The Bulldog Buzz!
Week of June 1, 2015
Don't forget to post the Words of the Week!
Lesson Plans Due
Monday, Jun 1, 2015, 08:30 AM
Bullock School
QSAC Visitation
Monday, Jun 1, 2015, 08:30 AM
Bullock School
3rd Grade Bowe Visitation
Tuesday, Jun 2, 2015, 09:15 AM
Bowe School
SGO Data DUE
Friday, Jun 5, 2015, 08:30 AM
Bullock School
The Curriculum Corner: The Importance of Wait Time
If 3c (Engaging Students in Learning) is considered the "heart" of Danielson's FFT, then 3b (Using Questioning & Discussion Techniques) is the carotid artery! Believe it or not, our SILENCE is an essential part of supporting student growth in this area! As teachers we must keep "teacher talk" at a minimum so that we can avoid leading students to specific conclusions by providing too much information. The other role that silence plays in supporting student thinking is in providing "wait time" (for our students & for ourselves), which is exactly what Elizabeth Moore discusses in this week's article. Click on the link below to read more (I especially like the metacognitive implications of #2)...and don't forget to share some of your bite-sized best practices via social media, email or in the footer of The Buzz!
Opinion Writing
Words to Inspire
3rd Grade Honors Choir
News & Notes
- Click here to review my article on seed notebooks. Since we will be collecting the notebooks, we want to ensure they are consistent, so I am asking that everyone use the layout as designated in the article moving forward. Please bring your class' notebooks with you to the 6/9 faculty meeting so that they can be sorted as we complete class lists. If you have any questions just let me know!
- In anticipation of Monday's QSAC visit, please closely review the QSAC expectations that were sent out yesterday.
You're the Best...Quotes from the staff!
- You’re the best Katie for your tech assistance.
- You’re the best Deneen, Ronnie and Cindy for your “daily” work and always being willing to help out. Thanks a bunch!
- Thank you to all the third grade teachers for your flexibility with the schedule in preparation for the spring choir concert!
- MK…thank you for donating your classroom to the STEAM Lab! You really are one of a kind!
- 3rd grade colleagues - Great to work with wonderful people!
- Danielle thank you for caring about the children!
- Thanks to Bernadette for another great book fair!
- Thank you Kim for sharing your love of music with our students!
Schoolwide Events
- 6/02: Gr3 Orientation @ Bowe
- 6/05: SGO Data DUE
- 6/06: QSAC Visitation
- 6/08: Kindergarten Visits & Gr1 Family Night
- 6/09: Summative CAST Meetings & Faculty Meeting
- 6/10: Field Day
- 6/16: Gr3 Talent Show & Music Showcase
- 6/17: Last Day of School!
Happy Birthday!
- Kathy Buchanan - 6/5
- Mary Aruffo - 6/14
- Scott Rogers - 6/16
- Kelli Scharnagl - 6/16
- Katie Evans - 6/19
- Venetia Miner - 6/24
- Madji Fall - 7/12
- Jackie Applegate - 8/11
- Karen DeFrank - 8/13
The Curriculum Corner PLN
Email: curriculumcornerpln@gmail.com
Website: http://www.glassboroschools.us/bullockschool
Location: Dorothy L Bullock Elementary, New Street East, Glassboro, NJ, United States
Phone: (856) 652-2700
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/curriculumcorner2014
Twitter: @r_taibi