The Weekly Knot
Issue 41: Reflecting and Looking Ahead
Weekly Happenings
Monday June 15, 2015
Work on appropriate parts of your closeout packet this week.
Kindergarten Picnic 10:45-11:45 a.m.
Step Up Day 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Target Title I PD on iReady 2:45-5
Tuesday June 16, 2015
Field Day #2
8-9:30 2nd grade
10-11:30 3rd grade
12-1:30 4th grade
Museum Night: 5-6:30 p.m.
Wednesday June 17, 2015
11 a.m. -12 p.m. 2nd Grade Picnic
Thursday June 18, 2015
12-1 p.m. 3rd Grade Picnic & Amazing Race
Friday June 19, 2015
11 a.m.-12 p.m. 4th grade picnic
ESOL Tip of the Week
Video Series Showcasing Teaching Strategies for ELLs
The National Education Association and ColorĂn Colorado have produced a series of classroom videos highlighting how two northern Virginia elementary schools work to meet the needs of English-language learners. Take some time to watch these videos and consider how you can use the strategies you see in your own classroom.
Click here to access the videos!
Purposeful Partner Talk to Close the Academic Language Gap
Take a moment and read this short article on the need to use speaking and listening to improve ELLs writing. It is a short read, but definitely worth the five minutes.
Click here to read the article!
The National Education Association and ColorĂn Colorado have produced a series of classroom videos highlighting how two northern Virginia elementary schools work to meet the needs of English-language learners. Take some time to watch these videos and consider how you can use the strategies you see in your own classroom.
Click here to access the videos!
Purposeful Partner Talk to Close the Academic Language Gap
Take a moment and read this short article on the need to use speaking and listening to improve ELLs writing. It is a short read, but definitely worth the five minutes.
Click here to read the article!
Three Ring for Math
PD Opportunity
UMBC ESOL Program
Click here for the Flyer and here for more details