Celina Curriculum Newsletter
Volume 2 Issue 10 - May 2022
What's in this Issue?
This Newsletter includes the following: Upcoming Events, Meetings, and Breaks, May DLT Meeting, Bulldog Talk with Betsy Crites, May Catch-Up, District Vision, Mission, and Beliefs, and Goals, You've Got Questions, Marshallese Mentoring Program, Amplify in Action, and 21-22 Celina Professional Development (PD) Plan.
Upcoming Events, Meetings, and Breaks
Here are upcoming events, meetings, and breaks:
-Last Student Day: May 24
-ACL/LETRS PD Day for Staff: May 25
-Staff Work Day: May 26
-Last Teacher Day: May 27
DLT Holds May Meeting
On May 11, our DLT held their fifth and final meeting of the 2021-22 school year. Below are key highlights from the meeting:
-We heard an update from each building regarding their progress of completing the Spring ACL Implementation Review and May building events.
-We reviewed the May 25 PD Schedule and 23-25 District Goals.
-We began a conversation on adding UDL resources/language to Part 2 of the ACL Profile.
Our next DLT meeting will be held in August.
DLT Members include: Dr. Ken Schmiesing, Vaughn Ray, Tracey Dammeyer, Michelle Duncan, Casey Hinton, Cory Ahrens, Erin Weigel, Lisa Bye, Phil Metz, Toby Siefring, Brittany Green, Andy Mikesell, Ann Holdheide, Renee Kramer, Jason Andrew, and Bret Baucher.
Bulldog Talk Podcast Released in May
Episode 15 (Betsy Crites - Technology Integration Coach)
Email Vaughn Ray (vaughn.ray@celinaschools.org) with show ideas.
Mercer County ESC 2022 Summer PD Offerings
Celina Curriculum is on Facebook and Twitter
Celina Curriculum is on FaceBook (@CelinaCurriculum) and Twitter (@BulldogLearning). The purpose of these pages 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.
May Curriculum Catch-Up
Celina City Schools Curriculum Director Vaughn Ray offers his May Catch-Up. Curriculum updates include: May 25th and 26th Staff PD Days, Summer Enrichment, and Congratulations to the Class of 2022.
Vision, Mission, and Beliefs
Below you will find our District Vision, Mission, and Beliefs and Goals for the 21-22 school year. Currently, we have a two-pronged approach for our staff professional development (which we are monitoring with our goals): Assessment Capable Learners (ACL) and Literacy.
Vision, Mission, and Beliefs
Goals and Action Steps for ACL
Goals and Action Steps for Literacy
You've Got Questions Series Continues
“You've Got Questions...We've Got Answers!" In this new video series, Vaughn Ray and Celina Schools’ teachers answer viewer questions regarding programs and events involving the Celina School Community. Check out new episodes below:
Literacy Coaching (Sarah Van Tilburg - Literacy Coach)
Summer Enrichment (Vaughn Ray)
Marshallese Mentoring Program Holds Last Meeting of 21-22
On May 12, we held our last Celina High School #MarshalleseMentoring meeting and enjoyed some laughs, stories, and Marshallese food. Looking forward to seeing our students reach for the stars!
Celina City Schools PD Plan for 21-22 School Year
Below is our Staff Professional Development Plan for the 21-22 school year.