Gator Gazette
Great Things Are Growing at Glenhope
Growing Together
Today marks the end of round 1 of our PLC/GTU cycle and I am so inspired by the excitement that I have witnessed. Conversations about the amazing things you have learned and how you plan to use your new information or skill in your classrooms is motivating me and those around you. My day was made on Monday when Rainey shared with me how well a new strategy that she was trying for Math Workstations was working. Techy Becky made my day on Tuesday when I stopped by her classroom to help her solve a problem and she had already used her mad Google skills to take cake of it. The truth is you all make my day everyday because you never stop working and learning. You understand that student learning can't happen without teacher learning. You all inspire me daily. I am so looking forward to a year of learning and growing together.
25 Book Challenge
If you would like a sign to put on or by your door outside your room to let everyone know that you are participating in the 25 Book Challenge let me know. It will have a place to write the books that you have already read and a place to write what you are currently reading.
Jeanette's Website
http://c2.gcisd-k12.org/Domain/2090 I am working to house resources and information that you might need on my website. Check it out! Let me know if there is anything you think I should add.
Data PLCs - October 2
It's almost here. Please be thinking about what you would like to accomplish during this time. Team Leaders, please send me an email if you have anything specific that you would like to add to our agenda
Continuing to Grow Together
As we look toward future learning, your needs are at the forefront. If you would please, take one minute to click on this link and write in the box of this Google Form anything that you think you might like to know more about or just explore. I want to work to make the learning opportunities we provide for you relevant and only what you feel will help you grow professionally and contribute to student learning. https://docs.google.com/a/gcisd.net/forms/d/1rB4NaifwmqDyjMBvyZkqm-PV9HlF2XoN1qK5WeTcPc8/viewform?usp=send_form
Thinking Maps
Did you know that the use of Thinking Maps is a Common Instructional Expectation in GCISD. If you don't have a set of Thinking Maps to hang in your room let me know. If you would like a quick, hour long course on the use of Thinking Maps either as an intro or refresher you can join me at O.C. Taylor on Thursday October 2nd at 3:00. I have been asked to do a training session there and said,' yes, if I can bring my own peeps'.
Thank You
to all of our facilitators that helped us learn during our PLCs and GTU. We know your time is valuable and appreciate you sharing it with us.
Facilitators, I would love to have your feedback about our sessions and how we can make improvements as we move forward.
Do you Tweet?
If you would like to learn to tweet bring your devices and join me for a Twitter Workshop in the library on Tuesday, September 30 at 3:00. We would love to have anyone who feels like they are a master Tweeter join us and help others learn as well. tweet-tweet
Have I told you that 'I love my job'!
This has been such a great adventure! I have loved my time with you. I have loved coming into your classrooms and helping you complete tasks so your time with kids is increased. I have loved being invited to watch or help with fun lessons. I have loved having collaborative discussions about lesson design or small groups or whatever is on your mind. I loved being asked to come watch and script and share specific feedback. I have loved learning new things every day and am thankful to be continuing to learn them with you. It's great to be a Gator!
I am here for you
You are my "First Things First"
Email: jeanette.fink@gcisd.net
Website: http://c2.gcisd-k12.org/Domain/2090
Location: ext. 2506
Phone: 817-824-6497
Twitter: @jeanettefink