Celina Curriculum Newsletter
Volume 1 Issue 6 - February 2021
About
This Newsletter includes the following: February 22nd Two-Hour Delay Information, Professional Learning Resources, DLT Meeting Notes, Celina Literacy Team Follow-up, and Bulldog Talk updates.
February 22nd Two-Hour Delay
Q: What are we doing on the February 22nd Two-Hour Delay?
A: For the upcoming delay, we will be continuing our journey with Assessment Literacy. Click here to access the Session 2 Module.
Professional Learning Resources
Here are a few professional learning resources:
- Check out the OTES 2.0 Q & A document developed for teachers. This document was developed by Mercer County ESC and offers answers to questions posed by local teachers.
- ODE is still hosting Virtual Meet-ups for all content area teachers. Check out their Resources page for dates, times, and additional information.
- Mercer County ESC is holding Virtual Meet-ups for teachers each month, reviewing educational software and gifted education strategies. Click here for the schedule.
DLT Postpones February Meeting
Due to inclement weather, our February 17th meeting was postponed. The meeting will now be held on March 4, from 7:00-8:30 am, in the CHS Media Center. Details will be shared in our March Newsletter.
DLT Members include: Dr. Ken Schmiesing, Vaughn Ray, Tracey Dammeyer, Michelle Duncan, Casey Hinton, Cory Ahrens, Erin Weigel, Lisa Bye, Jen Birney, Toby Siefring, Brittany Green, Andy Mikesell, Jackie Mertz, Phil Metz, Jason Andrew, and Carrie Cubberley.
Celina Literacy Leadership Team Continues Journey
Currently, the Celina Literacy Leadership Team Resources subcommittee is reviewing literacy materials with the goal of selecting materials that align with Celina's literacy vision. Teachers and leaders are participating in site visits to learn more about the materials and their implementation.
All teachers across the district will have access to review these materials (to see what the subcommittee is reviewing) starting March 1 through the 12th, from 5:30 am - 4:00 pm. This window has been pushed back from an earlier date due to school closings and delays. Click here to sign-up to visit the Materials Room. Contact Vaughn Ray for more details.
Celina Curriculum Presents Bulldog Talk Podcast
So far, we have released three podcasts featuring:
- Episode 1 (Jackie Mertz and Lora Darras)
- Episode 2 (Dave Mauer and Francis John)
- Episode 3 (Betsy Woeste and Kate Harner)
Email Vaughn Ray (vaughn.ray@celinaschools.org) with show ideas.
Celina Curriculum is on Facebook
Celina Curriculum (@CelinaCurriculum) now has a FaceBook page. The purpose of the page is to provide Celina teachers and the school community with information and resources to implement our district strategy and provide high-quality instructional practices that challenge, prepare, and empower our students.