The Elementary Curriculum Corner
2nd Quarter, 2019-2020, CSI Goal Area 1 & 2

Curriculum News
Exact Path Reading and Math
The Math works the same as the Reading. The latest STAR Math scores have been updated in the program, student's learning paths have been created.
I am sharing an Exact Path google folder that contains several informational guides, links, videos, and Lymari's contact information.
We, along with Edmentum, want Exact Path to work for you and your students. If you are experiencing issues you may contact our customer service rep., Lymari (contact info. is in the google folder) directly. Please cc Mrs. Hime and your building principal on any correspondence with her, or Edmentum, so that we are aware of the issues.
Benchmarks AKA Unit Assessments
A benchmark test is a point of reference that allows the teacher to see where each of her students is at individually. She can also use benchmark data to assess her class as a whole. Benchmark testing is conducted throughout a school year to assess student growth and modify instruction during RTI.
Click on the Links below for further Information:
PD Opportunity! WONDER-ful Literacy Centers
November 7, 3:30-4:30pm, AT THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OFFICE
This is a non-mandatory training for all elementary teachers that would like to dive deeper into Wonders literacy activity workstations that are available in Wonders. Mrs. Hime will show you how to access the literacy activities and model what literacy centers should look like in your classroom. K20 Learn: Student Engagement Strategies The K20 Center has 119 student engagement strategies! Follow this link to explore. | New Flipgrid AR Feature! SAY GOODBYE to explaining station/center directions more than once! Thanks to the new AR feature, students can scan the QR code and hear the directions as many times as they might need! Check it out! | Free New Books for Schools Teacher, Librarians, and Administrators WIN $500 in free books! Enter monthly!! |
K20 Learn: Student Engagement Strategies
New Flipgrid AR Feature!
Free New Books for Schools
Classroom Libraries
Podcast on your Plan | Add to Your Classroom Library Now! The order window is open for additions to your classroom Library. Follow this link to complete your order, deadline is January 6, 2020, however the sooner you order the sooner you will receive your books! Contact Vanessa Perez for additional information. | PD Opportunity!! Join Vanessa Perez on Tuesday November 5th, 3:30 to 4:15pm, at the BOE to learn about organizing your classroom library. Bring a classroom ipad and 2-3 of your classroom library books. |
Add to Your Classroom Library Now!
Opportunities to Learn, Grow, & Collaborate
Fine Arts Educators
Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching
Nominate a deserving elementary mathematics or science teacher within your district to win $10,000.
Anyone – including principals, teachers, parents, students, business leaders or members of the general public – may nominate exceptional mathematics or science teachers who are currently teaching grades K-6 for the 2019-20 award year.
Teachers, you may also self-nominate! https://www.paemst.org/
Deadline is March 1, 2020.
2020 Oklahoma Writing Project Invitational Summer Institute Fellowship
FOR: Classroom Teachers of All Subjects —Elementary through College— Interested in Improving Literacy Skills
APPLICATIONS: Twelve outstanding teachers will be selected to attend the Oklahoma Writing Project 2020 Invitational Summer Institute to be held at the Moore-Norman Technology Center in Norman. Teachers of all subject areas and of all levels of instruction--kindergarten through university--interested in teaching composition or incorporating writing into their regular subject matter instruction may apply. The important consideration is a strong commitment to teaching of composition and helping students' understanding through writing.
Follow this link for more information and to apply!
Colonial Williamsburg Teacher Institute Fellowship
Read more about it here
Applications are open until February 1, 2020. Apply here!
Mrs. Hime is Currently Reading & Listening too
Bringing Words to LifeThis book is a must read for all educators! In ten chapters you will learn research-based instruction and strategies that will turn your classroom into a language rich environment. | The Father, My Son, and the Holy GhostThe Father, My Son, and the Holy Ghost By Craig Morgan Have you heard this song? If you haven't, listen to it now! Research Craig Morgan, he is a husband, father, patriot, country music singer who wrote this song in four short hours...it is powerful! | A Thousand Tomorrows I am a fan of anything written by Karen Kingsbury, this book did not disappoint. The main character, Cody Gunner, is a bull rider who is not the friendliest person you would ever meet. He seems to only have room in his heart for his brother, until Ali comes along... |
Bringing Words to Life
This book is a must read for all educators! In ten chapters you will learn research-based instruction and strategies that will turn your classroom into a language rich environment.
The Father, My Son, and the Holy Ghost
The Father, My Son, and the Holy Ghost
By Craig Morgan
Have you heard this song? If you haven't, listen to it now! Research Craig Morgan, he is a husband, father, patriot, country music singer who wrote this song in four short hours...it is powerful!