Birdneck Briefing
Week of May 7th
Upcoming Dates and Events Week of May 7th
May 7-11
Staff Appreciation Week
Annual Student Art Show
2nd Grade Swimming at Seatack Rec
National Music Week
Good Allergy Awareness Week
National Children's Book Week
May 7 - Pizza/Salad Lunch from Salt Church beginning 10:30-12:30
May 8 - 7:15 Breakfast Served by SCA
May 8 - Last day for BEAR
May 9 - Munchkins with Moms 7:15
May 9 - Staff Luncheon from PTA 10:30-12:30
May 10 - Surprises and Ice Cream from Grace Bible Church.
May 11 - Grilling and Kona Ice from Admin.
Upcoming Events
May 14 - PBIS Team meeting 3:00 Library
May 15 - Grade 4 Reading SOL Day 1
May 16 - Grade 4 Reading SOL Day 2
May 17 - Grade 3 Reading SOL Day 1
May 17 - Grade 2 Field Trip to Culipher Farms
May 17 - PTA Executive Board Meeting 5:00
May 17 - Spring Music Concert 6:00
May 18 - Grade 3 Reading SOL Day 2
SOL Schedule
May 15 - 4th grade reading part 1
May 16 - 4th grade reading part 2
May 17 - 3rd grade reading part 1
May 18 - 3rd grade reading part 2
May 21 - 5th grade reading part 1
May 22 - 5th grade reading part 2
May 23 - 5th grade math part 1
May 24 - 5th grade math part 2
May 28 - Memorial Day - No School
May 29 - 4th grade math part 1
May 30 - 4th grade math part 2
May 31 - 3rd grade math part 1
June 1 - 3rd grade math part 2
June 5 - 5th grade science
June 6 - 5th grade Virginia studies
This is your Captain Speaking!
Hello Birdneck Family,
A heart felt Staff Appreciation Week goes out to all of you. I want you all to know how much your support and dedication to our students means to me. I'm so proud of the work you do and the impact you have on our kids. My challenge to you this week is to enjoy what you do, enjoy the company of your colleagues, and enjoy being you. You are amazing and I am honored to work with you each and every day.
Captain Out,
RV Yoshida
Shout Outs!
If you would like to give a SHOUT OUT to a colleague, it is as simple as sending an email to RV to be added to our Shout Outs each week!
Shout out to all of you the best staff in the world!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you Nancy Stephenson for the goodies in the ladies room. I was having a Monday and there was the mini snickers to save the day!
Thanks for all of your Shout outs this week!!!!!!!!!
“We realize the marks we leave in life
Aren’t made of stone or steel
But rather of the lives we’ve touched
And how we make folks feel”.
-Mark Sanborn
Digital Learning Summit
As you begin to make plans for summer 2018, please be aware of the dates for the Digital Learning Summer Summit for Teachers (DLSS). The DLSS consists of 4 days of professional learning available to all school division staff, with most sections targeted for teachers. Information regarding these learning opportunities will be conveyed later in the school year. This will be a great opportunity to support our growth as we continue to move to a one-to-one school.
Make sure to sign up in FrontLine! You must sign up for each day that you wish to attend.
Your ITS Nick Dzendel is on the committee for this event, please see him for extra details.
SUBJECT: DEVELOPMENT OF K-12 COMPUTER SCIENCE FRAMEWORK
The Department of Teaching and Learning is seeking highly qualified teachers, principals, administrators, content specialist or others who are available to serve on committees to aid in developing the K-12 Computer Science Curriculum Framework. Committee members will participate in four meetings in Richmond, Virginia, as well as attend virtual meetings to develop curriculum framework documents.
All individuals who wish to serve on one of the Computer Science Curriculum Framework committees must submit an application through the web-based process, Instruction Committee Application Processing System (ICAPS). The application will require a professional reference and division approval.
The deadline to apply to the K-12 Curriculum Framework Committee is May 31. For more information, including details on how to apply, please go to:
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/administrators/superintendents_memos/2018/083-18.shtml.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact G. Thomas Coker, secondary mathematics coordinator, at 263-1044 or via email at George.Coker@vbschools.com, or Molly Lewis, elementary social studies coordinator, at 263-1020 or via email at Molly.Lewis@vbschools.com.
Thank you.
Literacy Folders
Schools shall maintain an early skills and knowledge achievement record in reading and mathematics for each student in grades kindergarten through grade 3 to monitor student progress and to promote successful achievement on the third grade SOL tests. This record shall be included with the student's records if the student transfers to a new school." The folders are required for all K-5 students in Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS). Please note, the standards-based grading report card serves as the achievement record in mathematics for each student.
As a reminder, the folders have a table on the front in which teachers should record the student's annual Spring DRA2 instructional level score. The Spring DRA2 and a spring writing sample should be stored in the literacy folder. For fourth- and fifth-grade students who are reading on or above grade level, their most current DRA2 should be stored in the folder. Teachers will place a checkmark in the table after inserting the spring writing sample, indicating the writing piece has been included in the folder.
The literacy folder and table will provide evidence of literacy performance through the elementary grade levels. In addition, data from the literacy folder will assist teachers in planning instruction at the beginning of each school year to meet students' needs and begin small group reading instruction prior to the completion of the Fall DRA2 administration. The folder will remain in the cumulative file when a student transfers to another school within VBCPS; this includes students progressing from elementary to middle school. If additional folders for incoming kindergarten students, as well as any extras for new students, are needed, please place an order through School Dude. Questions may be directed to Abigail Dougherty, elementary language arts coordinator, at 263-1144 or emailed to Abigail.Dougherty@vbschools.com. Thank you.
TITLE I SUMMER CONFERENCE CALL FOR PROPOSALS
The Title I staff strives to incorporate a diverse array of presenters and perspectives at the conference and welcomes presenters of varying levels of experience. Presenters are encouraged to share a variety of topics to meet the needs of the large division. Proposals should be submitted for 1 hour and 15-minute sessions.
Points/Pay for presenters: Presenters will receive pay for up to two hours of preparation and will receive PLP points for their presentation.
Field Trips
Keep us in your thoughts and prayers
PBIS updates
Hello Birdneck Eagles!
Emphasizing our PBIS expectations and reinforcing them with eggs will make things go much smoother in our school. Rose wanted to thank everyone for their participation during the PDP. In addition, she said it was clear that our staff truly cares about supporting students while working towards their academic and social/emotional growth. In order to receive credit for the course, please click on the following link and complete the reflection piece. https://goo.gl/forms/1C1Xb9078IeKh54r2
Here are the slides that she used, in case anyone would like to read over/dig deeper.
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1j-8E0ROZWX7tMgqIRAa1MYAgPyjOkTVJ6CSZQFz3vEo/edit?usp=sharing
Remember, we use the same teaching process for behaviors as we do for academics. Teach, Model, Practice, Reinforce(Eggs!), and Reteach. We look forward to seeing you and your students come up with some creative ways to teach, learn, and practice our school wide expectations! Thank you for all that you continue to do to support our students.
Go Eagles!
-Your PBIS Team
Thank you for all that you continue to do to support our students.
Join our PTA
IMPORTANT REMINDERS
Join the PTA! Our goal is to have 100% Staff participation!!!!!!!!!
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BIRDNECK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
BIRDNECK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
BIRDNECK MISSION
The mission of Birdneck Elementary is to dedicate ourselves to the success of all children, preparing them to meet today's expectations and tomorrow's challenges.
BIRDNECK VISION
Children are our future. We are dedicated to their success.
BIRDNECK BELIEFS
We believe in a collaborative community in which teachers, administrators, students, and parents work together for student success.
We believe in creating a safe, nurturing, and positive environment in which all students can strive for excellence and achieve their individual potential.
We believe we will prepare our students for success by providing 21st century learning and developing within our students critical thinking, effective communications and problem solving skills.
Website: http://www.birdneckes.vbschools.com/
Location: 957 South Birdneck Road, Virginia Beach, VA, United States
Phone: 757-648-2120