Wildcat Weekly
April 1, 2019
Creating the Conditions for Deeper Learning
Hope you had the opportunity to have some fun and get some rest over spring break. I am looking forward to the time we have left this year to continue to learn and help our kids in meaningful ways!
Some of you may know that I was able to present at the Deeper Learning Conference this past week. It was a stretch for me, but feel as though it helped me grow. My only regret is that we weren't able to send a team to participate this year which has been a source of inspiration and time to develop cohesiveness. I am looking at how we can try to get our people down there again next year.
My biggest takeaway was the comradery that has developed over the past few years. There was a clear message that we are not alone in the work that we do. There are many others like us at LaCreole trying to find new ways to engage and challenge kids in meaningful ways. There seems to be an openness of support. The closing keynote stressed that the work we do is hard and challenged us all to find ways to help each other in our respective schools and beyond to create amazing opportunities for our kids. The resources are out there, we need only look outside of our classroom and building walls for ideas and support. By being a connected learner we can all continue to grow and more importantly be a resource for others who are trying to learn too.
Check these hashtags out for stories and resources of those that are sharing their learning: #deeperlearning2019, #deeperlearning, #shareyourlearning
I am sure the competencies below look familiar but thought I would share a new format I picked up. They closely resemble the 4 C's we have used in the past. There are one or two new ones to consider which gives a comprehensive look at deeper learning.
Again, welcome back and glad you're here!
Food For Thought
Coming Up On Our Calendar
This Week
4/2 - Licenced Staff Meeting in the library - 8:00
4/3 - 6th Grade STEAM Fieldtrip - OSU
4/5 - Wildcat Pride Day - Afternoon Activity Schedule
4/6 - Dragon Run
Next Week:
4/9 - SEL Meeting in the library - 8:00
4/12 - Extended Advisory: Afternoon Activity Schedule?
4/13 - Spring Art Bazaar!
Coming Up In PLC
April PLC Schedule
4/1 - Content Area PLCs
4/8 - SEL Focus
4/15 - District Assessment Day
4/22 - Character Strong Skype
4/29 - Content Area With a Twist