The STEAM Update
Week of February 1, 2016
What's happening around STEAM
Monday 2/1
Achieve3000 Training on campus (8:00am-11:00am)
Mrs. Harrison begins to visit 8th Grade classrooms for schedule planning
Tuesday 2/2
7th LBA #2 Window
DLT/CLT @ Brock ES (9:00am-12:00pm)
Wednesday 2/3
7th LBA #2 Window
STEAM CLT Meeting (7:45am-8:15am)
BHS Visit (2:15pm-3:10pm)
Happy hump day!
Thursday 2/4
LBA #2 Review for Science
Friday 2/5
Happy Friday!!!
STEAM University
STEAM U allows us to provide targeted intervention, by way of Academic Lab, for students who are in need of intervention .
Instructional Tips
Professional Development Day
February 15th is a district professional development day. We are looking forward to an engaging day of learning. On this sheet, you will find the location and time of the training you will attend, as well as the direct link to Eduphoria to sign up. It is a requirement to register for the district sessions through Eduphoria.
Please complete this by February 10th.
A refocus on our PLC work
Ask Brandon...Answers
Data is a vital part of the PLC process and should be continuously discussed. As we take our PLCs to the next level, prepare to discuss your data weekly.
Is it better to have things look organized and perfect, which can be a barrier to creativity? Or could we have some freedom to make things creatively messy while allowing students to be innovative and use the design process?
This is a difficult question to answer. Neatness is a high priority on our campus. If you would like to do something unique and creative in your classroom come see me to discuss the details.
What's the fastest animal on earth?
The peregrine falcon is the fastest animal on earth. It can reach speeds of up to 240 mph.
Ask Brandon
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