OTE Star Staff News
May 13 - May 24
Our Next Week...
Monday, May 13
Mya’s Coaching Day
Retirement Reception for Barbara & Sharon 3:00-5:00pm
Tuesday, May 14
STAAR Retest-Math
Harlem Globetrotter Assembly
- Kg – 2nd 8-8:45am
- 3rd – 5th 9-9:45am
SAC Mtg 4:30pm
Happy Birthday Sunny Bonnecarrere!
Wednesday, May 15
STAAR Retest Reading
Popcorn Day
Vertical Team Mtg 3:10pm
Thursday, May 16
STAAR Retest Make-ups
Universal Screening
LPAC Meetings (see separate schedule)
Mya Out-CPI
ARD Mtg. (see separate schedule)
SBAC Mtg 3:10pm (Library)
Friday, May 17
CAT Mtg 8:50am
LPAC Meetings (see separate schedule)
3rd grade field trip to Austin Zoo 8:00-2:00
Maturation presentation 4th & 5th during Specials
DRA testing ends Kg – 2nd
All Library AND LiT Library books are due today!
Saturday, May 18
RRISD Job Fair 9-4:00pm SPHS
Sunday, May 19
Happy Birthday Jyl Gibson!
"No significant learning occurs without a significant relationship"-James Comer
Out & About...
Star Gazing...
Please give GINORMOUS Appreciations to our PTA Hospitality Team when you see them for all of the goodies this week! Their generosity was truly above and beyond!
BIG THANK YOU to Julie and Keri for another successful Scholastic Book Fair! These ladies also thank each of you and your students for coming out to support this fun book shopping event!
Thank each of you so much for your dedication, service and commitment to helping each of our students achieve academic success! You truly embody the district's motto of "Every student will learn...whatever it takes!" You are amazing!!!
Remember to appreciate a colleague today!
Hope you take time to do something for you this weekend! We're almost there! Have a Happy Mother's Day! See you Monday!
"The greatest sign of success for a teacher...is to be able to say, "The children are now working as if I did not exist." -- Maria Montessori
Enrichment Tips of the Week...
Are you looking for a way to challenge your gifted student's vocabulary? Check out Ian Byrd's blog on vocabulary skills to find seven great ways to enhance your lessons! http://www.byrdseed.com/vocabulary-skills-for-gifted-students/
Here's a great article on meeting the needs of our gifted students, while still teaching so our students are accountable for STAAR.
http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/finding_common_ground/2013/04/part_ii_meeting_the_needs_of_the_gifted_and_being_accountable_too.htmlTech Tools...
Excellent education websites for the summer!
http://www.teachhub.com/14-educational-websites-students-will-want-visit
The top 10 apps for Apple and Android for use in Education!!
http://www.eschoolnews.com/2013/04/26/new-10-of-the-best-apple-and-android-apps-for-education-in-
Another really great resource...
To record thoughts, create galleries, explore ideas, and collaborate with others visit:
Professional Library: Resource of the Week! Check your copy out today!
The Week After...
Monday, Mary 20
Mya’s Coaching Day
Universal Screening
ARD Mtg. (see separate schedule)
Verify Gradebooks 3rd – 5th
Spirit Night at Dell Diamond 7:00pm
Tuesday, May 21
Minor’s Coaching Day
Universal Screening
4th grade field trip to The Long Center 10:00-1:30
Wednesday, May 22
Mya's Coaching Day
Universal Screening
Verify Gradebooks Kg-2nd
2nd grade Market Day!
Faculty Mtg 3:10pm
Plantation HOA Mtg 6:30-8:30pm
Thursday, May 23
ARD Mtg. (see separate schedule)
Universal Screening
PIE Recognition Breakfast 7:30am
Safety Patrol Party 12:30-2:00pm
3rd grade Living Museum 6:20pm
Friday, May 24
CAT Mtg 8:50am
Pre Kg – Splash day 9:00am & 1:15pm
DRA testing ends 3rd – 5th
Class Placement with SLT Members (see separate schedule)
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Old Town Elementary Vision...
Old Town will be a positive place that challenges all students to achieve success through learning opportunities that promote critical, creative, and global thinking within a climate of mutual respect and high expectations.
Email: mya_mercer@roundrockisd.org
Website: http://schools.roundrockisd.org/oldtown/
Location: 2200 Chaparral Dr, Round Rock, TX
Phone: (512) 428-7600
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