Star Staff News September 25-29
West TV Staff Weekly Update 2017-2018
Learner Profile
Attribute: Risk Taker We approach uncertainty with forethought and determination; we work independently and cooperatively to explore new ideas and innovative strategies. We are resourceful and resilient in the face of challenges and change.
Weekly Schedule
Day 3
3:15 Pedagogical Leadership Team
Tuesday, September 26
Day 4
8:30 Principal Coffee
1:30 Lock Out Drill - WE will be pushing Lock Out Button on phone.
3:15 Staff Meeting (agenda link below)
Day 5
Wear Your College Gear
1:35 Early Release - See PD Planning Calendar
Certified - teacher directed
Classified - PYP induction in the library
Thursday, September 28
Day 6
9:15 Bus Evacuation Drill - 2 buses
9:15 - 9:40 - Regali, Zusman, Hoffman
9:15 - 9:40 - Brock Tichenor Benventano
9:45 - 10:00 - Leonard, Gassert, Talus/Berg
9:45 - 10:00 - Adams, Schroeder, Leonard
10:05 - 10:20 Blanc, Hauser. Rosett
10:05 - 10:20 McAdams, Zambetti, Youm
3:15 Differentiation Meeting in Amy B's Room
Friday, September 29
Day 1
Kalay @ AM Principal Learning Team
Kalay @ PM IRLA training
IMPORTANT TO DO
PTC Fast (Parent Teacher Conferences)
Conferences have been launched and sign up has begun. Please make sure to include the link in your classroom newsletter as soon as possible.
https://www.ptcfast.com/schools/West_Tualatin_View_Elementary
Self-Evaluations
Please give yourself the due date of September 29 to finish up your self-evaluation in Pivot. (Directions below)
Shining Star Link for 2017-2018
All Staff
Begin thinking about your student learning goals and professional growth goals for the year
IMPORTANT TO KNOW
Any staff member may choose to participate in this team. Please be sure you are committing yourself to the Team for the year, not just participating when you feel like it. Meeting will typically take place the first Monday of the month after September.
ALL STAFF Goal & Goal Setting Conference
Goals to be written and conference completed by October 31. Peggy will be scheduling conferences in the next few weeks.
SCHOOL NEWS
Kudos
Did you know Luis rushed out to a car fire on Tuesday with two fire extinguishers to help a community member! Way to take action and help another! Nice job!
Crosswalk
When our crossing guards are on duty, please walk to the southwest end of the breezeway (with Brooke and Ana) to cross over. (This does not apply to classrooms leaving the gym at 8:25).
Teachers Complete Self-Evaluation in Pivot
Know how to access the self-evaluation in Pivot
Evaluations>my evaluations>self-assessment
Username: last name and 6 digit birth date mcnamee031402
Password: 5 digit employee ID #
Example SLG (Student Learning Goals)
- Teachers set two Student Learning and Growth (SLG) goals
- The use of statewide assessments as a measure of SLG goals is optional
- All educators, regardless of grade level or subject, may use Category 2 measures for their SLG goals
- All educators should set one Professional Growth Goal (PGG)
- Tools and guidance available on ODE website
- Have goals submitted to you by October 31
SLG Training Power Point Presentation
Here are some great examples of goals written in a spreadsheet and with benchmark (baseline), individual target goals, interim assessment, and goal achievement organized into columns.
Primary example Intermediate example
Other goal examples: Reading examples
Link to HR "Educator Effectiveness" for information for all evaluation information (pivot, goal setting, teacher rubrics, etc.)
Writing your PGG and SLG in Pivot. Remember "Area of Focus" is your PGG goal related to the 5D+. Your "Goal" is a Student Learning Goal -- written in a SMART goal format. You must click the "Add a Goal" button to create a box for the 2nd SLG.
Deleting and Assignment from FrontRow
See the picture below to show you how to delete assignments assigned to a student by last year's teacher that are incomplete or not relevant at this time.
DISTRICT NEWS
Field Trip Supervision
All off-site trips and activities must be supervised by a staff member from the school which the group or team are associated.
Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT)
After careful consideration the Department of Teaching and Learning has determined that a change will be made in how and when the Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) Screener will be administered. In the past, the CogAT Screener was administered to all Beaverton School District students in 2nd and 4th grades during the Spring. Instead, the CogAT screener will be administered to all students in the 3rd and 5th grade starting in Fall 2018. Several factors led to this decision, including the option to now test students electronically, and to align with fall Talented and Gifted (TAG) testing.
BEF Beaverton’s Choice Grants
All District staff, at all locations, are encouraged to apply to support student-engaged projects that enrich learning and encourage classroom innovation in any content area.
Apply Now: GO TO: www.beavertonEDfoundation.org CLICK: Then click Apply. CLICK: Learn more and apply under Beaverton’s Choice Grants
Creating a classroom project, or campaign, using Beaverton’s Choice is a simple online process. You will need to enter 5 pieces of information, click submit, and BEF will do the rest to get your project online and the fundraising started! Apply now!
West Tualatin View Elementary
Volunteer contact: Karri Iverson iversonkarri@gmail.com
Email: kalay_mcnamee@beaverton.k12.or.us
Website: www.beaverton.k12.or.us/schools/west-tv/
Location: 8800 SW Leahy Rd, Portland, OR, United States
Phone: 503-356-2510
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/westtualatinviewelementary
Twitter: @WTVElem