Mr. Ebeling's Updates
Navigating the Five C's TOGETHER
November 12, 2013
End of the First Quarter
As I reflect on the first quarter of school, I continue to be appreciative and humbled by the work you do each day. You understand your role and how we fit in the bigger (HSSD) picture. Your work is some of the most difficult work out there...and nobody realizes it unless they do it. Continue to do great things and spread the word! I am here to support you and move us forward. We can and WILL do great things TOGETHER!
Full steam ahead!
email: anthebel@hssd.k12.wi.us
Cell Phone: (920) 819-8416
Report Cards
Timeline:
- November 8- End of First Quarter
- November 14- 4:00-Grades due and FINALIZED in PowerSchool
- November 15- 3:30 Report Card message sent home via Connect Ed.
The report cards aren't actually "locked" so if you need to make changes or input grades on Friday you can do that! Not that I want you to wait until the 11th hour...but you can if you need too:)
***If you have have ANY PowerSchool report card questions, please let me know.
PowerTeacher Gradebook on Macs
- Open Safari browser (ONLY use Safari)
- Open up Power Teacher (https://powerschool.hssd.k12.wi.us/teachers/pw.html)
- Click on Gradebook (Found on the left side of page)
- Underneath the "Launch PowerTeacher Gradebook icon is a CLICK HERE. Click on that
- Click on the "Download Gradebook" icon. When you click on it, you will see a little icon fly across your screen to the upper right hand corner to a DOWNWARDS ARROW icon.
- Click on the DOWNWARDS arrow icon and you will see an icon that looks like a book that says "Gradebook"
- Click and drag that to the bottom of your screen (The Doc).
- It should now be ready to use!
- Please contact me if you need help as there may be other issues going on.
- Lauren Olsen and Lydia Storby are also certified helpers:)
Jan Richardson Book Study
The book study course code for Schoology is:
Access Code
Q4RMK-HH74J
Thursday, Nov 14, 2013, 07:45 AM
Bay Harbor Elementary
First Mates
Print Center
Please continue to utilize the print center for your printing needs as it is cheaper than printing here. I receive quarterly totals of how much printing is being done as a building and by teacher. It is interesting data and may by a launchpad for me to have some conversations with people in regards to this. Please don't feel like you can't print. When printing, ask yourself:
- Do I have to print this or can this be done digitally?
- Is this Value Added work or is it Busy Work
- Can I print it on Scrap paper
Educator Effectiveness- Surveys
I have really appreciated reading your reflections after giving your surveys. THANK YOU for moving through the process with me. If you haven't given your survey or submitted the reflection in My Learning Plan, please do so.
Screencast from Amanda Waldo - http://youtu.be/QstAk0BlnaQ - as she does an excellent job of explaining this process for you.
Giving Tree Food Drive
Some ideas I have heard or have:
- 50 push-up
- 50 laps around the school
- 50 minutes up on the school during All the lunch recess times (maybe wearing a surprise costume)
- etc...
Thank you for communicating this drive to your families! The Giving Tree is benefiting from the Giving we are doing at BH! THANK YOU and keep up the good work.
Observations
I will also be setting up "FORMAL" observations in the very near future (insert dramatic music here>. Again, this is part of the new evaluation system, but part of the process I have always used as an administrator.
Past Items that are Relevant
21st Century Reporting
As we transition from Life Long Learning to teaching / reporting out on the 21st Century Skills, please ease your way into incorporating the C's into what you are doing. Remember the rubrics that are out there and the other information that can be found on: http://hssd-tlc.weebly.com/21st-century-skills.html
Be sure to talk with your students about the 21st Century Skills. If you are going to report out on a benchmark, be sure students have a good sense of what it means and how it is measured.
Video from Andrea regarding the transition from Life Long Learning to 21st Century Skills:
http://screencast-o-matic.com/watch/cInuq9Vo5S
Link to a great document with description and examples regarding 21st century
http://hssd-tlc.weebly.com/uploads/1/2/6/6/12661044/21st_century_skils-lll_alignmentl_3.pdf
Because the below C (#3) is hit so hard in the ELA CCSS and reported on, you will NOT need to report on the this 21st Century Skill.
3. Students will communicate.
Identify key ideas and details when reading and listening to information.
Articulate thoughts and ideas effectively using oral, written, and non-verbal communication skills in a variety of forms and contexts.
***IF you have further questions, please contact me directly or Lauren Olsen (BH 21st Century Rep.)
SRT Process
The SRT sign-up form is housed on the staff website.
Website: bayharborstaff.weebly.com
Password: #sailorpride
There comes times where you feel you need more assistance and support with a student or student(s). When you feel that your tricks and treats are not working, and that there may be more going on with this struggling learner, than SRT is for you. Below you will find a direct link to the sign-up form. Please continue to support each other as well as utilize all supports in our school.
Click Here to view the document or to sign-up. Once a form is submitted, you will be sent an invitation to the first SRT opening.