Wildcat Roar
News and Info for Wildcat Staff 10.16
Affirmations of the Week
I continually examine my old habits and discard those that are no longer useful.
I make a difference in the lives of the children with whom I work.
This year, our theory of action is that improved literacy will raise student achievement in all areas. We know that our students are in need of significant amounts of support in literacy to not only increase performance on standardized tests; the ability to read will determine the path their life can take. Given the depth of their deficits, for our students, this is truly a matter of life or death. Remember that well over 90% of our students in all grade levels were below Proficient on the ELA Milestones, most of which are just scoring Beginning. To reach our goal of improving proficiency by a minimum of 10%, several new initiatives will begin this week:
- Science and Social Studies teachers will provide literacy instruction, including both intensive interventions and integrated small group instruction.
- Connections teachers will push into classes during the 3rd block to further support literacy development.
- Training will be provided to both Connections teachers and Science/SS teachers this week (see email invites and calendar below).
Milestones Field Test
Price has been randomly selected to participate in Milestones Field Testing. This test will only be administered to 7th grade 10/26 and 10/27. While this is only a field test, full testing protocol must be in place. 6th and 8th grade classes will not be testing, but all classes should be aware that computer labs/Chromebook carts may be unavailable during this time. Additionally, several staff members will be asked to participate as examiners or proctors. More details to come!
To Do List
- Change bulletin boards with student work, if you have not already done so.
- Continue to input assessments in Mastery Connect. Make sure you are contacting parents of students who are in danger of failing.
Picture Day for students and staff: 11/9/17
THIS WEEK
Event Information
Math PD - Core Math Teachers
When?
Tuesday, Oct 17, 2017, 12:00 AM
Where?
Math teacher classrooms
Event Information
Literacy in the Content Areas - Sci/SS Teachers, Connections Teachers (see Outlook invite)
When?
Wednesday, Oct 18, 2017, 12:00 AM
Where?
PD Room
Event Information
ELA PD - Core ELA Teachers
When?
Thursday, Oct 19, 2017, 12:00 AM
Where?
Literacy Teacher Classrooms
Important Links and Numbers
Lesson Plans
- www.portaportal.com Guest Access: dkemp
- Milestones Blueprints: http://www.gadoe.org/Curriculum-Instruction-and-Assessment/Assessment/Pages/Georgia-Milestones-Test-Blueprints.aspx