The Weekly Hoot
January 14-18, 2013
Greetings All -
It has been a fast and furious week back, but I am glad to say that all of you fell right back into the groove! I always find it amazing how much kiddos grow over the Christmas Break! I was excited to see teachers using some new and innovative ideas with their students this week. Please remember we are moving the IPOD cart to the library, so any time you would like to check them out, please fill out the Google Calendar that was created for this reason. I had a great heart to heart with a teacher today about our new methods of teaching, was it preparing them for the STAAR test, was it preparing them for the 21st century, and what did parents actually think about it? All of these questions, as Dana pointed out on Staff Development Day, we don't know the answer to. Our conclusion was, that as a district, we are making the paradigm shift to "what is right for kids" instead of "will we be recognized or exemplary?" As long as you keep this in the forefront of everything you do in your classroom, I will wholeheartedly support you as a teacher, no matter what the numbers on a state testing report look like. I know central administration feels the same. So go ahead, take the leap of faith. Throw out the workbooks, log in to websites, blog with your students. Give your students a problem and have them figure out how to find a solution to it and what resources they need to get there. I promise those are the type of challenges they will find in real life rather than a multiple choice test. Okay, I am off my soap box now! Everyone have a great weekend!
Soaring With You This Year,
Marcy
Owl Wings this Week Go To...
Quote of the Week...
Your Week at a Glance...
Pajama Day!!!!!
Monday, Jan 14, 2013, 08:00 AM
If children bring pillow pets, or blankets, please make them keep them in their backpack.
3:30 - Team Leader Meeting
Monday, Jan 14, 2013, 03:30 PM
Office Conference Room
School Board Meeting
Monday, Jan 14, 2013, 06:30 PM
District Board Room
Color War Day!
Tuesday, Jan 15, 2013, 08:00 AM
See Theme Day Flyer for class colors.
PL Day - New Vision document discussion/Implementation Matrix Survey
Tuesday, Jan 15, 2013, 08:15 AM
Please bring your laptops or IPADs to the PL Center.
TEMI given to group B today
Tuesday, Jan 15, 2013, 08:00 AM
Library
Boys' and Girls' Basketball Game vs. New Waverly
Tuesday, Jan 8, 2013, 05:00 PM
Anderson-Shiro Junior/Senior High School Gym
Nerd Dress Up Day!!
Wednesday, Jan 16, 2013, 08:00 AM
Can Connie Wetuski have a repeat performance of Halloween?? Stay tuned....
K-5 ELA Vertical Team Meeting
Wednesday, Jan 16, 2013, 08:00 AM
Elementary PL Center
K-5 Math Vertical Team Meeting
Wednesday, Jan 16, 2013, 12:00 PM
Elementary PL Center
Twin Day
Thursday, Jan 17, 2013, 08:00 AM
Pick a partner and dress alike!!
K-5 Science Vertical Team Meeting
Thursday, Jan 17, 2013, 08:00 AM
Elementary PL Center
K-5 Social Studies Vertical Team Meeting
Thursday, Jan 17, 2013, 12:00 PM
Elementary PL Center
Community Pep Rally
Thursday, Jan 17, 2013, 05:30 PM
Downtown Anderson
Owl Spirit Day
Friday, Jan 18, 2013, 08:00 AM
Wear blue and white or an Owl shirt to show your school pride!!
Homecoming - Owls vs. Onalaska
Spaghetti Supper 5-7 PM