NRES STAFF NEWSLETTER
September 9 - September 15, 2013
Principally Speaking
- Expectations: To improve the learning experiences for our students, Administration and Teachers will use Title 1 manipulatives, anchor charts, Lonestar Rigorous Problem solving, TEKS Target Math, and Guided Reading for Small Group. We also have A-Z Phonics and other programs to use. Check with your ISTs!
- Let's Learn Together: So what exactly is Number Talks? Number talks were developed for classroom teachers to engage students in "mental math" through grappling with interesting mathematics problems. Educators can use number talks regularly as introductions to the day’s mathematical practice, as “warm ups” for other lessons, or as stand-alone extended engagements with mathematical concepts. What does that look like in the classroom? Check out the videos below. Need more info, visit http://insidemathematics.org/index.php/classroom-video-visits/number-talks. Each grade level has a number talks book. Please ask your grade level representative for guidance as well.
- Professional Growth: Did you know there are now Techno Tuesday SMLs? The web based workshops teach everything from Google Docs, Edmodo, Twitter, QR codes and creating digital lessons. Sign up and find out more in Eduphoria under Technology icon.
Exemplary Lessons in Action at NRES
These first few days, Oliver and I have observed several classrooms. We are excited to see amazing teaching and learning happening. Everything from Frayer Model in Math Journals to Anchor Charts, Group Norms and Number Talks! Wow! Check out the pictures below. We will be coming to your room this week. Keep up the amazing work!
Reminders
PDAS Teacher Self Report Part 1: Under the PDAS section on eduphoria please submit part 1 of the Teacher Self Report by Friday September 13.
Weekly Happenings
Monday: TPRI/Tejas Lee BOY Testing Window Opens
Tuesday: PLC Meetings in all grade levels, Math and Science SML @ 3:30pm
Wednesday: No special Events
Thursday: NRES Committee meetings at 3:30pm
Friday: PTA Back to School Dance @ 6:30 p.m.
Where is Admin this week?
Tuesday: Jackie @ Lead4ward training - All Day
Wednesday: Oliver @ Lead4ward training - All Day. Jackie Feeder Pattern meeting
Thursday: We are both here!
Friday: Krista & Oliver eSchool Gradebook training at 9:00am
September Staff Birthdays
Tricia Poole 9/10
Laura Lee McCartney 9/10
Sandra Anderson 9/12
Irma Magana 9/13
Oliver Mujica 9/15
Debbie Smith 9/20
Delia Ortega 9/24
Amber Richards 9/25
Janice Freeman 9/27
Aida Hernandez 9/28