STEAM Update
November 25, 2018
Key Points in Update!
- Upcoming Dates
- Notes from Mr. Chappotin, Twitter Challenge
- GRAMM Update, Ms. Hernandez
- Winter Dance Sign-Up
- Fall Semester Exam Schedule
- 18-19 House Families
This Week:
-New Teacher Mentor/Mentee @ Academy of Nola Dunn 4:30-5:30PM
-Mr. Chappotin Office Day
Tuesday, November 27:
-Mr. Chappotin & Mrs. Cook Off Campus
Wednesday, November 28:
#STEAMpln 4:00-5:00PM
-Mr. Chappotin, Mrs. Cook Off Campus
Thursday, November 29:
-Mr. Chappotin Off Campus
Friday, November 30:
-3rd Friday PLC Day
-Winter Dance 5:30-7:00PM
-Mr. Chappotin Off Campus
Twitter Challenge
Post pictures to show off our campus vision about student autonomy and standard-aligned rubrics with #STEAMlearns and #Engage2Learn.
The winning department will get an hour for lunch-not on your PLC day!
Twitter Challenge ends November 30th, 4:00PM.
GRAMM Update- Ms. Hernandez
This time of year is all about reflection. Reflecting on what all we have to be thankful for and how we contribute to others around us. This is a perfect time to complete the GRAM activities so that you can start the process with your partner.
STEAM Winter Dance Volunteers
STEAM Winter Dance
Friday, November 30 is our first STEAM dance of the year, "Winter Dance"! Your help is not only greatly appreciated but, fits in quite nicely with domain 4 of T-TESS!
When signing up for a shift, please fill in ALL green openings before signing up for a shift in yellow.
Dances are a very simple way to connect with our kids and to see them outside of the school day, we look forward to your help!
Click here to access the sign-up.
2 shifts = 1 Jeans Sticker
3 shifts = 2 Jeans Stickers
*You have to stay for the full shift(s)
Semester Exam Schedule
December 19: 1st, 2nd, 7th, & 8th Period to start exams
December 20: 1st, 2nd, 7th, & 8th Period to finish exams
December 21: 3rd, 4th, & 6th Period take full exams (Early Release, estimated at 12:20PM)
If you have any students with "extra time" as an accommodation, please feel free to have them start on Wednesday or Thursday (for 3rd, 4th, and 6th period.)
If you have any questions, please reach out to your team lead.
Final exams need to be distributed to Mrs. Cook and Ms. McIntosh by December 3rd @ dismissal. Please drop your final exam and exam review into this form. Thank you.
Positive Emails Update
We are aiming for a goal of 500 positive emails by the Holiday Break in December.
We are so close to our stretch goal.
YOU are making a difference by your commitment to each student.
Upcoming Dates (STEAM Events)
- November 30: Winter Dance @ STEAM 5:30PM-7:00PM
- December 7: STEAM Spelling Bee
- December 7: STEAM Artome Art Show @ STEAM (5:30pm-7:30pm)
Learning Reinvented!
STEAM Classroom Ambassadors
Please see below for STEAM Class Ambassadors expectations, and make sure each of your class ambassadors are prepped to speak with guests.
This aligns with our campus vision of student autonomy and students owning their learning.
STEAM Positive Office Referrals
Please use this link below to acknowledge your STEAM students.
We want to recognize and show appreciation to each other just like we are attempting to do for students!
If you want Candice or Chris to deliver fistbump cards, please let either of us know. We are willing to do that for you!
STEAM Links
Site is solely for staff members and not accessible for students/parents.
This site will be a great tool to reach:
- Campus Links
- PBIS
- District Links
- Professional Learning
- STEAM SRP (Standard Response Team)
- Twitter Tools
- 17-18 STEAM Data
- STEAM Analytics
- STEAM Social Media
Staff Personnel Directory (Action needed, but optional)
Trust Card Sheet (ACTION Needed)
Please input any trust card pulled on the first tab. Mrs. Kim will input purchased replacement trust card on the second tab.
House Points Competition
Teachers of winning house are to be in professional dress, unless using a jean sticker pass from STEAM or Central Administration. Make sure to adhere to staff dress code.
STEAM Transportation Website
Link to Parent Newsletter
Education Twitter Chats
Make sure to hashtag: #STEAMlearns with chat hashtag.
STEAM Tier 3 Pullout List & Schedule
All pulled from Electives or STEAM remix. If you cannot see the schedule, you do not have any students that need to be pulled from your class.
Mrs. Smith created schedule sheets for the students, as well.
STEAM Middle School
Email: ccook@bisdmail.net
Website: http://steam.burlesonisd.net/
Location: 900 Southwest Hillside Drive, Burleson, TX, USA
Phone: 8172451500
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteamMiddleSchool/
Twitter: @steam_ms