Cooke's Corner
Triton Preview and Review 8.14.2017
Greetings
I highly recommend that you eat a tofu donut. I tried it at the competition this past Friday and found it to be an interesting take on a classic. As always, I invite you to innovate and try new things. We will have our first faculty meeting at 3:30 in the pavilion. We will be recognizing our staff and sharing out some important information. You will find a framework below. I will be using this framework to discuss our PD plan for the next two years. I am excited to do this work with our SLT and FAC. Also, you can find descriptions of the Action Teams HERE. You will also find the form for filling out your preferences.
The admin team will be going to classrooms this week. Please let us know about any special projects going on! I am looking for teachers who will be willing to open their classrooms open to district visitors on September 13th. It's a great opportunity. Let me know if you are willing and able!
Purple Pride
Teacher and Student Teams!
Tofu Donut
Rei Harashima!
Special Shoutouts!
Our Awesome Staff
Jouse Villegas
Emma Lagos
Sandi Flinn
Darrell Jett
Heather Rindone
Brandon Velazquez
Cindy Velazquez
Elias Mendez
Shelton Lee
Dalila Espinosa
A very special shoutout to Mr. Zac Johnston who completed a 100 mile race. Let me repeat that... he ran 100 miles! I am so impressed. I get tired just driving 10 miles. You are an inspiration to us all.
Professional Development
Some Things to Think About ...
I love the fact that so many of our teachers are engaging our students in conversations about the Growth Mindset. I had a chance to meet Dr. Dweck while I lived in the Bay Area. She was amazing and I learned how important it was to recognize effort and the process. Check out this article in which she reflects on her work.
ALSO... Edcamp619 is just right around the corner. Check it out here. It's sponsored by our district. I helped coordinate it and it is one of the best things I have ever been a part of concerning teacher PD.
Growth Mindset
Week at a Glance with Molly Bulwa
Here is what's coming up...
Big Picture Items
Stay Informed!
Let's be aware of these upcoming events:
1. We have our first faculty meeting this Tuesday in the pavilion. We will discuss Action Teams, Evaluations and FAC Items.
2. Open House is this Thursday Night at 6:00. Please let us know if you are not able to attend. Those who work that evening are permitted to leave the following Friday at the conclusion of the student school day.
3. Please read this letter about the solar eclipse that is coming. It's an amazing once in the lifetime opportunity, but presents a unique safety challenge.
Transparency Project
As always, I will leave these links up so that you can review and preview upcoming opportunities. I have included a direct link to FAC Minutes as well.
Extra Assignments and Leadership Positions. Please note that is still a working document. I also highlighted individuals who will get priority. Make sure to scroll down to the bottom to see the different opportunities.
Google.Docs --> Storage of schoolwide documents such as PLC, Leadership Minutes, etc.) as well as Roles and Responsibilities (Admin, Psychologist, CIS, ASB)
Final Thoughts
Our Kids
Our Legacy
Eastlake Middle School
Email: ricardo.cooke@sweetwaterschools.org
Website: elm.sweetwaterschools.org
Location: 900 Duncan Ranch Road, Chula Vista, CA, United States
Phone: 619-591-4000
Twitter: @elmpurplepride