VanWeekly
September 11, 2019
Mark your calendar
Sept 17- Vanwebinar at 7:30
Sept 20- New Member Applications Due
Oct 3- Twitter chat hosted by Nearpod
Oct 5- EdCamp at Hapeville Elementary
Oct 10-GaETC Registration Due
GaETC Registration- MUST REGISTER BEFORE Oct 11th
Calling All Vanguard Members . . . It’s time to Transform!
GaETC 2019 Registration is Now Available!
GaETC is a 3-day event, November 6-8, 2019 at the
Georgia International Convention Center
2000 Convention Center Concourse; College Park, GA 30337
As a member of Vanguard, your attendance is paid for and your substitute is paid for!
You can attend 3 days, 2 days or 1 day. All you need to do is–
Discuss with your Principal. Secure your Sub & then . . . Register for GaETC before Oct. 11th, 2019!
Chris Olateru will communicate with your school bookkeeper concerning the substitute reimbursement.
Fulton County Vanguard Members have been assigned the Group Code FCVAN300. You must register to attend the conference no later than Oct. 11 so that you will receive your name badge by mail and expedite your check-in onsite. We must have a completed registration for each person attending the conference. Please note: Any registrations already assigned DO NOT have to be re-submitted unless a substitution is needed.
How to Register:
- Click on this link: https://conference.gaetc.org/attend-gaetc/
- Click the REGISTER NOW button.
- Enter your email address. SUBMIT Registration for one person.
- If you are in the system, your information from last year will populate – make necessary updates.
- If you are NOT in the system, complete the ‘New Registrant” page
- IN THE “JOB TITLE “ BOX, please note VANGUARD MEMBER
- Registration Options, select ‘I have a Pre-Paid Group Code’
- As you complete the form, there is a box to the right - ‘Please select a conference registration type or code’, select FCVAN300 – Full Conference
- If you register for Pre-Conference Workshops, you are responsible for the cost of the workshop
- Payment Options, select ‘Pre-Paid Group Code’
- Submit
*****You will receive a confirmation email
****Name badges will be mailed beginning Oct. 24th
IF YOU REGISTER FOR PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS, YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE COST OF THE WORKSHOP.
New Member Applications!
New member recruiting is in full swing. Please reach out to those at your school who you think would be good candidates, and have them complete the application at http://bit.ly/ApplyToVanguard. The deadline is Friday, September 20th!
We also need your help to interview our candidates! Have a say in the future of Vanguard by signing up to serve as an interviewer here: http://bit.ly/VanInterview. Our annual interview event will take place Saturday, September 28th, from 9am-12pm. We’re still finalizing the location, but it will be near the central office in Sandy Springs.
A few quick reminders:
A school team is full at four or more members, but the 12 members of the Leadership Team do not count.
We look forward to onboarding 30-40 new members, but we may have more applicants than that, so keep in mind this will be a competitive application process.
Encourage your Vanchise members to apply!
Our interview event will be Saturday, September 28th, from 9am-12pm, and is now confirmed to be held at Heards Ferry Elementary.
We're counting on you to get the word out about Vanguard! Here is a flyer you may want to print out and hang in your building.
New XP Dashboard
I put together a new XP Dashboard that I'm very excited to share with you all today. Access it at http://bit.ly/FCSVanguardDash.
Please check out this video for a quick overview. As with all new technology, there may be some snags or bugs. If you see something that doesn't look right, please email me directly at evansj@fultonschools.org.
CLC Lead Recruiting - Ends This Friday!
We are looking for a CLC member to step up into the open CLC Lead position on the Vanguard Leadership Team. The application is open through the end of the day this Friday, September 13th!
Apply here: http://bit.ly/CLCVanLead.
Introducing Vanguard Feedback!
Vanguard Birthdays
FCS Tech Competition
Come one, Come all! The Fulton County Technology Competition has a new date this year.
It is December 14, 2019 at Centennial High School.
- Please check the website for updates and category information at https://www.fultonschools.org/techcompetition
Nominate someone or submit your own Spotlight Vanguard Member!
Vanleads, do you see any vanguard members at your school doing something awesome? Were they struggling with a tool before and are now using it? BRAG on our Vanguard members. If you see something awesome, please submit about your team member.
Please share your success stories with us! You may see your "Spotlight" in an upcoming Vanweekly!
Vanwebinar- September 17 at 7:30
Mark your calendars!
Maria Newport, CST at Bethune, will be talking all about how they use OneNote Class Notebook to manage coaching. Every teacher at the school has a coach.
Here is the link to join the webinar: Join Microsoft Teams Meeting
The invitation is also posted in the Vanguard Team in the "Monthly Webinars" channel.
Save the Dates- Twitter Chats and Webinars for 2019-2020
Supporting English Language Learners with Free Digital Tools
In this recorded edWebinar led by Mike Tholfsen (MS Product Manager) , discover tools that are built in, mainstream, and free from Microsoft that support English language learners and their families.
Click here for the recording: https://home.edweb.net/webinar/technology20190905/
Follow Mike Tholfsen on Twitter. He is always sharing the best little nuggets of info! @mtholfsen
Interested in Microsoft/Office 365 training?
Want to stay current with the latest and greatest tools? Sign up for one of these upcoming workshops or webinars. Please share the flyer with others at your school.
Metrohacks Women III
This will be a wonderful opportunity for girls ages 13-18 interested in STEM!
When: September 21, 2019; 8 AM – 6 PM
Where: Microsoft Office, 8000 Avalon Blvd. Suite 900, Alpharetta, GA 30009
Who: Girls ages 13-18 can attend and participate
Cost: Free- Win great prizes! Food is provided.
Register: Click Here
Questions regarding the event: info@metrohacks.org
Please visit this site for updated information and all details concerning the event: https://metrohacks.org/Women/atlanta.html
Please direct all questions to info@metrohacks.org.
Vanguard Leadership Team
District Support
@hoke
Heather Van Looy -
Instructional Technology Program Specialist
@HeatherVan Looy
Mindy Ramon -
IT Training Support Coordinator
@fultonitdept
Executive Committee
@jeevans
Megan Endicott
Associate Lead - Points, Events & Professional Development
@endicottspot
Chanel Johnson
Associate Lead- New Member Support & Communications
@DC_stemtastic
South Learning Community & Achievement Zone
@allisongtechie
Crystal Billingslea
billingsleac@fultonschools.org
@MathyMissB
Patricia Thomas // Evoline C. West Elementary School
Teacher
@ThomasNeverStop
Northeast Learning Community
@msmorrisra
Tammie St. John
@stjohnteach
Northwest Learning Community
@MsBeardsClass
Pam Kelly
@pckelly4
Katie Pardee
@mkpardee
Central Learning Community
Fulton County Vanguard Team
Vision: Through building colaborative relationships and supporting student focused learning, the Vanguard Team will positively impact student achievement.
Pillars: Transform, Innovate, Mentor, & Support (TIMS)
@FCSvanguard