PATRIOT POST
September 4, 2018 Volume IV. Issue V
Liberty Point Third and Fourth Grade Teachers Were Recognized for double-digit gains in math! Great work!
Kindergarten and First Grade Teachers Welcome Teachers from Cliftondale Elementary School into their classrooms to observe the reading units of study in action.
Mrs. Banks Brings Science to Life on fifth grade! (See the link below) No textbook needed for this engaging lesson!
Spelling Bee Committee
As you all may know we are nearing the time of year for our school and statewide Spelling Bee. In an effort to begin the planning process, we are asking for volunteers to help with preparation, set up and break down on the day of the Spelling Bee. If you would like to join the Spelling Bee committee, please fill out the form below. If you have further questions regarding the Spelling Bee this year; please see Ms. Maddox or Ms. E Jackson.
RTI/SST Mandatory Training. Tuesday September 04th in the teacher workroom during your planning time.
Reading & Writing Units of Study Updates
Responsive small groups are up and running at LPES! Here are a few Points to Ponder:
- The 1st Reading small group will be your Tier 3 students.
- Types of Small Groups, so far:
- Guided Reading: Levels A - M (10 minutes)
- Strategy Groups: Levels N - Z (10 minutes)
- When in doubt, pull a group. We are in the business of growing students at Liberty Point.
This Week’s Literacy Outlook
Wednesday, September 5: Lit Prep, Toolkit Party from 3pm - 4:00pm in the Media Center
Friday, September 7: iReady Diagnostics must be complete.
Humanities' Highlights & Hive Fives
Our Newest Patriots
Have Risen To
The UoS Expectations!
Math Instruction Ready to Take Place, Good Math Matters
Guided Math Workshop in Action
Concrete, Representational, Abstract Method (CRA)-Gradually release students to ensure that they are able to gain a conceptual understanding of the what, why, and how of mathematical skills.
Mini-Lesson: Gradual Release, Demonstration, Specific Strategy, 8-10 min.
Guided Groups: Gradual Release, Specific Strategy, Practice,2-3 Groups, 15-20 min
Closure: Share Out, Mathematical Responses, 3-5 min
Things to Remember:
*Please ensure that lesson plans are submitted, weekly, on your team's OneNote by Friday @3PM.
*Monitor ongoing assessment data
*Data Folders being utilized for student accountability
*Toolkits created for easy access for students
AVID Updates:
- We have set a new AVID goal for Organization; AVID Binders are now a Non-negotiable
- Aug-Sept. AVID Strategy for K-2: Setting a Purpose
- Aug.-Sept. AVID Strategy for 3-5: Marking the text
- Please be sure to include the text, and the focus questions you will use for Marking the text, and Setting a Purpose in your Social Studies lesson plans each week.
- AVID Binders have been delivered
- New Deadline!! AVID binders should be set up by Wednesday, September 5, 2018. Please see the attachment for specific instructions on the organization for setting up the binders.