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#GlobalMakerDay
CREATE LOCALLY
SHARE GLOBALLY
OCTOBER 23RD
Get ready for a day of CREATING. Watch the live stream, ask the presenters questions and MAKE all day.
Create what you wish existed!
Share what your students create using #GlobalMakerDay on Twitter.
2019 STEM TRIFECTA Action Required by Oct. 5
Schools that choose to participate in these events will first select teacher mentors for any teams forming for the 2018-19 school year; it is preferred that the same mentor not be involved in all three challenges. Teams will meet after school and will have access to the basic materials for all activities provided by the Office of Technical and Career Education. Schools participating in the Maker Expo must have access to a 3D printer.
A kickoff meeting for each challenge is scheduled for this fall and teacher mentors will receive information about the challenge, materials, stipends and program requirements at that event. Kickoff event dates are:
• Cyber Innovation (elementary and middle school levels) – Sept. 27, 4 p.m., Advanced Technology Center, Forum
• Cyber Security (high school level combined with mentor training) – Sept. 28, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Advanced Technology Center, Forum (subs provided for mentors attending for training)
• Maker Challenge – Oct. 10, 5 p.m., Advanced Technology Center, Theater
• Robotics Challenge – Oct. 11, 5 p.m., Advanced Technology Center, Theater
Please see the attached document and ask mentors to register for programs via the website, www.vbstemtrifecta.com/registration by Friday, Oct. 5. Following this registration, additional details will be e-mailed to the perspective mentors regarding kick-off meetings and trainings. If there are any questions, please contact the coordinators for each event on the attached document or call the Office of Technical and Career Education via phone at 757-648-6180. Thank you.
Future Planning
- Sept. 24: Open House, ECES am, Kg am, Grades PK - 2, 6:30 pm
- Sept. 25: Open House, ECSE pm, Kg pm, Grades 3 - 5, 6:30 pm
- Oct. 8: Virtual Learning Day
- Nov. 6: Virtual Learning Day
2019-2020 ELEMENTARY LANGUAGE ARTS VIRGINIA BEACH OBJECTIVES’ FEEDBACK
Feedback will be gathered through a Schoology self-paced course for grades K-5. The access code to the course is 9GCV5-N89QP. Teams may work together to provide feedback, however each form must be submitted individually. Please encourage literacy leaders and teachers to submit feedback by Tuesday, Nov. 6.
If you have any questions, please contact Kelly Padilla, instructional specialist, at Kelly.Padilla@vbschools.com or263-1144. Thank you for your continued attention to this matter
VIRGINIA WESLEYAN MASTER OF ARTS IN EDUCATION COURSE
Courses offered this fall:
EDUC 540: Classroom & Behavior Management Wednesdays 4:00-7:00 p.m. August 29 - December 12
EDUC 610: Methods & Materials for Secondary & PreK-12 Mondays 4:00-7:00 p.m. September 3-December 17
EDUC 620: Research Methods in Education Tuesdays 4:00-7:45 p.m. September 4-December 18
Wonder Workshop Still Available
Virginia's recent adoption of K-12 Computer Science Standards has made computational thinking and coding part of every educator's vocabulary throughout K-12. Robots offer an engaging way to integrate these skills across content areas and grade levels.
VSTE, in partnership with Wonder Workshop, is pleased to be able to offer the Teach Wonder program to educators in Virginia.
Educators who participate will receive a Dash robot and access to a self-paced online course related to the foundations of coding and robotics. Teachers may be able to apply the 12-hour course towards PD hours.
Cost: $125 ($450 value) for course + Dash robot
More info can be found here.
VB EDUCATION FOUNDATION GRANTS – OCT. 12 DEADLINE
The Innovative Learning Grant application is available on vbcps.com under Hot Topics and is due Oct. 12, by 4 p.m. Each approved grant awards up to $2,000 for innovative learning projects that benefit students.
In order to fund these projects, the Education Foundation board raises money to include a percentage of sales for Amazon.com purchases made through AmazonSmile. Attached are brief instructions to share with your bookkeeper so that Amazon purchases benefit the Education Foundation and ultimately VBCPS teachers and students.
Thank you for sharing these opportunities available through the Virginia Beach Education Foundation. For more information, contact Debbie Griffey at Debbie.Griffey@vbschools.com or 757.263.1069.
The VB Education application can be accessed here.
What's Joy Got to Do With It?
September 3 - 7, 2018
- Labor Day - Schools Closed
Tuesday Sept. 4
- First Day of School!
- Happy Birthday Barbara Williams!
- Visitors from School Board or DOSL
Wednesday Sept. 5
- Schoolwide Assembly, cafeteria, 8:30 - 9:15
Thursday Sept. 6
Friday Sept. 7
- Mr. Walker, DOSL, visit
- LAM, OTB
September 9 - 15, 2018
- Happy Birthday Kristen Swimley!
Monday, Sept. 10
- PBIS Meeting, collab room, 3 pm
Tuesday, Sept. 11
Wednesday, Sept. 12
- Mad Science Assembly, Grades 1 - 5, cafeteria, 9 am
- Sweet Frog Spirit Night, 3-7 pm
- KL OTB, 3 pm on
Thursday, Sept. 13
- LAM OTB, pm
Friday, Sept. 14
Saturday, Sept. 15
- Happy Birthday Lisa Lee!
Team Dalton out and about this summer supporting Big D!
Your Pie, Cardinals, Meet & Greet - Oh My!
Digging into 504's and IEPs. Inclusion data loading...kinda like carb loading....right?
Exploring the moves of Student Centered Coaching.
The tower challenge proved to be quite a challenge and fun!
Morning Meeting ice breakers brings a smile every time!
New to the Nest: Deni Norred, School Psychologist
Kudos...
~ Kudos to Sarah Gannon for taking photos the first week of school for the yearbook for me! Megan Bailey
~Kudos to the office staff and admin for all the yummy breakfasts and the delicious lunch! Lisa Lee
~Thanks to Angela, Cazzy and Hope for staying on Friday to help put together first day packets - it was a huge help to the office and we appreciate it very much! Michele
~Kudos to Amanda - she has stepped up and worked above and beyond in her new position, getting all of our kiddos registered and assigned to classes! Couldn't do it without you! Michele~Michele, Amanda, & Karen - you are total rock stars! Thank you for all your work this summer preparing for another great year of learning. LA
~T, we are so glad you joined our team! You have jumped right in and been willing to do whatever is needed to ensure a smooth start to the year. So grateful for you! LA
~ILT, just love our synergy! Your efforts and focus will help Trantwood prepare our students to be future ready! LA
~Catie, congratulations on completing your internship this summer. Both Strawbridge and Trantwood were fortunate to have you sharing the load. LA
~Kudos to #TeamTrantwood! Last weeks camaraderie and energy makes me so excited for our students. Your love and care for each learner is so evident. Thank you for doing what you love and loving what you do - everyday! LA
At Trantwood, we...
LouAnne Metzger, Principal
Email: louanne.metzger@vbschools.com
Website: http://www.trantwoodes.vbschools.com/
Location: 2344 Inlynnview Road, Virginia Beach, VA, United States
Phone: 757-648-4000
Twitter: @LouAnneMetzger