Trantwood Times
"For the Love of Learning!"
An Attitude of Gratitude Rocks!
~Lisa, Tim, Brooke, Melissa, Jan, Persi, and Cazzy - your extra hands make all the difference. Thank you for jumping in to assist where ever when ever! LAM
~Teachers and Teacher Assistants - I know there is much you do behind the scenes to ensure every child has a safe place to go on these early release days and I thank you for every ounce of energy you spend talking with parents and family members to ensure our student's safety. No wonder parents love you! LAM
~Custodians and Cafeteria Staff - We appreciate you more than you know. Your flexibility every day and especially on an early release day is incredible. Thank you! LAM
January 8 - 12, 2018
Monday, Jan. 8
- Citizen of the Month, cafeteria, 2 pm
Tuesday, Jan. 9
- SCA Meeting,
- PAC, collab room, 3 - 4 pm
Wednesday, Jan. 10
- LAM OTB, all day
- STEM Club, 3 - 4
- Art Club, 3 - 4
Thursday, Jan. 11
- Flynn, OTB, am
- Hawley, OTB, pm
- STEM Club, 3 - 4
January 15 - 20, 2018
Monday, Jan. 15
- Schools Closed, MLK day
Tuesday, Jan. 16
- ILT, room 20, 3 - 4 pm
Wednesday, Jan. 17
- LAM OTB am
- STEM, 3 - 4
Thursday, Jan. 18
- KL OTB, am
- Lisa Lee OTB, pm
- STEM 3 - 4
- Green Cardinals, 3 - 4
Friday, Jan. 19
- SCA Pizza Party
- PTA Bingo Night
Saturday, Jan. 20
- Happy Birthday Amanda Feliciano!
New Frontline Class: Anxiety and Stress in Kids: How to Recognize It, Cope with It, and Alleviate It
Program: Division-PLP
Dates: 1/18/2018
This session will provide an overview of factors causing stress in kids, specific signs that kids are feeling stressed or anxious, and specific evidence-based techniques teachers can try in class with their stressed or anxious kids. Learn about the signs of anxiety and stress in students, as well as strategies that may be used in the classroom to help kids reduce stress, such as simple breathing techniques, brief classroom exercises, ideas for normalizing growth mindset, and series of questions that may be used one-on-one with a student who is anxious.
Future Planning
- Jan. 2 - 26 - DRA 2 & RI Assessment window (see collaboration folder for details)
- Jan. 3 - 26 - TenMarks Assessment window
- Jan. 8 - Registration opens for TA sessions offered Jan. 29
- Jan 29 - Ed Camp Style PD at Trantwood (along with Alanton and JBD)
- Jun. 20-21 - Digital Learning Summer Summit
- Aug. 13-14 - Digital Learning Summer Summit
Gifted News
Old Donation School Grades 2-5 and Second Grade Hold Applications
The application process is now online. Students currently enrolled in VBCPS must submit applications online through the school division’s Gifted Management Application System using their student ID number and login credentials. The link is provided here, http://www.vbschools.com/curriculum/appprocess/. Prior to referring a student or contacting a parent, please let Mrs. Hawley know.
The application deadline for parents is Thursday, February 1, 2018 at 4:00pm. Once the application has been submitted, the homeroom teacher will be notified via email. Teacher application deadlines for this application is due Monday, February 26th at 4:00pm. Mrs. Hawley would be more than happy to collaborate on the application referral process with you. The testing date for these students is Thursday, February 22, 2018. If you have parents that have any questions, please direct them my way. Thanks!
Visual Arts Program at Old Donation School and VB Middle (rising 6th graders) Applications
The application process is now online. Students currently enrolled in VBCPS must submit applications online through the school division’s Gifted Management Application System using their student ID number and login credentials. The link is provided here, http://www.vbschools.com/curriculum/appprocess/. Students will need to complete an art portfolio of 3 drawings. If a student needs the portfolio paper please send them to Megan Bailey or Teri Hawley. We have an in house deadline for these students of Monday, January 22, 2018.
Please see Teri Hawley if you have any questions.
Gentle Reminders...To do:
- With flu season upon us, if you get sick in the night, please call your absence into AESOP. This system will secure a sub for you asap and will enable your class to be covered in a timely manner.
- Please make admin aware ahead of time when you inviting in an outside guest speaker.
- Dyslexia Awareness Module (This has to be done individually. Print the certificate, keep a copy, and send in a copy to licensure):
Schoology is coming!
As some of you might have heard, the school division is in the process of implementing a new comprehensive learning management system. The system, Schoology, is a cloud-based platform that will allow staff members to access class curriculum, assessments and homework dropboxes all from one single site. Currently, the Anchor Schools are field testing the system, but if you would like to learn more about Schoology, you can read about it now on Kaleidoscope. As you will see, there will be more information coming soon about how you can access and explore the system. In addition, you can also visit the Learning Management System page on vbcps.com to see more materials and information about Schoology.
Department of School Leadership
Alanton's Pajama PD Session
All Trantwood teachers have been invited to join Alanton for a Pajama PD session this Friday, Jan. 5 @ 11 am
Teachers will only need a computer or iPad and the YouTube link.
- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/k5XAVifr9Rg
One PLP point will be awarded for all participants.
LouAnne Metzger, Principal
Email: louanne.metzger@vbschools.com
Website: http://www.trantwoodes.vbschools.com/
Location: 2344 Inlynnview Road, Virginia Beach, VA, United States
Phone: 757-648-4000
Twitter: @LouAnneMetzger