders, deadlines, updates etc...that may come through!
- Remember to post an affirmation or two for your colleagues in the staff lounge!
- Join the Old Town google+ community here--->http://goo.gl/gqVE4H
- Be a part of Old Town's Emergency Tree by texting @oldtow to 972.382.9004
- Check our Professional Learning and Events Calendar regularly as revisions/additions are made often...http://goo.gl/u8peV
Be better than you were yesterday. Jon Gordon, The Energy Bus
Instructional Tech News
Webtools for students that don't require any registration!
http://nathanghall.wordpress.com/about-2/webtools-no-registration-needed-for-students/
MegaByte Monday!!!-
January 13th -
The difference between Google Apps and Extensions - we will be exploring both of them!
Out & About...
Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself~John Dewey
Star Gazing...
Congratulations to Isebel Kirkwood, star Paraprofessional ...our STAR Teacher of the Week receiving the most nominations! You are entitled to a week long jeans pass and designated parking!
Her colleagues write:
- Isebel has a gentle nature and stepped into various rolls here at Old Town seamlessly. Our students who need the extra TLC will benefit.
- always has a smile on her face! The children and teachers love her because she works hard everyday and spreads joy wherever she goes.
- She is always smiling and willing to do whatever is needed without hesitation!
- Isebel is amazing in my classroom and always goes above and beyond!
- Isebel has shown a tremendous amount of loyalty, compassion, and kindness not only to her team mates but to our Star students. I appreciate all her hard work and her willingness to go above and beyond her duties.
Warmest appreciations to each of you for a great week back! Our Coaching Days this week saw some really engaging and challenging activities for our Star Texans! Keep up the great work!
Remember to post an affirmation or two for your colleagues in the staff lounge!
Eye on the Gifted...
Please remember to fill out, total and turn in the Teacher SIGs to either Mrs. Gibson or Mrs. Bonnecarrere by January 17th. Thanks for your help in finding OTE's gifted!
Professional Resource of the Week! Check out your copy today!
The Week After...
Monday, January 20
Martin Luther King Holiday-No School
Tuesday, January 21
Minor’s Coaching Day
Minors off campus AM (AP meeting)
TAG Testing continues this week (see separate schedule)
Library closed for Bluebonnet voting parties
Happy Birthday Phillip Tamburro!
Wednesday, January 22
Mya’s Coaching Day
Popcorn day
Library closed for Bluebonnet voting parties
Faculty mtg 3:10pm Paras,Office Staff present EB Rule #10, Science Series pt. 3
Thursday, January 23
Benjamin Franklin Presentation:
8:00am – 3rd grade
9:00am – 5th grade
ARD Mtgs (separate schedule)
Library closed for Bluebonnet voting parties
Talent Show Dress Rehearsal 2:00-6:00pm
Friday, January 24
3rd – 5th grade SST’s
CAT Mtg 8:50am
BAS/SEL MOY Testing for 1st – 5th grade closes
TAG testing ends today (see separate schedule)
Talent Show 6:00-8:00pm
Sunday, January 26
Happy Birthday Kathy Callaway!
Old Town Elementary Mission & Vision...
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