Trantwood Times
"Captivating Every Student, Every Day!"
An Attitude of Gratitude Rocks!
Kudos to Lisa Lee, Berkley Wheeler, Michele Flynn, and Karen O'Meara for coordinating all the SRT and SEC meetings.
Chefs hats off to our ladies in the cafeteria for keeping everything running so smoothly this week. Lucille, Cheryl, and Nicole, thank you for working so hard to make sure every mouth is feed.
Special thanks to all the extra runners this week. Fifi, Michele, and anyone else we asked helped with students when we were not able or available.
Many thanks to Terri Hawely and Brooke Martinette for bringing Safari Live to Trantwood.
December 5 -9, 2016
- Welcome Karen Lewis, new AP
- Citizen of the Month, 2 pm
- GOTR, 2:40 - 4:00
- Mad Science, 2:40 - 4:00
Tuesday, Dec. 6
- Fire Drill, 1:30
- ILT Mtg, 3 -4
- Fifth Grade Recorders, 2:40 - 4:00
- SCA Officers, 2:40 - 3:30
- PTA Board Mtg, 6:30 - 7:30
Wednesday, Dec. 7
- LAM OTB, 1:30 on
- STEM, 2:40 - 4:00
- GOTR, 2:40 - 4:00
- Art Club, 2:40 - 4:00
Thursday, Dec. 8
- Happy Birthday Cheryl Counts-Harrison!
- Happy Birthday Nancy Kurz!
- Green Cardinals, 2:40 - 4:00
- Chorus Practice, 2:40 4:00
- Spanish Immersion PLC, Christopher Farms, 4 - 6
Friday, Dec. 9
- SCA Parents Night Out, 6:30 - 9:00
Personalized Learning
One focus area for school staff for 2016-2017 is Personalized Learning. The goal is to make use of resources, including professional learning opportunities, developed to build awareness around personalized learning, a critical component of Goal 2 of the strategic framework, Compass to 2020.
Personalized learning resources include the following:
· Virginia Beach Public Schools’ Personalized Learning Website – http://vbplearn.weebly.com
This site is continuously updated with resources, videos, and artifacts aligned with the VBCPS definition of Personalized Learning.
· Personalized Learning Overview and Introduction to Essential Components (Online) – This online course is running continuously through April 30, 2017. Participants receive three Professional Learning Program (PLP points for completion of the course.
· Wading into the Waters of Personalized and Blended Learning – This site-based course can be provided by each school’s instructional technology specialist.
· Design Fellows Tour – Tours of the classrooms of Design Fellows will be offered from January through March.
Self Assessment and Goal Setting Go Hand In Hand
Feedback and goal setting is one of the strategies classrooms are expected to implement this year as part of our PCI. Here's a helpful example of how to help students with this task that leads them to take greater ownership and responsibility for their own learning.
Try these strategies and watch your classroom become one where the light of learning burns brightly for every student. Responsive ClassroomsSanta, you know what I really want for Christmas...
Reading can make you smile!
This is what happens when great teachers work together!
Safari Live comes to Trantwood!
December 12 - 16, 2016
- Learning Walks with Mr. Walker
- GOTR, 2:40 - 4:00
- Mad Science, 2:40 - 4:00
Tuesday, Dec. 13
- PAC Mtg, 3 -4
- Fifth Grade Recorders, 2:40 - 4:00
- Safety Patrols, 2:40 - 3:30
Wednesday, Dec. 14
- Happy Birthday Gina Lane!
- LAM OTB am half day
- Lisa Lee OTB, pm half day
- STEM, 2:40 - 4:00
- GOTR, 2:40 - 4:00
Thursday, Dec. 15
- Lockdown Drill practice, 8:40 am
- Digital Innovator's Meeting, 3 - 4
- PTA General Meeting, 6:30 pm
Friday, Dec. 16
- Staff Holiday party, ornament exchange, Karen Francis' home
- SCA Parents Night Out, 6:30 - 9:00
December 19 - 23, 2016
- Happy Birthday Sue Yourawesome!
Tuesday, Dec. 20
- Great Neck Band Concert, cafeteria, 8:25 - 8:55
- Gr. 5 Recorder Club, 2:40 - 4:00
Wednesday, Dec. 21
- STEM, 2:40 - 4:00
Thursday, Dec. 22
- Early Dismissal
Friday, Dec. 23
- Let the festivities begin!
Future Planning
Early Dismissal, Thurs., Dec. 22
Holiday Break, Dec. 23 - Jan. 2
Staff PLP (Title forthcoming), Library, Jan. 30, 8 - 9 am
SOL testing: May 18 - June 7
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